William McKinley actually said...

I return herewith, without approval, House bill No. 321.

Considering it a matter entirely between that gentleman and his tenants, Messrs. Gardiner and Atkinson, I at that time refused to take any a...

There is no legal obligation on the part of the United States, and no promise, express or implied, for the payment of such claims.

I am constrained to withhold my approval from the bill.