Ben Harrison: “Such a possession would not consist with our safety and with the peace of the world.”

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.

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

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