Ben Harrison: “The creation of new and improved steamship lines undoubtedly furnishes the readiest means of developing an increased…”

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.

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

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

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.