Ben Harrison: “Prompt action upon this treaty is very desirable.”

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

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 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 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.