Ben Harrison: “I thank you, sir, and these generous donors, for this testimonial of an incident which I am sure will be regarded as…”

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.

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

No provision is made for a continued discharge of the duties of marshal and district attorney by the present incumbents.

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