Veto Message
09/06/1888
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I only discharge a duty to our people when I interpose my disapproval of the legislation proposed.
Such vacancy may, subject to the approval of the Commission, be filled by appointment without examination and certificat...
It is quite plain that in fairness and justice no appropriation should be made in favor of the claimant.
Economy and the exaction of clear justification for the appropriation of public moneys by the servants of the people are...