Ben Harrison: “I have not and will not let any favorable opportunity pass for the promotion of that most desirable result”

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.

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.

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

The law creates two new officers, whose aggregate compensation may be $12,000 per annum, without, it seems to me, a justifying necessity.