Ben Harrison: “It was as if heaven was approving the human liberty and human equality typified by that flag.”

I herewith transmit, for the information of Congress, a communication from the Acting Secretary of State, forwarding certain bulletins of the Bureau of the American Republics.

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

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