Rutherford B. Hayes: “I congratulate Congress on the successful execution of the resumption act.”

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.

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

I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, have considered it to be my duty to issue this my proclamation, declaring that an extraordinary occasion requires the Senate of the United States to convene for the transaction of…

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.