Robert B. Hawley

TO ADOPT H.R. 438, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFAIRS TO VISIT PUERTO RICO AND THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 3594-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS BILL H.R. 12251, MAKING IT PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT UP TO 3 MONTHS OR A FINE OF $50 OR BOTH TO SUPPLY ARMS, AMMUNITIONS, EXPLOSIVES, INTOXICATING LIQUORS OR OPIUM TO NATIONS OF ANY OF THE PACIFIC ISLANDS EXCEPT FOR LAWFUL MEDICAL PURPOSES. (P. 3444-2)

TO ORDER A SECOND TO THE MOTION FOR THE SUSPENSION OF THE RULES AND THE PASSAGE OF H.R. 12251, PREVENTING THE SALE OF FIREARMS, OPIUM, AND INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN CERTAIN ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC. (P. 3445-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO BILL H.R. 14017 (P. 3338-2)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 441, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS ADOPTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKERS TABLE, H.R. 14017, AND WITHOUT AN INTERVENING MOTION TO MOVE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SAID BILL. (P. 3336-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9829 (31 STAT. 1440, 3/3/1901), PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY BY THE U.S., BY HOLDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ARTS, INDUSTRIES, MANUFACTURES AND THE PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL, MINE, FOREST AND SEA IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS IN MO., WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND THE MAKING OF A GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT THE WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, S.C. (P. 3326-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF CHAIR; THAT THERE IS NOWHERE IN THE RULES OR DECISION ANY NOTATION, SAYING WHEN A BILL SHALL OR MUST BE REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE, IN ANSWER TO A POINT OF ORDER THAT BILL H.R. 14017, WAS NOT ON THE TABLE BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN REFERRED, AND THAT THEREFORE THE RULE JUST ADOPTED TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R 14017 WAS INOPERATIVE. (P. 3337-2)

TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR IN THE SAME RELATING TO BILL H.R. 13705, THE 1902 NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO CONTRACT TO BUILD THREE SUBMARINES OF THE "HOLLAND TYPE" SIMILAR TO DESIGN OF THE SIX SUBMARINES CONTRACTED FOR ON AUG. 25, 1900, PROVIDED: THEY HAVE BEEN FOUND BY OFFICIAL TRIALS TO COMPLY WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS AND ACCEPTED BY THE NAVY, AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $170,000 MAXIUM, PRICE AGREED UPON BY SECRETARY OF NAVY AND HOLLAND COMPANY APRIL 11, 1900. (P. 3087-2,3088-1)

TO CONSIDER THE H. RES. WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THE SPEAKER HAS NO RIGHT TO WITHHOLD FROM THE RECORD THE SPEECH OF A MEMBER MADE UNDER A GENERAL LEAVE TO PRINT. (P. 3093-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 3095-1)

TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION THE H. RES. STATING THAT: "WHEREAS THE SPEECH OF MR. LENTZ, ON THE GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL, MADE FEB. 20, 1901, HAS BEEN WITHHELD FROM PUBLICATION IN CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, AFTER SAME WAS DELIVERED TO PUBLIC PRINTER, RESOLVED, THAT SUCH ACTION IS HEREBY CONDEMNED BY THE HOUSE, AND IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT SAID SPEECH BE DELIVERED FORTHWITH TO THE PUBLIC PRINTER FOR PUBLICATION IN THE RECORD. (P. 3094-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13705, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902. (P. 2991-1, 1989-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL S. 2799, CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE STIPULATIONS OF ARTICLE VII OF THE TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S. AND SPAIN CONCLUDED DEC. 10, 1898.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND BRING UP FOR FINAL PASSAGE THE BILL H.R. 8917, LIMITING THE MEANING OF THE WORD "CONSPIRACY" AND ALSO THE USE OF RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS AS APPLIED TO DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN D.C. AND TERRITORIES OR ENGAGED IN COMMERCE BETWEEN THE SEVERAL STATES, IN D.C. AND TERRITORIES AND WITH FOREIGN NATIONS. (P. 2589-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS AS AMENDED BILL H.R. 9829, PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY BY THE U.S. BY HOLDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ARTS, INDUSTRIES, MANUFACTURES AND THE PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL, MINE, FOREST, AND SEA, IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MO. IN 1903.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 2286-2)

TO ORDER CALL OF THE HOUSE.

TO PASS H.R. 1605. (P. 1309-2)

TO RECOMMIT H.R. 1605 TO THE COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO LIMIT THE INVESTIGATION OF THE COURT OF CLAIMS, AND TO PROVIDE THAT NO INTEREST ON THE CLAIM SHALL BE ALLOWED BY THE COURT. (P. 1308)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10305, PROVIDING A HOME FOR AGED AND INFIRM COLORED PEOPLE, MONEY TO BE APPROPRIATED FROM UNCLAIMED BOUNTIES AND ARREARS OF PAY DUE TO DECEASED COLORED SOLDIERS. (P. 1268-1)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, PURSUANT TO THE RULE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF BILLS ON THE PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 1198-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 1605. (P. 1202-1)

TO PROVIDE THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON BILL H.R. 1605 BE LIMITED TO 2 HOURS. BILL H.R. 1605, PROVIDES FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLAIM OF WILSON CRAMP AND SONS, SHIP AND ENGINE BUILDERS. (P. 1195-2)

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON S. 1929 (31 STAT. 767, 2/2/1901), PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION OF CERTAIN GRADE CROSSINGS ON THE BALTIMORE AND POTOMAC R.R. LINE IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON D.C., AND REQUIRING SAID CO. TO DEPRESS AND ELEVATE ITS TRACKS AND TO ENABLE IT TO RELOCATE PART OF ITS R.R. THERIN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BE CLOSED AT 3:05 P.M. TODAY. (P. 406-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A MOTION THAT THE HOUSE RECESS UNTIL 11:00 A.M. TOMORROW.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON THE BILL S. 1929, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE CLOSED A 3 O'CLOCK AND 5 MINUTES P.M.

TO RECESS, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 1929. (P. 411-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF TAKING UP THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 1929. (P. 406)

TO AMEND H.R. 12394 (31 STAT. 938, 3/2/1901), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND TO REDUCE TAXES THEREUNDER, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY COMMON CARRIER SHALL MAKE MONTHLY SWORN STATEMENTS REGARDING THE NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS RECEIVED FOR TRANSPORTATION, AND FOR EACH SUCH SHIPMENT A TAX OF 1 CENT SHALL BE PAID. (JP. 53)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BILL H.R. 12394, AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JUNE 13, 1898, AND TO REDUCE TAXATION THEREUNDER, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE REVENUE UNDER THE WAR REVENUE ACT AT LEAST $70,000,000, THE TAXES REMAINING TO BE APPORTIONED MORE EQUITABLY, AND TO REMOVE THEM FROM ARTICLES OF NECESSITIES OF LIFE, ALSO TO INCLUDE A PROVISION IN THE BILL FOR A JUST INCOME TAX AND YET ESCAPE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S. IN CASES GROWING OUT OF THE WILSON TARIFF LAW.

TO ADOPT A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 3717, A BILL CHANGING THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE AND MAKING SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH IT IS TRANSPORTED; SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING A SPECIFIED TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT IT MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN 1 OR 2 POUND PACKAGES, AND CLEARLY LABELED AS OLEOMARGARINE. (P. 182, 185)

TO PASS H.R. 3717, MAKING OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO LAWS OF THE STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, AND TO CHANGE THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE. (P. 186-2)

TO RECOMMIT S. 4300 (31 STAT. 748, 2/2/1901), A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL. (P. 29-2)

TO PASS S. 4300, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S. (P. 31-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. COM. RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE ADJOURN SINE DIE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON JUNE 7. (P. 6889-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO BILL H.R 10450.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10450, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IS HEREBY INSTRUCTED TO PROCURE BY CONTRACT, ARMOR OF THE BEST QUALITY, PROVIDED SUCH CONTRACTS CAN BE MADE AT A PRICE WHICH IN HIS JUDGEMENT IS REASONABLE AND EQUITABLE; BUT IN CASE HE IS UNABLE TO MAKE CONTRACTS FOR ARMOR UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, HE IS HEREBY ORDERED TO PROCURE AT HIS DISCRETION A SITE AND BUILD THEREON A FACTORY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR, AND THE SUM OF $4,000,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED TOWARD THE ERECTION OF SAID FACTORY. (P. 6840-2)

TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10450 (31 STAT. 684, 6/7/1900), MAKING NAVAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE OCEAN SURVEY, TO COMMISSIONING CADETS AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY IN FOUR YEARS INSTEAD OF SIX, AND TO THE ARMOR-PLATE PROPOSITION. (P. 6753-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 6782-1)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON H.R. 11538 (31 STAT. 645, JUNE 6, 1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR FISCAL 1901, TO DISAGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL. (P. 6751-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO S. 3419 (31 STAT. 321, 6/6/1900), MAKING FURTHER PROVISIONS FOR THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF ALASKA AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WAS AGREED TO.

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS FROM CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 264, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO TRANSMIT FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALL THE PAPERS, OFFICIAL REPORTS, AND CORRESPONDENCE FILES RELATING TO THE DROPPING FROM THE PENSION ROLLS OF CERTAIN WIDOWS.

TO RECEDE FROM THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 11212 (31 STAT. 588, 6/6/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUNDRY AND CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BRIDGE ACROSS THE POTOMAC. (P. 6562-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11212, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY AND CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENT DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED 1903 EXPOSITION IN ST. LOUIS CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE. (P. 6568-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT COMPELS EVERY CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, JOINT STOCK COMPANY, OR PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES OWNING OR CONTROLLING PLANT OR A MAJORITY OF THE STOCK IN ANY PLANTS TO FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE A CERTIFIED COPY OF ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BEFORE TRANSPORTING, CARRYING OR DELIVERING FOR SHIPMENT ANY ARTICLE MANUFACTURED OF ITS OWN PRODUCTION, TOGETHER WITH THE NAME AND PLACE OR RESIDENCE OF THE OFFICERS AND STOCK HOLDERS WITH THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK AND THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY ISSUED, VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION TO BE CONSIDERED A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 6500-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 10539 BY PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE SATISFIED THAT ANY COMMODITY HAS BEEN ENHANCED IN CONSEQUENCE OF ANY MONOPOLY, HE MAY SUSPEND THE COLLECTION OF ALL CUSTOMS DUTIES OR IMPORT TAXES ON LIKE ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE BROUGHT FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND THAT SUCH SUSPENSION SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL REVOKED BY PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION. (P. 6496-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 10539, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROTECT TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES," BY PROVIDING THAT ANY PARTNERSHIP FORMED OR CARRYING ON ITS BUSINESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING OR MONOPOLIZING THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF ANY ITEM OF COMMERCE INTENDED FOR INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR COMMERCE WITH FOREIGN COMPANIES, OR FOR CONTROLLING OR DECREASING THE COST TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING COMPETITION IS HEREBY DECLARED ILLEGAL AND A MONOPOLY-AND ALL SUCH CORPORATIONS, ETC. ARE PROHIBITED FROM SHIPPING ANY SUCH ARTICLE OF COMMERCE TO ANY STATE, TERRITORY, FOREIGN COUNTRY, OR FROM SELLING OR OFFERING TO SELL UNLESS FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF THE CONSIGNEE. VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF FROM $500.00 TO $5000.00 AND IMPRISONMENT OF FROM ONE TO SIX MONTHS OR BOTH.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS TO APPLY TO TRADE UNIONS OR OTHER LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING WAGES, HOURS OF LABOR, OR OTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LABOR IS TO BE PERFORMED. (P. 6501-1)

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TO ADOPT H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO AGREE TO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULE FOR DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ON BILL S. 1939, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO APPOINT A COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE A FULL REPORT UPON THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS OF CHINA AND JAPAN.

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT #58 TO H.R. 10450, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE AND CONTRACT FOR THE BATTLESHIPS MAINE, OHIO, AND MISSOURI, THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $445 PER TON OF 2240 LBS. - WHICH PRICE IF UNATTAINABLE, HE MAY CONTRACT FOR $545 PER TON FOR SAID ARMOR-PLATE.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11719, (31 STAT. 656, 6/6/1900),RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, SAID DECISION HOLDING THAT THE DEBATE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT WAS LIMITED TO 40 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE AND THEREFORE THE OFFER OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS WAS OUT OF ORDER.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BILL H.R. 11719, RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL SO AMENDED AS TO APPLY TO CUBA ONLY AND ONLY DURING THE U.S. OCCUPANCY THEREOF.

TO TABLE H. RES. 229 CALLING FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO FURNISH INFORMATION ON THE AMOUNT AND CHARACTER OF THE MATERIAL USED BY THE SEVERAL MANUFACTURES OF OLEOMARGARINE.

TO AMEND H.R. 2538, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND THE PACIFIC OCEANS IN NICARAGUA, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR THE DEFENSE OF THE HARBORS AT THE EXITS AND ENTRANCES OF SAID CANAL. (P. 4988-1)

TO PASS BILL H.R. 2538, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND THE PACIFIC OCEANS IN NICARAGUA.

TO PASS H.R. 6634, ENLARGING THE POWERS OF THE DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE TO PROHIBIT THE INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF GAME KILLED IN VILOATION OF LOCAL LAWS. (P. 4875-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON S. 222, (31 STAT. 141, 4/30/1900), PROVIDING FOR A GOVERNMENT FOR THE TERRITORY OF HAWAII. (P. 4733-1,2)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 28, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF SENATORS OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO PASS H.R. 9388, PROVIDING DEPOSITORIES FOR PUBLIC MONEYS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AND THE ISLANDS OF CUBA AND PUERTO RICO, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE DISBURSING OFFICERS OF THE U.S. IN THE PHILIPPINES, CUBA, AND PUERTO RICO. (P. 4104-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 8245, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE U.S. AND PUERTO RICO AND ALSO A CIVIL GOVERNMENT, REPUBLICAN IN FORM FOR THE TERRITORY. (P. 4071-1, 4032-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, H.R. 6071, A BILL REGULATING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATIVE TO SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER. (P. 3199-1)

TO TABLE H. RES. 175, PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF WAR BE DIRECTED TO INFORM THE HOUSE WHAT FORTIFICATIONS GREAT BRITAIN IS ERECTING AND COMPLETING AT PUGET SOUND AND OTHER PLACES ON THE PACIFIC OCEAN CONTIGUOUS TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AND THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.

TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 9080, WHICH PROVIDE THAT SUCH REVENUES SHALL BE PLACED AT THE DISPOSAL OF THE PRESIDENT TO BE USED FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF PUERTO RICO UNTIL OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR BY LAW. (P.3043-2)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 1, A BILL TO DEFINE AND FIX THE STANDARD OF VALUE, TO MAINTAIN THE PARITY OF ALL FORMS OF MONEY ISSUED OR COINED BY THE U.S.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 9080 (31 STAT. 51, MARCH 24, 1900), AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR PUERTO RICO, CONCERNING REVENUES COLLECTED OR TO BE COLLECTED ON IMPORTATIONS THEREFROM.

TO PASS H.R. 8245.

TO RECOMMIT BILL H.R. 8245 TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR H.R. 8245 (31 STAT. 77, APRIL 12, 1900), AN ACT FOR THE REGULATION OF TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS FOR PUERTO RICO, WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FOR THE SELECTION OF A CUSTOMS OFFICER AND FEES FOR SERVICE RENDERED, AND FURTHER PROVIDES THAT THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO SHALL COMPRISE ALL THE ISLANDS CEDED, AND THAT SAN JUAN WILL BE THE PORT OF ENTRY. (P. 2428-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8347, (31-STAT-86) MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1901, WHICH AMENDMENT STRIKES OUT THE BILL'S PROVISIONS FOR 3 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSIONERS AND THEIR STAFF AT SPECIFIC SALARIES AND NECESSARY PERSONEL EXPENSES. (P. 1905-1, 1886-2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES THAT UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THIS CASE, BRIGHAM ROBERTS, REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE OF UTAH, OUGHT NOT TO HAVE OR HOLD A SEAT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND THAT THE SEAT TO WHICH HE WAS ELECTED IS HEREBY DECLARED VACANT. (P. 1217-1,1286-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION, THAT BRIGHAM ROBERTS HAVING BEEN ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 56TH CONGRESS FROM THE STATE OF UTAH WITH THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUISITE FOR ADMISSION TO THE HOUSE, HE IS ENTITLED AS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO TAKE THE OATH OF OFFICE, HIS STATUS AS A POLYGAMIST AFFORDING CONSTITUTIONAL GROUNDS FOR EXPULSION, BUT NOT FOR EXCLUSION FROM THE HOUSE. (P. 1216-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR RELATING TO S. 2179, AN ACT HAVING TO DO WITH THE 12TH CENSUS AND SUBSEQUENT CENSUSES AND GIVING THE DIRECTOR THEREOF ADDITIONAL POWER AND AUTHORITY IN CERTAIN CASES, WHICH DECISION OF THE CHAIR WAS THAT SAID BILL WAS A PRIVILEDGED BILL BECAUSE IT IS CARRYING OUT A DUTY IMPOSED ON CONGRESS BY THE CONSTITUTION. (P. 844-C-2)

TO PASS H.R. 1, A BILL DEFINING AND FIXING THE STANDARD OF VALUE, TO MAINTAIN THE PARITY OF ALL FORMS OF MONEY ISSUED OR COINED BY THE U.S. (P. 572,160,163)

TO PASS H. RES. 30, RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1, A BILL DEFINING AND FIXING THE STANDARD OF VALUE, TO MAINTAIN THE PARITY OF ALL FORMS OF MONEY ISSUED OR COINED BY THE U.S. (P. 163,160)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 1, PROVIDING THAT THE QUESTION OF THE ELIGIBILITY OF BRIGHAM H. ROBERTS AS A REPRESENTATIVE ELECT FROM UTAH TO A SEAT IN THE HOUSE BE REFERRED TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE AND THAT PENDING THE REPORT OF SAID COMMITTEE, MR. ROBERTS SHALL NOT OCCUPY A SEAT IN THE HOUSE; SAID COMMITTEE IS ALSO GIVEN POWERS TO EXAMINE PERSONS AND PAPERS RELATING TO THE CASE. (P. 5-53)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #4 TO H.R. 12008 (30 STAT 1074, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1900, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $75,000 FOR A POST OFFICE AT DURHAM, N. CAROLINA. (P. 2893-2)

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 RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11882, (30 STAT 1354, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO INCREASE THE COST FOR ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING IN STOCKTON, CALIF., AND MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND OR A NEW SITE THEREFOR; AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES TOTAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING $250,000 FOR BOTH A SITE AND AN ADDITION TO A U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIF., TO BE USED FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALSO CHANGES TITLE OF BILL. (P. 2767-2)

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 ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4936, (30 STAT 1161, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MARCH 3, 1883; COMPROMISE MEASURE APPROPRIATES OVER $3,000,000 FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CLAIMS. (P. 2657-1)

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 H.R. 10500, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF SAMUEL TEWKSBURY, DECEASED.

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 TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008, (30 STAT 1074, APP. MAR. 3, 1899), 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. NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1273, (30 STAT 839, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT ALTONA, PA., AND APPROPRIATING MONEY THEREFOR.

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

TO ADJOURN.

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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U. S. (JP. 97-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN, OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U.S. (JP. 97-2)

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 CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10403, (30 STAT 1004, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U.S.; AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, AND 22, AND SUBSTITUTE THERE FOR NEW SECTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SHALL BE SELECTED.