Political Quotes

If this article of the treaty is in force, the obligations assumed by the United States should be fully and honorably observed

In order that the members of the Grand Army of the Republic employed in the public service in the city of Washington may have the opportunity of joining in the parade arranged for Tuesday, the 20th of September instant, and that all others may unite with the citizens of the District of Columbia in showing honor to the Union soldiers and sailors to be gathered in the national capital on that occasion--It is hereby ordered,That the several Executive Departments and the Public Printing Office be closed on that day.

The statutes relating to the transportation of merchandise between the United States and the British possessions should be the subject of revision

To the Senate:In response to the resolution of the Senate of January 6, 1893, calling on the Secretary of State for information whether the provisions of Senate bill No. 3513, absolutely suspending immigration for the period of one year, are in conflict with any treaties now existing between the United States and any foreign countries, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, giving the information called for.