Ben Harrison: “Only two courses are now open--one the establishment of a protectorate by the United States, and the other annexation…”

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.

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.

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

A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.