Ben Harrison: “This Government is now awaiting the result of an investigation which has been conducted by the criminal court at…”

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.

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

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