Ben Harrison: “Good will and cordiality have characterized our relations and correspondence with other governments.”

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.

That event is interesting in itself, but its interest to me is in the fact that this ship is the type and precursor of many others.

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

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