Grover Cleveland: “I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of the Interior, dated 5th instant, inclosing the recommendation of the…”

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.

I transmit herewith, in reply to the resolution of the Senate of January 23, 1897, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by copies of the correspondence therein requested, relating to the Nicaraguan Canal or the Maritime Canal…

I am constrained to withhold my approval of the bill under consideration.

There is a further objection to granting this pension.