06/07/1896
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"If there is anything in the argument last referred to it seems so well answered by the maintenance of the Naval Academy at Annapolis."
"It is not approved because I believe it to be unnecessary and because I am by no means convinced that its mere passage and approval at this time may not endanger and embarrass the successful and usefu..."
"I am of the opinion that claims for extra compensation such as these should be firmly discountenanced."
"I am still unable to see how the objection to the first bill has been obviated."