Grover Cleveland: “I do hereby designate and set apart Thursday, the 29th day of November instant, as a day of thanksgiving and prayer.”

It is not claimed, I believe, that the time has come for the further restriction of immigration on the ground that an excess of population overcrowds our land.

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

I am unable to discover any principle which justifies her restoration to that relationship upon the death of her second husband.

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.