Ben Harrison: “It is the natural order that subdivisions should be wiped out before the grand divisions of the church can be united.”

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

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.

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.