MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC
N-30D, 1995-07-10
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                                   MUNICIPAL 
                                  HIGH INCOME 
                                   FUND INC. 
  
                                                         SEMI-ANNUAL 
                                                            REPORT 
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                                                            APRIL 
                                                           30, 1995 
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                        MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
Dear Shareholder: 
  
    We  are pleased to provide the  semi-annual report for Municipal High 
Income Fund Inc. for the six months ended  April 30, 1995. Over the past three
months, the  Fund paid dividends totaling $0.1620 per share, equivalent to 
an annualized rate of 6.98% based on  the Fund's April 30, 1995  net asset 
value of $9.28  per share  and 7.20% based on the New York Stock Exchange 
closing price on that date of $9.00. 
  
MARKET AND PORTFOLIO UPDATE 
  
    Following the direction  of the Treasury  securities market, the  
tax-exempt market  has had virtually a  non-stop rally since the  beginning 
of the year and has recovered the losses of  1994. This increase in  the 
prices of fixed  income securities  resulted from the Federal Reserve's 
seemingly successful policies to slow economic growth and achieve  a soft 
landing for  the economy. A decline  of approximately  40% in new  bond 
issuance, while  at the same  time, older higher interest rate debt  
continued to be  called and  mature at a  record pace,  also 
helped  strengthen the tax-exempt market. We expect this supply-demand 
imbalance will continue  over  the  next  six months  and  contribute  to  
greater  market stability.  However, recent calls  by the House  and Senate 
for tax reform have added a somewhat negative tone and uncertainty to the 
tax-exempt market. The 17% flat tax proposal which  has received the most  
press would result in increased borrowing  costs for state and local 
governments, and also reduce the value of home mortgage and charitable 
deductions. Although  some form of  tax reform  is necessary,  we think it  
is too early  in the legislative  process to accurately predict what kind 
of  reform will actually be  enacted. From our perspective  it appears  
likely  that  the current  yield  range of  6  3/4 to  7%  on long-term 
Treasuries and 5 3/4% on AAA-rated municipals will be sustained. 
  
    During the  past reporting  period  the Fund  continued  to be  invested  
in long-term  tax-exempt  issues  in  order  to offer  investors  a  high  
level of tax-exempt income. At the  end of April  1995, 55% of the  Fund was 
invested  in securities  rated as investment grade by either Standard & Poor's 
Corporation or Moody's Investors  Service. The  majority  of its  holdings were
in  industrial development  revenue, hospital, and pollution control revenue 
bonds. Other large holdings for  the Fund  were  housing, utility  and 
transportation  issues.  The Fund's average maturity at the end of April was 
20.8 years. 
  
    We are pleased to report that the Fund continues to receive a four-star 
(out of a possible five) rating by Morningstar, Inc., a widely-recognized 
mutual fund evaluation  organization. The May 1995 issue  of THE CLOSED-END 
FUND DIGEST also recommends the Fund as a  "Buy." We are pleased  with this 
recognition and  will endeavor  to  maintain this  performance  record. We  
appreciate  your continued confidence and support, and look 
  
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forward to reporting to  you in the Fund's  next quarterly report to  
investors. Should you have any questions about your investment in the Fund, 
please call The Shareholders Services Group, Inc. at (800) 331-1710. 
  
Sincerely, 
  
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<S>                                       <C> 
Heath B. McLendon                         Lawrence T. McDermott 
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD                     VICE PRESIDENT AND INVESTMENT 
OFFICER 
  
June 1, 1995 
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                            UNAUDITED FINANCIAL DATA 
                           PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK 
  
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                                                             CAPITAL 
                                                              GAINS       DIVIDEND 
  RECORD     PAY          NYSE        NET ASSET   DIVIDEND   DIVIDEND   
REINVESTMENT 
   DATE      DATE    CLOSING PRICE*    VALUE*       PAID       PAID        PRICE 
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 <S>       <C>       <C>              <C>         <C>        <C>        <C> 
  5/23/94   5/31/94      $9.000         $9.18      $.0540       --          $9.00 
  6/23/94   6/30/94       9.000          9.23       .0540       --           8.98 
  7/22/94   7/31/94       9.125          9.20       .0540       --           9.02 
  8/24/94   8/31/94       8.750          9.22       .0540       --           8.87 
  9/23/94   9/30/94       8.500          9.13       .0540       --           8.66 
 10/24/94  10/31/94       8.375          9.03       .0540       --           8.17 
 11/22/94  11/30/94       8.125          8.71       .0540       --           8.34 
 12/22/94  12/31/94       8.125          8.84       .0540       --           8.29 
  1/24/95   1/31/95       8.625          8.99       .0540       --           8.83 
  2/21/95   2/28/95       8.750          9.13       .0540       --           8.85 
  3/24/95   3/31/95       8.875          9.25       .0540       --           8.94 
  4/21/95   4/30/95       9.000          9.32       .0540       --           8.94 
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                                DIVIDEND DATA** 
  
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                                            EQUIVALENT TAXABLE DISTRIBUTION RATE 
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  PER SHARE      ANNUALIZED    ASSUMING     ASSUMING     ASSUMING      
ASSUMING 
   DIVIDEND     DISTRIBUTION  28% FEDERAL  31% FEDERAL  36% FEDERAL  39.6% 
FEDERAL 
 DISTRIBUTIONS      RATE      TAX BRACKET  TAX BRACKET  TAX BRACKET   TAX 
BRACKET 
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 <S>            <C>           <C>          <C>          <C>          <C> 
    $0.648         6.98%         9.69%       10.12%       10.91%        11.56% 
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 * As of Record Date. 
** Based on April 30, 1995 net asset value of $9.28 per share. 
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    Generally,  each registered shareholder  is considered a  participant 
in the Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan, unless the shareholder elects to 
receive  all dividends  and distributions  in cash,  or unless  the 
shareholder's  shares are registered in the name  of a broker,  bank or 
nominee (other than Smith  Barney Inc.)   which  does  not  provide  the  
service.  Questions  and  correspondence concerning the Dividend Reinvestment 
Plan should be directed to The  Shareholder Services  Group, Inc., P.O. Box 
1376, Boston, Massachusetts 02104. If interested in joining or for  more 
information concerning  the Dividend Reinvestment  Plan, please call TSSG at 
1-800-331-1710. 
  
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                        MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                           Portfolio of Investments 
  
                          April 30, 1995 (unaudited) 
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                         KEY TO INSURANCE ABBREVIATIONS 
  
                   MBIA -- MUNICIPAL BOND INVESTORS ASSURANCE 
  
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                                                                   RATINGS 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES--98.1% 
             ALABAMA--2.8% 
 $  655,000  Alabama Housing Finance Authority, Single 
               Family Mortgage Revenue, 
               10.500% due 12/01/02........................  A1       AA-         $     695,938 
  4,000,000  Butler, Alabama, Industrial Development 
               Revenue, 
               8.000% due 09/01/28.........................  NR       BBB-            4,350,000 
             ARIZONA--2.0% 
  3,300,000  Gila County, Arizona, Industrial Development 
               Authority, Pollution Control Revenue, 
               (ASARCO), Series 1985, 
               8.900% due 07/01/06.........................  Baa2     BBB             3,583,500 
             ARKANSAS--1.6% 
  2,750,000  Pope County, Arkansas, Pollution Control 
               Revenue, (Arkansas Power & Light Company 
               Project), 
               11.000% due 12/01/15........................  Baa2     BBB             2,880,625 
             CALIFORNIA--1.2% 
  2,000,000  Los Angeles County, California, Regional 
               Airport Authority, (Continental Airlines, 
               Inc.), 
               9.000% due 08/01/17.........................  NR       NR              2,137,500 
             COLORADO--2.6% 
  1,250,000  Colorado Health Facilities, Authority Revenue 
               Project, (Beth Israel at Shalom Park 
               Project), 
               8.000% due 12/15/22.........................  NR       NR              1,273,438 
             Denver, Colorado, Airport, Series A: 
  1,650,000    8.500% due 11/15/23.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,792,312 
  1,600,000    8.000% due 11/15/25.........................  Baa      BB              1,690,000 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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                                                                   RATINGS 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             CONNECTICUT--0.8% 
 $1,500,000  Connecticut State, Development Authority, 
               Health Care Revenue, Series B, 
               8.000% due 07/01/17.........................  NR       NR          $   1,483,125 
             FLORIDA--6.8% 
  1,000,000  Hillsborough County, Florida, Industrial 
               Development Revenue, (Seaboard Tampa 
               Terminals Venture Project), 
               8.600% due 01/15/22.........................  B2       B-              1,012,500 
  1,000,000  Homestead, Florida, Industrial Development 
               Revenue, Project A, 
               7.950% due 11/01/18.........................  NR       NR                955,000 
  2,110,000  Jacksonville, Florida, Health Facilities 
               Authority, Health Facilities Revenue, 
               9.125% due 10/15/19.........................  NR       NR              2,163,150 
  1,000,000  Lady Lake, Florida, Industrial Development 
               Project Revenue, (Sunbelt Utilities Inc. 
               Project), 
               9.500% due 07/01/10.........................  NR       NR              1,213,750 
  2,000,000  Martin County, Florida, Industrial Development 
               Revenue, 
               7.875% due 12/15/25.........................  Baa3     BBB-            2,132,500 
  1,500,000  Ocean Highway & Port Authority, Florida, 
               Pollution Control Revenue, Solid Waste, 
               9.375% due 11/01/04.........................  NR       B+              1,556,250 
             Palm Beach County, Florida, Health Facilities 
               Authority, Insured Hospital Revenue, (JFK 
               Medical Center): 
  1,125,000    8.875% due 12/01/18.........................  NR       BBB             1,114,688 
  1,320,000    8.875% due 12/01/18 (prerefunded)...........  NR       NR              1,625,900 
    650,000  Tampa, Florida, (Aquarium Inc. Revenue 
               Project), 
               7.750% due 05/01/27.........................  NR       NR                670,313 
             GEORGIA--0.6% 
  1,000,000  Walton County, Georgia, Industrial Development 
               Authority, (Walton Project), 
               8.500% due 09/01/07.........................  NR       NR              1,037,500 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             ILLINOIS--8.0% 
 $2,987,500  Chicago, Illinois, O'Hare International 
               Airport, Special Facilities Revenue Bonds, 
               Series B, 
               8.950% due 05/01/18.........................  Baa2     BB          $   3,278,232 
             Chicago, Illinois, Skyway Toll Bridge: 
  2,000,000    6.500% due 01/01/10.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,957,500 
  1,700,000    6.750% due 01/01/17.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,685,125 
  2,000,000  East Chicago, Illinois, Industrial Pollution 
               Control Revenue, (Inland Steel Company), 
               Project 10, 
               6.800% due 06/01/13.........................  Ba3      BB-             1,945,000 
  1,915,000  Hanover Park, Illinois, First Mortgage, 
               (Windsor Project), 
               9.250% due 12/01/07.........................  NR       NR              1,960,481 
  1,750,000  Hennepin, Illinois, Industrial Development 
               Revenue, 
               10.250% due 01/01/05 (in default)...........  NR       NR                157,500 
  1,500,000  Illinois Housing Development Authority, Series 
               5, 
               6.650% due 09/01/14.........................  A1       A+              1,541,250 
    795,000  Loves Park, Illinois, First Mortgage Revenue, 
               (Hoosier Care Project), Series A, 
               9.750% due 08/01/19.........................  NR       NR                845,681 
  1,000,000  Sterling, Illinois, First Mortgage Revenue, 
               (Hoosier Care Project), Series A, 
               9.750% due 08/01/19.........................  NR       NR              1,048,750 
             IOWA--0.7% 
  1,240,000  Marion, Iowa, Multi-family Housing Revenue, 
               9.500% due 07/01/18.........................  NR       NR              1,247,750 
             KENTUCKY--2.8% 
  1,410,000  Jefferson County, Kentucky, Health Facilities 
               Authority, 
               10.125% due 05/01/08........................  A1       NR              1,563,338 
             Kenton County, Kentucky, Airport Board: 
  1,000,000    (Delta Airlines), 
               6.750% due 02/01/02.........................  Ba1      BB                990,000 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             KENTUCKY (CONTINUED) 
             Kenton County, Kentucky, Airport Board 
               (continued): 
 $1,500,000    (Greater Cincinnati Airport Revenue), 
               Project A, 
               7.500% due 02/01/20.........................  Ba1      BB          $   1,528,125 
  1,000,000  Pendleton County, Kentucky, Multi-Lease 
               Revenue, Series A, 
               6.500% due 03/01/19.........................  NR       A                 990,000 
             LOUISIANA--5.5% 
  1,200,000  Lake Charles, Louisiana, (Harbor & Terminal 
               Project), 
               7.750% due 08/15/22.........................  Baa3     NR              1,290,000 
             Port New Orleans, Louisiana, Industrial 
               Development Revenue: 
  2,000,000    8.250% due 06/01/04.........................  NR       NR              2,157,500 
  3,000,000    8.500% due 06/01/14.........................  NR       NR              3,281,250 
  1,000,000    (Continental Grain Company Project), 
               7.500% due 07/01/13.........................  NR       BB-             1,021,250 
  2,400,000  West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana, Pollution 
               Control Revenue, 
               8.000% due 12/01/24.........................  Baa3     BBB-            2,499,000 
             MAINE--1.7% 
             Maine State Housing Authority, Mortgage 
               Purchases: 
    500,000    Series C-2, 
               7.000% due 11/15/32.........................  A1       AA-               513,125 
  2,500,000    Series D-1, 
               8.300% due 11/15/28.........................  A1       AA-             2,562,500 
             MARYLAND--1.9% 
  3,000,000  Maryland State Health & Higher Education 
               Facilities Authority, (Doctors Community 
               Hospital Project), 
               8.750% due 07/01/22 (prerefunded 
               07/01/00)...................................  Aaa      NR              3,555,000 
             MASSACHUSETTS--5.7% 
  1,980,000  Commonwealth of Massachusetts Health & 
               Educational Facilities Authority Revenue, 
               (North Adams State College), 
               9.625% due 07/01/18.........................  NR       NR              2,031,975 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             MASSACHUSETTS (CONTINUED) 
             Commonwealth of Massachusetts Industrial 
               Finance Agency: 
 $1,700,000    Series A, (S.E. Mass Project), 
               9.000% due 07/01/15.........................  NR       NR          $   1,855,125 
  5,940,000    Series B, (S.E. Mass Project), 
               9.250% due 07/01/15.........................  NR       NR              6,504,300 
             MICHIGAN--2.4% 
  1,855,000  Greater Detroit, Michigan, Recreation 
               Authority, Series C, 
               9.250% due 12/13/08.........................  NR       BBB-            1,936,156 
    755,000  Greater Detroit, Michigan, Resource Recovery 
               Authority Revenue, Series B, 
               9.250% due 12/13/08.........................  NR       BBB-              788,031 
  1,500,000  Western Townships, Michigan, Utility Revenue, 
               Sewage System, 
               8.300% due 01/01/19.........................  NR       BBB+            1,620,000 
             MINNESOTA--1.2% 
  2,000,000  Minnesota Housing Finance Authority, 
               6.700% due 01/01/18.........................  Aa       AA+             2,055,000 
             MISSISSIPPI--3.3% 
  3,300,000  Claiborne County, Mississippi, Pollution 
               Control Revenue, Series C, 
               9.875% due 12/01/14.........................  NR       NR              3,749,625 
  2,000,000  Mississippi Hospital Equipment & Facilities 
               Authority, (Methodist Hospital), 
               9.375% due 05/01/12.........................  NR       NR              2,300,000 
             NEW HAMPSHIRE--2.1% 
             New Hampshire State Industrial Development 
               Authority, (United Illuminating Company): 
  1,000,000    Series A, 
               9.375% due 07/01/12.........................  Baa3     BBB-            1,083,750 
  2,500,000    Series B, 
               10.750% due 10/01/12........................  Ba1      BBB-            2,821,875 
             NEW JERSEY--3.1% 
  1,300,000  New Jersey Educational Facilities, Series C, 
               6.625% due 07/01/23.........................  NR       NR              1,139,125 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             NEW JERSEY (CONTINUED) 
             New Jersey Health Care Facilities: 
 $1,000,000    7.250% due 07/01/27.........................  NR       NR          $     937,500 
               Finance Authority Revenue: 
  1,730,000    7.600% due 07/01/21.........................  Ba       NR              1,630,238 
  1,500,000    (Zurbrugg Memorial Hospital), Series C, 
               8.500% due 07/01/12.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,561,875 
    310,000  New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance 
               Agency, Home Buyer Revenue, Series E, (MBIA 
               Insured), 
               7.650% due 10/01/16.........................  Aaa      AAA               328,212 
             NEW MEXICO--1.0% 
  1,665,000  New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, Single 
               Family Mortgage Program, Series B, 
               8.300% due 03/01/20.........................  NR       AA              1,781,550 
             NEW YORK--6.1% 
  1,680,000  Babylon, New York, Industrial Development 
               Agency, (Recycling Project), Series A, 
               8.875% due 03/01/11 (in default)............  NR       NR                672,000 
  2,055,000  New York City Industrial Development Agency, 
               Civic Facility Revenues, (International 
               Center for Integrated Studies - Door 
               Project), 
               9.000% due 03/01/09 (in default)............  NR       NR                780,900 
  1,400,000  New York City, New York, Battery Park 
               Authority Revenue, 
               5.800% due 11/01/22.........................  A        A               1,289,750 
             New York City, New York, Certificates of 
               Participation: 
    875,000    Series C, 
               7.750% due 09/01/05.........................  Baa1     A-                910,000 
  4,715,000    Series F, 
               6.625% due 05/15/25.........................  Baa1     A-              4,608,912 
  1,000,000    Series H, 
               7.000% due 02/01/21                           Baa1     A-              1,015,000 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             NEW YORK (CONTINUED) 
 $1,950,000  New York State, Energy, Research & Development 
               Authority, Electric Facility Revenue, 
               7.150% due 12/01/20.........................  Ba1      BB+         $   1,874,438 
             NORTH CAROLINA--2.3% 
  1,750,000  Martin County, North Carolina, Industrial 
               Facilities Pollution Control, 
               6.800% due 05/01/24.........................  A2       A               1,780,625 
  2,300,000  North Carolina, Eastern Municipal Power 
               Agency, Power Systems Revenue, 
               7.000% due 01/01/08.........................  A        A-              2,423,625 
             OHIO--2.7% 
  1,000,000  Cleveland, Ohio, Airport Special Revenue, 
               (Continental Airlines Inc.), 
               9.000% due 12/01/19.........................  NR       NR              1,001,250 
  1,000,000  Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Health Care Facilities, 
               Judson Retirement Community, 
               8.875% due 11/15/19.........................  NR       NR              1,071,250 
  1,500,000  Montgomery County, Ohio, Health Systems 
               Revenue, Series B, 
               8.100% due 07/01/18.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,618,125 
    100,000  Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Single Family 
               Mortgage Revenue, 
               11.375% due 08/01/14........................  Aa       A                 102,875 
  1,000,000  Ohio Water Development Authority, Pollution 
               Control Revenue, Series A, 
               8.100% due 10/01/23.........................  Baa3     BB+             1,053,750 
             PENNSYLVANIA--10.2% 
  2,200,000  Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, Industrial 
               Development Authority, Special Facilities 
               Revenue, Series B, (USAir Project), 
               8.500% due 03/01/21.........................  B2       B+              2,211,000 
  1,500,000  Delaware County, Pennsylvania, Industrial 
               Development Authority, First Mortgage, 
               (White Horse), 
               9.700% due 07/01/09.........................  NR       NR              1,565,625 
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                       See Notes to Financial Statements. 
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 LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (CONTINUED) 
 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             PENNSYLVANIA (CONTINUED) 
 $3,000,000  Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, (Samaritan 
               Hospital), Series B, 
               8.250% due 11/01/18.........................  NR       BBB+        $   3,431,250 
  2,500,000  Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Industrial 
               Development Authority, 
               7.125% due 12/01/22.........................  Baa3     BBB-            2,515,625 
  2,000,000  Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Higher 
               Education & Health Authority, 
               8.375% due 11/01/11.........................  Ba1      NR              2,077,500 
    625,000  Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, 
               Industrial Development Authority Revenue, 
               6.875% due 02/01/03.........................  NR       NR                600,781 
  1,500,000  Pennsylvania Housing Finance Authority, Series 
               C, 
               6.900% due 04/01/25.........................  Aa       AA              1,526,250 
  1,985,000  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Gas Revenue, 
               Series B, 
               6.400% due 11/15/16.........................  Baa      BBB-            1,898,156 
  1,500,000  Scranton-Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, Health & 
               Welfare Authority, (Mercy Health Systems), 
               Series B, 
               8.500% due 07/01/20.........................  NR       BB+             1,545,000 
  1,250,000  Sharon, Pennsylvania, Regional Health Systems, 
               (Project B), 
               6.875% due 12/01/22.........................  NR       BBB+            1,218,750 
             SOUTH CAROLINA--0.5% 
    940,000  McCormick County, South Carolina, Certificates 
               of Participation, 
               9.750% due 07/01/09.........................  NR       NR                969,375 
             SOUTH DAKOTA--2.2% 
             Oglala Sioux Tribe, South Dakota, Pine Ridge 
               County, Revenue Bonds: 
    290,000    7.000% due 07/01/99.........................  NR       NR                290,725 
  1,865,000    7.500% due 07/01/13.........................  NR       NR              1,869,663 
  1,875,000    10.000% due 07/01/13 
               prerefunded 07/01/95........................  Aaa      NR              1,949,250 
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                             April 30, 1995 (unaudited) 
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                                                                   RATINGS 
                                                             -------------------     MARKET 
    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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 <C>         <S>                                             <C>      <C>         <C> 
             TENNESSEE--0.4% 
 $  750,000  SCA Tax-Exempt Trust Mortgage Revenue, 
               7.125% due 01/01/30.........................  Aaa      AAA         $     769,688 
             TEXAS--11.1% 
    600,000  Angelina County, Texas, Jail Facilities 
               Financing Corporation, (Criminal Detention 
               Center), Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 
               9.750% due 08/01/09 (in default)............  NR       NR                  6,000 
  1,000,000  Bell County, Texas, Health Facilities 
               Development Corporation, (Living Tech, Inc. 
               Project), Series A, 
               10.500% due 06/15/18........................  NR       NR                920,000 
             Brazos River, Texas, Pollution Control 
               Revenue, (Collateral-Tax, Project A): 
  1,000,000    9.875% due 10/01/17.........................  Baa2     BBB             1,097,500 
  2,000,000    8.250% due 01/01/19.........................  Baa2     BBB             2,147,500 
  1,500,000  Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, International 
               Airport Facilities, 
               7.500% due 11/01/25.........................  Baa2     BB+             1,518,750 
  1,415,000  El Paso, Texas, Housing Finance Corporation, 
               Single Family Mortgage Revenue, 
               8.750% due 10/01/11.........................  A        NR              1,533,506 
  2,000,000  El Paso, Texas, International Airport Revenue 
               Bonds, 
               7.750% due 03/01/12.........................  B2       B               1,995,000 
  1,215,612  Harris County, Texas, Industrial Development 
               Corporation, 
               7.950% due 07/01/19.........................  NR       NR              1,145,714 
    840,000  La Salle County, Texas, Jail Facilities 
               Financing Corporation, (Criminal Detention 
               Center), Revenue Mortgage Bonds, 
               9.750% due 08/01/09 (in default)............  NR       NR                  8,400 
  1,400,000  Matagorda County, Texas, Navigation District 
               No. 1, Pollution Control Revenue, (Houston 
               Lighting & Power Company Project), Series A, 
               7.875% due 02/01/19.........................  A3       A               1,491,000 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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             TEXAS (CONTINUED) 
 $1,400,000  North Central, Texas, Health Facilities 
               Development Project, (Hospital-Baylor Health 
               Care Systems, Project A), 
               6.400% due 05/15/08.........................  Aa       AA          $   1,456,000 
             Northgate Crossing, Texas, Municipal Utilities 
               District: 
  1,000,000    Series 1, 
               8.875% due 12/01/13.........................  NR       NR              1,000,000 
  1,000,000    Series 2, 
               8.875% due 12/01/13.........................  NR       NR              1,000,000 
    570,000  Pecos County, Texas, Jail Facilities Financing 
               Corporation, (Criminal Detention Center), 
               Mortgage Revenue Bonds, 
               9.750% due 08/01/09 (in default)............  NR       NR                  5,700 
             Port Corpus Christi, Texas, Industrial 
               Development Corporation Revenue, (Valero 
               Refinancing and Marketing Company): 
  2,500,000    Series A, 
               10.250% due 06/01/17........................  Baa3     BBB-            2,762,500 
  2,000,000    Series B, 
               10.625% due 06/01/08........................  Baa3     BBB-            2,225,000 
             UTAH--1.0% 
  1,780,000  Hurricane, Utah, Health Services Project, 
               10.500% due 07/01/20........................  NR       NR              1,935,750 
             VERMONT--1.4% 
  2,365,000  Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Home Mortgage, 
               Series B, 
               8.100% due 06/01/22.........................  A1       NR              2,483,250 
             VIRGINIA--1.1% 
  2,000,000  Hopwell, Virginia, Industrial Development 
               Resource Authority, 
               8.250% due 06/01/16.........................  NR       NR              2,011,625 
             WEST VIRGINIA--1.2% 
  2,500,000  Marion County, West Virginia, County 
               Commission, 
               7.750% due 12/01/11.........................  NR       NR              2,231,250 
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                                 April 30, 1995 (unaudited) 
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    FACE                                                              STANDARD &      VALUE 
   VALUE                                                     MOODY'S    POOR'S      (NOTE 1) 
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             PUERTO RICO--0.1% 
 $  200,000  Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, General 
               Obligation Bonds, 
               8.000% due 07/01/08.........................  Baa1     A           $     220,000 
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 TOTAL LONG-TERM MUNICIPAL BONDS AND NOTES (Cost $177,175,128)..................    
178,946,266 
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 SHORT-TERM BONDS AND NOTES--0.7% 
             GEORGIA--0.3% 
    500,000  Savannah, Georgia, Port Authority Revenue, 
               5.100% due 12/01/08+........................  P-1      NR                500,000 
             ILLINOIS--0.4% 
    800,000  Southwestern, Illinois Development Authority, 
               Solid Waste, 
               5.050% due 08/01/21+........................  Aa2/VMIG-1 AAA             800,000 
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 TOTAL SHORT-TERM BONDS AND NOTES (Cost $1,300,000).............................      
1,300,000 
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  <S>                                                                     <C>      <C> 
  TOTAL INVESTMENTS (Cost $178,475,128*)................................   98.8%    180,246,266 
  OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Net)....................................    1.2       2,232,900 
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  NET ASSETS............................................................  100.0%   $182,479,166 
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* Aggregate cost for Federal tax purposes. 
+ Variable rate demand notes are payable upon not more than one day's notice. 
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         SUMMARY OF MUNICIPAL BONDS 
            BY COMBINED RATINGS 
               APRIL 30, 1995 
                      STANDARD &   PERCENT 
 MOODY'S      OR        POOR'S     OF VALUE 
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<S>        <C>        <C>         <C> 
  Aaa                   AAA             4.1% 
  Aa                    AA              5.9 
  A                     A              12.1 
  Baa                   BBB            33.1 
  Ba                    BB              7.0 
  B                     B               3.8 
  NR                    NR             34.0 
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                                        100% 
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                       Statement of Assets and Liabilities 
  
                            April 30, 1995 (unaudited) 
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ASSETS: 
  Investments, at value (Cost $178,475,128) (Note 
   1) 
    See accompanying schedule....................                    $180,246,266 
  Interest receivable............................                       4,839,643 
                                                                     ------------ 
    Total Assets.................................                     185,085,909 
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LIABILITIES: 
  Payable for investment securities purchased....     $2,006,195 
  Dividends payable..............................        392,736 
  Investment advisory fee payable (Note 2).......         60,124 
  Due to custodian...............................         34,215 
  Administration fee payable (Note 2)............         30,062 
  Transfer agent fees payable (Note 2)...........         11,568 
  Custodian fees payable (Note 2)................          6,800 
  Accrued Directors' fees and expenses (Note 
   2)............................................          2,917 
  Accrued expenses and other payables............         62,126 
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    Total Liabilities............................                       2,606,743 
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NET ASSETS.......................................                    $182,479,166 
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NET ASSETS consist of: 
  Undistributed net investment income............                    $    115,434 
  Accumulated net realized loss on investments 
   sold..........................................                      (3,034,954) 
  Unrealized appreciation of investments.........                       1,771,138 
  Par value......................................                         196,599 
  Paid-in capital in excess of par value.........                     183,430,949 
                                                                     ------------ 
    Total Net Assets.............................                    $182,479,166 
                                                                     ------------ 
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NET ASSET VALUE per share ($182,479,166 
  DIVIDED BY 19,659,882 shares of common stock 
 outstanding)....................................                           $9.28 
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                             Statement of Operations 
  
                  For the Six Months Ended April 30, 1995 
                                 (unaudited) 
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INVESTMENT INCOME: 
  Interest........................................                  $ 6,940,923 
EXPENSES: 
  Investment advisory fee (Note 2)................     $352,818 
  Administration fee (Note 2).....................      176,408 
  Transfer agent fees (Note 2)....................       59,859 
  Legal and audit fees............................       53,938 
  Custodian fees (Note 2).........................       20,098 
  Directors' fees and expenses (Note 2)...........       16,585 
  Other...........................................       59,268 
                                                       -------- 
    Total Expenses................................                      738,974 
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME.............................                    6,201,949 
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS 
(NOTES 1 AND 3): 
  Net realized loss on investments during the 
   period.........................................                     (368,304) 
  Net unrealized appreciation of investments 
   during the period..............................                    6,479,420 
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS...                    6,111,116 
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM 
OPERATIONS........................................                  $12,313,065 
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                       Statement of Changes in Net Assets 
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                                                    SIX MONTHS 
                                                       ENDED           YEAR 
                                                     04/30/95          ENDED 
                                                    (UNAUDITED)      10/31/94 
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<S>                                                 <C>             <C> 
Net investment income..........................     $ 6,201,949     $12,777,035 
Net realized loss on investments sold during 
 the period....................................        (368,304)     (2,666,650) 
Net unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) 
 during the period.............................       6,479,420     (11,469,648) 
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting 
 from operations...............................      12,313,065      (1,359,263) 
Distributions to shareholders from: 
  Net investment income........................      (6,367,018)    (12,673,016) 
  Net realized gain on investments.............                        (389,249) 
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Net increase in net assets from Fund share 
 transactions (Note 4).........................         154,164       2,506,452 
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Net increase/(decrease) in net assets..........       6,100,211     (11,915,076) 
NET ASSETS: 
Beginning of period............................     176,378,955     188,294,031 
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End of period (including undistributed net 
 investment income of $115,434 and $280,503, 
 respectively).................................     $182,479,166    $176,378,955 
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                             Financial Highlights 
  
             For a Fund share outstanding throughout each period 
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                                                  SIX MONTHS 
                                                     ENDED        YEAR        YEAR 
                                                   04/30/95       ENDED       ENDED 
                                                  (UNAUDITED)   10/31/94    10/31/93 
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  <S>                                             <C>           <C>         <C> 
  OPERATING PERFORMANCE: 
  Net asset value, beginning of period..........  $   8.98      $   9.72    $   9.49 
                                                  -----------   ---------   --------- 
  Net investment income.........................      0.32          0.65        0.67 
  Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on 
   investments..................................      0.30         (0.72)       0.23 
                                                  -----------   ---------   --------- 
  Net increase/(decrease) in net assets 
   resulting from operations....................      0.62         (0.07)       0.90 
  DISTRIBUTIONS: 
  Distributions from net investment income......     (0.32)        (0.65)      (0.67) 
  Distributions from net realized gains.........     --            (0.02)      -- 
                                                  -----------   ---------   --------- 
  Total distributions...........................     (0.32)        (0.67)      (0.67) 
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  Net asset value, end of period................  $   9.28      $   8.98    $   9.72 
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  Market value, end of period...................  $  9.000      $  8.250    $  9.875 
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  Total investment return***....................     11.86%       (11.79)%     17.07% 
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  Ratios to average net assets/supplemental 
   data: 
  Net assets, end of period (in 000's)..........  $182,479      $176,379    $188,294 
  Ratio of net investment income to average net 
   assets.......................................      7.03%**       6.98%       6.89% 
  Ratio of operating expenses to average net 
   assets.......................................      0.84%**       0.84%       0.87% 
  Portfolio turnover rate.......................         9%           17%         13% 
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 ** Annualized. 
*** Based on market value per share. 
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                        Financial Highlights (continued) 
  
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                                         YEAR        YEAR        YEAR         PERIOD 
                                         ENDED       ENDED       ENDED        ENDED 
                                       10/31/92    10/31/91    10/31/90     10/31/89* 
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  <S>                                  <C>         <C>         <C>         <C> 
  OPERATING PERFORMANCE: 
  Net asset value, beginning of 
   period............................  $   9.42    $   9.28    $   9.52    $   9.35 
                                       ---------   ---------   ---------   ------------ 
  Net investment income..............      0.70        0.74        0.75        0.66 
  Net realized and unrealized 
   gain/(loss) on investments........      0.06        0.15       (0.23)       0.15 
                                       ---------   ---------   ---------   ------------ 
  Net increase in net assets 
   resulting from operations.........      0.76        0.89        0.52        0.81 
  DISTRIBUTIONS: 
  Distributions from net investment 
   income............................     (0.69)      (0.75)      (0.76)      (0.64) 
  Distributions from net realized 
   gains.............................     --          --          --          -- 
                                       ---------   ---------   ---------   ------------ 
  Total distributions................     (0.69)      (0.75)      (0.76)      (0.64) 
                                       ---------   ---------   ---------   ------------ 
  Net asset value, end of period.....  $   9.49    $   9.42    $   9.28    $   9.52 
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  Market value, end of period........  $  9.125    $  9.500    $  9.000    $  9.500 
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  Total investment return***.........      2.74%      17.88%      (1.45)%      1.72% 
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  Ratios to average net 
   assets/supplemental data: 
  Net assets, end of period (in 
   000's)............................  $179,104    $173,290    $164,531    $164,221 
  Ratio of net investment income to 
   average net assets................      7.31%       7.90%       8.00%       7.54%** 
  Ratio of operating expenses to 
   average net assets................      0.87%       0.90%       0.87%       0.86%**+ 
  Portfolio turnover rate............        12%         22%         11%         16% 
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 * The Fund commenced operations on November 28, 1988. 
 ** Annualized. 
*** Based on market value per share. 
 + Annualized expense ratio before fees waived by investment adviser was 0.88%. 
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                    Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) 
  
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1.  SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 
  
    Municipal  High Income Fund Inc. (the "Fund") was organized as a 
corporation under the laws of the State of Maryland on March 4, 1988 and is 
registered  with the  Securities and Exchange Commission  as a diversified, 
closed-end management investment company under  the Investment Company  Act of 
1940,  as amended.  The policies   described  below  are  followed  
consistently  by  the  Fund  in  the preparation of its  financial 
statements in  conformity with generally  accepted accounting principles. 
  
    PORTFOLIO  VALUATION: Investments are valued by The Boston Company 
Advisors, Inc. ("Boston Advisors") after consultation with an independent 
pricing  service (the "Service") approved by the Board of Directors. When, in 
the judgment of the Service,  quoted  bid  prices  for investments  are  
readily  available  and are representative of the bid  side of the market,  
these investments are valued  at the  mean between the quoted bid prices and 
asked prices. Investments for which, in the judgment  of the  Service, no  
readily obtainable  market quotations  are available,  are carried  at fair 
value  as determined  by the Service  or by the Fund's Board  of  Directors. 
The  Service  may use  electronic  data  processing techniques   and/  or  a
matrix  system  to  determine  valuations.  Short-term investments that 
mature in fewer than 60 days are valued at amortized cost. 
  
    SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS AND INVESTMENT  INCOME: Securities transactions  
are recorded  as of the trade date. Securities purchased or sold on a 
when-issued or delayed-delivery basis may be settled a month or more after 
trade date. Realized gains and losses  on investments sold  are recorded on  
the basis of  identified cost. Interest income is recorded on the accrual 
basis. 
  
    DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: It is the policy of the 
Fund to make  monthly distributions of substantially all of its net investment 
income to shareholders. Net  realized  capital  gains,  if any,  will  be  
distributed  to shareholders  at  least  once  a  year.  In  addition,  in  
order  to  avoid the application of a 4% nondeductible excise tax on certain 
undistributed amounts of ordinary income and capital gains, the Fund may make 
an additional  distribution shortly  before December 31 in each year of any 
undistributed ordinary income or capital gains and expects  to make any other  
distributions as are necessary  to avoid the application of this tax. To the
extent that net realized capital gains can  be offset by capital losses and 
loss carryforwards, it is the policy of the Fund not  to  distribute  such  
gains. Income  distributions  and  capital  gain distributions are 
determined in accordance with income tax regulations which may differ  from
generally accepted  accounting  principles. These  differences are primarily
due  to   timing  differences  and   differing  characterization   of 
distributions made by the Fund as a whole. 
  
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                     Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) 
  
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    FEDERAL INCOME TAXES: It is the policy of the Fund to qualify as a 
regulated investment  company,  if  such qualification  is  in  the best  
interest  of its shareholders, by complying with the requirements of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986,  as  amended,  applicable  to   regulated  
investment  companies and by distributing  substantially all of its  
earnings to its shareholders. Therefore, no Federal income tax provision is 
required. 
  
2.  INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEE, ADMINISTRATION FEE AND OTHER 
TRANSACTIONS 
  
    The Fund has entered  into an investment  advisory agreement (the  
"Advisory Agreement")  with  Greenwich Street  Advisors, a  division of  
Mutual Management Corp., which has been  transferred effective November 7,  
1994, to Smith  Barney Mutual  Funds  Management  Inc.  ("SBMFM")  (formerly  
known  as  "Smith, Barney Advisers, Inc.").  Mutual  Management Corp.  and  
SBMFM are  both  wholly  owned subsidiaries  of Smith Barney  Holdings Inc. 
("Holdings").  Holdings is a wholly owned subsidiary of The  Travelers Inc. 
Under the  Advisory Agreement, the  Fund pays  a monthly  fee at the  annual
rate  of 0.40% of  the value  of its average monthly net assets. 
  
    The  Fund  is   party  to  an   administration  agreement   
("Administration Agreement")  with SBMFM.  Under the  Administration Agreement,
 the Fund  pays a monthly fee at the annual rate of 0.20% of the value of its 
average monthly  net assets. 
  
    The  Fund and  SBMFM have also  entered into  a sub-administration 
agreement (the "Sub-Administration Agreement")  with Boston Advisors,  an 
indirect  wholly owned   subsidiary   of   Mellon   Bank   Corporation   
("Mellon").   Under  the Sub-Administration Agreement,  SBMFM  pays  Boston 
Advisors  a  portion  of  its administration  fee at a  rate agreed upon  from 
time to  time between SBMFM and Boston Advisors. 
  
    No officer, director, or employee of Smith Barney Inc.("Smith Barney") or 
of any of its affiliates receives any compensation  from the Fund for serving 
as  a Director  or officer  of the Fund.  The Fund pays  each Director, who 
is not an officer, director or employee of Smith  Barney or any of its 
affiliates,  $5,000 per  annum plus $500 per meeting attended  and reimburses 
each such Director for travel and out-of-pocket expenses. 
  
    Boston Safe Deposit and Trust  Company, an indirect wholly owned  
subsidiary of Mellon, serves as the Fund's custodian. The Shareholder Services 
Group, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corporation, serves as the Fund's 
transfer agent. 
  
3.  SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS 
  
    For the six months ended April 30, 1995, cost of purchases and proceeds 
from sales  of  investment securities,  excluding short-term  investments, 
aggregated $17,574,409 and $15,264,669, respectively. 
  
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                    Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) 
  
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    At  April  30,  1995,  aggregate  gross  unrealized  appreciation  for 
all securities  in which  there was  an excess  of value  over tax  cost 
amounted to $7,826,059, and aggregate  gross unrealized depreciation  for all 
securities  in which there was an excess of tax cost over value amounted to 
$6,054,921. 
  
4.  FUND SHARES 
  
    At  April 30, 1995, 500,000,000 shares of  common stock, with a par 
value of $.01 per share were authorized. 
  
    Common stock transactions were as follows: 
  
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                SIX MONTHS ENDED      YEAR ENDED 
                                                    4/30/95            10/31/94 
                                                ----------------  ------------------- 
                                                SHARES   AMOUNT   SHARES     AMOUNT 
                                                ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
 <S>                                            <C>     <C>       <C>      <C> 
 Issued as reinvestment of dividends..........  17,187  $154,164  270,832  $2,506,452 
                                                ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
                                                ------  --------  -------  ---------- 
</TABLE> 
  
5.  CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT 
  
    The Fund invests in securities offering high current income which  
generally will  be in  the lower  rating categories  of recognized  rating 
agencies. These securities generally  involve more  credit risk  than 
securities  in the  higher rating categories. In addition, the trading market 
for high yield securities may be relatively less liquid than the market for 
higher-rated securities. 
  
6.  CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARD 
  
    At  October 31, 1994, the Fund had available for Federal income tax 
purposes an unused capital loss carryforward of $2,666,650 expiring in 2002. 
  
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                     Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited) 
  
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                        QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 
  
<TABLE> 
<CAPTION> 
                                                                                          NET INCREASE/ 
                                                                    NET REALIZED           (DECREASE) 
                                                    NET            AND UNREALIZED         IN NET ASSETS 
                             INVESTMENT         INVESTMENT           GAIN/(LOSS)         
RESULTING FROM 
                               INCOME             INCOME           ON INVESTMENTS          
OPERATIONS 
                          -----------------  -----------------  ---------------------  ------------------- 
                                       PER                PER                   PER                  PER 
      QUARTER ENDED         TOTAL     SHARE    TOTAL     SHARE     TOTAL       SHARE      
TOTAL     SHARE 
 -----------------------  ----------  -----  ----------  -----  ------------   ------  -----------  ------ 
 <S>                      <C>         <C>    <C>         <C>    <C>            <C>     <C>          <C> 
 January 31, 1993.......  $3,823,950  $0.20  $3,413,585  $0.18  $  2,944,261   $ 0.16  $ 6,357,846  
$ 0.34 
 April 30, 1993.........   3,416,422   0.18   3,042,358   0.16       241,324     0.01    3,283,682    
0.17 
 July 31, 1993..........   3,503,367   0.18   3,094,861   0.16      (691,663)   (0.04)   2,403,198    
0.12 
 October 31, 1993.......   3,570,033   0.18   3,158,719   0.17     1,925,858     0.10    5,084,577    
0.27 
 January 31, 1994.......   3,648,178   0.19   3,253,314   0.17       (48,811)    --      3,204,503    0.17 
 April 30, 1994.........   3,536,568   0.18   3,168,209   0.16    (9,555,061)   (0.50)  (6,386,852)  
(0.34) 
 July 31, 1994..........   3,603,790   0.18   3,191,200   0.16       612,747     0.04    3,803,947    0.20 
 October 31, 1994.......   3,519,883   0.18   3,164,312   0.16    (5,145,173)   (0.26)  (1,980,861)  
(0.10) 
 January 31, 1995.......   3,524,651   0.18   3,184,522   0.16     1,626,418     0.08    4,810,940    
0.24 
 April 30, 1995.........   3,416,272   0.17   3,017,427   0.16     4,484,698     0.22    7,502,125    
0.38 
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                     Additional Information (unaudited) 
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    On  February 16, 1995 the annual meeting of the shareholders of the Fund 
was held for the purpose of voting on the following matters: 
  
1.  To approve  or disapprove  for the  Fund  the re-election  of Mr.  
    Heath  B.     McLendon and Mr. Robert A. Frankel as Directors; and 
  
2.  To  approve  or  disapprove  the  selection  of  KPMG  Peat  Marwick  as 
    the independent accountants for  the Fund  for the  current fiscal  year 
    of the Fund. 
  
    The results of the vote on Proposal 1 were as follows: 
  
<TABLE> 
<S>                   <C>       <C>           <C>           <C> 
                                  % VOTING AGAINST THE            % 
  % VOTING FOR THE PROPOSAL             PROPOSAL            ABSTAINING 
- -----------------------------   -------------------------   ------- 
Mr. McLendon          88.291 %  Mr. McLendon      1.28   %  10.429 % 
Mr. Frankel           88.825 %  Mr. Frankel      2.262   %  8.913  % 
</TABLE> 
  
    The results of the the vote on Proposal 2 were as follows: 
  
<TABLE> 
<S>                   <C>       <C>           <C>           <C> 
                                  % VOTING AGAINST THE            % 
  % VOTING FOR THE PROPOSAL             PROPOSAL            ABSTAINING 
- -----------------------------   -------------------------   ------- 
           88.268%                       0.578%              1.707% 
</TABLE> 
  
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                         MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                            Management of the Fund 
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DIRECTORS 
  
Charles F. Barber 
Allan J. Bloostein 
Martin Brody 
Dwight B. Crane 
Robert A. Frankel 
Heath B. McLendon 
  
OFFICERS 
  
Heath B. McLendon 
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 
  
Jessica M. Bibliowicz 
PRESIDENT 
  
Lawrence T. McDermott 
VICE PRESIDENT AND 
INVESTMENT OFFICER 
  
Karen Mahoney-Malcolmson 
INVESTMENT OFFICER 
  
Michael J. Maher 
INVESTMENT OFFICER 
  
Lewis E. Daidone 
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT 
AND TREASURER 
  
Christina T. Sydor 
SECRETARY 
  
INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR 
  
Smith Barney Mutual Funds 
  Management Inc. 
388 Greenwich Street 
New York, New York 10013 
  
AUDITORS AND COUNSEL 
  
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 
345 Park Avenue 
New York, New York 10154 
  
Willkie Farr & Gallagher 
153 East 53rd Street 
New York, New York 10022 
  
TRANSFER AGENT 
  
The Shareholder Services Group, Inc. 
Exchange Place 
Boston, Massachusetts 02109 
  
CUSTODIAN 
  
Boston Safe Deposit and 
  Trust Company 
One Boston Place 
Boston, Massachusetts 02108 
  
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This report is sent to shareholders of Municipal High Income Fund Inc. for 
their information. It is not a Prospectus, circular or representation intended 
for use in  the purchase or sale of shares of the Fund or of any securities 
mentioned in this report. 

                        MUNICIPAL HIGH INCOME FUND INC. 
                              388 Greenwich Street 
                               New York, NY 10013 
                                 (212) 723-9218



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