Andrew Jackson Barchfeld

TO REDEDE FROM DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #9 TO H. R. 655, (39 STAT. 1199, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL RELATING TO PENSION FOR THE SUVIVORS OF CERTAIN INDIAN WARS FROM JAN. 1, 1859 TO JAN. 1891 INCLUSIVE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVEDES THAT WHERE THERE IS NO PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE WAR DEPT. OR TREASURY DEPT., THE APPLICANT MAY UTILIZE THE MUSTER ROLLS ON FILE IN THE STATES OR TERRITORIES, TO HAVE SUCH SERVICE. (P. 4846-1,4935-2,4928-1)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 392 (39 STAT. 1202, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL MAKING NON EFFICTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 1917 THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4943-2,4940-1)

TO PASS H. R. 21052, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO SUPPLY MERCHANT SHIPS, THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS OF THE U. S. AND AMERICAN REGISTRY WITH DEFENSIVE ARMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4691-2,4692-1)

TO INSIST UPON DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE AMENDMENT #94 TO H. R. 19119 (39 STAT. 1004, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1918, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REDUCING THE TAX FROM 4/10 OF 1% TO 3/10 OF 1%. (P. 4021-2,4029-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21052, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO SUPPLY MERCHANT SHIPS, THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS OF THE U. S. AND AMERICAN REGISTRY WITH DEFENSIVE ARMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO THAT NO SHIPS OF AMERICAN REGISTRY (ARMED AS PRESCRIBED) SHALL CARRY ANY ARMS OR AMMUNITIONS TO A BELLIGERENT COUNTRY OR CITIZEN THEREOF. (P. 4691-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING CONSIDERATION H. RES. 540, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1082, A BILL TO PREVENT THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF ALCOHOL LIQUOR IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4539-2,4538-2)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PROPOSITION OF THE GARRETT SUBSTITUTE TO H. RES. 540. (P. 4550-1)

TO RECOMMIT S. 1082 (39 STAT. 1123, MARCH 3, 1917), TO COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN THE SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING ALL AFTER ENACTING CLAUSE AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPHIBITION IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA QUESTION.

TO AGREE TO THE BORLAND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 20967, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN APPROPRIATION OF $400000 FOR EXPENSES TO CARRY OUT THE ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT TO INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE ANTI-TRUST ACTS BY CORPORATIONS DEALING IN FOODSTUFFS, FOOD PRODUCTS, OR BY-PRODUCTS. (P. 4464-2,4171-2,4527-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION H. RES. 434, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, A BILL RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGES.

TO PASS S. 1082 (39 STAT. 1123, MARCH 3, 1917). (P. 4556-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 540. (P. 4543-2,4545-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 540 IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, WHICH PROVIDES THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 540, THE HOUSE PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1082, AND THE PREVIOUS QUESTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS ORDERED ON FINAL PASSAGE, EXCEPT ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT. (P. 4548-2)

TO AGREE TO THE RULE THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 434, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, THE HOUSE SHALL RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, A BILL RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGES. (P. 4529-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 540. (P. 4543-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #34 TO H. R. 19410 (39 STAT. 1058, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO LETTER, POSTAL CARD, CIRCULAR NEWSPAPER, PAMPHLET OR PUBLICATION OF ANY KIND CONTAINING ANY ADVERTISEMENT OR SOLICITATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR (MALT, FERMENTED, SPIRITUOUS, VINOUS) SHALL BE ACCEPTED OR DELIVERED BY THE POST OFFICE DEPT. IN ANY STATE OR TERR. WHICH HAS LAWS PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL ADVERTISING OR SOLICITING. (P. 3792-2,3793-1,3806-2)

TO PASS H. R. 20573. (P. 2441-1,2187-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20573, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENTS ELIMINATING ALL PROVISIONS OF THE EXCESS-PROFIT TAX.

TO PASS H. R. 10384 (39 STAT. 874, FEB. 5, 1917), OVER PRESIDENTS' VETO, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P. 2456-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH HELD THAT A MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20573 (39 STAT. 1000, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL INCREASING REVENUE TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY AND THE EXTENSIONS OF FORTIVICATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE HILL SO AS TO RAISE AN EQUITABLE POSTION OF THE REQUIRED REVENUE FROM A PROTECTIVE TARIFF, IS CONTRARY TO RULE XXI, THEREFORE MOTION IS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 2439-2)

TO PASS H. R. 20079, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2086-1,1377-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 414, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERSTION OF THE H. J. RES. 323, AMENDING A JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A JOINT SUB-COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE CONDITIONS RELATING TO INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 462-2,841-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542, BY APPROPRIATING $72,120 FOR CHILD WELFARE AND INCREASING APPROPRIATION FROM $58,000 TO $95,000, GIVING ALL CLERKS AND ASSISTANT CLERKS AN INCREASE IN PAY. (P. 757-1,454-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542 (39 STAT. 1070, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A STENOGRAPHER AT A SALARY OF $75 PER MONTH FOR EACH MEMBER, DELEGATE AND RESIDENT COMMISSIONER OF THE HOUSE, IN ADDITION TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CLERK AT $1500 PER ANNUM. (P. 572-2,243-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542, BY INCREASING THE PER ANNUM COMPENSATION OF CLERK HIRE FOR EACH DELEGATES, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER AND MEMBERS, FROM $1500 TO $2000, AND INCREASING THE TOTAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS FROM $660,000 TO $880,000, AND THE CLERK HIRE TO BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY WILL OF ANY SAID MEMBER OR DELEGATE. (P. 243-1,572-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 409, PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 18542, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, NOT WITH STANDING THE GENERAL RULES OF THE HOUSE: AND FURTHER RESOLVING-THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE IN ORDER IN THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FORE-GOING AMENDMENT, CHANGING EXISTING LAW BEYOND FISCAL 1918, NOR SHALL ANY AMENDMENT BE IN ORDER RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES, NOT APPROPRIATED FOR H. R. 18542.

TO PASS H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HOUR DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 13608-1)

TO TABLE MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HR. DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE MOTION OF MR. STERLING TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WAS NOT GERMANE TO THE BILL.

TO AMEND H. RES. 359, A BILL TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE, BY LIMITING GENERAL DEBATE ON SAID BILL TO 3 HOURS, AND TO ELIMINATE THE WORDS "IN THE HOUSE" SO AS TO PERFECT THE READING MATTER OF RESOLUTION AND HAVE H. R. 17350 TAKEN UP AS INTENDED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND NOT JUST IN THE HOUSE. (P. 13532-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #48 H. R. 15455 (39 STAT. 728, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A U. S. SHIPPING BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING, DEVELOPING AND CREATING A NAVAL AUXILIARY AND NAVAL RESERVE AND A MERCHANT MARINE, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES SECRETARY OF TREASURY (DURING EXISTENCE OF A WAR IN WHICH U. S. IS NOT A PARTY) TO DIRECT COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS TO REFUSE CLEARANCE TO ANY VESSEL OR VEHICLE LADEN WITH MERCHANDISE FOR A FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC PORT, WHENEVER HE BELIEVES OWNER OR OFFICER OF SUCH VESSEL REFUSES TO ACCEPT CARGO TENDERED FOR SUCH PORT OF DESTINATION WITH PROPER FREIGHT CHARGES, UNLESS SAME IS DECLINED BECAUSE LADEN TO CAPACITY OR UNLESS CARGO IS IN DANGER OF SEIZURE ON HIGH SEA. (P. 13452-2,13463)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9 OF H. R. 15455 (39 STAT. 728, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING, DEVELOPING AND CREATING A NAVAL AUXILARY AND NAVAL RESERVE AND A MERCHANT MARINE, WHICH AMENDMENTS PROVIDE THAT ANY VESSEL PURCHASED OR LEASED FROM THE BOARD MAY BE REGISTERED AND LEASED AS A UNITED STATES VESSEL; THAT FOREIGN VESSELS ADMITTED TO AMERICAN REGISTRY, AND VESSELS OWNED OR LEASED BY A CORPORATION IN WHICH UNITED STATES HOLDS STOCK, EXCEPT PANAMA R.R.CO., MAY NOT ENGAGE IN COASTWISE TRADE EXCEPT WITH ALASKA, HAWAII OR PORTO RICO; THAT NO VESSEL SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO A FOREIGN FLAG WHILE UNITED STATES IS AT WAR, NOR SOLD WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE BOARD; FOR VIOLATION, VESSEL SHALL BE FORFEITED TO U. S. AND OWNER SUBJECT TO $5,000 FINE AND IMPRISONMENT FOR 5 YEARS. (P. 13427-1,13450-1,13419)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #238, TO H. R. 15947 (39 STAT. 556, AUGUST 29, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1917, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT #238 REGARDS BUILDING NAVAL EQUIPMENT. (P. 12668-1,12700)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 12193 (30 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10821-1,10829)

TO STOP ACTION ON MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHO RULED THAT A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 16763 TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS IS COUNTRARY TO RULE XXI SEC. 3 OF THE HOUSE RULES AND IS NOT GERMANE TO SUBJECT. (P. 10767-1)

TO PASS H. R. 167639. (P. 10663-2,10672-2,10766-1,10768-1)

TO AMEND INCOME TAX BILL H. R. 16763 (39 STAT. 756, AUGUST 8, 1916), BY ELIMINATING FROM SPECIAL TAXES ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1917, BANKS WHICH WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY $1.00 FOR EACH $1,000 OF CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS USED IN BANKING, INCLUDING SUMS AS MAY BE INVESTED IN OR LOANED UPON STOCKS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, REAL ESTATE OR OTHER SECURITIES. (P. 1063-2,10672-2,10766-1)

TO PASS H. R. 1148, A BILL TRANSFERRING THE COUNTIES OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE FROM THE WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO THE EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SAID STATE FOR JUDICIAL PURPOSES. (P. 10302-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 268, PROVIDING THAT THE SPEAKER DO ISSUE HIS WARRANT, DIRECTED TO SERGEANT AT ARMS, COMMANDING HIM TO TAKE IN CUSTODY H. SNOWDEN MARSHALL OF NEW YORK, TO BRING HIM TO BAR OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO ANSWER CHARGE THAT HE IN MARCH 4, 1916, IN CITY OF NEW YORK, VIOLATED PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY WRITING AND CAUSING PUBLICATION OF A LETTER REGARDING ARREST OF L. R. HOLME. (P. 9638-2,1939-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15947 TO COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO HOUSE WITH THE AMENDMENT SHOWN ON PAGES 9188 OF THE RECORD. (P. 9189)

TO PASS H. R. 15947. (P. 9190-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15947 (39 STAT. 556, AUGUST 29, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1917, BY DIRECTING SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PROVIDE, BY PURCHASE OR ERECTION, A FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR FOR NAVY VESSELS, SAID FACTORIES TO HAVE AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 20,000 TONS, SUM OF $11,000,000 APPROPRIATED FOR SAID FACTORY. (P. 9187-1)

TO REFER H. R. 6915, A BILL TO GRANT INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO SUPERANNUATED EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND H. R. 10130, A BILL TO RETIRE POSTAL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUITY AFTER 25 YEARS SERVICE, TO COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS; AND THAT THE COMMITTEE ON REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF SAID BILLS BECAUSE THE SUBJECT IS NOT WITHIN JURISDICTION OF THE LATTER COMMITTEE. (P. 8745-1,2,8748-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 249, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 15947 AND FIXING THE REGULATIONS FOR CONSIDERING AND DEBATING SUCH BILL. (P. 8749-1,8751-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15774 (39 STAT. 676, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL MAKING D. C. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1917, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE EXCEPT A PROVISION THAT IN ANY APPROPRIATION BILL HEREAFTER, THE SUMS APPROPRIATED THEREIN SHALL BE PAID OUT OF D. C. REVENUE SO FAR AS POSSIBLE, REMAINDER TO PAID OUT OF FUNDS IN THE TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED. (P. 8743,8539)

TO PASS H. R. 15774 A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1917. (P. 8511-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15455, BY ELIMINATING SECTION 5 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE BOARD, WITH APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT, IS QUTHORIZED TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED AND EQUIPPED AN "AMERICAN SHIP YARD", OR TO PURCHASE LEASE OR CHARTER VESSELS SUITABLE AS FAR AS COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF MARINE TRADE MAY PERMIT, FOR USE AS NAVAL AUXILIARIES OR ANY TRANSPORTS OR FOR OTHER NAVAL OR MILITARY PURPOSE. (P. 8322-2,356-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 236, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AND DEBATE ON H. R. 15455. (P. 8070-1,8076)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON H. RES. 236 LAYING DOWN THE RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 15455, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF A NAVAL VESSEL, NAVAL AUXILARY AND MERCHANT MARINE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U. S. COMMERCE. (P. 8075-2,8070-1)

TO AGREE TO MOTION IN THE NATURE OF INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONFEREES ON S. 381, PROVIDING THAT THE MANAGERS ON PART OF THE HOUSE ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR DEFINITE TIME OR FIXING DEFINITE PERIOD AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE MADE. (P. 7212-1,7213-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE FOR S. 381, NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR PROVISION SETTING A DEFINITE TIME, OR FIXING A DEFINITE PERIOD, AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILLIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE. (P. 7212-1)

TO AMEND S. 381, A BILL TO DECLARE THE PURPOSE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U. S. AS TO THE FUTURE POLITICAL STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND TO PROVIDE A MORE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT FOR THOSE ISLANDS, BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 34, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PHILIPPINES, TO BECOME ABSOLUTE NOT LESS THAN 2 OR MORE THAN 4 YEARS FROM PASSAGE OF BILL, UNLESS IN HIS JUDGEMENT THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS DO NOT WARRANT THIS; IN THAT EVENT HE MAY EXTEND THE TIME TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONGRESS SETTLING AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF 4 YEARS AND SAID CONGRESS MAY FUTHER CONSIDER THE MATTER. IN CASE OF SETTLEMENT THE PRESIDENT MAY ACQUIRE LANDS AND TITLE FOR NAVAL BASES AND COALING STATIONS WITH THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 7196-1,7210-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 381. (P. 7212-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 166, JUNE 3, 1916), A BILL TO ENCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S. (P. 6821-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. RES. 216, PROVIDING FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 6819-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913, RELATING TO DUTY ON SUGAR, MOLASSES AND OTHER ARTICLES, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES THE TITLE BROAD ENOUGH TO COVER ALL THE ARTICLES PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPHS 177 AND AND 178 OF SUGAR SCHEDULE OF THE TARIFF ACT OF OCT 3, 1913. (P. 6442-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12193 (30 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5917-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12193 (30 STAT 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESER-VATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 TO BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND EXPENDED UNDER DIRECTION OF SEC. OF WAR AND SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEER FOR PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND FOR THE PROSECUTION OF PROJECTS HERETOFOR AUTHORIZED AS ARE NECESSARY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE. (P. 5915-2)

TO PASS H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P. 5194-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. , WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING CLAUSE WHICH PROHIBITS ADMITTANCE OF ALL ALIENS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO CAN NOT READ THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR SOME OTHER LANGUAGE OR DIALECT INCLUDING HEBREW OR YIDDISH-EXCEPT THOSE ALIENS WHO CAN PROVE THEY ARE SEEKING ADMISSION TO AVOID RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. (P. 5193-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12766. (P. 4731-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 2 - PROVIDING FOR FIXATION OF ATMOSPHERE NITROGEN BY DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER OR OTHER MEANS, NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NITROGEN AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF MONEY NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT PLANT OF SUCH PURPOSE. (P. 4730-1)

TO PASS H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED," AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913. (P. 4251)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12207 (39 STAT. 66, MAY 10, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER EXPENSES, TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING PAYMENT OF SALARIES OUT OF THIS APPROPRIATION TO ANY PERSON IN ANY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT WHO DOES NOT WORK 8 HOURS EACH DAY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PROVISIONS OF AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 15, 1898 RELATIVE TO LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 4096-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO WARN ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM TRAVELING ON ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS ETC. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO TABLE H. RES. 147. (P. 3720)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8246, A BILL TO REVIVE THE RIGHT OF ACTION UNDER ACT OF MARCH 12, 1863, REGARDING WAR CLAIMS, TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO INSERT THE WORDS; "PROVIDING THAT NO CLAIM SHALL BE ALLOWED ANY CLAIMANT UNLESS IT IS PROVED THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS LOYAL TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT DURING THE CIVIL WAR." (P. 3385-1,3390-2)

TO PASS H. R. 4701 (39 STAT. 53, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH IN THE WAR DEPT. AND IN NAVY DEPT. RESPECTIVELY A ROLL, DESIGNATED AS THE ARMY AND NAVY MEDAL OF HONOR ROLL, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO PASS H. R. 8234 (39 STAT. 675, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2035-1)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 107, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 8234, A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (J P. 258-2,P. 1607-2)

TO PASS H. R. 7617 (39 STAT. 355, JULY 11, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL, IN CERTAIN CASES, AID THE STATES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 1536-1,2)

TO RECOMMIT H. J. RES. 59, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH AMENDMENT WHICH ELIMINATES "DEC. 31, 1916" -INSERTS IN LIEU THEREOF "APRIL 30, 1916"; THAT IS, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE ACT BE EXTENDED ONLY UNTIL APRIL 30, 1916, INSTEAD OF DEC. 31, 1916. (P. 358,360)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 59. (P. 358-2,360-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR CHAMP CLARK (DEM.) ARE CODED 1. VOTES FOR J. R. MANN (REP.) ARE CODED 2.

TO COMMIT A RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 7 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 63RD CONGRESS SHALL BE RULES OF THE 64TH CONGRESS; SAID COMMITTEE BE FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO CONSIDER SAID RESOLUTION COMMITTED TO IT AND REPORT PRIOR TO JAN. 17, 1916, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADOPTION OF PERMANENT RULES FOR 64TH CONGRESS. (P. 12)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 20415-38 STAT. 1086, 3/4/1915). (P.5470)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 20415-38 STAT. 1086, 3/4/1915), WITH INSTRUCTIONS THEY REPORT SENATE AMENDMENT EIGHTY-NINE UNAMENDED, CREATING A BUREAU OF FARM CREDITS IN THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT; APPROPRIATING TEN-MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE BUREAUS PURCHASE OF NOTES SECURED BY FIRST MORTGAGES IN AGRICULTURAL LANDS; ESTABLISHING FARM CREDITS; APPORTIONING LOANS TO THE STATES BANK ON THEIR AGRICULTURE POPULATION AND PRODUCTION, LOANING MONEY TO FARMERS ON PROMISSORY, TENYEAR, FIVE PER CENT NOTES SECURED BY FIRST MORTGAGES, AND AUTHORIZING BUREAU TO ISSUE BONDS AFTER RECEIVING ONE-MILLION DOLLARS IN MORTGAGES. (P.5012-2; 5013-1,2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, IN ORDER TO END ACTION ON CALLING ABSENT MEMBERS AND PROCEED WITH THE BUSINESS BEFORE THE HOUSE. (P.4977)

ON PASSAGE OF THE RESOLUTION INSTRUCTING THE HOUSE CONFEREES NOT TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 110 TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422), WHICH AUTHORIZES CONSTRUCTION OF THE GALLINGER (MUNICIPAL) HOSPITAL IN WASHINGTON, D. C., FOR ONE-MILLION DOLLARS. (P.4665)

TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENT 105 TO THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422-38 STAT. 894, 3/3/1915), APPROPRIATING FIFTY-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW BUILDING FOR THE CENTRAL DISPENSARY AND EMERGENCY HOSPITAL. (P.4657)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT SIXTY-EIGHT TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 21318-38 STAT. 822, 3/3/1915), WHICH APPROPRIATES $101,000 FOR THE MAINTENENCE, SALARIES, IMPROVEMENTS, AND MEDICAL DEPARTMENT OF HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, D. C. (P.4413-2)

TO ADJOURN DURING DEBATE ON THE BILL S. 5259, ESTABLISHING ONE OR MORE UNITED STATES NAVY MAIL LINES TO SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE. (P.3905)

TO AMEND S. 5259 BY CREATING A UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD, AUTHORIZED TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE BANK OF A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CORPORATION CAPITALIZED AT TEN-MILLION DOLLARS, THE OBJECT OF THE LATTER BEING TO PURCHASE, CONSTRUCT, EQUIP, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE MERCHANT VESSELS FOR THE UNITED STATES FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P.3921-2)

ON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 736, DISCHARGING COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE NAVAL MAIL LINES BILL (S. 5259), LIMITING ITS DEBATE AND THE AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED TO IT. (P.3881)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 736, IN ORDER TO BRING TO AN IMMEDIATE VOTE THIS RESOLUTION DISCHARGING COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL ESTABLISHING NAVAL MAIL LINES (S. 5259) AND LIMITING DEBATE ON BILL TO SIX HOURS AND ALSO LIMITING THE AMENDMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED. (P.3877-2)

TO AMEND S. 5259, BY REQUIRING THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO PROCURE PRESIDENTIAL APPROVAL IN CARRYING OUT BILL'S PROVISIONS. (P.3882-2, 3883-2, 3875)

TO PASS S. 5259. (P.3923)

TO AMEND S. 5259, BY PAYING THE CIVILIAN OFFICERS THE SAME PAY AND ALLOWANCES AS THE NAVAL OFFICERS. (P.3980-1)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 12292, A BILL PREVENTING PRODUCTS OF CHILD-LABOR FROM BEING ENTERED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P.3828)

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO DETERMINE WHETHER A QUORUM IS PRESENT TO CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H. R. 12292.

TO ADJOURN IN ORDER TO DETERMIN WHETHER A QUORUM IS PRESENT TO CONTINUE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H. R. 12292. (P.3833)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL H. R. 12292. (P. 3827)

TO ORDER A SECOND TO A MOTION MADE TO SUSPEND THE RULES, DURING CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL H. R. 12292. (P.3828)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 20975, 38 STAT. 928, 3/3/1915), SO IT WILL BE AMENDED TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF ONE BATTLESHIP INSTEAD OF TWO. (P.3152-1)

ON PASSAGE OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO OF THE BILL H. R. 6060, REGULATING THE ADMISSION AND RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES. (P.3077)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL H. R. 21037 (38 STAT. 1549, 3/3/1915), GRANTING PENSIONS AND PENSION INCREASES TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SAILORS IN THE CIVIL WAR, AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SUCH VETERANS. (P.2815)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL H. R. 21089 (38 STAT. 1600, 3/4/1915), GRANTING PENSIONS AND PENSION INCREASES TO CERTAIN SOLDIERS AND SALORS IN OTHER THAN CIVIL WAR, AND TO CERTAIN WIDOWS AND DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF SUCH VETERANS. (P.2823)

ON PASSAGE OF S. 2337 (38 STAT. 800, 1/28/1915), CREATING THE COAST GUARD BY COMBINING THEREIN THE EXISTING LIFE SAVING SERVICE AND THE REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE. (P.1949)

TO PASS H. R. 20189 (38 STAT. 1049, 3/4/1915), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTIONS, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P.1915)

ON PASSAGE OF H. J. RES. 1, PROPOSING TO THE STATE LEGISLATURES A WOMAN'S SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. (P.1483)