On the recordMay 7, 1886
I am convinced that the interposition by special enactment in the granting of pensions should be rare and exceptional.
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Feb 28, 1897
A departure from this rule, even in aid of cases of hardship, can not fail to establish precedents inviting the abandonment of reasonable and justifiable pension theories.
Feb 28, 1897
No feature of our pension laws is so satisfactory and just as a fair allowance to the widows of our soldiers who have died from causes attributable to their army service.
Jan 7, 1897
I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the House of Representatives of June 5, 1896.
Jan 10, 1897
It is nevertheless confidently believed that the treaty can not fail to be everywhere recognized as making a long step in the right direction.
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