Ben Harrison: “His career was full of adventurous and useful discovery and of devoted and conspicuous service both in civil and…”

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.

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.

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

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