I am satisfied that this case was properly disposed of by the Pension Bureau.

I insist that the true soldier is a good citizen, and that he will be satisfied with generous, fair, and equal consideration for those who are worthily entitled to help.

I have considered the pension list of the Republic a roll of honor, bearing names inscribed by national gratitude, and not by improvident and indiscriminate almsgiving.

Ordered, That noncompetitive examinations to test fitness for the following designated places in the classified departmental service be, and are hereby, authorized.

The death of this soldier was not the result of his military service.

His presence on the boat was in the line of duty, but he had no charge of the rest of the men.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied with selected correspondence relating to foreign affairs for the year 1887.

If he had refrained from interference, he would have saved himself and performed to the utmost his military duty.

I return without approval House bill No. 8174, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Ellen Sexton.'

I am unable to discover why a pension should be granted in this case, unless the Government is to be held as an insurer of the safety of every person in the military service in all circumstances and at all times and places.

I can not forget the thousands of poor widows with claims superior to this beneficiary.

He was discharged for a disability which, to say the least of it, certainly had no relation to his military service.