Rutherford B. Hayes: “We are at peace with all other nations.”

Believing that a measure for refunding the national debt is not necessarily connected with the national banking law, and that any refunding act would defeat its own object if it imperiled the national banking system or seriously impaired…

I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of the Navy, with reference to the dispatch of a vessel for the relief of the Jeannette polar expedition, and commend the recommendations of the Secretary to the prompt and favorable…

A method which has so approved itself by experimental tests at points where such tests may be fairly considered conclusive should be extended to all subordinate positions under the Government.

I transmit herewith a copy of proclamation for the convening of an extra session of the Senate of the United States at the Capitol, in the city of Washington, on the 4th day of March next, at noon.