EXECUTIVE MANSION, _January 9, 1888_.
_To the Senate and House of Representatives_:
I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, recommending
that this Government take action to approve the resolutions of the
Washington International Meridian Conference, held in October, 1884, in
favor of fixing a prime meridian and a universal day, and to invite the
powers with whom this country has diplomatic relations to accede to the
same.