A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents, 1789-1897, Volume 9authority of Congress, 1898 |
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... eral of the District militia present for duty . Returns shall be made annu- ally by the senior general of the District militia in the manner as required by an ordinance irrevocable without the consent of the United Benjamin Harrison 27.
... eral of the District militia present for duty . Returns shall be made annu- ally by the senior general of the District militia in the manner as required by an ordinance irrevocable without the consent of the United Benjamin Harrison 27.
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... present in the conference , and they have entered upon their useful work with great zeal and with an evident appreciation of its importance . So far as the agreement to be reached may require legislation to give it effect , the ...
... present in the conference , and they have entered upon their useful work with great zeal and with an evident appreciation of its importance . So far as the agreement to be reached may require legislation to give it effect , the ...
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... present highly beneficial arrangement is con- tinued . They now practically get interest both upon the bonds and their proceeds . No further use should be made of this method of getting the surplus into circulation , and the deposits ...
... present highly beneficial arrangement is con- tinued . They now practically get interest both upon the bonds and their proceeds . No further use should be made of this method of getting the surplus into circulation , and the deposits ...
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... present Secretary nor any of his predecessors has deemed it safe to exercise the discretion given by law to increase ... present ratio free we must expect that the difference in the bullion values of the gold and silver dollars will be ...
... present Secretary nor any of his predecessors has deemed it safe to exercise the discretion given by law to increase ... present ratio free we must expect that the difference in the bullion values of the gold and silver dollars will be ...
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... present law and its equal administration are well established in the confidence of the people . It will be my pleasure , as it is my duty , to see that the law is executed with firmness and impartiality . If some of its provisions have ...
... present law and its equal administration are well established in the confidence of the people . It will be my pleasure , as it is my duty , to see that the law is executed with firmness and impartiality . If some of its provisions have ...
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act of Congress agreement AMENDMENT OF CIVIL-SERVICE America appointment August 19 BENJ Benjamin Harrison Bering Sea bill boundary caused the seal cent certification citizens city of Washington CIVIL-SERVICE RULES claims Commission corner of section corner of township Department Departmental Rule duty entitled An act entry EXECUTIVE MANSION forfeiture fourteen 14 gold Government GROVER CLEVELAND hand and caused hereby amended hereunto set House of Representatives Indian January 16 June 30 legislation line between ranges line between sections line between townships ment Nicaragua north half northeast northerly northwest pension persons ports President proclamation purposes quarter of section range line regulations RICHARD OLNEY Secretary section line seigniorage Senate Senate and House set my hand silver southeast corner southeast quarter southwest Territory thence easterly thence southerly thereof thirteen 13 tion township and range township line transmit herewith Treasury treaty United unsurveyed vessels Washington westerly Whereas
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Page 757 - ... the approach of or to other vessels, be exhibited on their respective sides in sufficient time to prevent collision, in such manner as to make them most visible, and so that the green light shall not be seen on the port side nor the red light on the starboard side, nor, if practicable, more than 2 points abaft the beam on their respective sides.
Page 761 - A vessel which is close-hauled on the port tack shall keep out of the way of a vessel which is close-hauled on the starboard tack.
Page 761 - When two steam vessels are meeting end on, or nearly end on, so as to involve risk of collision, each shall alter her course to starboard, so that each may pass on the port side of the other.
Page 689 - Whereas it is also provided by said section that ' ' the existence of either of the conditions aforesaid shall be determined by the President of the United States by proclamation made from time to time as the purposes of this act may require...
Page 496 - By day she shall carry in a vertical line one over the other, not less than 6 feet apart, where they can best be seen, three shapes not less than 2 feet in diameter...
Page 496 - ... feet apart. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red, and the middle light shall be white, and they shall be of such a character as to be visible all round the horizon, at a distance of at least two miles.
Page 762 - ... consequences of any neglect to carry lights or signals, or of any neglect to keep a proper look-out, or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
Page 760 - A vessel when towing, a vessel employed in laying or in picking up a telegraph cable, and a vessel under way which is unable to get out of the way of an approaching vessel through being not under command or unable to maneuver as required by the rules...
Page 762 - Art. 27. In obeying and construing these rules due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and collision, and to any special circumstances which may render a departure from the above rules necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.
Page 501 - Sailing vessels under way shall keep out of the way of sailing vessels or boats fishing with nets or lines or trawls. This rule shall not give to any vessel or boat engaged in fishing the right of obstructing a fairway used by vessels other than fishing vessels or boats.