Grover Cleveland: “The existence of a surplus in the Treasury is no answer to these objections.”

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

I transmit a report from the Secretary of State, submitting a list of the claims filed in the Department of State by citizens of the United States against Spain.

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.

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