Rutherford B. Hayes: “No European power can intervene for such protection without adopting measures on this continent which the United States…”

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

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.