01/04/1888
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"At the same time, it is a plain dictate of wisdom and expediency that the commerce of the river be not unnecessarily interfered with by bridges or in any other manner."
"I transmit herewith dispatches received yesterday from our minister at Hawaii."
"I hereby return without my approval House bill No. 3289."
"It seems to me that the language of the bill under consideration...is equivalent to a new grant to that company."