Ben Harrison: “If the argument by which this measure is supported is adopted, the conclusion should be a repeal or modification of the…”

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

The law should at least have contained a provision for the continued discharge of their duties by the incumbents until the new officers were appointed and qualified.

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.

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.