Veto Message
02/20/1887
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I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 22d ultimo, a report from the Secretary of State, ...
The shocking features of the situation had been mitigated.
I have not approved the bill.
Such vacancy may, subject to the approval of the Commission, be filled by appointment without examination and certificat...