Politics

I return without approval House bill No. 4580, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Farnaren Ball.'

When a park is established there, the island is no longer a defense in time of need.

I return without approval a joint resolution.

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1064, entitled 'An act for the relief of L.J. Worden.'

I transmit herewith a report in relation thereto from the Secretary of State.

I return without approval House bill No. 19.

The temptation to relieve from contracts with the Government upon plausible application is, in my opinion, not sufficiently resisted.

I can see no fairness or justice to the Government in such a proposition.

His claim to a pension lacks merit.

The temptation is very strong to yield assent to the proposition for the relief of a citizen from liability to the Government arising from conduct not absolutely criminal.

I am entirely satisfied that this determination was correct.

But it seems to me the case presented here can not be reached by any theory of pensions which has yet been suggested.

The most unblushing frauds upon the Government

I deem myself now justified in expressing to the Senate, in response to its resolution, the hope and expectation that a treaty will soon be concluded.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State on the subject.

These intruders should forthwith feel the weight of the Government's power.

I transmit herewith a communication of the 24th ultimo from the Secretary of the Interior.

The matter is presented for the consideration and action of Congress.