Grover Cleveland: “The temptation is very strong to yield assent to the proposition for the relief of a citizen from liability to the…”

To the Senate and House of Representatives:I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, a communication from the Secretary of State, covering the report of the Director of the Bureau of the American Republics for the year 1896.

It appears that terms of court are now held at four different places within the eastern judicial district of Texas.

Though it seems to be clear that the consul-general should have professional aid in such investigation, that matter, together with the selection of the particular persons to act with him, properly devolves upon my successor in office.

There is a further objection to granting this pension.