Ben Harrison: “The decisions of the board are to be accepted by these Departments as the standard authority in such matters.”

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.

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

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

That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others.