Grover Cleveland: “I return without approval Senate bill No. 2223, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Elizabeth S. De Krafft.'”

To the Senate: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 24th ultimo, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State.

To the Senate of the United States: In response to the resolution of the Senate of February 4, 1897, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

I return herewith without my approval House bill No. 9469.

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.