Samuel Joelah Tribble

TO PASS H. R. 17350, A BILL TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE. (P. 13732-1)

TO PASS H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HOUR DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 13608-1)

TO TABLE MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HR. DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE MOTION OF MR. STERLING TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WAS NOT GERMANE TO THE BILL.

TO AMEND H. RES. 359, A BILL TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE, BY LIMITING GENERAL DEBATE ON SAID BILL TO 3 HOURS, AND TO ELIMINATE THE WORDS "IN THE HOUSE" SO AS TO PERFECT THE READING MATTER OF RESOLUTION AND HAVE H. R. 17350 TAKEN UP AS INTENDED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND NOT JUST IN THE HOUSE. (P. 13532-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #48 H. R. 15455 (39 STAT. 728, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A U. S. SHIPPING BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING, DEVELOPING AND CREATING A NAVAL AUXILIARY AND NAVAL RESERVE AND A MERCHANT MARINE, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES SECRETARY OF TREASURY (DURING EXISTENCE OF A WAR IN WHICH U. S. IS NOT A PARTY) TO DIRECT COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS TO REFUSE CLEARANCE TO ANY VESSEL OR VEHICLE LADEN WITH MERCHANDISE FOR A FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC PORT, WHENEVER HE BELIEVES OWNER OR OFFICER OF SUCH VESSEL REFUSES TO ACCEPT CARGO TENDERED FOR SUCH PORT OF DESTINATION WITH PROPER FREIGHT CHARGES, UNLESS SAME IS DECLINED BECAUSE LADEN TO CAPACITY OR UNLESS CARGO IS IN DANGER OF SEIZURE ON HIGH SEA. (P. 13452-2,13463)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 15316 (39 STAT. 742, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES SUFFERING INJURIES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. (P. 10915-1)

TO PASS H. R. 15316 (39 STAT. 742, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10916-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 12193 (30 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10821-1,10829)

TO STOP ACTION ON MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHO RULED THAT A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 16763 TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS IS COUNTRARY TO RULE XXI SEC. 3 OF THE HOUSE RULES AND IS NOT GERMANE TO SUBJECT. (P. 10767-1)

TO PASS H. R. 167639. (P. 10663-2,10672-2,10766-1,10768-1)

TO AMEND INCOME TAX BILL H. R. 16763 (39 STAT. 756, AUGUST 8, 1916), BY ELIMINATING FROM SPECIAL TAXES ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1917, BANKS WHICH WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY $1.00 FOR EACH $1,000 OF CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS USED IN BANKING, INCLUDING SUMS AS MAY BE INVESTED IN OR LOANED UPON STOCKS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, REAL ESTATE OR OTHER SECURITIES. (P. 1063-2,10672-2,10766-1)

TO PASS H. R. 1148, A BILL TRANSFERRING THE COUNTIES OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE FROM THE WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO THE EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SAID STATE FOR JUDICIAL PURPOSES. (P. 10302-2)

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 11148, A BILL TRANSFERRING THE COUNTIES OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE FROM THE WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO THE EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SAID STATE FOR JUDICIAL PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT ALL CRIMES AND OFFENSES COMMITTED PRIOR TO, AND ALL PROSECUTIONS PENDING AT TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF THIS ACT SHALL BE PROSECUTED AND DETERMINED AS IF ACT HAD NOT BEEN PASSED, AND THAT ALL ACTS AND PARTS OF ACTS IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ACT ARE HEREBY REPEALED. (P. 10293-1,10301)

TO PASS A CONFERENCE REPORT RELATING TO S. 2986 (39 STAT. 360, JULY 17, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING CAPITAL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, TO CREATE STANDARD FORMS OF INVESTMENT BASED UPON FARM MORTGAGE, TO EQUALIZE RATE OF INTEREST UPON FARM LOANS, AND THUS TO FURNISH A MARKET FOR U. S. BONDS, TO CREATE GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORIES AND FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR THE U. S. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10093-1,10114-1)

TO PASS (39 STAT. 339, JULY 1, 1916), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DRAFT, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, INTO THE MILITARY SERVICE, UNDER ACT OF JUNE 3, 1916, SO FAR AS APPLICABLE AND NOT INCONSISTENT WITH ITS TERMS, ANY OR ALL MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD AND ORGANIZED MILITIA OF STATES, TERRITORIES, AND OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND OF THE RESERVE IN ADDTION TO REGULAR ARMY, TO SERVE FOR PERIOD OF EMERGENCY. (P. 9870-1,9892)

TO AMEND H. R. 14303 (39 STAT. 345, JULY 6, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE, FOR THE ARMAMENT THERE OF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE FOR SALARY OF ANY PERSON HAVING CHARGE OF WORK OF ANY U. S. EMPLOYEE WHILE MAKING A TIME STUDY OF ANY JOB OF SUCH EMPLOYEE WITH A STOP WATCH BETWEEN STARTING AND COMPLETING THE JOB, NOR SHALL BONUSES BE PAID IN ADDITION TO REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR SUGGESTIONS RESULTING IN IMPROVEMENTS OR ECONOMY IN OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT PLANT. (P. 9782-2,9791-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 268, PROVIDING THAT THE SPEAKER DO ISSUE HIS WARRANT, DIRECTED TO SERGEANT AT ARMS, COMMANDING HIM TO TAKE IN CUSTODY H. SNOWDEN MARSHALL OF NEW YORK, TO BRING HIM TO BAR OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO ANSWER CHARGE THAT HE IN MARCH 4, 1916, IN CITY OF NEW YORK, VIOLATED PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY WRITING AND CAUSING PUBLICATION OF A LETTER REGARDING ARREST OF L. R. HOLME. (P. 9638-2,1939-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 9509-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15947 TO COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO HOUSE WITH THE AMENDMENT SHOWN ON PAGES 9188 OF THE RECORD. (P. 9189)

TO PASS H. R. 15947. (P. 9190-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15947 (39 STAT. 556, AUGUST 29, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1917, BY DIRECTING SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PROVIDE, BY PURCHASE OR ERECTION, A FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR FOR NAVY VESSELS, SAID FACTORIES TO HAVE AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 20,000 TONS, SUM OF $11,000,000 APPROPRIATED FOR SAID FACTORY. (P. 9187-1)

TO REFER H. R. 6915, A BILL TO GRANT INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO SUPERANNUATED EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND H. R. 10130, A BILL TO RETIRE POSTAL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUITY AFTER 25 YEARS SERVICE, TO COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS; AND THAT THE COMMITTEE ON REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF SAID BILLS BECAUSE THE SUBJECT IS NOT WITHIN JURISDICTION OF THE LATTER COMMITTEE. (P. 8745-1,2,8748-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 249, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 15947 AND FIXING THE REGULATIONS FOR CONSIDERING AND DEBATING SUCH BILL. (P. 8749-1,8751-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15774 (39 STAT. 676, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL MAKING D. C. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1917, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE EXCEPT A PROVISION THAT IN ANY APPROPRIATION BILL HEREAFTER, THE SUMS APPROPRIATED THEREIN SHALL BE PAID OUT OF D. C. REVENUE SO FAR AS POSSIBLE, REMAINDER TO PAID OUT OF FUNDS IN THE TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED. (P. 8743,8539)

TO AMEND H. R. 14864 (39 STAT. 218, JUNE 9, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTING LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE CENTRAL PACIFIC R. R. IN CALIFORNIA TO PORTLAND OREGONAPPROVED JULY 25, 1866, AS AMENDED BY ACTS OF 1868-69, AND TO ALTER AND AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT GRANTING LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM PORTLAND TO ASTORIA AND MC MINNVILLE IN STATE OF OREGON," APPROVED MAY 4, 1870, BY PROVIDING THAT FROM RECEIPTS RECEIVED FROM SUITS REGARDING LAND GRANTS BY THE GOVERNMENT, 20% SHALL GO TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 40% TO THE STATE, AND 40% TO THE RECLAIMATION FUND, INSTEAD OF GIVING 30% TO THE GOVERNMENT, 50% TO THE STATE AND 20% TO RECLAIMATION FUND. (P. 8613-2)

TO PASS H. R. 15774 A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1917. (P. 8511-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 1668 JUNE 31, 1916), A BILL FOR THE MORE EFFECTIVE DEFENSE OF THE NATION, WHICH REPORT PROVEDES FOR A PEACE TIME STANDING ARMY OF 175,000 ENLISTED MEN OF THE LINE, IN ADDITION TO THE HOSPITAL, QUARTERMASTER'S AND SIGNAL CORPS, AND PHILLIPPINE SCOUTS. (P. 8395-1,8406-1)

TO PASS H. R. 154559 (P. 8374-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15455, BY ELIMINATING SECTION 5 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE BOARD, WITH APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT, IS QUTHORIZED TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED AND EQUIPPED AN "AMERICAN SHIP YARD", OR TO PURCHASE LEASE OR CHARTER VESSELS SUITABLE AS FAR AS COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF MARINE TRADE MAY PERMIT, FOR USE AS NAVAL AUXILIARIES OR ANY TRANSPORTS OR FOR OTHER NAVAL OR MILITARY PURPOSE. (P. 8322-2,356-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 236, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AND DEBATE ON H. R. 15455. (P. 8070-1,8076)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON H. RES. 236 LAYING DOWN THE RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 15455, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF A NAVAL VESSEL, NAVAL AUXILARY AND MERCHANT MARINE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U. S. COMMERCE. (P. 8075-2,8070-1)

TO PASS S. 29886 (39 STAT. 360, JULY 17, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING CAPITAL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, BY CREATING STANDARD FORMS OF FARM MORTGAGES INVESTMENTS, AND EQUALIZED RATES OF INTEREST THEREON; THUS FURNISHING A MARKET FOR U. S. BONDS; CREATING U. S. DEPOSITORIES AND U. S. FINANCIAL AGENTS. (P. 8017-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT (SECTION 2), TO H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 166, JUNE 3, 1916), A BILL MAKING FURTHER AND MORE EFFECTUAL PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE REGULAR ARMY FROM 140,000 MEN TO 250,000 MEN, BUT LIMITING THE NUMBER TO 250,000. (P. 7599-2,7590-1,2)

TO AMEND THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12766 BY ELIMINATING FROM THE AMENDMENT LINES 14 TO 25 INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 206, AND LINES 1 AND 2 ON PAGE 207 AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF, AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO INVESTIGATE AND RECOMMEND FOR DESIGNATION OR WITHDRAWAL, DAM SITES AND WATER POWER SITES NECESSARY; THAT THE SECRETARIES OF WAR, INTERIOR AND AGRICULTURE CONSTITUTE A COMMISSION TO ASCERTAIN POST FOR PRODUCTION OF NITROGEN COMPOUNDS NEEDED FOR WAR AND FERTILIZING PURPOSES AND REPORT NOT LATER THAN DEC. 1, 1916, AND BY STRIKING OUT LINES 11 TO 15 INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 207, AND INSERTING INSTEAD AUTHORITY TO SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO SELL SUCH SURPLUS PRODUCTS AS ARE NOT USED BY ARMY AND NAVY. (P. 7602-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT (SECTION 56) TO H. R. 12766, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN AND TRAIN, IN WAR OR THREAT OF WAR, A VOLUNTEER ARMY WHICH IS NOT TO BE CALLED FOR FIELD SERVICE, WITHOUT CONSENT OF CONGRESS, FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS IN ANY ONE YEAR.

TO AMEND SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12766 BY ELIMINATING ALL OF SECTION 122 AFTER THE WORD "THAT" ON THE 1ST LINE, AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE PROVISION THAT THE SECRETARIES OF THE NAVY, INTERIOR AND AGRICULTURE BE CONSTITUTED A COMMISSION TO ASCERTAIN THE BEST MEANS OF PRODUCING NITROGEN COMPOUNDS FOR MUNITIONS AND FERTILIZERS, AND AUTHORIZING THEM TO UTILIZE ALL PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THAT PURPOSE. (P. 7613-2)

TO DEMAND A SECOND TO A MOTION MADE TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. R. 12835, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS TO SERVE UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 12835 (39 STAT. 223, JUNE 12, 1916), A BILL AUTHORIZING OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN TO SERVE UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI. (P. 742 -1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12717 (39 STAT. 446, AUGUST 11, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INSERTING ON PAGE 44, LINE 12, AFTER THE WORD "THEREFOR", THE PROVISO, THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IS TO REPORT TO CONGRESS BEFORE JULY 1, 1916, THE NAMES, DUTIES AND SALARIES OF ALL PERSONS APPOINTED BY HIM TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT. (P. 7077-1,7271-2)

TO AGREE TO MOTION IN THE NATURE OF INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONFEREES ON S. 381, PROVIDING THAT THE MANAGERS ON PART OF THE HOUSE ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR DEFINITE TIME OR FIXING DEFINITE PERIOD AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE MADE. (P. 7212-1,7213-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE FOR S. 381, NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR PROVISION SETTING A DEFINITE TIME, OR FIXING A DEFINITE PERIOD, AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILLIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE. (P. 7212-1)

TO AMEND S. 381, A BILL TO DECLARE THE PURPOSE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U. S. AS TO THE FUTURE POLITICAL STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND TO PROVIDE A MORE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT FOR THOSE ISLANDS, BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 34, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PHILIPPINES, TO BECOME ABSOLUTE NOT LESS THAN 2 OR MORE THAN 4 YEARS FROM PASSAGE OF BILL, UNLESS IN HIS JUDGEMENT THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS DO NOT WARRANT THIS; IN THAT EVENT HE MAY EXTEND THE TIME TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONGRESS SETTLING AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF 4 YEARS AND SAID CONGRESS MAY FUTHER CONSIDER THE MATTER. IN CASE OF SETTLEMENT THE PRESIDENT MAY ACQUIRE LANDS AND TITLE FOR NAVAL BASES AND COALING STATIONS WITH THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 7196-1,7210-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 381. (P. 7212-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 219, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12717, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1917. (P. 6988-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 166, JUNE 3, 1916), A BILL TO ENCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S. (P. 6821-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. RES. 216, PROVIDING FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 6819-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8348, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A JUVENILE COURT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," TO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO IMMEDIATELY RETURN SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT AS AN ADDITIONAL SECTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF THIS ACT WHITE AND NEGRO SHALL BE KEPT ENTIRELY SEPARATE AND NOT KEPT IN THE SAME INSTITUTION, ALSO THAT NO WHITE MAN BE APPOINTED PROBATION OFFICER TO DEAL WITH OR LOOK AFTER ANY NEGRO CHILD AND NO NEGRO PROBATION OFFICER BE APPOINTED TO DEAL WITH OR LOOK AFTER ANY WHITE CHILD.

TO PASS H. R. 13048, SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 8348, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CREATE A JUVENILE COURT IN AND FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES." (P. 6755-2,6739)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913, RELATING TO DUTY ON SUGAR, MOLASSES AND OTHER ARTICLES, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES THE TITLE BROAD ENOUGH TO COVER ALL THE ARTICLES PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPHS 177 AND AND 178 OF SUGAR SCHEDULE OF THE TARIFF ACT OF OCT 3, 1913. (P. 6442-1)

TO PASS S. 1424. (P. 6042-2)

TO ADJOURN MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 1424. (P. 5596-2)

TO TABLE AMENDMENT TO S. 1424 (39 STAT. 51, APRIL 17, 1919), A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS, WHICH AMENDMENT STRIKES OUT SECTION NAMING INCORPORATORS AND INSERTS "THAT THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS IS HEREBY INCORPORATED AND THAT THE GOVERNOR OF EACH OF THE STATE SHALL BE AUTHORIZED TO APPOINT ONE MEMBER ON A BOARD OF CONTROL" WHICH WOULD LEAVE BOARD OF CONTROL SUBJECT TO FUTURE APPOINTMENT. (P. 5995)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1424. (P. 5996-2,5997-2,5998-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12193 (30 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5917-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12193 (30 STAT 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESER-VATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 TO BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND EXPENDED UNDER DIRECTION OF SEC. OF WAR AND SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEER FOR PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND FOR THE PROSECUTION OF PROJECTS HERETOFOR AUTHORIZED AS ARE NECESSARY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE. (P. 5915-2)

TO ELIMINATE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. J. RES. 103, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH ADDITIONAL STATISTICS. (P. 5542-1,5547-1,5549-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 103, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH ADDITIONAL STATISTICS. (P. 5553-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 540, A BILL PROVIDING FOR RELIEF OF SETTLERS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE GRANT TO THE NEW ORLEANS, BATON ROUGE AND VICKSBURG RAILROAD CO.

TO PASS H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P. 5194-1)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CONSIDER H. R. 12193 (39 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. , WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING CLAUSE WHICH PROHIBITS ADMITTANCE OF ALL ALIENS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO CAN NOT READ THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR SOME OTHER LANGUAGE OR DIALECT INCLUDING HEBREW OR YIDDISH-EXCEPT THOSE ALIENS WHO CAN PROVE THEY ARE SEEKING ADMISSION TO AVOID RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. (P. 5193-1)

TO PASS H. R. 13768 (39 STAT. 45, MARCH 31, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT FOR FISCAL 1916. (P. 5022-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 182, PROVIDING THAT AFTER ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES.

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEN FROM 140,000 TO 220,000 MEN AND THAT NOT EXCEEDING 45,000 OF THE FORCE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE VARIOUS ARMS OF THE LINE IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PROPORTION AS PRESIDENT MAY PRESCRIBE. (P. 4420, 4729-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12766. (P. 4731-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 2 - PROVIDING FOR FIXATION OF ATMOSPHERE NITROGEN BY DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER OR OTHER MEANS, NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NITROGEN AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF MONEY NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT PLANT OF SUCH PURPOSE. (P. 4730-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 1668 JUNE 3, 1916) A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING THAT AFTER ONE YEAR'S HONORABLE SERVICE ANY ENLISTED MAN OF REGULAR ARMY WHERE COMPANY COMMANDER REPORTS HIM PROFICIENT MAY BE FURLOUGHED TO REGULAR ARMY RESERVE UNDER RULES PRESENTED BY SECRETARY OF WAR, IN WICH EVENT HE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO REENLIST IN SERVICE UNTIL HIS TERM OF 1 YEAR HAS EXPIRED. (P. 4728-1)

TO PASS H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED," AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913. (P. 4251)

TO EXPUNGE REMARKS MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE MANN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12207 (39 STAT. 66, MAY 10, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1917 AND OTHER EXPENSES.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12207 (39 STAT. 66, MAY 10, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER EXPENSES, TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING PAYMENT OF SALARIES OUT OF THIS APPROPRIATION TO ANY PERSON IN ANY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT WHO DOES NOT WORK 8 HOURS EACH DAY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PROVISIONS OF AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 15, 1898 RELATIVE TO LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 4096-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO WARN ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM TRAVELING ON ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS ETC. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO TABLE H. RES. 147. (P. 3720)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8246, A BILL TO REVIVE THE RIGHT OF ACTION UNDER ACT OF MARCH 12, 1863, REGARDING WAR CLAIMS, TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO INSERT THE WORDS; "PROVIDING THAT NO CLAIM SHALL BE ALLOWED ANY CLAIMANT UNLESS IT IS PROVED THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS LOYAL TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT DURING THE CIVIL WAR." (P. 3385-1,3390-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 10484 (39 STAT 412, JULY 28, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE MAXIMUM WEIGHT PERMITTED FOR PARCEL POST PACKAGES FROM 50 TO 150 POUNDS. NP. 3212-2,3275-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTIONS ON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 149, AUTHORIZING THE CONSIDERATION OF CERTAIN NEW LEGISLATION IN H. R. 10484, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1917. (P. 3195-1)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10484 (39 STAT. 412, JULY 28, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2779-1,2780-1)

TO PASS H. R. 655 AS AMENDED, A BILL PROVIDING PENSIONS FOR THE SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN INDIAN WARS FROM 1865 TO JAN. 1891 INCLUSIVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2674-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #1 TO H. R. 9416 (39 STAT. 14, FEB. 28, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY FURTHER URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1916 AND PRIOR YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE LIMIT OF COST OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL BE INCREASED FROM $2,000,000 TO $2,594,000. (P. 2586-1,2592-2,2602-2,2603)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10484 (39 STAT. 412, JULY 2, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPT. FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2423-1)

TO PASS H. R. 4701 (39 STAT. 53, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH IN THE WAR DEPT. AND IN NAVY DEPT. RESPECTIVELY A ROLL, DESIGNATED AS THE ARMY AND NAVY MEDAL OF HONOR ROLL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H. R. 8234 (39 STAT. 675, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2035-1)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 107, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 8234, A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (J P. 258-2,P. 1607-2)

TO PASS H. R. 7617 (39 STAT. 355, JULY 11, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL, IN CERTAIN CASES, AID THE STATES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 1536-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 562, A BILL AMENDING THE ACT APPROVED JUNE 25, 1910, AUTHORIZING THE POSTAL SAVINGS SYSTEM, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE LIMITING THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT CAN BE DEPOSITED IN THE POSTAL SAVINGS BANK TO $1,000 ON WHICH 2% INTEREST IS PAID, SO AS TO PERMIT THE DEPOSIT OF ANY AMOUNT ON WHICH INTEREST IS TO BE PAID. (P. 622-2)

TO LIMIT DEBATE TO 2 1/2 HOURS ON H. J. RES. 59. (P. 339-1,340-1,341-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 59, (39 STAT. 2, DEC. 17, 1915), EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCREASE THE INTERNAL REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 22, 1914 TO . DEC. 31, 1916. (P. 340-1,339-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. J. RES. 59, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH AMENDMENT WHICH ELIMINATES "DEC. 31, 1916" -INSERTS IN LIEU THEREOF "APRIL 30, 1916"; THAT IS, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE ACT BE EXTENDED ONLY UNTIL APRIL 30, 1916, INSTEAD OF DEC. 31, 1916. (P. 358,360)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 59. (P. 358-2,360-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR CHAMP CLARK (DEM.) ARE CODED 1. VOTES FOR J. R. MANN (REP.) ARE CODED 2.

TO COMMIT A RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 7 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 63RD CONGRESS SHALL BE RULES OF THE 64TH CONGRESS; SAID COMMITTEE BE FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO CONSIDER SAID RESOLUTION COMMITTED TO IT AND REPORT PRIOR TO JAN. 17, 1916, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADOPTION OF PERMANENT RULES FOR 64TH CONGRESS. (P. 12)

THE HOUSE RECESS UNTIL 10:30 A.M.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 2018938 STAT. 1049, 3/4/1915), SUBSTITUTING FOR THE BILL AN APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR DISBURSEMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF WAR UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, FOR PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF PRESENT WORK; AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF WAR TO RECEIVE SUMS CONTRIBUTED BY PRIVATE PARTIES FOR IMPROVING NAVIGATION; AND AUTHORIZING HIM ALSO TO DEFINE ANCHORAGE GROUNDS FOR VESSELS IN UNITED STATES WATERS. (P.5422-1,2; 5423-1,2; 5424-1,2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 20415-38 STAT. 1086, 3/4/1915). (P.5470)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 20415-38 STAT. 1086, 3/4/1915), WITH INSTRUCTIONS THEY REPORT SENATE AMENDMENT EIGHTY-NINE UNAMENDED, CREATING A BUREAU OF FARM CREDITS IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT; APPROPRIATING TEN-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE BUREAUS PURCHASE OF NOTES SECURED BY FIRST MORTGAGES IN AGRICULTURAL LANDS; ESTABLISHING FARM CREDITS; APPORTIONING LOANS TO THE STATES BANK ON THEIR AGRICULTURE POPULATION AND PRODUCTION, LOANING MONEY TO FARMERS ON PROMISSORY, TENYEAR, FIVE PER CENT NOTES SECURED BY FIRST MORTGAGES, AND AUTHORIZING BUREAU TO ISSUE BONDS AFTER RECEIVING ONE-MILLION DOLLARS IN MORTGAGES. (P.5012-2; 5013-1,2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, IN ORDER TO END ACTION ON CALLING ABSENT MEMBERS AND PROCEED WITH THE BUSINESS BEFORE THE HOUSE. (P.4977)

TO AMEND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422), BY SETTING UP A JOINT COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE PROPER SHARE OF EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY THE DISTRICT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, BY JAN. 1, 1916, AND TO APPROPRIATE $5,000 OR AS MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE EMPLOY OF ASSISTANTS.

TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19909-38 STAT. 997, 3/4/1915), BY REDUCING FROM FIFTY-THOUSAND TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE PANAMA CANAL. (P.4795)

ON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 110 TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422), WHICH AUTHORIZES CONSTRUCTION OF THE GALLINGER (MUNICIPAL) HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON, D. C., FOR ONE-MILLION DOLLARS. (P.4665)

TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 105 TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422-38 STAT. 894, 3/3/1915), APPROPRIATING FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE CENTRAL DISPENSARY AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (P.4657)