wn as the
Cherokee Commission, and the Iowa Indians residing in the Indian
Territory.

A letter of the Secretary of the Interior, which is accompanied by
communications from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and the Assistant
Attorney-General, is also submitted.

These papers present a full and clear statement of the matters of fact
and questions of law which Congress will need to consider in passing
upon the question of the ratification of the agreement, which is
submitted for its consideration and such action as may be deemed proper.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, July 11, 1890_.

_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:

I transmit herewith a communication from the Secretary of State,
including a report of the action of the International American
Conference, lately in session in this city, concerning the protection of
patents, trademarks, and copyrights in commerce between the American
Republics, to which I invite your attention.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _Washington, July 11, 1890_.

_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:

I invite your attention to the accompanying letter of the Secretary of
State, submitting the recommendations of the International American
Conference for the better protection of the public health against the
spread of contagious diseases.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _July 12, 1890_.

_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:

I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, inclosing a
copy of a report upon weights and measures adopted by the International
American Conference, recently in session at this capital.

BENJ. HARRISON.

EXECUTIVE MANSION, _July 12, 1890_.

_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:

I transmit herewith a letter from the Secretary of State, inclosing a
copy of a report of the International American Conference, recently
in session at this capital, recommending the establishment of an
international American monetary union, and suggesting that the President
be authorized to invite the several American nations to send delegates
to its first meeting in Washington on the first Wednesday of January
next; that authority also be granted for the appointment of three
delegates on the part of the United States, and that an appropriation
be made to meet the necessary expenses.

I commend these suggestions and hope they will receive the prompt
consideration of Congress.

BE