In my last annual message I stated that the basis of arbitration proposed by Her Majesty's Government for the adjustment of the long-pending controversy as to the seal fisheries was not acceptable.
Third Annual Message
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I believe we have reached an epoch in our development when we may successfully begin the work of carrying our share of the world's commerce upon the seas.
I herewith transmit, for the information of Congress, a communication from the Acting Secretary of State, forwarding certain bulletins of the Bureau of the American Republics.
The law creates two new officers, whose aggregate compensation may be $12,000 per annum, without, it seems to me, a justifying necessity.
A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.
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