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Nov 22, 1880

Whereas satisfactory evidence has been given to me by the Government of His Majesty the Emperor of China that no discriminating duties of tonnage or imposts are imposed or levied in the ports of that nation upon vessels wholly belonging to…

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Jun 14, 1880

After mature consideration of the bill entitled 'An act regulating the pay and appointment of deputy marshals,' I am constrained to withhold from it my approval, and to return it to the Senate, in which it originated, with my objections to…

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Dec 5, 1880

The provision of regular steam postal communication by aid from government has been the forerunner of the commercial predominance of Great Britain on all these coasts and seas, a greater share in whose trade is now the desire and the…

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Jan 4, 1881

I transmit, for the consideration of the Senate with a view to ratification, a convention between the United States of America and the Empire of Japan, providing for the reimbursement of certain specified expenses which may be incurred by…

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