I transmit herewith, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 21st instant, a report of the Secretary of State, with the accompanying papers, in relation to the threatened confiscation of the American college at Rome by the Italian Government.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, April 28, 1884.
To the House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith a report of the Secretary of State, in relation to the bill for the support of the diplomatic and consular services.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, Washington, May 3, 1884.
To the House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith, for your consideration, a communication from the Secretary of State, recommending the appropriation of the sum of $22,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to meet the proper obligations of the Government on account of the courteous services of the various umpires of the late American-Spanish Commission.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.