Proclamation 441—Thanksgiving Day, 1899
10/24/1899
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The advance in the general efficiency of our consular service in promoting trade was even more marked than last year.
I return herewith, without approval, House bill No. 321.
In case the commandant shall make such appointment from civil life he shall require of the appointee good and sufficient...
I am constrained to withhold my approval from the bill.