James B. Morgan

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT HOUSE CONFEREES ARE INSTRUCTED TO INSIST THAT IT IS NOT WITHIN THE CONSTITUTIONAL COMPETENCY OF SENATE TO APPEND TO THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE APPROPRIATION BILL AN AMENDMENT TO THE REVENUE LAWS AS CONTAINED IN ITS AMENDMENT #16 WHICH PROVIDES THAT MANUFACTURERS OF SUGAR FROM SORGHUM MAY REMOVE ALCOHOL FROM DISTILLERY WAREHOUSES FREE OF TAX, BECAUSE THE HOUSE CONSIDERS SUCH AN AMENDMENT AS AN ENCROACHMENT ON ITS PEROGATIVES AND INSISTS ON ITS WITHDRAWAL. (P. 3746-2, 3747-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 13069, (26 STAT 1053, MAR. 3, 1891), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1892, WHICH REPORT REQUIRES THE CONSTRUCTION WITHIN TWO YEARS OF A CABLE TO HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND REDUCES ITS COST TO U.S. FROM $3,000,000 TO $2,250,000, TO BE PAID, WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE, WITHIN 15 YEARS; THE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT TO PAY ONE-THIRD AS MUCH AS THE U.S. (P. 3756-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES SO AS TO DISCHARGE THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 5110, (26 STAT 838, MAR. 3, 1891) PROVIDING FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SITE AND THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT PHILADELPHIA, IN THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA. (P. 3699-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5958, PROVIDING FOR A COMMISSION ON ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR TRAFFIC. (P. 3772-2)

TO PASS S. 1813 (26 STAT 1438, MAR. 3, 1891), INCREASING THE PENSION OF FLORIDA G. CASEY, WIDOW OF MAJOR-GENERAL SILAS CASEY OF THE REGULAR ARMY TO $100 PER MONTH, IN LIEU OF WHAT SHE IS NOW RECEIVING.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE THANK THOMAS B. REED FOR ABLE, IMPARTIAL AND DIGNIFIED WORK AS SPEAKER. (P. 3817-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT, ON H.J.RES. 138, TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS AND TO FILL VACANCIES IN SUCH BOARD WHICH REPORT RECOMMENDS, TO SUBSTITUTE JAMES BARNETT OF OHIO, FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE OF LEONARD A. HARRIS, DECEASED, AND GEORGE H. BOMBRAKE OF CALIF. FOR UNEXPIRED TERM OF OFFICE OF HENRY H. MARKHAM, RESIGNED, ALSO FRANCIS FESSENDEN IN LIEU OF AUGUST B. FARNHAM. (P. 3742-1)

TO PASS BILL S. 5109, (31 STAT 1445), GRANTING A PENSION OF $2500 PER ANNUM TO GEORGIA ANN PORTER, WIDOW OF ADMIRAL PORTER. (P. 3703-2)

TO CONSIDER THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 10881. (P. 3709-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON BILL H.R. 10881. (P. 3710-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES SO AS TO TAKE FROM THE HOUSE CALENDAR THE BILL S. 4155 (26 STAT 1089, MAR. 3, 1891), PROVIDING FOR THE INSPECTION OF LIVE CATTLE, HOGS, AND THE CARCASSES AND PRODUCTS THEREOF WHICH ARE THE SUBJECTS OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 3713-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCITNG THE MANAGERS ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE OF THE CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTE OF THE TWO HOUSES ON THE AMENDMENTS TO BILL H.R. 13388 (26 STAT 989, MAR. 3, 1891), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT, NOT TO RECOMMEND AN AGREEMENT TO THE AMENDMENT NUMBERED 79 WHICH PROVIDES PAYMENT TO THE CHOCTAWS AND CHICKASAWS FOR CERTAIN LANDS WHICH THE GOVERNMENT IS NEGOTIATING FOR THE CHEYENNES AND ACAPALCOES OR ANY SUBSTITUTE THEREFORE. (P. 3746-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS BILL S. 4212, AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF NAVY TO PLACE THE NAME OF THE ASSISTANT ENGINEER HENRY E. RHODES ON LIST OF NAVY OFFICERS WHO HAVE BEEN RETIRED AFTER LONG, FAITHFUL SERVICE ON ACCOUNT OF INCAPACITY RESULTING FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED IN LINE OF DUTY, AS PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 1588 OF REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF BILL H.R. 13462, (26 STAT 948, MAR. 3, 1891) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1892, TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE WITH THE SENATE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADJUSTING DIFFERENCES. (P. 3580-1)

TO CONFER WITH THE SENATE ON BILL S. 3738. (P. 3579-2)

TO NON-CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13069, (26 STAT 1053, MAR. 3, 1891), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE OF THE U.S. FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1892, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO MAKE ENGAGEMENTS WITH ANY CITIZEN OR CORPORATION POSSESSING THE MEANS AND FACILITIES TO CONSTRUCT A SUBMARINE CABLE FROM SAN FRANSISCO TO THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS UPON REASONABLE TERMS NOT EXCEEDING $250,000 A YEAR FOR A TERM OF NOT LESS THAN 14 YEARS AND NOT MORE THAN 20 YEARS, THE TOTAL SUM APPROPRIATED UNDER THIS AUTHORITY NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000. (P. 6358-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10881, (26 STAT 1106, MAR. 3, 1891), AMENDING TITLE LX, CHAPTER 3, OF THE REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S., WHICH AMENDMENT PERMITS THE IMPORTATION OF BOOKS, MAPS, DRAMATIC COMPOSITIONS, ENGRAVINGS, CHROMOS, LITHOGRAPH CUTS, PRINTS AND PHOTOGRAPHS, UPON THE PAYMENT OF DUTIES PROVIDING THE IMPORTER IS EITHER THE AUTHOR, INVENTOR OR PROPRIETOR OF THE COPYRIGHT AND A CITIZEN OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY. (P. 3608-1)

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 3738. (P. 3504-1)

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND 3RD READING OF S. 3738. (P. 3502-1)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF BILL S. 3738. (P. 3502-2)

TO TABLE BILL S. 3738. (P. 3510-1)

TO TABLE THE RECONSIDERATION OF THE VOTE BY WHICH THE HOUSE REFUSED TO ORDER A THIRD READING OF BILL S. 3738. (P. 3502-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 3738, WHICH ELIMINATES ALL AFTER ENACTING CLAUSE, AND INSERTS LANGUAGE PERMITTING ALL CITIZENS OF THE U.S., FROM AND AFTER JULY 1, 1891, TO PURCHASE THE WHOLE OR ANY STEAM VESSEL, NO MATTER WHERE BUILT, THE SAME TO BE REGISTERED DUTY FREE UPON ANY CITIZEN MAKING APPLICATION FOR SAID REGISTRY. (P. 3501-2)

TO RECOMMIT BILL S. 3738, TO THE COMM. ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT, IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE BILL, AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH LOWEST BIDDER FOR NOT LESS THAN 5 YEARS, AND NOT MORE THAN 10 YEARS WITH AMERICAN CITIZENS TO CARRY MAILS TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES, BY ADVERTISING WEEKLY IN DAILY NEWSPAPERS IN LEADING CITIES OF THE U.S., SAID MAIL TO BE TRANSFERRED ON AMERICAN-OWNED, AMERICAN BUILT VESSELS, RATES ON 1ST CLASS SHIPS OF 20 KNOTS SPEED PER HOUR NOT MORE THAN $4.00 PER MILE; IN SECOND CLASS SHIPS OF SPEED OF 16 KNOTS PER HOUR, $2.00 PER MILE; AND THIRD CLASS SHIPS OF SPEED OF 14 KNOTS PER HOUR, $1.00 PER MILE. (P. 3504-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 13586 (22 STAT 1084, MAR. 3, 1891), AMENDING THE VARIOUS ACTS RELATIVE TO IMMIGRATION AND THE IMPORTATION OF ALIENS UNDER CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT TO PERFORM LABOR, WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROHIBITS THE ADMISSION INTO THE U.S. OF THOSE ALIENS WHO ARE INSANE, HAVE BEEN CONVICTED OF A FELONY, OR ARE WITHOUT VISIBLE MEANS OF SUPPORT, SETS A FINE FOR AIDING ALIENS OF ABOVE DESCRIPTION TO ENTER U.S., SETS LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF ALIENS THAT MAY BE CARRIED BY ANY ONE VESSEL, AND PROVIDES FOR A HEAD TAX OF $1 ON EACH ALIEN LANDED, TO BE PAID TO U.S. COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS. (P. 3245-1)

TO AGREE TO A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RESOLUTION FIXING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 16, AND WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1891, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 3738, PLACING THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE ENGAGED IN FOREIGN TRADE ON AN EQUAL BASIS WITH THAT OF FOREIGN NATIONS; THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FIXING THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1891, 10 AM AS THE DATE OF THE MEETING OF THE HOUSE AND THE DATE ON WHICH THE HOUSE IS TO RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, AFTER APPROVAL OF JOURNAL, FOR GENERAL DEBATE ON BILL S. 3738, AND TO CONTINUE GENERAL DEBATE TILL 6 PM, UNLESS PREVIOUSLY CONCLUDED; AND FIXING FRI., DEC. 27, AS THE DAY THE HOUSE SHALL MEET AGAIN AT 10 A.M., AND AFTER READING AND APPROVING THE JOURNAL, THE HOUSE SHALL AGAIN RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF SAID BILL, OR OF AMENDMENTS TO ANY SECTION OF SAID BILL OR A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL TO BE SUBJECT TO FURTHER AMENDMENT IN COMM., AND AT 5 P.M. OF SAID DAY, SAID BILL, WITH SUCH AMENDMENTS AS SHALL HAVE BEEN AGREED TO IN COMMITTEE, SHALL BE REPORTED BACK TO THE HOUSE AND THE PREVIOUS QUESTION BE CONSIDERED AS ORDERED ON THE SAME ENGROSSMENT AND PASSAGE, WITH THE RIGHT TO OFFER AND HAVE A VOTE ON THE SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL AFTER THE AMENDMENTS ARE REPORTED FROM THE COMMITTEE HAVE BEEN DISPOSED OF, THE PREVIOUS QUESTION TO INCLUDE SUCH SUBSTITUTE.

TO RECOMMIT S. 172 TO THE COMM. ON JUDICIARY. (P. 3226-2)

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND 3RD READING OF S. 172. (P. 3326-1)

TO AMEND S. 172 BY PERMITTING ANY CITIZEN AND OWNER OF RAW COTTON, HAVING PAID A DUTY ON SAME, TO FILE A PETITION AND BRING SUIT IN THE COURT OF CLAIMS, WITHIN ONE YR. AFTER APP. OF THIS ACT, AGAINST THE U.S. FOR RECOVERY OF SUCH DUTY PAID, WHICH COURT SHALL RENDER JUDGMENT ON SAID CLAIMS, BEING SUBJECT TO APPEAL TO THE SUPREME COURT FOR THE FINAL DECISION, WHICH MUST BE CONTINGENT ON THE RULING AS TO CONSTITUTIONALITY OF THE ACTS IMPOSING ABOVE TAX. (P. 3224-2)

TO PASS S. 172. (P. 3227-1)

TO CONSIDER THE HOUSE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 172, AN ACT TO CREDIT AND PAY TO SEVERAL STATES AND TERRITORIES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ALL MONIES COLLECTED UNDER THE DIRECT TAX LEVIED BY THE ACT OF CONGRESS, APP. AUG. 5, 1861. APP. AUG. 5, 1861, AND AT 2 PM WHEN THIS ORDER IS PASSED THE PREVIOUS QUESTION SHALL BE ORDERED ON SAID BILL AND ITS PASSAGE. (P. 3214-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE AMENDMENT, MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHARGES AGAINST THE POSTMASTER OF THE HOUSE, AUTHORIZING THE COMM. ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES AGAINST J.L. WHEAT, POSTMASTER OF THE HOUSE, CHARGED WITH LETTING THE CONTRACT FOR CARRYING MAILS FOR A CONSIDERATION TO HIMSELF OF $5,000 A YEAR PAYABLE TO HIM AT $150 PER MONTH AND HAVING RECEIVED FIVE PAYMENTS, SAID AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE COMM. ON ACCOUNTS (WHICH WAS SUBSTITUTED FOR COMM. ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS) TO EXTEND SAID EXAMINATION TO THE ACTS OF THE POSTMASTER OF THE HOUSE DURING THE 49TH AND 50TH CONGRESS AS WELL AS THE PRESENT SESSION OF CONGRESS.

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION, RELATING TO SPEECH OF HON. ROBERT P. KENNEDY, WHICH RESOLUTION DISAPPROVES THE UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE USED BY HON. R.P. KENNEDY IN HIS SEPT. 3, 1890 SPEECH AND PUBLISHED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD SEPT. 14, 1890, AND DIRECTS THE PUBLIC PRINTER TO EXCLUDE THE ENTIRE SPEECH FROM THE PERMANENT CONGRESSIONAL RECORD AS IT IS IMPRACTICABLE TO SEPARATE THE PARLIAMENTARY FROM THE UNPARLIAMENTARY. (P. 10381-1)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO APPROPRIATION BILL, THEREBY EXCLUDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $1,239,688.98, FOR FRENCH SPOILIATIONS, THAT IS FRENCH SEIZURE OF VESSELS OF AMERICAN MERCHANTS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE H.RES. DIRECTING THE CLERK TO INFORM THE SENATE THAT THE HOUSE HAD CONDEMNED THE UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE OF R. P. KENNEDY ON SEPT 3, 1890, IMPEACHING THE HONESTY OF SENATORS. (P. 10381)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE H.RES. THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION AND THE AMENDMENT TOGETHER WITH THE SAID SPEECH OF MR. KENNEDY THEREIN BE REFERRED TO THE COMM. ON JUDICIARY WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO CAREFULLY EXAMINE SAID SPEECH AND RULES- ORDERS AND PRACTICE REGULATING AND CONTROLLING ORDER IN DEBATE IN THE HOUSE AND REPORT TO THE HOUSE FOR CONSIDERATION. (P. 10108-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE H.RES. CONDEMNING THE UNPARLIAMENTARY LANGUAGE OF HON. ROBERT P. KENNEDY, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM OHIO PUBLISHED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD OF SEPT. 14, 1890, SPOKEN SEPT. 3, 1890, IN WHICH HE REPEATS HIS IMPEACHMENT OF THE SENATE, AND DIRECTING THE PUBLIC PRINTER TO EXCLUDE FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, R.P. KENNEDY'S SEPT. 3, 1890 SPEECH. (P. 10107-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT AFTER ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 9416, (26 STAT 567, APP OCT. 1, 1890), REDUCING THE REVENUE AND EQUALIZING DUTIES ON IMPORTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS; AND, FOLLOWING TWO HOURS DEBATE, TO NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 10051-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION, PROVIDING THAT ON ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION, THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 9416, WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS; AND, FOLLOWING TWO HOURS DEBATE, TO NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 10051-1)

TO NON-CONCUR IN ALL 464 SENATE AMENDMENTS TO BILL, H.R. 9416, AND TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE ASKED BY THE SENATE ON ABOVE BILL.

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE APPROVAL OF JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS OF TUESDAY SEPT. 9, 1890. (P. 9946-2)

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF SEPT. 9, 1890, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION REVOKING ALL LEAVES OF ABSENCE HERETOFORE GRANTED EXCEPT ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS AND INSTRUCTING THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO NOTIFY THE ABSENT MEMBERS BY TELEGRAPH OF THE PASSAGE OF THIS RESOLUTION. (P. 9949-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION APPROVING THE JOURNAL OF YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS, SEPT. 9, 1890. (P. 9948-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE DURING APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL OF YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS, SEPT. 9, 1890. (P. 9947-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 9945-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 9943-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TAKE INTO CUSTODY AND BRING TO THE BAR OF THE HOUSE SUCH OF ITS MEMBERS AS ARE NOW ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE. (P. 9944-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT THE RESOLUTION REVOKING ALL LEAVES OF ABSENCES GRANTED EXCEPT ON ACCOUNT OF SICKNESS AND INSTRUCTING THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TO NOTIFY ABSENT MEMBERS BY TELEGRAPH OF THE PASSAGE OF THIS RESOLUTION SHALL STAND AS THE DECISION OF THE HOUSE. (P. 9949-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE, LANGSTON VS VENABLE. (P. 9921-1)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE, LANGSTON VS VENABLE. (P. 9922-1)

TO MOVE THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 8243, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 9900-1)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8243, (26 STAT 718, JAN. 19, 1891), THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC RAILROAD BILL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE, ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 1894, ITS NORTH AND SOUTH LINE ON 6TH STREET NORTHWEST, TO ABANDON ITS STATION AT 6TH AND B STREETS, NORTHWEST, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND TO CONSTRUCT A PASSENGER STATION OF SUCH ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AS FOUND NECESSARY. (P. 9885-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER H.R. 8243.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON ELECTIONS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ELECTION IN THE 2ND DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT NUMBER OF VOTES CAST AT SAID ELECTION FOR MSSRS. BRECKENRIDGE AND CLAYTON. (P. 9749-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION IN THE HOUSE WHICH PROPOSES THAT CLINTON R. BRECKINRIDGE WAS ELECTED TO A SEAT WHICH HE NOW HOLDS AS REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS FROM THE SECOND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF ARKANSAS AND HE IS ENTITLED TO THE SAME. (P. 9750-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION TO HAVE THE SERGEANT-AT-ARMS TAKE INTO CUSTODY AND BRING TO BAR MEMBERS NOW ABSENT WITHOUT LEAVE OF THE HOUSE, TO TELEGRAPH ALL ABSENT MEMBERS, EXCEPT WHERE LEAVE WAS GRANTED ON ACCOUNT OF ILLNESS, TO RETURN TO WASH. WITHOUT DELAY, AND TO REVOKE ALL LEAVES EXCEPT THOSE GRANTED ON ACCOUNT OF PRESENT ILLNESS OF MEMBERS OR THEIR FAMILIES. (P. 9239-1)

TO DISPENCE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 9229-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION AS TO WHETHER THE CHAIR'S DECISION IN REGARD TO MR. CAMERON'S DISPARAGING REMARKS APPLYING TO MR. MC ADOO SHOULD BE READ ALOUD TO THE HOUSE, THE SPEAKER CONTENDING TO THE CONTRARY. (P. 9234-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 9238-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 9184-2)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 9174-1)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 11568. (P. 9101-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 11568. (P. 9103-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 11568, DEFINING LARD, ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF COMPOUND LARD, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE WORD "LARD" SHALL BE UNDERSTOOD TO MEAN THE FOOD PRODUCT USUALLY KNOWN AS LARD, AND WHICH IS MADE EXCLUSIVELY FROM THE FRESH FAT OF SLAUGHTERED SWINE AND RENDERED IN IRON KETTLES, THE PROCESS USED BY FARMERS AND BUTCHERS. (P. 8960

TO AMEND S. 2594, (26 STAT 414, AUG. 30, 1890), PROVIDING FOR AN INSPECTION OF MEATS FOR EXPORTATION, PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION OF ADULTERATED ARTICLES OF FOOD OR DRINK, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE PROCLAMATION IN CERTAIN CASES, BY PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE MAY CAUSE TO BE MADE A CAREFUL INSPECTION OF LARD, SALTED PORK AND BACON INTENDED FOR EXPORTATION. (P. 8892-2)

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH S. 846 WAS PASSED. (P. 8814-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8046 (26 STAT 1084, MAR. 3, 1891), A BILL TO REVISE THE WAGES OF CERTAIN EMPLOYEES IN THE GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE. (P. 8770-1)

TO PASS S. 846. (P. 8696-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT BILL S. 846 MUST FIRST BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE BECAUSE IT IS AN APPROPRIATION BILL. (P. 8571)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL OF YESTERDAY'S PROCEEDINGS BY INSERTING A POINT OF ORDER, MADE AFTER THE ROLL CALL ON THE MOTION TO REFER S. 3917 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES HAD SHOWN NO QUORUM PRESENT, THAT NO BUSINESS WAS IN ORDER UNTIL THE JOURNAL SHOWED THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM. (P. 8513-1)

TO RECOMMIT S. 3917 TO THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES. (P. 8476-1)

TO APPROVE THE READING OF THE JOURNAL. (P. 8423)

TO PASS H.R. 11459. (P. 8344)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT AFTER 2 HRS. DEBATE IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE NON-CONCUR IN ALL SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10726 AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. (P. 8351-1)

TO CONSIDER THE SUBSTITUTE TO THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO BILL H.R. 10720, (26 STAT 336, AUG. 19, 1890), A BILL MAKING PROVISIONS TO SUPPLY APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY OBLIGATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1891 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND THAT THE SAME BE CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE UNDER THE FIVE MINUTE RULE AND THAT A MOTION TO NON-CONCUR IN THE REMAINING SENATE AMENDMENTS AND TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE THEREON BE MADE AFTER 3 HOURS DEBATE; SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING THAT AFTER 2 HOURS DEBATE IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE NON-CONCUR IN ALL SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SAID BILL AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE AND THE HOUSE SHALL VOTE UPON SAID MOTION.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT BILL H.R. 11459 TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF DEPUTY MARSHALLS AT CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS. (P. 8343-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS H.R. 11459, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR PAYMENT OF DEPUTY MARSHALLS AT CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIONS. (P. 8343-1)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION THAT AFTER TWO HOURS DEBATE ON H.R. 10726, IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE THAT THE HOUSE NON-CONCUR IN ALL SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SAID BILL AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE COMMITTEE. (P. 8346-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10726. (P. 8346-2)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11459 (26 STAT 504, SEPT. 30, 1890), DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1890, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF ONE MONTH'S SALARY TO THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CONGRESS, INCLUDING THE CAPITOL POLICE, FOR EXTRA SERVICES PERFORMED BY THEM DURING THE 51ST CONGRESS. (P. 8342-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 398. (P. 8216-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE PREVIOUS QUESTION WAS ORDERED ON THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REPORT RELATING TO THE BILL S. 398. (P. 8217-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 398. (P. 8216-2)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE NECESSITY OF INCREASING THE FORCE EMPLOYED AT THE KETTERY NAVY-YARD, WHETHER BUILDING AND SHIPS DESTROYED BY FIRE SHOULD BE REPAIRED AND RECONSTRUCTED. (P. 8166-1)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH H.R. 10086 (26 STAT 648, OCT. 1, 1890), GRANTING A LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO CLERKS AND EMPLOYEES IN FIRST AND SECOND CLASS POST OFFICES WAS PASSED. (P. 8163-2)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, WHICH APPROPRIATES $70,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIGHT-SHIP WITH A FOG SIGNAL FOR FRYING PAN SHOALS OFF COAST OF N. CAROLINA. (P. 8034-2)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, WHICH APPROPRIATES $45,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FIREPROOFING THE ROOF OF THE MAIN HALL AND CHAPEL IN THE WEST WING OF SMITHSONIAN BUILDING, PUTTING IN A SKY LIGHT AND A WELL-HOLE TO ADMIT LIGHT INTO THE CENTRAL PORTION OF THE LOWER HALL, AND REPAIRING AND REPLACING SOME WOODWORK OF THE TOWERS, TO BE DONE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL WITH APPROVAL OF THE REGENTS OF THE SMITHSONAIN INSTITUTE. (P. 8072-2)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, WHICH PROVIDES FOR THE INPROVING, EXTENDING AND REPAIRING OF VAULTS IN THE TREASURY BUILDING AND THE CONSTRUCTING OF NEW VAULTS, A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR NECESSARY EXAMINATIONS MADE BY SCIENTIFIC AND MECHANICAL EXPERTS, $333,500 TO BE EXPENDED OR SO MUCH AS MAY BE NECESSARY UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY. (P. 8027-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10884. (P. 8031-1)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, SAID AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $70,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIGHT SHIP WITH A FOG SIGNAL FOR FRYING PAN SHOALS OFF COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA. NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 8034-2)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, SAID AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $70,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIGHT SHIP WITH A FOG SIGNAL FOR FRYING PAN SHOALS, OFF COAST OF NORTH CAROLINA. NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 8033-2)

TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884. (P. 8027-2)

TO NON-CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $50,000 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT FO A LIGHT-HOUSE AND FOG-SIGNAL STATION AT OR NEAR MARYLAND POINT, POTOMAC RIVER. (P. 8030-2)

TO CALL THE ROLL OF THE HOUSE, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10884. (P. 8031-2)

TO ADOPT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS AND TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #22, TO H.R. 10884, THEREBY DISAGREEING TO THE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LIGHT HOUSE AND A FOG SIGNAL AT OR NEAR MARYLAND POINT ON THE POTOMAC RIVER. (P. 8030-2)

TO REFUSE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, APPROPRIATING $5,000 FOR NEW DWELLING AND OIL HOUSE AT THE CAPE HATTERAS LIGHT-STATION, NORTH CAROLINA. (P. 8033-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884. (P9 8029)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10884, WHICH PROVIDING TO APPROPRIATE, $80,000 FOR THE ERECTION OF A WING AT THE WEST END OF BUREAU OF ENGRAVING AND PRINTING BUILDING, INCLUDING HEATING AND VENTILATION UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE SUPERVISING ARCHITECT OF THE TREASURY DEPT. (P. 7989-1)

TO SUSTAIN THE CHAIRS' DECISION THAT THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE APPOINTMENT OF SEVEN MEMBERS TO INVESTIGATE AN ARTICLE WRITTEN BY THE EDITOR OF THE NATIONAL FARMERS ALLIANCE AND INDUSTRIAL UNION PUBLISHED JULY 26, 1890, ISSUE OF SAID NEWSPAPER CHARGING MEMBERS OF CONGRESS WITH BRIBERY IN PASSING A CERTAIN BILL, IS NOT A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION AT THIS TIME, THEREFORE SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO A COMMITTEE IN PROPER FORM. (P. 7977-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3761, (26 STAT 293, 8-6-90), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7926-1)