I insist that the true soldier is a good citizen, and that he will be satisfied with generous, fair, and equal considera...
I have considered the pension list of the Republic a roll of honor, bearing names inscribed by national gratitude, and n...
The death of the son of the beneficiary is far from being satisfactorily established.
This course of special legislation operates very unfairly.
I can not see how the cause of death can be connected with his service or with the incapacity for which he was placed up...
Ordered, That noncompetitive examinations to test fitness for the following designated places in the classified departme...
GROVER CLEVELAND
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied with selected correspondence relating to foreign a...
His presence on the boat was in the line of duty, but he had no charge of the rest of the men.
The death of this soldier was not the result of his military service.
If he had refrained from interference, he would have saved himself and performed to the utmost his military duty.
I am satisfied that this was a just conclusion.
I return without approval House bill No. 8174, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Ellen Sexton.'
I can not forget the thousands of poor widows with claims superior to this beneficiary.
I discover no reason of any substance why this pension should be increased.
He was discharged for a disability which, to say the least of it, certainly had no relation to his military service.
It would only be a manifestation of unjust favoritism.
I am unable to discover why a pension should be granted in this case, unless the Government is to be held as an insurer ...
