Ben Harrison: “I transmit herewith the fifth special report of the Commissioner of Labor.”

The influence and interest of the United States in the islands must be increased and not diminished.

I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as valuable in our history.

The statutes relating to the transportation of merchandise between the United States and the British possessions should be the subject of revision

It was given in a generous spirit, and I think the result of it has been that our relations with that brave people, whose history is so full of martial achievements and prowess, as well as with the sister Republics of South America, are…