Ben Harrison: “To consider the location, arrangement, and operation of electric wires in the District of Columbia,”

It gives me pleasure to consummate here to-day, by the act of lifting this flag, the efforts in support of a principle to which I give my hearty support.

I believe we have reached an epoch in our development when we may successfully begin the work of carrying our share of the world's commerce upon the seas.

I transmit herewith the fifth special report of the Commissioner of Labor.

As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.