Rutherford Hayes actually said...

I am firmly convinced that appropriation bills ought not to contain any legislation not relevant to the application or expenditure of the mo...

I respectfully recommend that such action be taken by Congress as may be deemed appropriate with reference to a gift to the nation so precio...

Politics, as well as religion, has its superstitions.

He now appeals to Congress for relief, and the papers herewith exhibit a case that calls for Congressional action.