EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 27, 1888.
To the Senate of the United States:
I transmit herewith a report furnished by the Secretary of State in response to a resolution of the Senate of January 12, 1888, making various inquiries respecting the awards of the late Spanish and American Claims Commission and the disposition of moneys received in satisfaction thereof.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 5, 1888.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America:
I transmit herewith, for the information and consideration of Congress, a report of the Secretary of State, with accompanying correspondence, touching the action of the Government of Venezuela in conveying to that country for interment the remains of the distinguished Venezuelan soldier and statesman, General Jose Antonio Paez, and take pleasure in expressing my concurrence in the suggestion therein referred to, that the employment of a national vessel of war for the transportation of General Paez's remains from New York to La Guayra be authorized and provided for by Congress.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, March 5, 1888.
To the Senate and House of Representatives: