May 17, 1888
It is the rule to make only such allowances in any year as can be paid from the appropriation made for that period.
Grover Cleveland
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Grover Cleveland was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States, serving two non-consecutive terms from 1885 to 1889 and again from 1893 to 1897. A member of the Democratic Party, he was born in New Jersey and is known for his commitment to honesty and integrity in government. Cleveland's presidency was marked by his opposition to high tariffs and his efforts to reform the civil service system, which earned him a reputation as a champion of the common man.
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May 9, 1888
Surely no one will seriously propose that a claim for pension should rest upon a conjecture as to what would have caused death if it had not occurred in an entirely different way.
May 7, 1888
I retransmit herewith a convention for the surrender of criminals between the United States and the Republic of Guatemala.
May 7, 1888
I transmit herewith a report in relation thereto from the Secretary of State.
May 2, 1888
As long as there is the least pretense of limiting the bestowal of pensions to disability or death in some way related to the incidents of military and naval service, claims of this description can not consistently be allowed.
Apr 30, 1888
The temptation to relieve from contracts with the Government upon plausible application is, in my opinion, not sufficiently resisted.
Apr 30, 1888
I can see no fairness or justice to the Government in such a proposition.
Apr 29, 1888
I return without approval Senate bill No. 838, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Mary Sullivan.'
Apr 29, 1888
I return without approval Senate bill No. 465, entitled 'An act granting a pension to William Sackman, sr.'
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