Ben Harrison: “This is said to be the unanimous wish of the Indians.”

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

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

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

I transmit herewith the fifth special report of the Commissioner of Labor.