Dec 17, 1889
I transmit herewith a communication of 16th instant from the Secretary of the Interior, submitting the report, with accompanying papers, of the commission appointed under the provisions of the act of March 2, 1889.
Ben Harrison
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Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd President of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. A member of the Republican Party, he was born on August 20, 1833, in North Bend, Ohio, and later moved to Indiana, where he established his political career. Before his presidency, Harrison served as a United States Senator from Indiana from 1881 to 1887. He was known for his advocacy of protective tariffs and for being the first sitting president to attend a football game, reflecting his interest in American sports and culture.
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Dec 16, 1889
I earnestly recommend that a further act be passed to enable the conference to continue its sessions for a period of two months from January 1, 1890.
Dec 16, 1889
In consideration of the many important questions now under discussion by the conference, which should if possible be satisfactorily determined before the final adjournment, I earnestly recommend that a further act be passed to enable the…
Dec 2, 1889
The state of the Union is known from day to day, and suggestions as to needed legislation find an earlier voice than that which speaks in these annual communications of the President to Congress.
Dec 2, 1889
I invoke the diligent and serious attention of Congress to the consideration of these and such other measures as may be presented having the same great end in view.
Dec 2, 1889
Good will and cordiality have characterized our relations and correspondence with other governments.
Dec 2, 1889
It is neither safe nor wise to leave these people longer to the expedients which have temporarily served them.
Dec 2, 1889
We should not collect revenue for the purpose of anticipating our bonds beyond the requirements of the sinking fund.
Dec 2, 1889
No obstacle is believed to exist that can long postpone the consideration and adjustment of the still pending questions upon satisfactory and honorable terms.
Dec 2, 1889
I earnestly invoke the attention of Congress to the consideration of such measures within its well-defined constitutional powers as will secure to all our people a free exercise of the right of suffrage and every other civil right under…
Dec 2, 1889
Our people have an interest that the national capital should be made attractive and beautiful.
Dec 2, 1889
The wrong does not expend itself upon those whose votes are suppressed.
Dec 2, 1889
The existence of so large an actual and anticipated surplus should have the immediate attention of Congress, with a view to reducing the receipts of the Treasury to the needs of the Government as closely as may be.
Dec 2, 1889
The security of our coast cities against foreign attacks should not rest altogether in the friendly disposition of other nations.
Dec 2, 1889
Our people will await with interest and confidence the results to flow from so auspicious a meeting of allied and in large part identical interests.
Dec 2, 1889
Such aid should be, as it always has been, suggested by some exceptional conditions.
Nov 17, 1889
Special Customs Rule No. 1 is hereby amended by adding to the places excepted from examination at the port of New York the following:Office of the General Appraiser: Chief clerk and law clerk.
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