I find no reason why this beneficiary should be singled out from his class.
The beneficiary mentioned in this bill is now receiving the highest rate of pension allowed in cases such as hers under the general law.
I can not put out of mind the soldiers in this condition who were privates in the ranks.
It could not, therefore, by any possibility be of the least benefit to him, but, on the other hand, might jeopardize his advantages already ...
He is now receiving the highest rate allowed under the general law for cases such as his, and he would be entitled to no more under the spec...
But the pension under the general laws dates from the time of filing the application in 1879, while under a special act it would date only f...
In the interest of the beneficiary and for her advantage the special bill is therefore disapproved.
I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 2111, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Jacob Smith.'
I suppose his certificate has already been issued, and I am unwilling to jeopardize the advantages he has gained thereunder.
He seems upon the facts presented to be justly entitled to it.
This case demonstrates the means employed in attempts to cheat the Government in applications for pensions--too often successful.