President Arthur Seeks Separate Bills for River and Harbor Projects
The President urges Congress to pass separate internal improvements bills rather than a single omnibus River and Harbor measure. He warns delaying Mississippi River work could have serious consequences and suggests constitutional amendments to allow item by item vetoes to ease executive and legislative action. He also discusses naval funding, postal service finances, and reforms to civil service appointments.
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Texas
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Great Britain
Pablc
Senate
Bill Moran
Government Tax Policy Arguments in 19th Century Debates
A fragment notes financial figures and proposed duties as lawmakers discuss deficits and revenue surpluses. It mentions a projected excess revenue of about £38,000 for 1661, and potential increases in charges for carrying merchandise, currently 16 cents per pound, to cover deficits.
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Star Route Service
Postoffice Department
Supreme Court of
Congress
Arabi Pacha's Appeal to London Times Letter
Arabi Pacha writes to the London Times explaining that arrests in Egypt involve many classes of officials and Bedouin leaders. He argues the wartime actions defend the country under divine laws and a decree endorsed by the Khedive, insisting rebels are labeled wrongly.
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God
Tan
Dervish Pacha
Alexandria
Tewfk Pasha
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