Section
94, act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 345, § 4,
24 Stat. 491, authorized Secretary of the Treasury, whenever deemed necessary by President, to redeem liens, mortgages, or other incumbrances paramount to right, title, or interest of United States in railroad property.
Section
95, act Mar. 3, 1887, ch. 345, § 5,
24 Stat. 492, related to permissible investments of sinking funds held to secure debts of railroad companies to United States.