I recommend such a modification of the existing law as will permit the first or sole assistant, or, in the case of the Treasury Department, where the assistants are not graded, that one who may be designated by the President, to discharge the duties of the head of the Department until a successor is appointed and qualified.
Message to Congress Regarding Vacancies in the Office of Secretary
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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.
The law should at least have contained a provision for the continued discharge of their duties by the incumbents until the new officers were appointed and qualified.
A serious question would be raised as to whether these officers were not at once legislated out of office and vacancies created.
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.
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