Veto Message
08/09/1888
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Economy and the exaction of clear justification for the appropriation of public moneys by the servants of the people are...
I am advised by the Pension Bureau that the bill, if it becomes a law in its present form, would be inoperative.
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives o...
It is quite plain that in fairness and justice no appropriation should be made in favor of the claimant.