Ben Harrison: “I do not well see how they have either an equitable or legal claim to participate in the proceeds of the sale of those…”

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.

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

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

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.