Executive Order
06/17/1888
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There is no merit whatever in this case.
The question is whether we are prepared to adopt this principle and establish this precedent.
It is evident that he obtained a large sum as pension to which he must have known he was not entitled.
I herewith return without approval House bill No. 1059, entitled 'An act to grant a pension to Joseph Romiser.'