George L. Wellington

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 AMEND H. R. 15702, A BILL FOR PROVIDING TEMPORARY REVENUE FOR THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, BY SEEKING TO ADMIT, FREE OF DUTY, ALL ARTICLES GROWN AND PRODUCED IN THE PHILIPPINES ARCHIPELAGO, INTO THE U.S., EXCEPT SUGAR, CIGARS, CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO, MANUFACTURED AND UNMANUFACTURED, WHEN WHICH THERE SHALL BE LEVIED 50% OF THE RATES OF DUTY AFORESAID THEREBY INCREASING DUTY FROM 25% TO 50%. (P. 2999-1,2)

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 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 GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 1328-1)

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

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12764, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO CARRY INTO EFFECT THE STIPULATIONS OF ARTICLE SEVEN OF TREATY BETWEEN THE U.S., AND SPAIN; NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF S. 362, A BILL REVISING AND AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR THE COLLECTION OF ABANDONED PROPERTY AND THE PREVENTION OF FRAUDS IN THE INSURRECTIONARY DISTRICTS WITHIN THE U.S., AND ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 7427-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 13172 (32 STAT L 641, 7/1/02), A BILL TO RATIFY AND CONFIRM AGREEMENT WITH THE CHOCTOW AND CHICKASAW TRIBES OF INDIANS, BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATION OF $15,000 TO BE USED TO PAY EXPENSES OF REMOVAL TO INDIAN TERRITORY OF FULL BLOODED AND OTHER MISSISSIPPI CHOCTAINS. (P. 7289-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 3110 WHICH WOULD AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S., TO CONCLUDE AGREEMENTS WITH THE REPUBLIC OF COSTA RICA AND NICARAGUA FOR LAND TO BUILD A CANAL ON THE NICARAGUA ROUTES. (P. 7074-1)

TO PASS H. R. 3110.

TO AMEND H. R. 3110 (32 STAT L. 481, 6/28/02), A BILL MAKING PROVISION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL CONNECTING THE ATLANTIC AND PACIFIC OCEANS, BY SEEKING TO CREATE AN ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OF SEVEN MEMBERS, APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT WITH SENATE ADVICE, THEIR SALARIES TO BE FIXED BY THE PRESIDENT UNTIL CONGRESS ORDERS OTHERWISE, AND AUTHORIZING THE USE OF ARMY ENGINEERS, THEIR OFFICIAL SALARIES TO BE DEDUCTED FROM WHATEVER SALARY IS FIXED FOR SUCH SERVICES.

TO AMEND H. R. 3110 BY IMPOSING A DEFINITE TIME LIMIT OF TWELVE MONTHS IN WHICH THE PRESIDENT MUST OBTAIN FOR THE U.S., TITLE TO THE PROPERTY OF THE NEW PANAMA CANAL COMPANY, TO OBTAIN CONTROL AND JURISDICTION OVER THE NECESSARY TERRITORY OF THE REPUBLIC OF COLOMBIA, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO OPERATE THE PANAMA RAILROAD COMPANY.

TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE TO H. R. 3110, SAID AMENDMENT GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CONSTRUCT A CANAL FROM THE ATLANTIC TO THE PACIFIC OCEANS, BY SUCH ROUTE AS HE MAY SELECT, TOGETHER WITH THE CONSTRUCTION OR IMPROVEMENT OF HARBORS AS HE SHALL DEEM NECESSARY AND ALSO GIVING HIM FREE AUTHORITY TO EMPLOY SUCH AGENCIES AND TO OBTAIN SUCH ADVICE AS HE SHALL FIND NECESSARY AND TO EMPLOY SUCH OFFICERS OF THE ARMY AND NAVY FOR ENGINEERING ASSISTANCE AS HE THINKS FIT AND TO APPROPRIATE $10,000,000 TOWARD THIS WORK, WHOSE TOTAL COST SHALL NOT EXCEED $180,000,000. (P. 7073-1)

TO TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 3110 WHICH AMENDMENT GIVES THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO CHANGE THE ROUTE OF THE CANAL, IF HE DEEMS IT ADVISABLE, FROM ITS PROPOSED COURSE THROUGH THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, TO WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE NICARAGUA ROUTE, BETWEEN GREYTOWN IN THE CARRIBBEAN SEA, AND BRITO, ON THE PACIFIC, VIA SAN JUAN RIVER AND LAKE NICARAGUA.

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 TABLE AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 3110 PROPOSING THE PUBLIC BORROWING OF $130,000,000 OR SUCH PART THEREOF AS MAY BE NEED TO CONSTRUCT THE SAID CANAL. (P. 7073-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 3110 BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT AUTHORITY TO BUILD A CANAL BY THE NICARAGUA ROUTE, INSTEAD OF THE ISTHMUS OF PANAMA, IF FOR ANY REASON HE DEEMS IT ADVISABLE. (P. 7072-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 3110, (32 STAT L 481, 6/28/02) BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF TREASURY TO BORROW, BY ISSUING BONDS, AN AMOUNT OF $130,000,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A CANAL.

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 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 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 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 S. 2295 (32 STAT 69, 7/1/02), TEMPORARILY PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 4251)

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, A BILL PROHIBITING THE ENTRY INTO, AND TO REGULATE THE RESIDENCE WITHIN THE U.S., ITS TERRITORIES AND ALL POSSESSIONS AND ALL TERRITORIES UNDER ITS JURISDICTION AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OF CHINESE PERSONS AND PERSONS OF CHINESE DESCENT, ELIMINATING THE PROVISION PROHIBITING AMERICAN VESSELS FROM EMPLOYING ANY CHINESE NOT ENTITLED TO ADMISSION INTO THE UNITED STATES, AND IMPOSING A FINE OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATING THIS LAW. (P. 4221-2)

TO AMEND S. 2960 BY IMPOSING A FINE OF $2,000 FOR VIOLATION OF A PROVISION FORBIDDING SHIPS OF AMERICAN REGISTRY TO EMPLOY CHINESE IN ITS CREW WHO ARE NOT ENTITLED TO ADMISSION INTO THE U.S., BUT EXEMPTING FROM PENALTY SUCH EMPLOYMENT WHEN DUE TO NECESSITY, PROVIDED NO OTHER CREWS BUT CHINESE ARE AVAILABLE, THAT THEY ARE DISCHARGED AT THE FIRST PORT WHERE THEY CAN BE REPLACED BY OTHER SEAMEN AND THAT THEY ARE NOT PERMITTED TO DEPART FROM THE SHIP IN ANY PORT UNDER U.S. JURISDICTION, AND IF NECESSARY, THEY SHOULD BE TRANSPORTED AS PASSENGERS TO A FOREIGN PORT. (P. 4245-1,2)

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 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 AMEND H. R. 9206 BY IMPOSING AN ANNUAL TAX OF $600 ON MANUFACTURERS OF PROCESS BUTTER, $480 ON WHOLESALE DEALERS, AND $48 ON RETAILERS; IMPOSING A FINE AGAINST THOSE WHO FAIL TO PAY SUCH TAX; OR TO FILE BOND OF $500 FOR EXPORTATION, OR TO LABEL PACKAGES OF PROCESSED BUTTER, AS SUCH OR TO APPLY THE ACT DEFINING BUTTER, AS APPROVED AUGUST 2, 1886, TO THIS BILL AND TO APPLY THE ACT PROVIDING FOR AN INSPECTION OF MEATS FOR EXPORTATION APPROVED AUGUST 30, 1890. (P. 3610-2)

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 PASS S. 3653. (P. 3129-2)

TO AMEND S. 3653, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE LIFE OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES BY MAKING IT A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY DEATH ANY PLACE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES TO ADVOCATE THE ASSASSINATION OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, OR OFFICERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE OR JUDICIAL DEPARTMENTS OF THE U.S., GOVERNMENT.

TO AMEND S. 3653 BY AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO GUARD AND PROTECT THE PRESIDENT'S LIFE, AND TO MAKE IT A CRIME PUNISHABLE BY DEATH ANY PLACE WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE UNITED STATES FOR ANY PERSON TO MURDER THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OR OFFICIAL NEXT IN SUCCESSION. (P. 3128-2)

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY ELIMINATING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE AND INSERTING, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THEREFORE, A PROVISIONS FOR THE REPEAL OF VARIOUS PARTS OF THE "REGULATIONS OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION" ACT RESTRICTING U.S., CITIZENS FROM PURCHASING FOREIGN-BUILT SHIPS, AND GRANTING THEM SUCH RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO HAVE THESE SHIPS REGISTERED AS PROVIDED BY U.S. LAWS.

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT HEREAFTER NO FOREIGN BUILT SHIP SHALL BE ADMITTED TO AMERICAN REGISTRY.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY SPECIFYING THAT ALL MAIL CONTRACTS SUBMITTED SHALL BEAR ALL THE NAMES OF THE CONTRACTING FIRM OR FIRMS, AND CORPORATIONS SHALL SUBMIT ALL THE NAMES OF THE INCORPORATORS AND STOCKHOLDERS, UNLESS THE NUMBER IS SO GREAT AS TO MAKE IT IMPRACTICABLE, IN WHICH CASE IT SHALL BE SUFFICIENT FOR THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL TO MAKE AND KEEP A RECORD OF SAME.

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT NO PAYMENT SHALL BE MADE UNDER THIS TITLE FOR ANY VOYAGE AFTER JULY 1, 1907, NOR FOR ANY PART OF A VOYAGE MADE SUBSEQUENT TO THAT DATE.

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT THE ACT OF JULY 2, 1890, ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PORTECT TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES" IS HEREBY MADE SPECIFICALLY APPLICABLE TO THE OWNER OR ANY VESSEL ENTERING INTO CONTRACT, ALSO TO PROTECT THE TERMINAL FACILITIES FOR SHIPPERS, REGULATE RATES OR FARES FOR FREIGHT OR PASSENGER TRADE AND COMMERCE AMONG THE U.S. AND FOREIGN NATIONS.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY ELIMINATING SECTION TWO FROM THE BILL, RELATING TO GENERAL SUBSIDY. (P. 2903-2)

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY GRANTING TO UNITED STATES CITIZENS THE RIGHT TO CONTRACT FOR, ACQUIRE, HOLD, OR OPERATE, ANY INTEREST IN ONE OR MORE STEAMSHIP LINES ENGAGED IN FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 2906-1)

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY LIMITING EXPENDITURE TO NOT MORE THAN $9,000,000 IN ANY ONE YEAR UNDER THE PROVISION OF THIS ACT.

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT NO COMPENSATION, OR SUBSIDY SHALL BE PAID TO ANY VESSEL FOR VOYAGE THEREOF, THAT HAS EMPLOYED IN ITS CREW ANY CHINESE PERSON NOT ENTITLED TO ADMISSION TO THE U.S., OR ITS TERRITORIES.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY SPECIFYING THAT ONE-FOURTH OF THE AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO BE SPENT ANNUALLY UNDER THIS ACT, SHALL BE RESERVED FOR CONTRACTS TO BE MADE FOR SERVICE BETWEEN PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND SOUTH AMERICA.

TO PASS S. 1348.

TO AMEND S. 1348, A BILL PROVIDING FOR OCEAN MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN THE U.S., AND FOREIGN PORTS AND TO PROMOTE COMMERCE AND ENCOURAGE THE DEEP-SEA FISHERIES, BY APPLYING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ANTI-TRUST ACT OF JULY 2, 1890 TO ALL SHIP-OWNERS AND SHIP-BUILDERS. (P. 2900)

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT ALL PREVIOUSLY BUILT VESSELS, BEFORE THEY ARE ACCEPTED FOR THE MAIL SERVICE, SHALL BE REMODELED AS FAR AS PRACTICABLE WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO PROMPT AND ECONOMICAL SPECIFICATIONS TO BE AGREED UPON BY AND BETWEEN THE OWNERS AND THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, AND A THOROUGH INSPECTION BE GIVEN SAID VESSELS BY A COMPETANT NAVAL OFFICER.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY ELIMINATING TITLE THREE, RELATING TO "DEEP SEA FISHERIES," WHEREIN A BOUNTY IS GIVEN TO THIS INDUSTRY BY LEVYING A TAX ON THE PEOPLE TO PAY THE SAME. (P. 2890-1)

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY SPECIFYING THAT NO VESSEL SHALL BE ENTITLED TO THE FULL COMPENSATION UNDER THE BILL, UNLESS SHE SHALL HAVE CLEARED FROM A U.S., PORT WITH CARGO TO THE AMOUNT OF 50 PER CENT OF HER CARRYING CAPACITY, AND ANY SHORTAGE OF 50 PER CENT OF HER CARRYING CAPACITY SHALL DIMINISH THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN THE PROPORTION THAT SAID SHORTAGE BEARS TO THE TOTAL CARGO.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY EXCLUDING FROM THIS ACT, OIL TANK STEAMERS ON VESSELS FOR CARRYING OIL IN BARRELS, CASES OR PACKAGES. (P. 2902-1)

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY PROVIDING TO GRANT REGISTERY AS VESSELS OF THE U.S., TO SUCH FOREIGN BUILT SHIPS, SAILING FROM A PORT IN THE UNITED STATES, AS ARE OF NOT LESS THAN 7,000 TONNAGE AND A SPEED IN EXCESS OF 12 KNOTS PER HOUR, AND OF WHICH NOT LESS THAN 90% OF THE SHARES OF THE CAPITOL OF THE FOREIGN OWNERS WAS OWNED BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS AS OF JANUARY 1, 1902.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY ADMITTING TO UNITED STATES REGISTRY ANY VESSEL BUILT OR PURCHASED ABROAD AND OWNED BY UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR CORPORATIONS, BUT PREVENTING THEIR BEING SUBSIDIZED OR ADMITTED TO THE COASTWISE TRADE OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 2901-1)

TO AMEND S. 1348, BY SPECIFYING THAT NO VESSEL SHALL RECEIVE ANY BENEFIT UNDER THE POSTAL OR GENERAL SUBSIDY PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, UNTIL THE OWNER HAS FILED AN AFFIDAVIT, STATING THAT NO OWNER OR SHAREHOLDER OF SAID VESSEL HAS BEEN A PARTY TO ANY AGREEMENT OR UNDERSTANDING WITH ANY PARTY RELATIVE TO FREIGHT RATES, OR TO LIMIT OR PREVENT OPEN COMPENSATION IN TRANSPORTATION OF THE PRODUCTS OF THE U.S., TO FOREIGN COUNTRIES AND VICE VERSA.

TO AMEND S. 1348 BY SPECIFYING THAT NOT MORE THAN $9,000,000 SHALL BE EXPENDED IN ANY ONE YEAR, OUT OF TREASURY UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT.

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 BY FORBIDDING CONVICTION OF TREASON OF ANY PERSONS FOR FAILURE TO GIVE INFORMATION AGAINST THEIR CHILDREN, PARENTS OR SPOUSE. (P. 2132-1)

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. 3287, (32 STAT L. 825, 2/12/03), A BILL TO FIX THE SALARIES OF CERTAIN UNITED STATES JUDGES.

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

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

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