Ben Harrison: “The gentlemen named were believed to have such ability and experience as sanitary engineers as to guarantee an…”

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.

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.

No provision is made for a continued discharge of the duties of marshal and district attorney by the present incumbents.

The law should at least have contained a provision for the continued discharge of their duties by the incumbents until the new officers were appointed and qualified.