Marion Butler

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION THAT THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BE DISCHARGED FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL H. R. 10539, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT WHICH PROTECTS TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES. (P.34382)

TO CONSIDER BILL H. R. 9047, RELATING TO THE INCORPORATION OF THE WASHINGTON TELEPHONE COMPANY AND TO ITS INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF A TELEPHONE PLANT AND EXCHANGES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P.3517-1)

TO RECEDE FROM THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 13705 (31 STAT. 1103, 3/3/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL TORPEDOS. (P.3508-2)

TO RECEDE FROM SENATE AMENDMENT #2 TO BILL H. R. 9829 (31 STAT. 1440, 3/3/1901), RELATING TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE, SAID AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND MAKING A GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT THE INTERSTATE AND WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION AT CHARLESTON, S. C. (P.3542-2)

TO REFER TO H. R. 636, RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF ST. JOHN'S LODGE OF ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS #3 OF NEWBERN, N. C., TO THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE TUCKER ACT. (P.3537-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. (P.34201)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10302, AMENDING AN ACT RELATING TO SAFETY APPLIANCES AND RAILROADS FOR EMPLOYEES THEREOF AND TRAVELERS THEREIN, BY REQUIRING COMMON CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO EQUIP THEIR CARS WITH AUTOMATIC COUPLERS AND CONTINUOUS BRAKES.

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE POINT OF ORDER THAT THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 14018 (31 STAT. 1133, 3/3/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH REQUIRES ALL MONEYS RECEIVED FROM SALE OF PUBLIC LANDS IN AND SECTIONS OF U. S. TO BE EAR MARKED FOR DISPOSAL BY SECRETARY OF INTERIOR FOR RECLAMATION AND IMPROVEMENTS OF SAME, IS GENERAL LEGISLATION AND THEREFORE NOT IN ORDER TO SAID BILL. (P.3286-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14018, BY ADDING $125,000 TO THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF LAND BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA COMMITTEE FOR A PARKWAY CONNECTING ROCK CREEK PARK WITH CONNECTICUT AVENUE, BETWEEN KLINGLE FORD ROAD AND PIERCE MILL ROAD, TO BE NOT LESS THAN 17 ACRES IN AREA, AND PROVIDING THAT 1/2 OF THIS APPROPRIATION BE PAID BY THE REVENUES OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P.3302-1,2)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE POINT OF ORDER THAT THE AMENDMENT TO H. R 14018, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ACQUIRE FROM COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA SUFFICIENT TERRITORY TO CONSTRUCT AND PROTECT THE PANAMA CANAL, AND APPROPRIATING $10,000 TO FACILITATE NEGOTIATIONS THEREFOR, IN GENERAL LEGISLATION. (P.3297-1)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 14018, BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMISSIONERS FROM 3 TO 5 TO REVISE AND CODIFY THE U. S. CRIMINAL LAWS, THE APPOINTMENTS TO BE BY THE PRESIDENT, AND NO MORE THAN 3 OF THE 5 COMMISSIONERS SO APPOINTED, TO BE OF SAME POLITICAL PARTY. (P.3303-1,2)

TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON BILL H. R. 10302, AMENDING AN ACT "TO PROMOTE THE SAFETY OF EMPLOYEES AND TRAVELERS BY REQUIRING COMMON CARRIERS IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO EQUIP THEIR CARS WITH AUTOMATIC COUPLERS AND CONTINUOUS BRAKES", WHICH RESOLUTION DISCHARGES THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF THIS BILL.

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY GIVING CUBA THE PRIVILEGE TO CONSENT TO U. S. INTERVENTION TO PRESERVE ITS INDEPENDENCE AND TO MAINTAIN AN ADEQUATE GOVERNMENT IN KEEPING WITH THE TERM OF THE TREATY OF PARIS IMPOSED ON THE U. S. AND ABOUT TO BE TAKEN OVER BY CUBA. (P.3151-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL JUDGEMENTS, ORDERS AND ACTS OF SAID OFFICIALS SO APPOINTED SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE CONSTITUTION AND LAWS OF THE U. S. (P.3050-2, 3136-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY PROVIDING THAT ANY PERSON VESTED WITH LEGISLATIVE POWERS IN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINES SHALL EXERCISE NEITHER EXECUTIVE NOR JUDICIAL POWERS, SO THAT THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS SHALL BE A GOVERNMENT OF LAWS AND NOT OF MEN. (P.3144-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISION RELATING TO THE MAINTENANCE OF ADEQUATE GOVERNMENT IN CUBA FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE, PROPERTY AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY THEREIN. (P.3146-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY SECURING TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDERS SECURITY IN THE AFFAIRS OF THEIR CIVIL GOVERNMENT. (P.3138-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO OFFICE IN THE PHILIPPINES BY THE PRESIDENT, AFTER THE APPROVAL OF THIS ACT, SUBJECT TO THE ADVICE AND CONSENT OF THE SENATE, BUT ALLOWING THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE COMMISSIONS TO PERSONS SELECTED FOR APPOINTMENT IN THE MANNER PROVIDED BY U. S. LAWS WHICH APPLY TO OFFICES IN THE STATES AND TERRITORIES. (P.3154-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY PROVIDING FOR THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA, ITS SELF-GOVERNMENT, AND THE WITHDRAWAL THEREFROM OF SPANISH LAND AND NAVAL FORCES, DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT TO ENFORCE SUCH WITHDRAWAL. (P.3145-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY INSERTING THEREIN THAT THE U. S. DOES NOT INTEND TO RETAIN OR EXERCISE PERMANENT CONTROL OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS GOVERNMENT, BUT ONLY SO LONG AS IT TAKES TO ASSIST IN THE ESTABLISHING OF A STABLE GOVERNMENT THEREIN BY THEIR PEOPLE. (P.3137-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY STIPULATING A TIME OF ABOUT 2 YEARS (MARCH 4, 1903) AS SUCH TIME THAT THE U. S. SHALL GOVERN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P.3137-2)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 14017, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO DIRECT THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A CIVIL GOVERNMENT, ALL MILITARY, CIVIL AND JUDICIAL POWERS NECESSARY TO GOVERN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS; THAT ALL COMMITMENTS BY THE GOVERNMENT BE ALTERABLE, AMENDABLE AND REPEALABLE; PROVIDES FURTHER THAT A REPORT OF ALL LEGISLATIVE ACTS AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT THERE OF BE MADE TO CONGRESS IN THE FIRST DAY OF EACH SESSION; AND PROHIBITS SALE OR LEASE OF PUBLIC LANDS, MINES, AND TIMBER, UNLESS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT, SUBJECT TO TERMINATION ONE YEAR AFTER ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENT CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY PERMITTING BAIL ON ALL OFFENSES, EXCEPT CAPITAL OFFENSES, AND MAKING FINES MODERATE, FOR FULL PROTECTION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P.3139 -1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY APPOINTEE IN WHOM POWER IS VESTED OVER OR IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS FIRST TAKE AN OATH TO SUPPORT THE U. S. CONSTITUTION BEFORE EXERCISING SUCH POWER. (P.3137-2, 3138-1)

TO PASS H. R. 14017. (P.3155-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 14017, BY INSERTING THEREIN THAT THE U. S. CONSTITUTION IS THE SUPREME LAW OF THE LAND IN FORCE IN THE PHILIPPINES CONTROLLING THE CONDUCT OF EVERY OFFICER OR AGENT OF THE U. S. GOVERNMENT, IN ANY LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE OR JUDICIAL OFFICE, AND IS TO BE OBEYED AND RESPECTED BY SUCH PERSONS IN THEIR OFFICIAL CONDUCT IN THEIR GOVERNMENT OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINES. (P.3154-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 14017. (P.3068-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P.2982-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE POINT OF ORDER RAISED IN OBJECTION TO AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 14017 (31 STAT. 895, 3/3/1901), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1902; SAID AMENDMENT PROVIDING THAT THE GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILLIPINES BE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF APPOINTEES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. THE AMENDMENT WAS OBJECTED TO ON THE GROUND THAT IT IS GENERAL LEGISLATION, AND THEREFORE NOT IN ORDER IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P.2955-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13822 (31 STAT. 873, 3/1/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY REDUCING APPROPRIATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF CUSHINGS ISLAND FOR $123,600 INSTEAD OF $225,000, THE COST PER ACRE TO BE $1,200 INSTEAD OF $2,200, THERE BEING 103 ACRES. (P.2889-2, 28901)

TO AMEND H. R. 13729, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $171,238.75 FOR THE NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACILITIES ON TRUCK LINES FROM NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON TO ATLANTA AND NEW ORLEANS; AND $25,000 COVERING TRUCK LINES FROM KANSAS CITY , MO. TO NEWTON, KANSAS. (P.2805-1)

TO TABLE ON AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13729, ENABLING THE POST MASTER GENERAL, AT HIS DISCRETION TO CURTAIL EXPENDITURE OF THE APPROPRIATIONS, IF HE DEEMS THE EXPENDITURE UNNECESSARY. (P.2818-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13729, BY PROVIDING THAT MORE THAN ONE PERSON, FIRM, OR CORPORATION, SHALL BE LEGALLY ABLE TO CONTRACT FOR THE PNEUMATIC MAIL TUBE CONDUITS, AFTER AND UPON APPROVAL OF A BOARD OF 3 ENGINEERS. (P. 2748-2, 2749-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13729, BY ELIMINATING, THE CLAUSE ENABLING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO FOREGO UNNECESSARY EXPEDITURE OF ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION FOR FACILITATING THE MAIL FROM NEW YORK TO NEW ORLEANS, AND INSERTING, INSTEAD, A CLAUSE INSTRUCTING THE POST MASTER GENERAL TO WITHHOLD APPROPRIATION IF IT CAN BE DONE WITHOUT INJURY TO THE POSTAL SERVICE. (P.2750-1)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 13729, SAID AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $224,000 FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY PNEUMATIC TUBE, BY PURCHASE OR OTHERWISE, FOR MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION IN CITIES HAVING THE SYSTEM, AND FOR ESTABLISHING THE SYSTEM IN CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS AND EAST ST. LOUIS, SUCH CONTRACTS FOR SAME TO BE MADE PUBLIC UPON APPROVAL OF 3 ENGINEERS TO BE SELECTED BY THE SECRETARIES OF TREASURY AND NAVY AND THE POST MASTER GENERAL, SUCH CONTRACT TO PROVIDE THAT GOVERNMENT MAY PURCHASE ANY SYSTEM CONSTRUCTED UNDER SUCH CONTRACT FOR THE SUM DETERMINED BY 3 APPRAISERS; THAT $12,000 PER MILE SHALL BE THE MAXIMUM RENTAL CHARGE FOR SAME, INCLUDING SERVICE; RESERVE $80,000 FOR SERVICE BETWEEN CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS AND CONNECTION WITH EAST ST. LOUIS, UPON ESTABLISHMENT OF SUCH SYSTEMS THERE; AND POSTMASTER GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT IF EXTRA CHARGES FOR MAIL SERVICE BY PNEUMATIC TUBES SHOULD BE MADE TO CITIZENS. (P.2748-2)

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING CONSIDERATION OF BILL H. R. 13729, WHICH POINT OF ORDER HELD THAT A NEW LAW MUST BE ENACTED BEFORE AN AMENDMENT CAN BE CONSIDERED PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT IN CHICAGO OF THE PNEUMATIC TUBE MAIL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, BECAUSE THE PRESENT LAW PROVIDES FOR NO FURTHER EXTENSION OF THE SERVICE. (P.2685-2)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 13729 (31 STAT. 1099, 3/3/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1903, BY REDUCING APPROPRIATION OF $34,700,000 TO $32, 000,000, AND AUTHORIZING POSTMASTER GENERAL TO REDUCE PAYMENTS TO RAILWAY MAIL CARRIERS AFTER JULY 1, 1901 TO 5% PER ANNUM. (P.2684-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 12846 (31 STAT. 910, 3/2/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902. (P.2640-1)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 13801, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR SEED DISTRIBUTION TO $270,000, INSTEAD OF $170,000; $10,000 OF WHICH INCREASE TO BE APPLIED TO LABOR IN WASHINGTON, D. C., AND THE OTHER $90,000 FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISTRIBUTION OF SEEDS. (P.2453-2)

TO SUSTAIN THE POINT OF ORDER RAISED DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 13801, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS THAT AN AMENDMENT WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO CONSTRUE CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1891, FOR THE INSPECTION OF LIVE CATTLE AND PRODUCTS THEREOF, IS NEW LEGISLATION, WHICH CANNOT BE MADE IN AN APPROPRIATIONS BILL. (P.2408)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 13801 (31 STAT. 922, 3/2/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902. (P.2319-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 727, RELATING TO THE PROMOTION AND INCREASE OF COMMERCE AND TRADE, AND PROVIDING FOR AUXILIARY CRUISERS, TRANSPORTS AND SEAMEN FOR GOVERNMENT USE WHEN NECESSARY. (P.2254-1)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 13705 (31 STAT. 110, 3/3/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1902, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT NAVAL CADETS SERVE ONLY A 4 YEARS COURSE AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY, WITHOUT THE 2 YEARS SEA DUTY FOLLOWING GRADUATION, THAT UPON GRADUATION, THEY BE COMMISSIONED. (P.2191-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON BILL S. 727, PROVIDING FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE COMMERCE AND INCREASE OF THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE U. S., AND FOR AUXILLIARY CRUISERS, TRANSPORTS, AND SEAMEN FOR GOVERNMENT USE WHEN NECESSARY. (P.2089-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 12394, BY ELIMINATING THE REPEAL OF THE TAX ON TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPHIC MESSAGES; AND TO HAVE THE TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES PAY A TAX ON THESE MESSAGES. (P.1981-2, 1991-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12394 (31 STAT. 938, APP. 3/2/1901), AMENDING THE ACT APPROVED JUNE 13, 1898, PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO RAISE WAR EXPENDITURES AND TO REDUCE TAXES, BY REDUCING THE 2 TAX ON BANK CHECKS AND DRAFTS OR ORDERS TO PAY, TO 1 S CENTS EACH. (P.1997-1, 2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO AMEND H. R. 12394, BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO APPORTION ASSESSMENTS, LEVIES AND COLLECTIONS OF GAINS, PROFITS AND INCOMES TAXES AMONG THE STATES AND TERRITORIES, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1901, AND ANNUALLY FOR 20 YEARS THEREAFTER. (P.2003-1, 2002-2)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 727, PROMOTING THE COMMERCE AND INCREASING THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES AND PROVIDING AUXILIARY CRUISERS AND TRANSPORTS AND SEAMEN FOR GOVENMENT USE WHEN NECESSARY. (P.1843-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 4300. (P.1713-1)

TO ADJOURN, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12904 (31 STAT. 1058, 3/3/1901), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.1568-1)

TO RATIFY THE TREATY, (RATIFIED 1/30/1901), (31 STAT. L. 1942) BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN PROVIDING FOR CESSION TO THE UNITED STATES OF ALL ISLANDS OF THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO LYING OUTSIDE LINES DESCRIBED IN ARTICLE OF PEACE OF TREATY OF DECEMBER 10, 1898, SIGNED AT WASHINGTON ON NOVEMBER 7, 1900.

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF JAMES S. HARLAN AS ATTORNEY GENERAL OF PUERTO RICO. (P. 645, 631-638)

TO AMEND S. 4300, BY ELIMINATING FROM THE BILL THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY TO MAINTAIN THE ENLISTED FORCE AT MAXIMUM STRENGTH DURING PRESENT EXIGENCIES, OR UNTIL CONGRESS DIRECTS OTHERWISE. (P.1176-1)

TO AMEND S. 4300, BY PROVIDING THAT THIS ACT BE EFFECTIVE ONLY TILL JULY 1, 1903, AND THEREAFTER DISCHARGING ALL OFFICIERS HEREBY APPOINTED SO THAT EACH GRADE WILL BE RESTORED TO THE NUMERICAL STRENGTH EXISTING BEFORE THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT, AND REDUCING THE ARMY'S ENLISTED FORCE AS PROVIDED BY LAW PRIOR TO APRIL 1, 1898, THUS EFFECTING A GENERAL REDUCTION AFTER JULY 1, 1903. (P.1177-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TO H. R. 4300, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT VOLUNTEER ARMY OFFICERS BE COMMISSIONED AS OFFICERS IN THE REGULAR ARMY, NOT ABOVE THE RANK OF CAPTAIN. (P.1182-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S. 4300, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM THE BILL THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF CORPORALS IN ANY TROOP OF CAVALRY TO 8, PRIVATES TO 76, PRIVATES IN FOOT ARTILLEY COMPANIES TO 85, AND PRIVATES IN FIELD ARTILLEY BATTERIES TO 133; AND WHICH AMENDMENT ALSO ELIMINATES THE AUTHORITY IN THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO FIX THE ENLISTED STRENGTH OF EACH COMPANY OR BATTERY, ACCORDING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE; THE PRESIDENT'S AUTHORITY TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SERGENANTS IN ANY COMPANY OF INFANTRY TO 6, CORPORALS TO 10 AND PRIVATES TO 127. (P.1014-2, 1022-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO BILL S. 4300, WHICH AMENDMENT SEEKS TO END MILITARY OCCUPATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, UNTIL THE PRESIDENT FIRST PROCLAIMS AMNESTY FOR ALL POLITICAL OFFENSES AGAINST THE U. S. IN THE ISLANDS, AGREES ON AN ARMISTICE WITH THE HOSTILE ELEMENTS THERE, AND INVITES NOT LESS THAN 10 LEADERS OF THE HOSTILE PEOPLES TO COME TO THE U. S. AND STATE THEIR GRIEVANCES, EXPENSES PAID. (P.853-2)

TO AMEND S. 4300, BY PROVIDING THAT 1/3 OF THE ORIGINAL VACANCIES IN OFFICERS GRADES FROM COLONEL TO 2ND LIEUTENANT BE FILLED FROM OFFICERS OF VOLUNTEERS COMMISSIONED SINCE APRIL 21, 1898, AND THE OTHER 2/3 WITH REGULAR OFFICERS OF THE ARMY. (P.854-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 4300, BY PROVIDING THAT VOLUNTEER ARMY OFFICERS MAY OBTAIN, COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR MERITS, A COMMISSION, NOT ABOVE CAPTAIN, IN THE REGULAR ARMY. (P.855-2)

TO AMEND S. 4300, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO NOMINATE, FROM THE RETIRED LIST OF THE ARMY AN OFFICER RANKING NOT HIGHER THAN BRIGADIER - GENERAL, FOR THE RANK OF MAJOR-GENERAL WITH PAY AND ALLOWANCES EQUAL TO HIS RANK. (P.818-2, 819-2)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO S. 4300, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE PROHIBITION OF SALES OF DISTILLED SPIRITS ON PREMISES USED FOR MILITARY PURPOSES. (P.772-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 4300 (31 STAT. 748, 2/2/1901) A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S. WHICH AMENDMENT INSERTS A PROVISION IN SAID BILL LEAVING THE APPOINTMENT TO THE ARMY OF A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF VETERNARIANS WITH SUFFICIENT RANK AND PAY, TO THE JUDGEMENT OF THE CAVALRY OFFICERS AND QUARTERMASTERS, AND STRIKES FROM THE BILL A PROVISION FOR A FORMIDABLE VETERINARY CORPS. (P.627-2)

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL BY INSERTING AT THE END OF SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE II THE FOLLOWING: "IT IS AGREED HOWEVER THAT NONE OF THE FOREGOING CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE, SHALL APPLY TO MEASURES WHICH THE UNITED STATES MAY FIND NECESSARY TO TAKE FOR SECURING BY ITS OWN FORCES THE DEFENSE OF THE U. S. AND THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER."

TO RATIFY THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL AND TO REMOVE ANY OBSTRUCTION WHICH MIGHT ARISE OUT OF THE CONVENTION COMMONLY CALLED THE CLAYTON-BULWER TREATY.

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL BY ADDING TO ARTICLE II THE PROVISION THAT NOTHING IN THIS TREATY SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO PREVENT THE UNITED STATES FROM ACQUIRING AT ANY TIME SUFFICIENT TERRITORY AND SOVEREIGNTY OVER SAME UPON WHICH TO BUILD, MANAGE, OPERATE, DEPEND, PROTECT AND CONTROL SAID CANAL, OR FOR ANY PURPOSE THE UNITED STATES DEEMS IN ITS OWN INTERESTS.

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL BY ADDING TO ARTICLE II THE PROVISO THAT NOTHING HEREIN CONTAINED SHALL PREVENT THE UNITED STATES FROM PROTECTING SAID CANAL IN ANY WAY DEEMED NECESSARY, IF THE UNITED STATES CONSTRUCTS THE CANAL AT ITS OWN EXPENSE.

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL BY ELIMINATING SECTION 7 OF ARTICLE II.

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN REGARDING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL BY ELIMINATING ARTICLE 3 AND IN ITS PLACE INSERTING THE PROVISION THAT THE UNITED STATES RESERVES THE RIGHT, IN THE REGULATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CANAL, TO DISCRIMINATE FAVORABLY ON TRAFFIC CHARGES TO AMERICAN COASTWISE VESSELS. (P.415-622)

TO AMEND THE TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND GREAT BRITAIN TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL TO CONNECT THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, BY ADDING TO ARTICLE II THE STIPULATION THAT IT IS AGREED NONE OF THE IMMEDIATELY FOREGOING CONDITIONS IN SECTIONS 1 TO 5 APPLY TO MEASURES WHICH THE UNITED STATES MAY FIND NECESSARY TO TAKE FOR SECURING BY ITS OWN FORCES THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER. (P.598, 415)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF BILL S. 727, RELATING TO THE PROMOTION OF COMMERCE AND THE INCREASE OF THE FOREIGN TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES, AND PROVIDING AUXILIARY CRUISERS TRANSPORTS AND SEAMEN THEREFOR.

S. RES. 397, DISCHARGING THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF BILL H. R. 6882, WHICH LIMITS THE HOURS OF DAILY SERVICES OF LABORERS AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED UPON WORK DONE FOR THE UNITED STATES OR ANY TERRITORY, OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND ALSO OF THE BILL H. R. 5450, LIMITING THE EFFECT OF THE REGULATION OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE BETWEEN THE STATES IN GOODS AND MERCHANDISE WHOLLY OR IN PART MANUFACTURED BY CONVICT LABOR. (P.6800-1)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 10450, BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF NAVY TO CONTRACT FOR ARMOR FOR VESSELS AT REASONABLE PRICES AND IF UNABLE TO DO SO, TO PURCHASE A SITE AND CONSTRUCT A FACTORY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR, WITH AN APPROPRIATION OF $4,000,000. (P.6795-1)

TO CONSENT TO THE APPOINTMENT OF WILLIAM D. BYNUM AS GENERAL APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE.

TO REFER BILL H. R. 10539, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO PROTECT TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES" TO COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY. (P.6670-1)

TO PASS S. 186, A BILL FOR THE CLAIM OF J. L. SMITHMEYER AND PAUL J. PELZ AS ARCHITECTS FOR LIBRARY BUILDING AT WASHINGTON, D. C.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE THE NOMINATION OF WILLIAM D. BYNUM AS GENERAL APPRAISER OF MERCHANDISE. (P. 515, 232)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 11719 (31 STAT. L. 656, APP. 6/6/1900), AMENDING SECTION 5290 OF THE UNITED STATES REVISED STATUTES, RELATING TO EXTRADITION WITH CUBA, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISO, WHICH PROVIDES THAT BEFORE A JUDGE SIGNS AN ORDER TO SURRENDER A CUBAN FUGITIVE FROM JUSTICE THE JUDGE SHALL BE SATISFIED THAT THE ACCUSED RECEIVE A FAIR TRIAL, ON GROUND THAT SAID PROVISO IS UNNECCESSARY SINCE CUBAN TRIBUNALS ARE UNDER UNITED STATES CONTROL. (P.6452-2)

THAT THE SENATE INSIST ON ITS AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 10450 AND DISAGREE TO THE HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE AMENDMENTS OF THE SENATE, AND ASK FOR A FURTHER CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE. (P.6355-1)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS, THE SENATE RESOLUTION REQUESTING U.S. TO WATCH WITH GREAT CONCERN THE WAR BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLICS, AND TO HELP END THE WAR BY BRINGING THEM TOGETHER. (P.6190-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 11212 (31 STAT. L. 588, 6/6/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, BY INCREASING THE COMMITTEE APPROPRIATIONS FROM $100,000 TO $250,000 FOR A GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ALL STREAMS AND TO DETERMINE THE WATER SUPPLY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P.6209-2, 6208-2, 6214-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H. R. 10450 (31 STAT. 684, APP. 6/7/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1901. (P.6124)

TO TAKE UNDER CONSIDERATION H. R. 2538, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NICARAGUA CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS. (P.5800-1)

TO TABLE THE SENATE RESOLUTION GRANTING THE PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR TO THE THREE COMMISSIONERS OF THE ORANGE FREE STATE AND THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC. (P.5783-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 10301, BY REDUCING COMPENSATION OF RAILROADS AFTER JULY 1, 1900 FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL ON RAILWAY ROUTES FROM $33,870,000 TO $30,483,000 TO OFFSET THE 10% REDUCTION OF ALL RAILROADS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS, BY AUTHORITY OF THE POSTMASTER GENERAL. (P.5798-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 10301, IN ORDER TO PROVIDE FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY PNEUMATIC TUBE OR OTHER SIMILAR DEVICES, BY PURCHASE OF SAME FOR $225,000 AND THAT NO PART SHALL BE USED IN EXTENDING SUCH SERVICE BEYOND THE CONTRACTS ALREADY ENTERED INTO, UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY LAW. (P.5787-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10301, PROPOSING THE EXECUTION OF EXISTING CONTRACTS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAIL BY PNEUMATIC TUBES AND FOR THE EXTENSION OF SUCH SERVICE AS MAY BE DETERMINED BY THE POST MASTER-GENERAL AT A COST NOT EXCEEDING $12,000 A MILE, AND A TOTAL OF $725,000. (P.5740-2)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 10301 (31 STAT. L. 252, 6/2/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, BY REDUCING THE COMPENSATION TO RAILROADS FOR TRANSPORTATION OF MAILS, FROM $33,870,000 TO $30,483,000. (P.5639-2)

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY S. 2000, A BILL REGULATING APPOINTMENT TO, AND REMOVAL FROM, CIVIL OFFICES IN ALASKA, HAWAII, OR ANY PLACE BROUGHT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES BY THE RECENT TREATY WITH SPAIN. (P.5546-1)

TO POSTPONE INDEFINITELY S. 2000, A BILL REGULATING APPOINTMENT TO, AND REMOVAL FROM CIVIL OFFICES IN ALASKA, HAWAII, OR ANY PLACE BROUGHT WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES BY THE RECENT TREATY WITH SPAIN, NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO AGREE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H. R. 10450, APPROPRIATING $4,000,000 FOR VESSELS NOW AUTHORIZED TO BE CONSTRUCTED, PROVIDED ARMOR CAN BE PURCHASED AT A PRICE NOT EXCEEDING $445 PER LONG TON, INCLUDING ROYALTIES, AND IF NOT, THEN AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO PROVIDE ARMOR AT A PRICE NOT EXCEEDING $545 PER LONG TON, ENOUGHT TO COMPLETE THE BATTLESHIPS MAINE, OHIO, AND MISSOURI, AND IF ARMOR CANNOT BE BOUGHT AT $445, THE SECRETARY IS AUTHORIZED TO PURCHASE A SITE AND BUILD AN ARMORPLATE FACTORY AT A COST NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000. (P.54822)

TO AMEND BILL H. R. 10450, BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR IF UNABLE TO PURCHASE ARMOR AT $425 PER LONG TON, TO PURCHASE SAME, AT NOT EXCEEDING $545 PER LONG TON. (P.5481)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, TO H.R. 10450, BY APPROPRIATING $2,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, OF AN ARMORPLATE FACTORY, AT A COST NOT EXCEEDING $4,000,000. (P. 5468-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 10450, PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER ANY NAVAL CADET SHALL HAVE FINISHED FOUR YEARS OF HIS SIX YEAR COURSE, THE SUCCEEDING APPOINTMENT MAY THEN BE MADE FROM HIS CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OR AT LARGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXISTING LAW, THIS REDUCING THE STANDARD REQUIREMENT FROM 6 TO 4 YEARS. (P.5283-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 4300, BY ELIMINATING THE MOTION OF APPOINTMENT BY SENATORS FROM EACH STATE, AT LARGE OF TWO CADETS FOR THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY. (P.5120-1, 5124-1)

TO AMEND BILL S. 4300 (31 STAT. L. 748, 2/2/1901), INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BY ELIMINATING SECTION 15, WHICH PROVIDES THE SENIOR MAJOR - GENERAL COMMANDING THE ARMY WITH THE RANK, PAY, AND ALLOWANCE OF A LIEUTENANT - GENERAL, AND HIS PERSONAL STAFF WITH THE RANK, PAY, AND ALLOWANCE OF THE STAFF OF A LIETENANT. (P.5108-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 8582 (31 STAT. 205, 5/26/1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1901, BY GIVING PREFERENCE TO UNITED STATES PRODUCTS IN PURCHASING ARMY SUPPLIES AND TO THOSE MANUFACTURERS, MERCHANTS, AND DEALERS, WHO ARE NOT MEMBERS, OR CONNECTED IN ANY WAY WITH A TRUST OR MONOPOLY. (P.4901-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 133, SUPRESSING THE HOPE FOR THE SUCCESS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN REPUBLIC IN THEIR DETERMINED CONTEST FOR LIBERTY. (P.4831-2)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT NATHIAN B. SCOTT HAS BEEN ELECTED A SENATOR FROM WEST VIRGINIA FOR THE TERM OF 6 YEARS COMMENCING MARCH 4, 1899, AND IS ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT IN THE SENATE.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION DENYING MATTHEW S. QUAY HIS SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM PENNSYLVANIA, BY GRANTING HIM HIS SEAT. (P.4612-2)