Wallace T. Foote, Jr.

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE SENATE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 55 TO H.R. 12122, (30 STAT 1024, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE NAVY FOR FISCAL 1900, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GOVERNMENT ARMOR-PLATE FACTORY UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE SECRETORY OF THE NAVY, SHOULD THE CONTRACTOR BE UNWILLING TO FURNISH BATTLESHIP ARMOR PLATE AT THE PRICE FIXED BY THIS BILL.

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SEATS OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVES VACATED BY VIRTUE OF THEIR ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS IN THE ARMY, AND OF BEING MUSTERED INTO THE SERVICE: JOSEPH WHEELER (D- ALA. 8), EDWARD E. ROBBINS (R- PA. 21), DAVID G. COLSON (D- KY. 11), AND JAMES B. CAMPBELL (R- ILL. 20).

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS 19 AND 20 TO H.R. 11683, (30 STAT 959, MAR. 1, 1899), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $196,000 FOR CONTINUING PART MAIL SERVICE BY THE SOUTHERN R.R. COMPANY. (P. 2590-1)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 12122 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1024), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATION FOR 1900, SO IT WILL BE REPORTED WITH AN AMENDMENT RAISING THE MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE PAID FOR BATTLESHIP ARMOR-PLATE FROM $445, TO $545 PER TON.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12125, (30 STAT 993, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE TREATY OF PARIS WITH SPAIN, OF DEC. 10, 1898.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 460, A BILL EXTENDING THE POSTAL SERVICE.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1074), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS, TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11770, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN NURSES IN THE ARMY MILITARY HOSPITAL.

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY, SO A SUBSTITUTE BILL WILL BE REPORTED, DECREASING PERSONNEL OF THE ARMY TO 30,000 MEN, INSTEAD OF 100,000 AS PROPOSED BY PRESENT BILL, AND PROVIDE FOR 50,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR COLONIAL SERVICE. (JP. 119-1,2, 120-1,2,121-1)

TO PASS H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY.

TO PASS H.R. 2683, (30 STAT 840, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL ESTABLISHING A LIGHT-HOUSE AND FOG SIGNAL AT OR NEAR POINT ARGNELLS, CALIFORNIA. (JP. 84-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 8571, (30 STAT 1253, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL DEFINING AND PUNISHING CRIMES AND PROVIDING A CRIMINAL CODE FOR, THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION MANUFACTURE, AND SALE, EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL, MECHANICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, UNDER PENALTIES. (JP. 67-1)

TO AGREE IN THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11414, (APP. FEB. 24, 1899, 30 STAT 846), A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES, CERTAIN CLERICAL POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TOTALING $91,340, AND ELIMINATES ALSO ITEM OF $7,000 FOR TRAVELING EXPENSES. (JP. 60-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4080, (30 STAT 768, DEC. 21, 1898), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURES AT PHILADELPHIA, BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF EXPORT TRADE. (JP. 41-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 7130, AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE, BY MAKING IT ILLEGAL UNDER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO ISSUE TICKETS BY ANY R.R. CO. OR OTHER COMMON CARRIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING TRANSFERRED. (JP. 21)

TO PASS H.R. 7130, AN ACT REGULATING COMMERCE.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10807. (P. 6556)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (P. 6553)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 3277, (30 STAT 571, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MILITARY STOREKEEPER IN THE ARMY. (P. 6492-1)

TO PASS H.R. 6149, (30 STAT 722, JULY 8, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF WAR TO EXERCISE HIS DISCRETION IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 6496-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 259 (JULY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 750), A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 6018-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 259 (30 STAT 750, JULY 7, 1898), A RESOLUTION PROVIDING "THAT THE U.S. WILL VIEW AS AN ACT OF HOSTILITY ANY ATTEMPT OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THAT THE U.S. GUARANTEES THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 5765-2, 5770, 6018-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10550, BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION FIXING PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT VOTING OR MAKING FRAUDULENT RETURNS. (P. 5697-1)

TO ADOPT AMENDED AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10550; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. THE RECORD READS TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF SAID BILL.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 10550. (P. 5696)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, JUNE 13, 1898), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES. (P. 5713-2)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 10550, (THE RECORD READS TO ADOPT AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE AND PROVIDES FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 1115, (JUNE 3, 1898, 30 STAT 1450), A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN ROACH. (P. 5298)

TO TABLE H.R. 3093, A BILL PAYING $502 TO JOHN A. FAIRFAX OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4904-1, JP 556)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10378, (MAY 31, 1898, 30 STAT. 422), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, AND FOR OTHER OBJECTS, FOR 1898. (P. 5234-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH INCOME TAX BILL ADDED. (P. 4457-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE. (P. 4263)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT WM. A. YOUNG WAS ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND THAT RICHARD A. WISE WAS NOT ELECTED, FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. (P. 4251)

TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS #3 THE ELECTION CASE OF RICHARD WISE AGAINST WM. A. YOUNG FOR A SEAT IN THE HOUSE FROM 2ND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, WHICH ELECTION WAS HELD NOV. 1896, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINE ALL BALLOTS CAST AND REPORT BACK AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS, TO H.J.RES. 233, WHICH AMENDMENTS RECOGNIZE CUBA AS A INDEPENDENT STATE AND ELIMINATE "REPUBLIC" FROM TITLE. (P. 4041)

TO PASS H.R. 8349 (JUNE 4, 1898, 30 STAT 431), A BILL GRANTING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO RAILROAD COMPANIES CREATED BY LAWS OF THE U.S. AND OPERATING LINES IN INDIAN TERRITORY. (P. 4044-1)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR WITH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY RECOGNIZING CUBA AS A REPUBLIC. (P. 4056)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY GIVING RECOGNITION TO THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. (P. 4060)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J.RES. 233. (P. 4062-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON AGREEING TO THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 233, WHICH REPORT RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT PEOPLE. (P. 4062-1)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 233 APR. 20, 1898, 30 STAT 738) DECLARING THAT THE PRESIDENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO INTERVENE AT ONCE TO STOP THE WAR IN CUBA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF SECURING PEACE AND ESTABLISHING A STABLE AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT AND EMPOWERING THE PRESIDENT TO USE U.S. LAND AND NAVAL FORCES. (P. 3815)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 233 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD THAT THE U.S. DOES HEREBY RECOGNIZE THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA. (P. 3819-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 233. (P. 3815)

TO PASS S. 1116, (APR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 1409), A BILL PAYING THE HEIRS OF THE LATE JOHN ROACH, DECEASED, $330,151.42, FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL, DOCKAGE AND DETENTION, AND OCCUPATION OF YARDS AND SHOPS FOR THE GUNBOATS, "CHICAGO," "BOSTON" AND "ATLANTA". (P. 3043, 3056, 3063)

TO ADOPT THE JOINT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, H.J.RES. 189 (JUNE 7, 1898, 30 STAT 447) AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., TO LOCATE A CAB SERVICE. (P. 3519-2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9378, (APP. MAY 4, 1898, 30 STAT 369) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR 1899; RULING OF CHAIR WAS THAT PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION WAS NOT A PRIVILEGED QUESTION; WHICH RESOLUTION PROCLAIMS THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA DESERVED TO BE FREE AND THE U.S. RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 4936, (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1161) A BILL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MAR. 3, 1883, BY ELIMINATING CLAIM FOR $217,236, BY THE HEIRS OF MRS. MARY ANN RANDOLPH CUSTIS LEE, OF FAIRFAX, COUNTY, VA. (P. 3323-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT R.J. THORP WAS ELECTED TO THE 55TH CONGRESS AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT FROM THE 4TH LIST OF VA. (P. 3099-1)

TO PASS H.R. 8927, (APP MAR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 273) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS. (P. 2602-1)

TO PASS S. 2323, (MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328), A BILL INCORPORATING COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE A CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS OVER THE FOURTEENTH AND CHEVY CHASE LINE, SCHEDULES TO BE APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS. (P. 2563-2)

TO PASS H.R. 8656. (P. 2562-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY EXTENDING TO ALL RAILROAD COMPANIES THE PRESENT EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO CONTRACT, OWN, AND OPERATE CONNECTING OR INTERSECTING LINES AND TO INCREASE CAPITOL STOCK TO COVER COST OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. (P. 2563)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY PROVIDING THAT ONLY ONE FARE CAN BE CHARGED FOR A SINGLE CONTINUOUS RIDE OVER ALL THE LINES OWNED BY THE CAPITOL TRACTION COMPANY.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 2323, (APP. MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328) A BILL SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE ACT OF FEB. 9, 1821, INCORPORATING THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 8656, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND REQUIRING CERTAIN EXTENSIONS TO BE MADE TO THE LINES OF THE CAPITOL TRACTION COMPANY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2563)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACTION ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BILLS.

TO AMEND H.R. 8656, BY REQUIRING THE CAPITOL TRACTION CO. TO RUN EVERY ALTERNATE CAR OVER NEW EXTENSION ALONG F & G STREETS, N.W. (P. 2562-2)

TO TABLE H.R. 5359, A BILL AMENDING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATING TO SECOND CLASS MATTER. (P. 2447)

TO AMEND H.R. 8428, (APP FEB. 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 597) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1899, BY ENABLING THE SEC. OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ONE MONTH EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA WORK. (P. 2288)

TO AMEND S. 1035, BY ELIMINATING ALL INVOLUNTARY FEATURES AND THE FEATURES RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. (P. 1945-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY S. 1035 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTS AND PROVISION FOR INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY EXCEPT THOSE BASED UPON ACTUAL FRAUD AND ADD PROVISION LIMITING LIFE OF ACT TO TWO YEARS. (P. 1945-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO S. 1035, (APP. JULY 1, 1898, 30 STAT 544), A BILL ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY IN THE U.S.; SAID AMENDMENT PLACING A TWO-YEAR TIME LIMIT UPON ENFORCEMENT OF ACT. (P. 1942-2)

TO PASS S. 1035.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 2196, (APP MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MCCHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TILL NEXT MONDAY. (P. 1637)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND, ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO, AMENDMENT ADDS THE WORDS "AS AMENDED", AFTER SECTION REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S., AS NECESSARY BECAUSE ORIGINAL STATUTES ALLOW AGENTS TO ISSUE DUPLICATES OF LAST CHECKS ONLY UNDER $2,500, WHILE AGENT MC CHESNEY'S LOST CHECK AMOUNTED TO $2,819.40. (P. 1631)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO. (P. 1631)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CONSIDER GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1436)

TO ADOPT S.C.RES. 22, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDED OBLIGATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1260-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1176-1)

TO PASS H.R. 4829 (MAR. 11, 1898, 30 STAT 1401), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE BOOK AGENTS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH. (P. 1177)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT, IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE, TO TRANSMIT TO THE HOUSE INFORMATION DISCLOSING BY WHAT AUTHORITY HE HAS UNDERTAKEN TO BIND THE U.S. TO PAY $4,000,000, TO THE BOND CREDITORS OF THE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT, IN THE TREATY OF ANNEXATION NEGOTIATED WITH THAT GOVERNMENT. (P. 1104-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES PROVISION ADDING COST OF TRANSPORTATION OF GOLD BULLION TO THE CHARGE FOR MINTING. (P. 826)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED; WHICH DECISION RULED THAT A MOTION TO COMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT GERMANE TO RESOLUTION. (P. 811)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, DECLARING OUT OF ORDER PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. (P. 760-2)

TO ADJOURN AT 5:30. (P. 605)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234) A BILL MAKING URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR FREIGHT ON BULLION OR COIN BY REGISTERED MAIL OR BETWEEN MINTS AND ASSAY OFFICE. (P. 560-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, BY HAVING THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF SOLDIERS HOMES SUBSTITUTE SOME LOCATION IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY IN LIEU OF DANVILLE, ILL. (P. 572-2)

TO ADJOURN, TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF 2600 COPIES OF THE DIGEST AND MANUAL OF THE RULES AND PRACTICE OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 379. (P. 2699-1, 2705-1,2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S DECISION, RULING NOT GERMANE THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 45, A RESOLUTION TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S.J.RES. 42, AND AFTER 2 HOURS DEBATE TAKE THE FINAL VOTE. S.J.RES. 42 IS A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR RELIEF OF DESTITUTE AMERICANS IN CUBA.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 45, A RESOLUTION THAT THE HOUSE SHALL PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S.J.RES. 42, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING $50,000 FOR THE RELIEF OF DESTITUTE CITIZENS OF THE U.S. IN CUBA, LIMITING DEBATE THERON TO TWO HOURS, AT WHICH TIME A VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN. (P. 1189-2, 1187-2)

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TO MEET THURSDAY NEXT. (JP 76-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SPEAKER BE DIRECTED TO IMMEDIATELY APPOINT THE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE. (P 872-2, 864-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. BLAND FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION THAT THE ABOVE RESOLUTION IS NOT A PRIVILEGED ONE. (JP 72-2, 73-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, H.R. 379, WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND AMENDMENTS PLACING UPON THE FREE LIST ALL ARTICLES MANUFACTURED BY ANY ORGANIZATION OF PERSONS FORMED IN THE U.S. FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING THE SUPPLY OR PRICE OF ANY SUCH ARTICLES; AND THAT THE RATES OF DUTY NOW PRESCRIBED BY LAW SHALL BE LEVIED AND COLLECTED ON ANY OF SUCH ARTICLES WHEN SUCH ARTICLES SHALL CEASE TO BE MANUFACTURED IN THE U.S.

TO PASS H.R. 379. (JP 57-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 379 (30 STAT 151, JULY 24, 1897), A BILL PROVIDING REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THE INDUSTRIES OF THE U.S., BY ADDING A NEW SECTION #27 TO THE BILL, WHICH PROVIDES THAT ALL ARTICLES MENTIONED IN THE SEVERAL SCHEDULES OF THIS ACT IMPORTED DURING A CERTAIN PERIOD, SHALL BEAR THE SAME DUTIES TO BE CHARGED UPON SIMILAR ARTICLES IN ACT; SUCH DUTIES ARE MADE A LIEN ON HOLDER OF SAME. (JP 56-1, 2)

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL AS READ OF MAR. 27, 1897. (JP 51-1)

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL AS READ OF MAR. 27, 1897; NO QUORUM VOTING. (JP 51-1)

TO ADOPT H.RES. 18, THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES, ORDERING THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 16, 13, 14, AND 15, BILLS MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, IN THEIR RESPECTIVE ORDER AND CONSIDER SAME UNTIL THE FINAL VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN. (JP 25-1, 17-1)

TO PASS H.R. 16, (30 STAT 11, JUNE 4, 1897), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1898. (JP 8-2, P 53-2)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FROM THE COMMITTEE ON RULES ORDERING THAT H.R. 379, A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND TO ENCOURAGE THE INDUSTRIES OF THE U.S., SHALL DAILY BE MADE THE SPECIAL ORDER UNTIL THE FINAL VOTE SHALL BE TAKEN. (JP 17-1, 24-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR T.B. REED (R) ARE CODED AS 2. VOTES FOR J.W. BAILEY (D) ARE CODED AS 1. VOTES FOR J.C. BILL ARE CODED AS 5. VOTES FOR F.G. NEWLANDS ARE CODED AS 6.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF THE 54TH CONGRESS BE ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE 55TH CONGRESS. (JP. 7-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, NON-CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS AND REQUEST A CONFERENCE TO H.R. 10329, THE 1897 GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL. (P. 2941-1)

TO OVERRIDE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF H.R. 7864, AN ACT AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY ADDING TO THOSE TO BE EXCLUDED FROM ADMISSION TO THE U. S., PERSONS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO CANNOT READ AT LEAST TWENTY WORDS OF THE CONSTITUTION IN ENGLISH OR SOME OTHER LANGUAGE. (P. 2667)