Ben Harrison: “It is hereby directed, in pursuance of the instructions of the President, that on the day of the funeral, where this…”

If it meets the approval of the Senate, peace and good order will be secured in the islands under existing laws until such time as Congress can provide by legislation a permanent from of government for the islands.

The law creates two new officers, whose aggregate compensation may be $12,000 per annum, without, it seems to me, a justifying necessity.

Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation full and complete.

I transmit herewith a report submitted by the Acting Secretary of State in response to the resolution of the Senate of February 2 last, relating to the building of the Ozama River bridge at Santo Domingo City by American citizens.