05/18/1898
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"I recommend the appropriation by Congress of the sum of $5,000 to reimburse the master and owners of the vessel for all losses and damages incurred by reason of his said wrongful and illegal arrest an..."
"I recommend the appropriation by Congress, out of humane consideration, and without reference to the question of liability of the Government of the United States."
"Few among our citizens have risen to greater or more deserved eminence in the national councils than he."
"In the fullness of years and honors, John Sherman, lately Secretary of State, has passed away."