Grover Cleveland: “There is absolutely no allegation of any incident of his service which it is claimed is at all related to his sickness…”

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.

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.

I am constrained to withhold my approval of the bill under consideration.

Her pensionable relation to the Government terminated with her remarriage.