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

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.

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

As these vacancies could not be filled immediately, the business of the courts would seriously suffer.

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.