Grover Cleveland: “I direct that the diplomatic representatives of the United States in all foreign countries display the flags over their…”

Rule VI of the civil-service rules is hereby amended by adding to the exceptions from examination in the departmental service a new clause, to read as follows:(d) Assistant Secretary Smithsonian Institution, in charge of United States…

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

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.