Ben Harrison: “It is ordered, That the War Department be draped in mourning for the period of thirty days, and that all business be…”

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

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.

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

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.