Ben Harrison: “No provision is made for a continued discharge of the duties of marshal and district attorney by the present incumbents.”

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

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.

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.