I return without approval Senate bill No. 1772, entitled 'An act for the relief of John H. Marion.'

There is no record of any injury or disability while in the service.

It seems hardly possible that he could have done this if he had been injured in the manner he alleges.

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1017, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Stephen Schiedel.'

There really seems to be no good reason why the contractor should not make good the entire loss consequent upon his default.

Medical examinations failed to disclose any disability from the cause alleged.

The Government is obliged in the transaction of its business to make numerous contracts with private parties, and if these contracts are to be of any use or protection they should not be lightly set aside on behalf of citizens who are…

If, however, strict rights are to be relinquished and the liberality of the Government invoked, it should not be taxed beyond the limit of sharing the loss with the delinquent.

The proposed legislation would establish a very bad precedent.

There is no pretense that there is any need of a public building there except to accommodate the post-office.

I can see no reason why additional ground should not be purchased for 'the proper accommodation and safety' of a large proportion of the public buildings completed and in process of erection.

Upon the verdict found, in the absence of insanity caused by any disability, it can hardly be claimed that his death was caused by his military service.