Grover Cleveland: “The subject is presented for the consideration and action of Congress.”

I return herewith without my approval House bill No. 9469.

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, submitting a list of the claims filed in the Department of State by citizens of the United States against Spain.

I am not willing, even by inaction, to be charged with acquiescence in what appears to be such an entire departure from the principle, as well as sentiment, connected with reasonable pension legislation.

Our pension laws should deal with soldiers' widows.