Grover Cleveland: “It is quite plain that the occupancy of this island as a place of pleasure and recreation would be entirely inconsistent…”

I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of State, covering the report of the joint commission on behalf of the United States and Great Britain, dated December 31, 1896, relative to the preservation of the fisheries in waters…

I indorse the recommendation of the Secretary of State that Congress authorize the printing of a special edition of 10,000 copies.

all extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene at the Capitol

A careful examination of this bill has convinced me that for the reasons given and others not specifically stated its provisions are unnecessarily harsh and oppressive.