Grover Cleveland actually said...

"I herewith transmit, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to its ratification, a convention signed at Washington."

"Although the present convention fully explains the reasons for its negotiation, it may not be improper here to add that Article VII of the convention of July 29, 1882, stipulated that the said convent..."

"In coming to this decision the expedition desired by Germany in the work of the conference would in my judgment be promoted."

"As there was no further provision extending the said treaty of July 29, 1882, beyond that date, it expired by limitation."