Her Majesty's Government will prohibit until May next seal killing in that part of Bering Sea lying eastward of the line of demarcation described in article No. 1 of the treaty of 1867 between the United States and Russia, and will promptly use its best efforts to insure the observance of this prohibition by British subjects and vessels.
Proclamation 306—Modus Vivendi Respecting the Fur-Seal Fisheries
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I transmit herewith a report submitted by the Acting Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the Senate of February 2 last, relating to the building of the Ozama River bridge at Santo Domingo City by American citizens.
I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history.
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The statutes relating to the transportation of merchandise between the United States and the British possessions should be the subject of revision
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