Grover Cleveland: “I respectfully urge the consideration of the convention by the Senate during the present session.”

An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to repeal the timber-culture laws, and for other purposes.'

I am not willing, even by inaction, to be charged with acquiescence in what appears to be such an entire departure from the principle, as well as sentiment, connected with reasonable pension legislation.

I return herewith without my approval House bill No. 6902, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Mrs. Mary A. Viel.'

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.