The cause of rejection is stated to be 'that the death cause (sunstroke) was not the result of the soldier's military se...
There does not, however, seem to be a particle of evidence establishing that cause of death.
I therefore venture, notwithstanding the persistent misrepresentations of my action in similar cases, to disapprove this...
I can not believe that this is a case in which a pension should be granted.
The claim mentioned in this bill grows out of alleged extra work done by the claimant in the construction of the post-of...
This can not be right.
He is not entitled to dictate the rule by which his claim is to be adjusted.
I hardly think it will be seriously contended that the claimant has any legal claim against the United States.
I fail to appreciate the equities which entitle this claimant to further hearing.
Every intelligent man should be charged with the knowledge that as a general rule commercial intercourse with the enemy ...
But while thus exercising our undoubted right in the interest of our people and for the general welfare of our country, ...
The experiment of blending the social habits and mutual race idiosyncrasies of the Chinese laboring classes with those o...
I can not but regard the expressed demand on the part of China for a reexamination and renewed discussion of the topics ...
It seems to me that some suggestions and recommendations may properly accompany my approval of this bill.
It is thus easy to learn how the joint desires and unequivocal mutual understanding of the two Governments were brought ...
the description of the land which the railroad company is allowed the option of purchasing should be exact and certain f...
The State of Kansas has been granted all the public land to which it can lay any legal or equitable claim under the law ...
when the same is no longer used as a cemetery it should revert to the Government.
