Ben Harrison: “Our people have an interest that the national capital should be made attractive and beautiful.”

It gives me pleasure to consummate here to-day, by the act of lifting this flag, the efforts in support of a principle to which I give my hearty support.

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

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

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.