Grover Cleveland actually said...

"I have the honor to transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State, concerning the expenses of the representation of the United States at the Brussels Exhibition of 1888."

"As there was no further provision extending the said treaty of July 29, 1882, beyond that date, it expired by limitation."

"Although the present convention fully explains the reasons for its negotiation, it may not be improper here to add that Article VII of the convention of July 29, 1882, stipulated that the said convent..."

"In coming to this decision the expedition desired by Germany in the work of the conference would in my judgment be promoted."