Ben Harrison: “If the policies of the administration have not been distinctively and progressively American and Republican policies…”

It has been the policy of the Administration not only to respect but to encourage the continuance of an independent government in the Hawaiian Islands so long as it afforded suitable guaranties for the protection of life and property and…

I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history.

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

I have felt as a citizen and as President a mortification which every American must feel who examines into the standing of the United States in the merchant marine of the world.