I herewith transmit a communication from the Secretary of State, in regard to the desire of the Government of Korea to obtain the services of one or more officers of the United States as military instructors in that country, and recommend the adoption of a joint resolution authorizing such officers as may be conveniently spared, and who may be selected for that duty, to proceed to Korea for the purpose indicated.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 2, 1885.
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States:
I transmit herewith to the Senate a communication from the Secretary of State, submitting, at the request of a delegate from the United States to the Third International Conference of the Red Cross, held in September, 1884, a copy of the preliminary report of that conference.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
EXECUTIVE MANSION, February 2, 1885.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:
I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, the report of the National Board of Health for the year 1884.
CHESTER A. ARTHUR.