02/03/1887
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"I think the limitation thus fixed a very wise one."
"I am unable to see how any other conclusion could have been reached."
"The multiplication of these structures involves not only the appropriations made for their completion, but great expense in their care and preservation thereafter."
"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."