This condition of things can not be longer tolerated.

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It is by no means certain that this proposed legislation...would be upheld.

It thus appears that even if this bill were approved there could be no rating, and the legislation would be of no advantage to the beneficiary named.

Neither the service nor the alleged disability of this beneficiary are of a meritorious character.

The propriety and expediency of this appropriation should be left to legislative discretion.

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1076.

This evidence ought not to be difficult to obtain.

No substitute shall hereafter be employed in any Department.

This course of special legislation operates very unfairly.

I think the action of the Bureau was correct.

If he had refrained from interference, he would have saved himself and performed to the utmost his military duty.

I discover no reason of any substance why this pension should be increased.

It would only be a manifestation of unjust favoritism.

I am satisfied that the beneficiary has died since the introduction of the bill for his relief.

I return without approval House bill No. 5522, entitled 'An act for the relief of Elijah Martin.'

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, a report of the Secretary of State.

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1772, entitled 'An act for the relief of John H. Marion.'