Ben Harrison: “The flag at all yards and stations will be displayed at half-mast until after the burial of General Sherman.”

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

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.

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