Ira W. Wood

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #26 AND CONCUR IN SAME WITH AMENDMENT TO H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ELIMINATE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO WEIGH THE MAILS ON RAILROAD ROUTES FOR 30 DAYS IN ORDER TO PROMULGATE RATES DUE TO ESTABLISHMENT OF THE PARCEL POST SYSTEM, AND ALSO THE CLAUSE DISCONTINUING SECOND CLASS MATTER BEING TRANSPORTED BY FAST FREIGHT. (P.4461-1)

TO PASS OVER PRESIDENT'S VETO, S. 4043 (37 STAT. 699, 3/1/1913), A BILL DIVESTING INTOXICATING LIQUORS OF THEIR INTERSTATE CHARACTER IN CERTAIN CASES. (P.4434)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND ADOPT S. J. RES. 164 (37 STAT. 1025, APP. 3/2/1913), A RESOLUTION STOPPING TRAFFIC AND PREVENTING INTERFERENCE WITH THE SUFFRAGE PROCESSION. (P.4471)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE BILL FROM SPEAKERS TABLE, DISAGREE TO SENATE'S AMENDMENTS AND ASK FOR CONFERENCE ON H. R. 28283 (37 STAT. 828, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4329-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 28812 (37 STAT. 891, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROVIDING THAT IN THE PURCHASE OF POWDER FROM THE INDIAN HEAD INDIANA POWDER FACTORY, THAT FACTORY SHALL OPERATE ON A MAXIMUM CAPACITY BASIS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ECONOMY. (P.3853)

TO TABLE S. 4356, A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ARTS AND LETTERS. (P.3410)

TO AMEND H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING 1914 PENSION APPROPRIATIONS BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE, "THAT FROM AND AFTER 7/1/1913 NO PENSION SHALL BE PAID TO A NOW-RESIDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE U. S. EXCEPT FOR ACTUAL DISABILITIES INCURRED IN SERVICE."

TO PASS H. R. 28730 (37 STAT. 736, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1914. (P.3362)

TO TABLE MOTION TO LIMIT TO 2 1/2 HOURS THE DEBATE ON H. R. 27876, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PARTICIPATION OF THE U. S. IN THE PANAMA PACIFIC EXPOSITION. (P.3048)

TO ADJOURN. (P.3047)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO LIMIT DEBATE TO THREE HOURS ON H. R. 27876. (P.3049)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 519, A RESOLUTION THAT ALL EXPENSES INCURRED BY THE COMMITTEE ON BANKING AND CURRENCY IN MAKING THE INVESTIGATION NOT EXCEEDING $25,000, IN ADDITION TO THAT AUTHORIZED BY H. RES. 465, BE PAID OUT OF CONTINGENT FUND. (P.3018)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 28180 (37 STAT. 801, APP. 3/3/1913), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT CLAUSE "IMPROVING INLAND WATERWAY FROM NORFOLK VA. TO BEAUFORT, N. C. (P.2147)

TO PASS H. R. 23669, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE DISPOSITION OF TOWN SITES IN CONNECTION WITH RECLAMATION PROJECTS. (P.1573)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL AND PROCEED WITH READING JOURNAL. (P.1920-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 20195, A BILL AMENDING THE NATURALIZATION LAW. (P.1579-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914 BY ANNULING THE EXECUTIVE ORDER PLACING ASSISTANT POSTMASTERS AND CLERKS OF SECOND CLASS POSTOFFICES AND 4TH CLASS POSTMASTERS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE. (P.1518)

TO AMEND H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914, BY INSERTING CLAUSE WHICH PROVIDES THAT "NO PART OF THE SUMS HEREIN PROVIDED FOR THE SALARIES OF POST-OFFICE INSPECTORS OR FOR PER DIEM ALLOWANCES TO SUCH INSPECTORS SHALL BE PAID OR ALLOWED TO THEM WHILE THEY MAY BE ENGAGED IN MAKING SELECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF FOURTH-CLASS POSTMASTERS", AS A LIMITATION TO THE EXPENDITURE OF THE MONEY APPROPRIATED. (P.1517)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 27475 (37 STAT. 1400, 3/3/1913), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF THE CIVIL WAR AND TO WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SAID SOLDIERS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE OUT GIVEN LIST OF NAMES AND REPORT BACK FORTHWITH. (P.1405-2)

TO AMEND PROCEDURE FOR DEBATE ON H.R. 27475 (37 STAT. 1400, 3/3/1913), A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS AND INCREASE IN PENSIONS TO SOLDIERS AND SAILORS OF CIVIL WAR AND TO WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN SAID WAR, BY LIMITING THE TIME OF DEBATE TO TWO HOURS INSTEAD OF TEN MINUTES. (P. 1371)

TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 27148 (37 STAT. 791, APP. 3/4/1913), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1914. (P.1358)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 752, A RESOLUTION FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 3175, WITH AMENDMENTS REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION. (P.650)

TO ADOPT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RESOLUTION THAT CHARLES C. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT IN THE THE 62ND HOUSE, SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING THAT THE CASE OF MCLEAN AGAINST BOWMAN SHOULD BE DISMISSED FOR WANT OF JURISDICTION. (P. 550)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 687, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CHARLES P. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 62ND CONGRESS FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P.551)

TO CONSIDER H. RES. 687, A RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT CHARLES C. BOWMAN WAS NOT ELECTED A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 62ND CONGRESS FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO A SEAT. (P.384)

TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR AN INQUIRY AS TO THE PURCHASE OF THE HOME OF THOMAS JEFFERSON AT MONTICELLO, VA. (P.346)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 17470, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF ANY OFFICER OR ENLISTED MAN WHO SERVED IN WAR WITH SPAIN OR PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, TO THE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK BILL WITH AMENDMENT, PROVIDING THAT NO WIDOW OR CHILD SHALL HAVE A PENSIONABLE STATUS UNLESS IT IS SHOWN THAT THE DECEASED HUSBAND OR FATHER WAS ACTUALLY ENGAGED IN AND EXPOSED TO DANGER IN ONE OR MORE BATTLES. (P.113)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H. R. 21279. NO QUORUM. (P.11761)

TO RECONSIDER AND PASS, OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, H. R. 26321, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.11479)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON PENSIONS H. R. 17470, A BILL PENSIONING WIDOWS AND MINOR CHILDREN OF ANY OFFICER OR ENLISTED MAN WHO SERVED IN THE SPANISH-AMERICAN WAR, OR PHILIPPINE INSURRECTION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND TO GIVE PENSIONABLE STATUS ONLY TO THOSE WHOSE HUSBAND OR FATHER WAS ACTUALLY ENGAGED IN, OR PRESENT AND EXPOSED TO DANGER IN ONE OR MORE BATTLES. NO QUORUM. (P.11505)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 102, H. R. 24565 (37 STAT. 328 APP. 8/22/1912), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED 2 FIRST-CLASS BATTLESHIPS AT A COST OF $7,425,000 EACH. (P.11172-1, 11177-2, 11178-1)

TO AMEND A MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS, H. R. 21279, INSTRUCTING COMMITTEE TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT 118, SAID AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO ESTABLISH AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL-POST EMBRACING FOURTH-CLASS MAIL MATTER, AND GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF THE EXPERIMENT. (P.11090-1,2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDED MOTION TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS, H. R. 21279, DIRECTING COMMITTEE TO REPORT AMENDMENT ESTABLISHING AN EXPERIMENTAL PARCEL POST, GIVING INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ENACTMENT OF SAID EXPERIMENT. (P.11089)

TO PASS OVER VETO OF THE PRESIDENT, S. 4862, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF CERTAIN PERSONS WHO SUPPLIED LABOR AND MATERIALS FOR THE PROSECUTION OF THE WORK OF CONSTRUCTING THE CORBETT TUNNEL OF THE SHOSHONE IRREGATION PROJECT. (P. 11120)

TO PASS OVER THE VETO OF THE PRESIDENT H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10850)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 666, A RESOLUTION DECLARING PATRICK F. GILL, AND NOT THERON E. CATLIN, DULY ELECTED TO THE 62ND CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT, MISSOURI. (P.10748)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR H. RES. 666, REVERSING ITS INTENTION AND DECLARING THERON E. CATLIN AND NOT PATRICK F. GILL, DULY ELECTED TO THE 62ND CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P.10780)

TO ADOPT THE SECOND HALF OF H. RES. 666, DECLARING PATRICK F. GILL DULY ELECTED TO THE 62ND CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P.10781)

TO ADOPT THE FIRST HALF OF H. RES. 666, DECLARING THAT THERON E. CATLIN WAS NOT DULY ELECTED TO THE 62ND CONGRESS AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 11TH DISTRICT OF MISSOURI. (P. 10781)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE IN CONFERENCE ON H. R. 24023, A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913. (P.10484)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 669, A RESOLUTION SETTING ASIDE THE HOURS BETWEEN 8 AND 11 IN THE EVENINGS FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE REPORT OF THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON VIOLATIONS OF THE ANTI-TRUST ACT. (P.10304)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE FOR H. R. 22195, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.10153)

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE FOR H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, WHICH SUBSTITUTE ESTABLISHES A NEW SCHEDULE OF DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON, RAISING DUTIES ON ALL ITEMS. (P.10115)

TO PASS H. R. 25034, A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON MANUFACTURES OF COTTON. (P.10117)

TO RECOMMIT S. 7027 (37 STAT. 240, APP. 7/31/1912), A BILL PROHIBITING THE INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION OF PRIZE-FIGHT MOVING PICTURES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT ANY AMENDMENT FURTHER BANNING TRANSPORTATION OF MOVING PICTURES OF FIGHTS BETWEEN MEN OR BETWEEN MEN AND ANIMALS, OR BETWEEN ANIMALS. (P. 9307-2, 9308)

TO PASS H. R. 22591. (P.8902)

TO SET ASIDE CALENDAR WEDNESDAY IN ORDER TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 25069, A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS. (P.7715)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 475.

TO ADOPT H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULES FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT CHANGING PRESENT TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS AND GIVING CONGRESS POWER TO NAME THE PRESIDENT OR VICE-PRESIDENT IN CASE OF DEATH OF ELECTED PRESIDENT.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 475, A RESOLUTION WHICH PROVIDES RULES FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 204, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION CHANGING THE TIME FOR THE CONVENING OF CONGRESS, AND FOR THE INAUGURATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT BY CONGRESS OF AN INTERIM PRESIDENT IN CASE OF THE DEATH OR DISABILITY OF THE ONE ELECTED. (P.7476)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 319 (37 STAT. 634, 5/30/1912), A BILL SUPPLYING DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONTINGENT EXPENSES FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE FOR 1912, BY ELIMINATING THE PROVISO FROM THE AMENDMENT FORBIDDDING ANY PART OF THE APPROPRIATION OF $55,000 FOR CERTAIN MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS AND EXPENSES, FROM BEING USED TO PAY FOR TELEGRAMS SENT BY REPRESENTATIVES, DELEGATES, AND COMMISSIONERS IN CONGRESS. (P.7100)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS H. R. 21969 (37 STAT. 560, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR OPENING MAINTAINING, PROTECTING, AND OPERATING THE PANAMA CANAL, AND THE SANITATION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE, SO IT WILL BE AMENDED BY THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE TO FORBID ANY RAILROAD TO HOLD STOCK OR INTEREST IN ANY SHIP USING THE CANAL. (P.7020)

TO AMEND SECTION 5 OF H. R. 21969 (37 STAT. 560, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR OPENING, MAINTAINING, PROTECTING, AND OPERATING THE PANAMA CANAL, AND THE SANITATION AND GOVERNMENT OF THE CANAL ZONE, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESCRIBE, AND FROM TIME TO TIME CHANGE, THE TOLLS, WHICH MAY BE BASED UPON GROSS OR NET REGISTERED TONNAGE, EXEMPTING FROM TOLLS VESSELS ENGAGED IN COASTWISE TRADE OF THE U. S., AND EXTENDING THE TOLL TO PANAMIAN WARSHIPS. (P.6904-1, 6913-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 17756, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TEMPORARILY PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINES, (APP. 7/1/1902), TO THE COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFAIRS, TO BE AMENDED SO IT WILL PREVENT ANY INCREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF FRIAR LANDS ANY CORPORATION MAY HOLD. (P.6522)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES H. R. 18041, (37 STAT. 243, APP. 8/1/1912), A BILL GRANTING A STREET RAILWAY FRANCHISE IN THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH HILO, HANAN COUNTY, TERRITORY OF HAWAII, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT RESTRICTING THE AMOUNT OF STOCK TO BE ISSUED, TO 115%. (P.6824-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 520, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE HOUSE PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 23635, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT CODIFYING THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY AND LIMITING DEBATE TO 3 HOURS. (P.6414-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H. J. RES. 39 (37 STAT. 646, APP. 5/15/1912), A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT SENATORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVERAL STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT CONGRESS SHALL NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO PROVIDE FOR THE QUALIFICATIONS OF ELECTORS OF U. S. SENATORS WITHIN VARIOUS STATE OR AUTHORIZE APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICERS OR USE U. S. MARSHALLS OR TROOPS OF U. S. AT POLLS DURING SAID ELECTION. (P.6366)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. J. RES. 39 (37 STAT. 646, 5/15/1912), PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO CONSTITUTION PROVIDING THAT SENATORS BE ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVERAL STATES, WHICH AMENDMENT LEAVES IN THE CONSTITUTION THE POWER PROVIDING THAT THE STATES SHALL FIX THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THE ELECTORS THAT CHOSE THE SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE STATE LEGISLATURES INSTEAD OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; IT ALSO PRESERVES THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE TO FILL VACANCIES BY ELECTION AS THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE MAY DIRECT. (P.6351-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING ALL LAWS OR PARTS THEREOF AUTHORIZING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF COINAGE MINTS AND CITIES, EMPLOYEES, DUTIES AND SALARIES TO BE PAID AT ASSAY OFFICES AT DESIGNATED CITIES, AND TO INSERT SPECIFIC DESIGNATED CITIES. (P.6165, 6232-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE THAT ANY PERSON SEPARATED FROM THE CLASSIFIED SERVICE UNDER THIS PROVISION, SHALL SOLICIT ENDORSEMENT FOR REAPPOINTMENT THROUGH ANY MEMBER OF THE LEGISLATIVE DEPARTMENT. (P.6192, 6233-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 24023, BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATIONS PROVIDING FOR A CHIEF OF BUREAU OF MANUFACTURES AND TRADE RELATIONS, A DIRECTOR OF THE CONSULAR SERVICE AND OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. (P.6231-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 21279 (3 STAT. 539, APP. 8/24/1912), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913 BY PROVIDING CERTAIN HIGHWAYS OF THE SEVERAL STATES AND THE CIVIL SUBDIVISIONS THEREOF. (P.5751-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 21279, BY PROHIBITING THE ENTERING OF NEWSPAPERS IN 2ND CLASS MAILS UNLESS THE NAME OF THE OFFICIALS AND STOCKHOLDERS BE PLAINLY PRINTED THEREON. (P.5152-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21279 TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN SECTIONS AND REPORT BILL BACK SO AMENDED. (P.5474-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 20840, A BILL TO PROVIDE FOR DEFICIENCIES IN THE FUNDS OF THE POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSIONS IN WASHINGTON D. C.; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR A REFERENDUM FOR ALL TAXPAYERS IN THE DISTRICT TO DECIDE WHETHER THEY WANT THE PROPOSED TAX LEVIED OR NOT. (P.5550-2)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 504, A RESOLUTION AMENDING H. RES. 429, PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE BANKING AND CURRENCY CONDITION OF THE U. S., BY GIVING THE INQUIRING BODY MORE POWERS TO PERMIT A PROPER AND EFFECTIVE INVESTIGATION. (P.5336-1,2; 5337-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 444, A RESOLUTION CHANGING THE RULES OF THE HOUSE TEMPORARILY FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21279, A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS. (P.4988-1, 2; 4989-1, 2; 4990)

TO ADOPT THE 8TH DIVISION OF THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION FOR H. RES. 444, A RESOLUTION TO CHANGE THE HOUSE RULES TEMPORARILY FOR CONSIDERATION OF NEW LEGISLATION REGARDING H. R. 21279, A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1913; WHICH 8TH PROPOSITION RELATES TO EXPRESS COMPANIES CONDEMNATION PROVISIONS AND MAKES THEM IN ORDER. (P.5007-2, 50081)

TO AMEND H. R. 14094, A BILL PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CERTAIN CONCEALED WEAPONS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND DECLARING VIOLATIONS OF SAME A FELONY, BY CHANGING THE PENALTY TO A FINE OF NOT MORE THAN $1,000 OR IMPRISONMENT NOT MORE THAN 3 YEARS, OR BOTH. (P.4593-1, 4595-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 22043 (37 STAT. 238, APP. 7/27/1912), A BILL AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL AIDS TO NAVIGATION IN THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE, BY ELIMINATING FROM SECTION 2 OF THE PROVISIONS FOR THE 13TH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICT, THE AUTHORITY TO SELL CLOTHING TO THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES AND TO FEED AND CLOTHE SHIPWRECKED PERSONS OUT OF APPROPRIATIONS ALLOWED. (P.4191-2, 4194-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 252 (37 STAT. 79, 3/9/1912), A BILL ESTABLISHING A CHILDREN'S BUREAU IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR. (P.4215-2)

TO PASS H. R. 22195 (N.P.), A BILL REDUCING THE DUTIES ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL. (P.4141)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 22195 (N.P.), A BILL REDUCING THE TAX ON WOOL AND MANUFACTURES OF WOOL, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK TO THE HOUSE WITH AMENDMENT ELIMINATING ALL PARAGRAPHS OF SCHEDULE K OF SECTION 1 AND INSERTING IN PLACE THEREOF THE DUTIES ON WHICH ARE TO BE FIXED IN 2 CLASSES. (P.4139-2; 4140-1, 2)

TO PASS H. R. 20842 (37 STAT. 81, APP. 4/9/1912), A BILL LAYING A TAX ON WHITE PHOSPHORUS MATCHES. (P.3979-2, 39652)

TO END GENERAL DEBATE ON H. R. 21213 IN 10 MINUTES. (P.3381-1)

TO PASS H. R. 21213. (P.3457-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21213 (N.P.) TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BILL BACK AMENDED SO AS TO ELIMINATE THE DUTCH STANDARD COLOR TEST, THE DIFFERENTIAL AN REFINED SUGAR, PROVIDE FOR TARIFF ON SUGAR THAT SHALL MEASURE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COST OF PRODUCTION AT HOME AND ABROAD, AND NOT CONFLICT WITH THE TERMS OF THE TREATY WITH CUBA. (P.3456-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 21213, A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROVIDE REVENUE, EQUALIZE DUTIES AND ENCOURAGE INDUSTRIES OF U. S. (P.3380-1)

TO PASS H. R. 21230 (37 STAT. 1160, APP. 6/19/1912), A BILL GRANTING CIVIL WAR VETERANS, WIDOWS OF VETERANS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN CERTAIN PENSIONS. (P.2749-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 21230 (37 STAT. 1160, APP. 6/19/1912), A BILL RELATING TO PENSIONS TO VETERANS OF THE CIVIL WAR, WIDOWS OF DECEASED VETERANS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN THEREOF, AS AMENDED. (P.3054-2, 3068-2, 3036-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER THE PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P.2360-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 423, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION THEREOF, THE HOUSE PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF THE PENSION BILLS H. R. 20585, H. R. 20586 AND H. R. 20628, IN THAT ORDER, LIMITING DEBATE ON EACH TO 10 MINUTES. (P.2367-2, 2370-1)

TO ADOPT H. J. RES. 178. (P.2326-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20182, A BILL AMENDING THE 1909 TARIFF ACT FOR REVENUE, EQUALIZING DUTIES AND ENCOURAGING INDUSTRIES IN THE U. S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENTS ELIMINATING FROM THE DUTIABLE LIST IN THE BILL CERTAIN NON COMPETITIVE CRUDE MATERIALS NOW ON THE FREE LIST. (P.2293-1,2)

TO LIMIT AND FINISH DEBATE IN ONE HALF HOUR, ON H.J.R. 178, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT MANEUVERING GROUNDS AT ANNISTON, ALA. (P. 2301-2)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DISCUSSION OF H. J. RES. 178. (P.2308-2)

TO PASS H. R. 20182 (N.P.), A BILL AMENDING THE 1909 TARIFF ACT FOR REVENUE, EQUALIZING DUTIES AND ENCOURAGING INDUSTRIES IN THE U. S. (P.2294-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18956 (N.P.), BY INCREASING THE TERM OF ENLISTMENTS FROM 3 TO 5 YEARS, AND ALL ENLISTMENTS WHICH ARE ACCOMPLISHED FIVE YEARS SHALL BE COUNTED AS AN ENLISTMENT PERIOD IN COMPUTING CONTINUEOUS PAY SERVICE. (P.2144-1, 2094-2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT AS MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 18956, A BILL MAKING ARMY APPROPRIATION FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT ON AND AFTER 7/1/1912, THE U. S. CAVALRY BE REDUCED TO 10 REGIMENTS AND THAT THE OFFICERS THUS RENDERED SUPERNUMERARY BE RETAINED IN THE SERVICE AND ASSIGNED TO VACANCIES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE GRADES AS VACANCIES OCCUR. (P.2143-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 18956 (N.P.), TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENT REPEALING THE AUTHORIZED INCREASES IN PAY TO OFFICERS AND MEN. (P.2145-1)

TO AMEND BY SUBSTITUTION H. R. 16571 (37 STAT. 499, 8/24/1912), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN U. S., GREAT BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND JAPAN TO PREVENT AND PROTECT THE FUR SEAL AND SEA OTTER IN THE NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN, BY PROVIDING THAT SUCH AGREEMENT IS TO LAST FOR 5 YEARS. (P.20721, 2071-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8768 (37 STAT. 657, 2-4-1913), A BILL REGULATING MONEY LOANS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BY PERSONS, FIRMS OR CORPORATIONS OTHER THAN NATIONAL OR OTHER BANKS, TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT REDUCING THE INTEREST CHARGE OF SUCH LOANS FROM 2% TO 1% PER MONTH. (P. U967-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT, MADE IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 8768 (37 STAT. 657, 2/4/1913), A BILL REGULATING SECURED MONEY LOANS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY PERSONS, FIRMS, OR CORPORATIONS OTHER THAN NATIONAL AND OTHER BANKS, WHICH AMENDMENT REDUCES THE INTEREST CHARGES OF SUCH LOANS FROM 2% TO 1% PER MONTH. (P.724-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF S. 252 (37 STAT. 79, 4/9/1912), A BILL ESTABLISHING A CHILDRENS' BUREAU IN THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND LABOR, AND TO SEND SAID BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR.

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 16571 (37 STAT. 499, 8/24/1912), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONVENTION BETWEEN U. S., GREAT BRITAIN, RUSSIA AND JAPAN, AT WASHINGTON, CONCLUDED 7/7/1911, FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING AND PROTECTING THE FUR SEAL AND SEA OTTER FREQUENTING THE WATERS OF THE NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN. (P.1818-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS BE INSTRUCTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE CHARGES MADE BY THE HON. ROBERT E. DIFFENDERFER AND REPORT TO THE HOUSE WHAT ACTION OUGHT TO BE TAKEN AND ITS FINDINGS. (P.1774-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE AMENDMENT OF THE COMMITTEE TO THE WHOLE, TO H. R. 18185 (37 STAT. 311, 8/17/1912), A BILL FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1913, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES FROM THE BILL "FROM AND AFTER 7/1/1912 NO PENSION SHALL BE PAID TO NON-RESIDENT WHO IS NOT A CITIZEN OF THE U. S., EXCEPT FOR ACTUAL DISABILITIES INCURRED IN THE SERVICE". (P.1627-2)

TO PASS H. R. 18985 (37 STAT. 311, 8/17/12), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF INVALID AND OTHER PENSIONS OF THE U. S. FOR 1913.

TO PASS S. 3024 (37 STAT. 61, 2/9/1912), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND REPAIR OF A BRIDGE ACROSS THE WEYMOUTH BACK RIVER, MASS.

TO AMEND H. R. 12623 (37 STAT. 108, 5/9/1912), A BILL INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION, BY RESTRICTING THE CORPORATION FROM HOLDING ANY REALTY OTHER THAN FOR OFFICE AND DEPOSITORY PURPOSES.