Ben Harrison: “In compliance with a resolution of the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring, I return herewith House bill No.…”

An examination of the records of the Attorney-General's office as to the amount of business in the courts in these districts leads me to believe that two districts would provide amply for the disposition of all public and private cases.

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.

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.