Rutherford B. Hayes: “I submit to the Senate, for its consideration with a view to ratification, the accompanying convention for the…”

If successfully accomplished, it will secure a large decrease in the annual interest payment of the nation, and I earnestly recommend, if the bill before me shall fail, that another measure for this purpose be adopted before the present…

I have the honor to inform the Senate that Hon. John Sherman, Senator elect from the State of Ohio, has resigned the position of Secretary of the Treasury, and that said resignation has been accepted to take effect at the close of the…

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

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