I have carefully examined the reports of the committees and every argument that has been submitted to me by the friends of the bill, but I can not bring myself to believe that the permanent welfare of the communities affected by it will be promoted by its passage.
Message to the House of Representatives Returning Without Approval a Bill to Authorize the Board of Supervisors of Maricopa...
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A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.
That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others.
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.
The law should at least have contained a provision for the continued discharge of their duties by the incumbents until the new officers were appointed and qualified.
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