Grover Cleveland: “The matter is presented for the favorable consideration of Congress.”

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 and House of Representatives:I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, a communication from the Secretary of State, covering the report of the Director of the Bureau of the American Republics for the year 1896.

A radical departure from our national policy relating to immigration is here presented.

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