I am satisfied that this was a just conclusion.

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.

It would only be a manifestation of unjust favoritism.

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

I am perfectly satisfied from the medical testimony and from other facts connected with this case that the death of the husband of the beneficiary was in no manner related to his military service.

I am satisfied that the beneficiary has died since the introduction of the bill for his relief.

Printers, employed as such.

The bill herewith returned is disapproved for the reason that the death of the soldier had no relation to his military service.

I return without approval House bill No. 3959, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Dolly Blazer.'

I return without approval House bill No. 5522, entitled 'An act for the relief of Elijah Martin.'

I do not think there should be a discrimination in favor of this applicant and against many thousands of widows fully as well entitled.

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, a report of the Secretary of State.