Veto Message
08/21/1888
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We can not view the pending conflict without considering...our inevitably close relations to it.
I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 22d ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, ...
Such vacancy may, subject to the approval of the Commission, be filled by appointment without examination and certificat...
I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State, in answer to the resolution of the Senate of May 9, 1896.