To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit a report from the Secretary of State, in relation to the discriminating duty now imposed upon foreign works of art, and recommend that action thereon looking to the removal of the discrimination be taken by Congress during its present session, if practicable.
BENJ. HARRISON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, April 15, 1890.
To the House of Representatives:
I herewith transmit, in reply to the resolution of the House of Representatives of the 3d instant, a report from the Secretary of State, accompanied by certain correspondence in regard to the seizure of the schooner Rebecca by the Mexican customs authorities at Tampico in February, 1884.
BENJ. HARRISON.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, April 18, 1890.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith the fifth annual report of the Commissioner of Labor.