07/29/1886
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"There is certainly no industry better entitled to the incidental advantages which may follow this legislation than our farming and dairy interests."
"I herewith return without my approval Senate bill No. 1421, entitled 'An act granting a pension to William H. Weaver.'"
"I think it should be sustained; and its correctness is somewhat strengthened by the fact that the claimant continued in active service for more than a year after his alleged sickness."
"To grant a pension in this case would clearly contravene the present policy of the Government."