Joseph Simon

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17243, A BILL FOR AMENDING AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSIDERATION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, APPROVED JUNE 13, 1902.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 3109 A BILL FOR PREVENTING THE ADULTERATION, MISBRANDING AND IMITATION OF FOODS, BEVERAGES, CANDIES, DRUGS AND CONDIMENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE TERRITORIES, AND FOR REGULATING INTERSTATE COMMERCE THEREON.

TO PROVIDE THAT THE SENATE RECESS UNTIL 8 O' CLOCK IN THE EVENING, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE SAFEKEEPING OF PUBLIC MONIES BILL, (S. 7301).

TO CONSIDER S. 7301 REGARDING THE SAFEKEEPING OF PUBLIC MONIES.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17 A BILL REQUIRING CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE TO MAKE RETURNS, PROHIBITING REBATES AND DISCRIMINATIONS AND THE USE OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY COMPETITION.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17 A BILL REQUIRING CORPORATIONS TO MAKE RETURNS, PROHIBITING REBATES AND DISCRIMINATIONS AND THE USE OF INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN ATTEMPTS TO DESTROY COMPETITION.

TO AMEND S. 7414, (32 STAT. L. 1203, 3/3/03), A BILL FOR INCREASING THE LIMIT OF COST OF CERTAIN PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FOR AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF SITES FOR AND THE ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS, BY INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION FOR A POST OFFICE BUILDING AT PORTSMOUTH, VIRGINIA, FROM $15,000 TO $25,000.

TO REFER S. 3517, A BILL TO ESTABLISH A NEW CUSTOMS DISTRICT IN THE STATE OF TEXAS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE. (P. 2376-1)

TO REFER, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE PHILIPPINES, SENATE RESOLUTION FOR INVESTIGATION OF AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 2303-1)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE PHILIPPINES, SENATE RESOLUTION ON COURT MARTIALS IN THE PHILIPPINES, WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO THE CASE OF FATHER AUGUSTINE, ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN PUT TO DEATH BY FORMER CAPTAIN BROWNELL OF THE U.S., INFANTRY ON PANAY ISLAND IN 1900.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 3109, A BILL FOR PREVENTING THE ADULTERATION, MISBRANDING, AND IMITATIONS OF OF FOODS, BEVERAGES, CANDIES, DRUGS AND CONDIMENTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE TERRITORIES AND FOR REGULATING INTERSTATE TRAFFIC THEREIN AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 1324-1)

TO PROCEED TO EXECUTIVE SESSION. (P. 1033-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 3110, SAID AMENDMENT IMPOSING A DEFINITE TIME LIMIT OF SIX MONTHS ON AUTHORIZATION OF THE PRESIDENT TO ACQUIRE POSSESSION OF THE NEW PANAMA CANAL COMPANY AND THE PERPETUAL CONTROL OF THE NECESSARY LAND TO BUILD SAME FROM THE REPUBLIC OF COLUMBIA. (P. 7069, P. 7071)

TO AMEND S. 2295 (32 STAT 691, 7/1/02), A BILL FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TEMPORARY CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, BY IMPOSING A DUTY TO BE COLLECTED UPON IMPORTS FROM SAID ISLANDS, NOT TO EXCEED 50% OF DUTIES IMPOSED ON SIMILAR IMPORTS FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES. (P. 6228-1)

TO PASS S. 2295.

TO AMEND S. 2295, BY PROVIDING FOR A JURY TRIAL IN ALL CRIMINAL CASES EXCEPT IMPEACHMENT, SUCH TRIAL TO BE HELD IN THE PROVINCE WHERE THE CRIME WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN COMMITTED. (P. 6228)

TO AMEND S. 2295 BY DECLARING, FOR THE PURPOSE OF SOLICITING THE GOOD WILL OF THE PHILIPPINE NATIVES, THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE U.S., IS NOT TO OPPRESS BUT TO GIVE THEM INDEPENDENCE. (P. 6228-2)

TO AMEND S. 2295, BY RESTRICTING THE USE AND SALE OF AGRICULTURAL PUBLIC LANDS TO HOMES FOR NATURALIZED CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 6231)

TO AMEND S. 2295, BY DECLARING THE CONFERRING OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF CITIZENS UPON THE INHABITANTS OF THE PHILIPPINES AS TENDING TO DESTROY THE INTEGRITY OF THE CITIZENSHIP AND DEGRADING THE CHARACTER OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, AND THAT TO MAINTAIN THE RELATION OF SOVEREIGN AND SUBJECT BETWEEN THE U.S. AND A PEOPLE UNDER ITS DOMINION IS REPUGNANT TO THE PRINCIPLES OF THE CONSTITUTION. (P.6229)

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO S. 2295, SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING TO RELINQUISH ALL CLAIMS OF SOVEREIGNTY OVER THE PHILIPPINES AND TO SET UP A TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT THERE UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND GOVERNMENT OF THE U.S. (P. 6230)

TO AMEND S. 2295, BY DISAPPROVING OF ANY MOVEMENT BY ANY PERSON HOLDING OFFICE OF AUTHORITY, HAVING AS ITS OBJECT THE ADMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES INTO THE UNION AS A STATE. (P. 6229)

TO PASS S. 4825.

TO RECOMMIT S. 4825 (32 STAT 909, 2/28/03), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A UNION RAILROAD STATION IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5427,P. 5469)

TO AMEND S. 4825, BY ELIMINATING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR AN AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING A RAILROAD COMMISSION TO CONSTRUCT A MONUMENTAL UNION PASSENGER STATION AND RAILROAD TERMINAL FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND TO ISSUE BONDS FOR THIS STATION, WHICH BONDS WILL BE GUARANTEED BY THE U.S., AND BY ISSUING BONDS, MAKING THE STATION MUNICIPALLY OWNED. (P. 5308)

TO AMEND S. 4825 BY ELIMINATING THE CLAUSE INSTRUCTING JURY TO TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION, WHEN DETERMINING DAMAGES, ANY BENEFITS THAT MAY HAVE ACCRUED BY REASON OF THE LOCATION OF SAID RAILROAD STATION IN PROXIMITY TO THE PROPERTY ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AS RESULT OF A CHANGE IN THE GRADE OF STREETS OR ALLEYS AS AUTHORIZED BY THIS ACT.

TO AMEND S. 4825, BY LIMITING THE PAYMENTS FOR THE ELIMINATION OF GRADE CROSSINGS, SO AS NOT TO EXCEED 40% OF THE TOTAL COST OF SUCH WORK TO BE PAID BY THE U.S., GOVERNMENT AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO THE BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. (P. 5470-2)

TO AMEND S. 4825, BY RELIEVING THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR DAMAGES AS THE RESULT OF ANY CHANGES IN THE GRADES OF STREETS OR ALLEYS. (P. 5469-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 12804 (32 STAT 507, 6/30/02), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY, BY FORBIDDING THE USE OF ANY MONEY APPROPRIATED FOR THE ARMY TO BE EXPENDED IN DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF ANYONE ATTENDING THE CORONATION OF ANY HEREDITARY KING, PRINCE, OR POTENTATE, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 5258)

TO AMEND S. 2992, A BILL RATIFYING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE SIOUXS OF THE ROSEBUD RESERVATION IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND MAKE APPROPRIATIONS TO CARRY THE SAME INTO EFFECT, WHICH AMENDMENT REQUIRES HOMESTEADERS SETTLING UPON THIS LAND ACQUIRED FROM THE INDIANS, TO PAY $2.50 PER ACRE, BEING THE SAME PRICE THE GOVERNMENT HAS AGREED TO PAY, OR HAS PAID, THE INDIANS, INSTEAD OF GIVING THE LAND FREE TO THE SETTLERS. (P. 4971-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON THE RESOLUTION TO CABLE MAJOR CORNELIUS GARDENER AND REQUIRE HIS RETURN FROM THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS TO TESTIFY BEFORE THE PHILIPPINE COMMITTEE IN WASHINGTON AS TO CONDITIONS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND OTHER MATTERS CONNECTED THEREWITH.

TO AMEND THE HOUSE AMENDMENT H. R. 9206 (32 STAT L 193, 5/9/03), A BILL SUBJECTING OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS TO THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, AND TO CHANGE THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE AND TO AMEND THE ACT OF AUGUST 2, 1886 DEFINING BUTTER AND REGULATING AND TAXING MANUFACTURE SALE, IMPORTATION AND EXCHANGE OF OLEOMARGARINE, BY IMPOSING A TEN PER CENT ANNUAL TAX UPON THE CAPITOL AND ASSETS OF BUTTER TRUSTS, WHICH AMENDMENT TO AMENDMENT DEFINES AS A TRUST ANY COMBINATION OR AGREEMENT BETWEEN PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS WHOSE OBJECT CREATING A MONOPOLY IN BUTTER, OR ADVANCING ITS PRICE TO THE CONSUMER. (P. 4749-1)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, THE BILL H. R. 9206 (32 STAT 193, 5/9/02), SUBJECTING OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS TO THE LAWS OF ANY STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, AND TO CHANGE THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE, AND TO AMEND THE ACT OF AUGUST 2, 1886, DEFINING BUTTER AND REGULATING AND TAXING MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION, AND EXCHANGE OF OLEOMARGARINE, SO AS TO HAVE THAT COMMITTEE CONSIDER SAID BILL TOGETHER WITH ITS AMENDMENTS.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 877, A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF THE ESTATE OF ELI AYERS, DECEASED, AND TO ACQUIRE THE TITLE OF CERTAIN LANDS IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 4356-2)

TO AMEND S. 2960, BY DECLARING THAT NOTHING IN THIS ACT SHALL EXCLUDE FROM THE UNITED STATES, CHINESE WHO ASSISTED IN THE DEFENSE OR RELIEF OF THE FOREIGN LEGATIONS OR THE PE-TANG CATHERDRAL, CITY OF PEKING, DURING THE BOXER REBELLION, BUT THAT THEY MAY BE ADMITTED UPON PROPER CONSULAR CERTIFICATES UNDER REGULATION OF THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY. (P. 4242-1)

TO AMEND S. 2960 BY EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT TO APPLY TO UNITED STATES INSULAR TERRITORIES (HAWAII) EXCEPTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. (P. 4249-1 4240-1)

TO AMEND S. 2960, BY EXTENDING EXISTING LAWS ENTITLING CHINESE LABORERS TO REMAIN IN THE U.S., UPON OBTAINING A CERTIFICATE OF RESIDENCE, TO INCLUDE CHINESE IN ANY INSULAR TERRITORY, EXCEPT HAWAII, AND SETTING A TIME LIMIT T OF ONE YEAR FOR OBTAINING FULL CERTIFICATE, DEPORTING THOSE WHO FAIL TO DO SO. (P. 4250-2)

TO PASS S. 2960. (P. 4252-1)

TO AMEND S. 2960 BY PERMITTING THE ENTRY INTO THE U.S., IN ADDITION TO THOSE NAMED IN THE CONVENTION OF 1894, TEACHERS, OFFICIALS, STUDENTS, MERCHANTS, AND TRAVELERS AND, NOT TO EXCEED, FIVE GOOD-FAITH REPRESENTATIVES OF EACH REGULARLY ESTABLISHED CHINESE WHOLESALE COMMERCIAL HOUSE, PROVIDED EACH OBTAIN A VISA AND CONFORMS TO OTHER RULES AND REGULATIONS PRESCRIBED THEREIN. (P. 4239-2)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H. R. 10530 (32 STAT 196, 4/12/02), A BILL REPEAL WAR REVENUE TAXATION AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H. R. 9206.

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 9206, WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES FOR A SPECIAL TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE MANUFACTURERS OF $600 PER YEAR, ON WHOLESALE DEALERS, $480 PER YEAR, ON RETAIL DEALERS $48 PER YEAR, AND REQUIRING THAT THIS PRODUCT BE PACKAGED WITH THE WORD "OLEOMARGARINE" IMPRESSED THEREON. (P. 3613)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, H. R. 9206 (32 STAT L 193, 5/9/02), A BILL CONCERNING THE SUBJECTION OF OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS TO THE LAWS OF ANY STATE, TERRITORY OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, THE TAX CHARGE ON OLEOMARGARINE, THE AMENDMENT TO THE ACT DEFINING BUTTER, ALSO IMPOSING A TAX UPON AND REGULATING THE MANUFACTURE, SALE, IMPORTATION AND EXPORTATION OF SAME, APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1886. (P. 3606-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY DISAVOWING ANY INTENTION OF THE U.S., TO EXTEND ITS CITIZENSHIP TO THE INHABITANTS OF THE PHILLIPPINES, OR TO RETAIN THE ISLANDS AS AN INTEGRAD PART OF ITSELF, BUT TO ESTABLISH THERE A GOVERNMENT SUITABLE TO PHILIPPINE WANTS AND CONDITIONS, PREPARATORY TO SELF GOVERNMENT AND DISPOSITION BY THE U.S., IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE U.S. AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. (P.2134-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 (32 STAT 54, 3/8/02), A BILL TO PROVIDE REVENUE TEMPORARILY FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION WHICH REPEALS AN ACT ADOPTED BY THE U.S. PHILIPPINE COMMISSION ON MARCH 4, 1901; SAID ACT DEFINING AND SETTING PUNISHMENT FOR SEDITIOUS AND TREASONABLE ACTS AGAINST THE U.S. (P. 2123-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY RELINQUISHING SOVEREIGNTY AND TITLE TO THE PHILIPPINES, WHICH SHALL BE FOREIGN TERRITORY AFTER THIS ACTS' PASSAGE, ITS GOODS SUBJECT TO THE SAME DUTIES NOW IMPOSED ON THOSE OF OTHER FOREIGN COUNTRIES, BUT ESTABLISHING FREE TRADE BETWEEN THE U.S., AND THE PHILIPPINES DURING ITS TEMPORARY OCCUPATION, WHICH OCCUPATION SHALL CEASE UPON FORMATION OF A STABLE NATIVE GOVERNMENT, THE UNITED STATES THEN RETAINING ONLY SUCH MILITARY, NAVAL, AND COALING STATIONS AS IT MAY DESIGNATE. (P. 2133-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY DECLARING IT IS NOT THE INTENTION OF THE U.S. TO ANNEX THE PHILIPPINES PERMANENTLY, BUT TO ESTABLISH A GOVERNMENT FOR THE PROTECTION AND BEST INTERESTS OF THE INHABITANTS, WITH EVENTUAL INDEPENDENCE. (P. 2132)

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 5833, WHICH POINT OF ORDER IS WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE VOTES UPON THE PROVIDING BILL AND ITS AMENDMENTS, UNDER THE UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREEMENT. (P. 2130-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY REQUIRING THE TESTIMONY OF TWO WITNESSES TO AN OVERT ACT, OR A CONFESSION IN OPEN COURT, TO CONVICT ANY PERSON IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS OF TREASON. (P. 2131-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833, BY PROVIDING THAT UNTIL JULY 1, 1903, THE SAME TONNAGE TAXES SHALL BE PAID BY ALL FOREIGN VESSELS COMING INTO THE U.S. FROM THE PHILIPPINES, IN ADDITION TO ANY TAXES NOW IMPOSED BY THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS UPON ALL FOREIGN VESSELS, EXCEPT VESSELS FROM SPAIN OWNED BY SPANISH SUBJECTS. (P. 2133-2)

TO PASS H. R. 5833. (P. 2134)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY EXTENDING TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, AS ELSEWHERE IN THE U.S., ALL LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES THAT ARE NOT LOCALLY INAPPLICABLE. (P. 2131-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 5833 BY REDUCING FROM 75% TO 50% THE PERCENTAGE OF DUTY TO BE PLACED ON ARTICLES WHICH ARE MADE OR GROWN IN THE PHILIPPINES AND IMPORTED INTO THE U.S. (P. 2132)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST CLAUSE OF THE ORDER OF JOSEPH FORAKER (OHIO), DECLARING THE TWO SENATORS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA IN CONTEMPT ON ACCOUNT OF AN ALTERCATION BETWEEN THEM THIS DAY. (P. 2087-2)

TO ADMIT THE PUBLIC TO THE HEARING OF THE TWO SENATORS FROM SOUTH CAROLINA DECLARED IN CONTEMPT ON ACCOUNT OF AN ALTERCATION AND PERSONAL ENCOUNTER BETWEEN THEMSELVES THIS DAY IN OPEN SESSION.

TO AMEND H. R. 5883 (32 STAT 54, 3/8/02), A BILL TEMPORARILY PROVIDING REVENUE FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, BY ADDING TO THE BILL A DEFINITE, EFFECTIVE DATE AS TO WHEN THE COAST WISE LAWS ARE TO BE APPLIED TO THE TRADE BETWEEN THE U.S., AND THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, SAID DATE TO BE MARCH 1, 1903. (P. 1390-2)

TO RECOMMIT S. 3287 TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REVISE THE LIST OF SALARIES OF THE JUDGES OF THE U.S., JUDGES OF SEVERAL TERRITORIES, SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS, HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS, AND THE VICE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. (P. 1279-2 1281-2 1160-2)

TO PASS S. 3287.

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO S. 3287, SAID AMENDMENT INCREASING THE SALARIES OF CABINET MEMBERS FROM $8,000 TO $12,500 EACH PER YEAR. (P. 1280-1 1279-2)

TO AMEND S. 569 (32 STAT 825, 2/14/03), A BILL ESTABLISHING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, BY ELIMINATING THE CENSUS OFFICE FROM THE PROVISIONS OF THE BILL.

TO AMEND S. 569 2/14/03 (32 STAT L 825) A BILL TO ESTABLISH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE. (P. 1050-1)

TO PASS A RESOLUTION.

TO AMEND A RESOLUTION BY INSERTING AT END OF SECTION FIVE ARTICLE THREE THE FOLLOWING. IT IS AGREED HOWEVER THAT NONE OF THE IMMEDIATELY FOREGOING CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS IN SECTIONS 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 OF THIS ARTICLE SHALL APPLY TO MEASURES WHICH THE U.S. MAY FIND IT NECESSARY TO TAKE FOR SECURING BY ITS OWN FORCES THE DEFENCE OF THE U.S. AND THE MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER.

TO AMEND A CONVENTION (32 STAT 1903, 12/26/01) BETWEEN THE U.S. AND GREAT BRITAIN TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SHIP CANAL TO CONNECT THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, SIGNED NOV. 18, 1901.

TO AGREE TO THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE ADVISE AND CONSENT TO THE RATIFICATION OF A SUPPLEMENTARY TREATY OF EXTRADITION WITH GREAT BRITAIN, SIGNED DEC. 13, 1900, (32 STAT 1864, 3/28/01).

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 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 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 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. (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. 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 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 PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 3717, MAKING OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO LAWS OF THE STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, AND CHANGING THE TAX ON SAME. (P.2504-2)

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 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 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)