In my judgment the number of public buildings should not at this time be increased unless a greater public necessity exists therefor than is apparent in this case.

I herewith transmit a letter from the Secretary of State, with an accompanying paper, in relation to the distribution of the fund appropriated by the act of April 20, 1882, for the relief of the captain, owners, officers, and crew of the…

It was not possible for this Government to ask his surrender, but the Japanese Government of its own motion caused his delivery as a friendly act.

His claim is not based upon any wound or injury, but he alleges that he contracted chronic diarrhea or dysentery while in the service.

I am not prepared either to gratuitously set at naught two determinations of the Pension Bureau...

I return herewith without approval Senate bill No. 1726, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Augustus Field Stevens.'

This bill is not based upon substantial merits.

I am convinced that the difficulty alleged by this applicant had its origin in causes existing prior to his enlistment.

The pension should not have been granted, and it was withdrawn.

I hereby return without approval bill No. 1406.

It was so satisfactorily proven that the disease which indirectly caused the death of the claimant's husband was not contracted in the service.

It is proposed by this bill to grant a pension to the claimant for the alleged loss of sight in one eye and the impairment of the vision of the other.