Also, what is there to prevent
each of the States recently readmitted to Federal relations on certain
conditions changing their constitutions and violating their pledges if
this action in Arkansas is acquiesced in?
I respectfully submit whether a precedent so dangerous to the stability
of State government, if not of the National Government also, should be
recognized by Congress. I earnestly ask that Congress will take definite
action in this matter to relieve the Executive from acting upon
questions which should be decided by the legislative branch of the
Government.
U.S. GRANT.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _February 19, 1875_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:
Under the requirements of section 6 of the "act for the government of
the District of Columbia, and for other purposes," approved June 20,
1874, I have the honor to submit herewith the report of the board of
audit upon the amount equitably chargeable to the street-railroad
companies pursuant to the charters of said companies or the acts of
Congress relating thereto, together with the reasons therefor.
U.S. GRANT.
VETO MESSAGES.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 30, 1875_.
_To the House of Representatives_:
I have the honor to return herewith House bill No.
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