Ben Harrison: “All persons save said Indians are forbidden to enter upon and occupy the same or any part thereof.”

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.

A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.

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.

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.