Rutherford B. Hayes: “The paramount question still is as to the enjoyment of the fight by every American citizen who has the requisite…”

I would commend the suggestions and recommendation of the chairman of the Commission to the careful consideration of Congress.

I can not but regard the fifth section of the bill as a step in the direction of the destruction of the national banking system.

Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid adverse rights of any party.

While, in my opinion, it would be unwise to authorize the Secretary of the Treasury, in his discretion, to offer to the public bonds bearing 3 1/2 per cent interest in aid of refunding, I should not deem it my duty to interpose my…