Ben Harrison: “I invoke the diligent and serious attention of Congress to the consideration of these and such other measures as may be…”

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.

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

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.

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.