Edward Murphy Jr.

TO RECOMMIT THE CONFERENCE REPORT TO CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H.R. 11795. (P. 2823-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 12106 (30 STAT 1064, 3/3/1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1900, BY PROVIDING THAT NO FRANCHISE OR CONCESSION OF ANY KIND SHALL BE GRANTED BY THE UNITED STATES OR ANY MILITARY OR OTHER AUTHORITY IN THE ISLAND OF CUBA DURING THE OCCUPATION BY THE UNITED STATES. (P. 2808-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE BUSINESS. (P. 2868-2)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE BUSINESS, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11795. (P. 2821-2)

TO APPEAL FROM CHAIR'S DECISION THAT THE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE PRESENT ADJUTANT GENERAL SHALL CONTAIN THE SAME RANK, PAY AND ALLOWANCE OF A MAJOR GENERAL AND NEED NOT BE REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS A DAY BEFORE IT IS OFFERED AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANY COMMITTEE IS NOT NECESSARY, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12106 (30 STAT 1064, 3/3/1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1900. (P. 2806-2)

TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE BUSINESS, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11795. (P. 2824-2)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 7389, A BILL LIMITING THE HOURS OF DAILY SERVICE OF LABORERS, WORKMEN AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED UPON PUBLIC WORKS; OR WORK DONE FOR THE UNITED STATES, OR ANY TERRITORY, OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2716-1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE WHEREBY SENATE PASSED H.R. 11916, (30 STAT 1368, 3/3/1899), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A RAILROAD THROUGH THE CHOCTAW AND CREEK NATIONS IN THE INDIAN TERRITORY. (P. 2692-1)

TO CONSIDER H.R. 12198, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, AND SET ASIDE H.R. 7389, A BILL LIMITING THE HOURS OF DAILY SERVICE OF LABORERS, WORKMEN AND MECHANICS EMPLOYED UPON THE PUBLIC WORKS OF, OR WORK DONE FOR THE UNITED STATES, OR ANY TERRITORY OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (JP. 191)

TO AMEND H.R. 8571 (30 STAT 1253, 3/3/1899), A BILL TO DEFINE AND PUNISH CRIME IN THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA AND PROVIDE A CODE OF CRIMINAL PROCEDURE FOR SAID DISTRICT, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION, MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF INTOXICATING LIQUORS IN ALASKA EXCEPT FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES. (P. 2705-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 12008 (30 STAT 1074, 3/3/1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1900, BY HAVING THE GOVERNMENT PAY COST OF MAINTAINING PUBLIC PARKS IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2567-2)

TO AMEND S. 5578 (30 STAT 977, 3/2/1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY, BY APPOINTING ANY OFFICER NOW IN THE ARMY AND NOT IN THE CORPS OF ENGINEERS WHO GRADUATED FROM THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT HEAD OF HIS CLASS TO THE ENGINEERS CORPS WITH THE SAME GRADE AND COMMISSION HAD HE BEEN APPOINTED TO SAME ON GRADUATION DAY, BUT WITHOUT BACK PAY. (P. 2448-2)

TO AMEND S. 5578, BY MAKING THE PROVISION OF ACT CONTINUE UNTIL JULY 1, 1901 AND THEREAFTER ALL THE GENERAL STAFF AND LINE OFFICERS APPOINTED SHALL BE DISCHARGED AND THE NUMBERS RESTORED IN EACH GRADE AS AT THE PASSAGE OF THIS ACT AND THE ENLISTED FORCE REDUCED TO NUMBER PRIOR TO APRIL 1898 EXCEPT CADETS WHO WERE APPOINTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 1901 PROVIDED HOWEVER, THAT NO OFFICER WHO IS PROMOTED UNDER EXISTING LAW OR UNDER RULES OF SENIORITY SHALL BE DISTRUBED IN RANK. (P. 2455-1)

TO PASS S. 5578. (P. 2463)

TO DECIDE WHETHER THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11795 IS IN ORDER, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PRESIDENT BUY LANDS FROM NICARAGUA AND COSTA RICA AND INSTRUCT SECRETARY OF WAR TO CONSTRUCT A CANAL WITHOUT THE CONSENT OF THE SENATE. (P. 2288-1) .

TO DECIDE WHETHER THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11795 IS IN ORDER, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES PRESIDENT TO PURCHASE LANDS AND RIGHTS FROM COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA FOR CONSTRUCTING A CANAL; DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PROCEED WITH FORTIFYING THE CANAL; EMPLOYING OF SUCH CIVIL ENGINEERS AS MAY BE NECESSARY, NEGOTIATE WITH SAID GOVERNMENTS GUARANTEEING THEM USE OF THE CANAL, AND APPROPRIATE $115,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION THEREOF.

TO PASS H.R. 11795. (P. 2301-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 11795, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS TO PURCHASE OR TO SECURE RIGHTS, EASEMENTS OR PRIVILEGES TO SUCH COSTA RICAN AND NICARAGUAN TERRITORY NECESSARY FOR A CANAL EXTENDING FROM THE CARIBBEAN SEA TO THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND FOR EXCAVATING, CONSTRUCTING, CONTROLLING AND DEFENDING SAME, WHICH SHALL BE OF DIMENSIONS SUFFICIENT TO ACCOMMODATE THE LARGEST SHIPS. (P. 2295-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 11795, BY ELIMINATING SECTION IMPROVING CONNECTICUT RIVER BETWEEN HARTFORD, CONN. AND HOLYOKE, MASS. AND ELIMINATE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR EXPENSES FOR EXAMINING AND REPORTING COST OF SAID IMPROVEMENT. (P. 2217-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 11683, BY REDUCING THE COMPENSATION TO RAILROADS TO $30,500,000. (P. 2133-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDER H.R. 11022, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE REORGANIZATION OF THE ARMY. (P. 2092-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 11683, BY MAKING APPROPRIATION UNTIL MAR. 1, 1900 INSTEAD OF DURING THE 56TH CONGRESS. (P. 2097-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11683, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR AN APPROPRIATION OF $500,000 FOR EXTENTION OF PNEUMATIC MAIL SERVICE. (P. 2044-2)

TO AMEND S. RES. 240, BY HAVING THE UNITED STATES DISCLAIM ANY INTENTION OF RETAINING PERMANENT SOVEREIGNITY OVER THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P. 1845-2)

TO PASS S. RES. 240. (P. 1846-2)

TO AGREE TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO TO TREATY, (30 STAT L. 1754) RATIFIED 4/11/1899, OF PEACE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN SIGNED AT THE CITY OF PARIS ON DECEMBER 10, 1898 WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR SPAIN TO RELINQUISH ALL CLAIMS OVER CUBA AND THE PHILLIPINES TO THE UNITED STATES.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S. RES. 240, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE UNITED STATES WILL NOT FORCE A GOVERNMENT ON THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AGAINST THEIR WILL. (P. 1488-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S. RES. 240, DECLARING THE PURPOSE OF THE UNITED STATES TOWARD THE ISLANDS, WHICH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES A SUITABLE GOVERNMENT ON THE ISLAND. (P. 1487-2)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE TREATY OF PEACE BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND SPAIN SIGNED AT THE CITY OF PARIS ON DECEMBER 10, 1898.

TO ADJOURN TO TERMINATE DEBATE FOR THE DAY.

TO TABLE A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE, AND IS HEREBY, DIRECTED TO FURNISH THE SENATE WITH THE FACTS AND MILITARY RECORDS IN THE POSSESSION OF THE DEPT. AFFECTING THE PROPOSAL THAT COM. SAMPSON AND COM. SCHLEY BE ADVANCED AND NUMBERS RESPECTIVELY TO THE RANK OF REAR ADMIRAL. (P. 688, 1215)

TO PASS S. 4792. (P. 910-2)

TO CONSIDER S. 1575, RAILROAD TICKET SCALPING AMENDING AN "ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE". (P. 915-1)

TO GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ORDER TO TERMINATE DEBATE ON RAILROAD TICKET SCALPING BILL, S. 1575, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE". (P. 914-1)

TO AMEND S. 4792, BY LIMITING PAYMENTS UNDER THE APPROPRIATION FOR CANAL TO $20,000,000 IN ANY FISCAL YEAR INSTEAD OF AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO BORROW MONEY BY BOND ISSUE. (P. 800-1)

TO AMEND S. 4792 AS AMENDED, BY LIMITING PAYMENTS UNDER APPROPRIATION FOR CANAL TO $20,000,000 IN ANY FISCAL YEAR. (P. 799-2)

TO CONSIDER A RESOLUTION ON ISLANDS OF CUBA AND PUERTO RICO, BY APPOINTING A COMMITTEE OF 5 SENATORS BY PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE WITH AUTHORITY TO VISIT CUBA AND PUERTO RICO TO INVESTIGATE MILITARY REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH ORDER UNTIL CIVIL GOVERNMENT IS INAUGURATED AND OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 363-1)

TO PASS H.J. RES. 259. (P. 6712-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1035, A BILL ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 10100. (P. 5732-34)

TO AMEND H.R. 6148 (30 STAT 490, 6/27/1898), A BILL AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE ECKINGTON AND SOLDIERS HOME RAILWAY COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON RAILWAY COMPANY, BY LIMITING THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED IN THE AMENDED CHARTER TO A PERIOD NOT EXCEEDING 25 YEARS. (P. 5627-2)

TO AMEND S. 4545, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE TAKING OF THE TWELFTH AND SUBSEQUENT CENSUSES, BY PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF CLERK AND CHIEF STATISTICIAN, BY THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR, ALL OTHERS TO BE APPOINTED UNDER EXISTING LAWS, EXCEPTING ENUMERATORS AND SPECIAL AGENTS IN FIELD WORK, AND EMPLOYEES BELOW SKILLED LABORERS AT $600 PER ANNUM. (P. 5638-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY REPEALING SECTION 3 OF THE LAW OF 1875, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO ISSUE AND SELL BONDS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR ANY PURPOSE WHATSOEVER. (P. 5525-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY MAKING IT THE DUTY OF THE ATTORNEYGENERAL TO INSTITUTE PROCEEDINGS IN A UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT, AGAINST THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, PROVIDED THE LATTER OMITS OR REFUSES TO PROCEED WITH THE ASSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF ANY TAXES IMPOSED BY THE REVENUE ACT OF 1894. (P. 5516-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY REMOVING THE LIMITATION OF TEN YEARS ON THE TIME FOR THE REDEMPTION OF UNITED STATES BONDS, SO THEY WILL BE PAYABLE AT ANYTIME AT THE GOVERNMENTS' OPTION. (P. 5534-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY FORBIDDING BONDS TO BE USED AS A BASIS FOR NATIONAL WORK NOTES, NOR SHALL THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY INCREASE THE GOLD RESERVE BY THE SALE OF BONDS, BUT SO LONG AS THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY SHALL REDEEM LEGAL TENDER NOTES IN GOLD ALL NATIONAL BANKS HAVING BANKNOTES OUTSTANDING MUST REDEEM THEM IN GOLD IN SUMS OF $50 OR MORE, FOR FAILURE OF BANKS SO TO REDEEM, THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY SHALL PREVENT THEIR FURTHER ISSUANCE OF BANKNOTES. (P. 5525-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY CONFINING EXPENDITURES TO THE PRESENT WAR EMERGENCY, TO PREVENT THEIR USE FOR PUBLIC EMERGENCIES. (P. 5539-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY PROTECTING SMALL COUNTRY NEWSPAPERS, EXEMPTING FROM THE STAMP TAX ANY PACKAGE OF NEWSPAPERS INTENDED FOR GENERAL CIRCULATION WEIGHING NOT MORE THAN 100 POUNDS. (P. 5527-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE INTEREST ON CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS FROM 3% TO 2%, REDUCE THEIR TOTAL AMOUNT FROM $100,000,000 TO $50,000,000 AND REDUCE THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROPOSED BOND ISSUE FROM $300,000,000, TO $200,000,000. (P. 5540)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF TREASURY NOTES IN THE AMOUNT OF $150,000,000, AT 2% INTEREST, INSTEAD OF $400,000,000 WORTH AT 3%, REDEEMABLE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE UNITED STATES AT ANY TIME AFTER ONE YEAR FROM ISSUE. (P. 5539-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000,000 IN TREASURY NOTES. (P. 5538)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY MAKING THE UNITED STATES BONDS ISSUED UNDER THIS BILL PAYABLE IN THREE YEARS INSTEAD OF TEN. (P. 5534-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY IMPOSING A TAX OF 10 CENTS A POUND ON TEA, AFTER JULY 1, 1898. (P. 5531)

TO PASS H.R. 10100. (P. 5541-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY IMPOSING A TAX ON PATENT MEDICINES SOLD IN BOXES OR BOTTLES, BASED ON THE RETAIL PRICE AS FOLLOWS; IF NOT OVER 5 CENTS, 1/4 OF 1 CENT, IF 10 CENTS, 1/2 OF 1 CENT, IF 10 CENTS TO 25 CENTS, 1 CENT, IF 25 TO 50 CENTS, 2 CENTS, IF 50 TO 75 CENTS, 3 CENTS, IF 75 CENTS TO $1, 4 CENTS, AND IF $1, 2 CENTS ADDITIONAL FOR EVERY 50 CENTS OR FRACTION THEREOF. (P. 5526-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY REDUCING THE EXISTING DUTIES ON IMPORTED GOODS BY 25%, BEGINNING JULY 1, 1898, AND ENDING JUNR 30, 1900.

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY IMPOSING A TAX OF 1/4 OF 1 PER CENT ON THE GROSS INCOME OF CORPORATIONS, IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, CARRYING FREIGHT, PASSENGERS, MAIL, OR EXPRESS GOODS, AND ON TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANIES. (P. 5517-1)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY ISSUING INTEREST BEARING BONDS, AT THE RATE OF 3% PER ANNUM, IN LIEU OF GREENBACKS AND TREASURY CERTIFICATES. (P. 5458-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF SILVER CERTIFICATES FOR SILVER COINAGE UP TO THE SUM OF $42,000,000. (P. 5457-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THE USE OF ANY OF THE BONDS ISSUED UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT AS A BASIS OF BANK CURRENCY. (P. 5469-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY EXEMPTING MEDICINES FROM THE PROPOSED STAMP TAX, ON THE GROUND IT DUPLICATES EXISTING TAX ON INGREDIENTS. (P. 5435-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY SUBJECTING ALL ARTICLES AND PREPARATIONS MENTIONED IN THE SCHEDULE IN THE HANDS OF MANUFACTURERS ON JUNE 1, 1898, TO THE STAMP TAX, BUT EXEMPTING FROM THIS PROVISION WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS. (P. 5431-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY TAXING INCOMES OF ALL PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS, AND CORPORATIONS REFINING SUGAR AND PETROLEUM, LAYING A TAX OF 1/4 OF 1% ON THEIR GROSS INCOME ABOVE $250,000. (P. 5394-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY TAXING OIL AND SUGAR REFINING CORPORATIONS 1/4 OF 1% ON THEIR GROSS INCOMES IN EXCESS OF $250,000. (P. 5396-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10100, BY LEVYING A TAX OF 1/4 OF 1% ON THE GROSS INCOME OF ALL CORPORATIONS. (P. 5395-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, WHICH AMENDMENT EXEMPTS CORPORATIONS FROM TAXATION. (P. 5334-2)

THAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURNS, IT BE TO TUESDAY NEXT.

TO HAVE THE NOMINATION OF JAMES J. POWER TO BE RECEIVER OF PUBLIC MONEYS AT PERRY, OKLAHOMA TERRITORY AFFIRMED. (P. 578, 823)

TO HAVE NOMINATION OF NIMROD S. WALPOLE TO BE AGENT FOR THE INDIANS OF THE PUEBLO AND JICARILLO AGENCY IN NEW MEXICO AFFIRMED. (P. 729, 724, 806, 822)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, BY REDUCING FROM $500 TO $100 THE FINE IMPOSED FOR FAILURE TO AFFIX REVENUE STAMPS TO DOCUMENTS. (P. 5005-2) 15

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, 6/13/1898), A BILL PROVIDING WAR REVENUES, BY ELIMINATING THE CRIMINAL PENALTY OF SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT, FOR FAILURE TO AFFIX REVENUE STAMPS TO GOODS AND DOCUMENTS. (P. 5002-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6148 (30 STAT 490, 6/27/1898), A BILL AMENDING THE CHARTER OF THE ECKINGTON AND SOLDIERS HOME RAILWAY COMPANY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, THE MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON RAILRAW COMPANY, BY GIVING THE GOVERNMENT THE RIGHT TO RECAPTURE THE COMPANY'S PROPERTY AT ANY TIME AFTER TEN YEARS, BY PAYING ACTIVE VALUE, AND IN ANY CASE TO TERMINATE CHARTER AFTER TWENTY YEARS, IN ORDER TO END PRACTICE GIVING PERPETUAL CHARTER FOR STREET RAILWAYS. (P. 4925-2)

TO HAVE NOMINATION OF CHARLES W. BUCKLEY TO BE POSTMASTER AT MONTGOMERY IN THE COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY AND STATE OF ALABAMA AFFIRMED. (P. 322, 681, 783)

TO HAVE THE NOMINATION OF DALLAS B. SMITH TO BE POSTMASTER AT OPELIKA IN THE COUNTY OF LEE AND STATE OF ALABAMA AFFIRMED. (P. 324, 631, 681, 784)

TO PASS H.R. 4372 (30 STAT 424, 6/1/1898), PROVIDING FOR ARBITRATION BETWEEN INTERSTATE RAILWAY CARRIERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES, INCORPORATING THE TEXT OF THIS BILL, P. 3662.

TO PASS S.J. RES. 83, PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT EXTENDING THE TERM OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, AND MEMBERS OF THE 56TH CONGRESS TO MAY 4, 1901. (P. 4771-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 9008, BY APPOINTING A COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THREE MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE WHETHER OR NOT EXCESSIVE RATES ARE PAID TO RAILWAYS FOR CARRYING MAIL. (P. 4756-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 9008, BY ELIMINATING THE SUM OF $171,000 FOR SPECIAL RAILWAY TRUNK FACILITIES FOR CARRYING MAIL BETWEEN NEW YORK CITY AND WASHINGTON, TO ATLANTA AND NEW ORLEANS. (P. 4761-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9008, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES BY 20% THE RATES PAID TO RAILWAY MAIL CARRIERS. (P. 4703-2)

TO PASS S.J. RES. 162, (30 STAT 742, 5/10/1898) TENDERING THE THANKS OF CONGRESS TO COMMODORE DEWEY AND TO THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE SQUADRON UNDER HIS COMMAND.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9008, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES BY ONE MILLION DOLLARS, TO $12,085,400, THE APPROPRIATION FOR RURAL FREE DELIVERY. (P. 4623-2)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO THE NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 1899, H.R. 9378 (30 STAT 369, 5/4/1898), WHICH AMENDMENT LIMITS THE COST OF ARMOR FOR THREE BATTLESHIPS ON ORDER, TO $400 PER TON, AND FOR FURTHER ARMOR, TO $300; FACILITATING CONSTRUCTION BY REQUIRING THE GOVERNMENT TO BUILD ITS OWN ARMOR PLANT IF THESE LOWER PRICES CANNOT BE OBTAINED. (P. 4241-1)

TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES IN ORDER TO EFFECT A COMPROMISE ON H.J. RES. 233. (P. 4018-2)

TO ASK A FURTHER CONFERENCE WITH THE HOUSE ON THE DISAGREEING VOTES OF THE TWO HOUSES ON H.J. RES. 233. (P. 4036-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 149, WHICH AMENDMENT DECLARES WAR ON SPAIN, EXCEPTING THE GOVERNMENT OF CUBA, AND EMPOWERS THE PRESIDENT TO USE ARMED FORCE IN EXECUTING EXPELLING THE FORCES OF THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT FROM CUBA. (P. 3989-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S.J. RES. 149, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT, INSTEAD AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE STATEMENT THAT THEY ARE, AND OUGHT TO BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT. (P. 3899-2)

TO AMEND S.J. RES. 149, BY DECLARING CUBA INDEPENDENT, AND RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA AS ITS TRUE AND LAWFUL GOVERNMENT. (P. 3988-1)

TO PASS THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H.J. RES. 233.

TO AMEND H.J. RES. 233, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, BY PROVIDING THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT; RECOGNIZING THE REPUBLIC AS THE LAWFUL GOVERNMENT OF CUBA; DEMANDING THE GOVERNMENT OF SPAIN TO RELINQUISH ITS AUTHORITY AND WITHDRAW ITS ARMED FORCES; EMPOWERING AND DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT TO CARRY THESE RESOLUTIONS INTO EFFECT, AND DISCLAIMING ANY UNITED STATES DISPOSITION OR INTENTION OF SOVERIENTY, EXCEPT FOR PACIFICATION AND THE ULTIMATE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA.

TO AMEND H.R. 8428 (30 STAT 597, 7/1/1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1899, BY APPROPRIATING $45,000 TO ENABLE THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TO PURCHASE THE OLD GLOBE BUILDING IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED THAT AMOUNT.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH THE SENATE AGREED THAT WHEN IT ADJOURNS TODAY, IT BE UNTIL NEXT MONDAY. (P. 3162)

TO HAVE NOMINATION OF CHARLES D. KEYES AS AGENT FOR THE INDIANS OF THE FORT APACHE AGNECY IN ARIZONA AFFIRMED. (P. 281, 433, 631)

TO PASS H.R. 8927 (30 STAT 273, 3/9/1898), A BILL TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1898.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6897 (30 STAT 525, 6/30/1898), A BILL PROVIDING EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1899, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES A BAN ON CHARGES GREATER THAN $50 PER YEAR FOR A DIRECT TELEPHONE WIRE, $40 PER YEAR FOR A 2 PARTY WIRE, $30 PER YEAR FOR A 3 PARTY WIRE, AND $25 PER YEAR FOR 4 OR MORE PARTY WIRE. (P. 2577)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5975, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO A RIGHT OF WAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A RAILROAD OVER UNITED STATES LANDS IN ALASKA. (P. 2456-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 5975, BY ELIMINATING A PROVISION PERMITTING UNITED STATES FISHING VESSELS, HAVING AUTHORITY TO TOUCH AND TRADE AT ANY PORT IN THE BRITISH DOMINION OF NORTH AMERICA TO ENTER SUCH PORTS TO PURCHASE BOATS AND SUPPLIES WITHOUT PAYMENT OF DUTIES.

TO AMEND THE RESOLUTION DECLARING HENRY W. CORBETT NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS A SENATOR FROM OREGON, BY ADMITTING HIM TO THE SENATE. (P. 2274-2)

TO PASS THE RESOLUTION DECLARING HENRY W. CORBETT NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE AS A SENATOR FROM OREGON. (P. 2275-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISSION, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6449 (30 STAT 262, 3/9/1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DIPLOMATIC AND CONSULAR SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1899, WHICH CHAIR RULING HELD OUT OF ORDER AN AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE UNITED STATES MAINTAINING NEUTRALITY IN THE WAR BETWEEN SPAIN AND CUBA, SINCE IT PROPOSED NEW LEGISLATION ON AN APPROPRIATION.

TO PASS S. 2640 (30 STAT 261, 3/8/1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING TWO ADDITIONAL ARTILLERY REGIMENTS. (P. 2021-2)