Charles G. Bennett

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT WITH AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT #4 TO H.R. 12008 (30 STAT 1074, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1900, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $75,000 FOR A POST OFFICE AT DURHAM, N. CAROLINA. (P. 2893-2)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS 19 AND 20 TO H.R. 11683, (30 STAT 959, MAR. 1, 1899), A BILL MAKING POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $196,000 FOR CONTINUING PART MAIL SERVICE BY THE SOUTHERN R.R. COMPANY. (P. 2590-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12125, (30 STAT 993, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE OBLIGATIONS OF THE TREATY OF PARIS WITH SPAIN, OF DEC. 10, 1898.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 10500, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF SAMUEL TEWKSBURY, DECEASED.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL MADE FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12008 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1074), A BILL MAKING SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900, RULING THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT THIS BILL WITH INSTRUCTIONS, TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, AN ATTEMPT TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT COULD NOT BE DONE BY AN AMENDMENT.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1273, (30 STAT 839, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT ALTONA, PA., AND APPROPRIATING MONEY THEREFOR.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND 3RD READING OF H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEBRASKA.

TO ADJOURN.

TO ELIMINATE CERTAIN WORDS FROM THE RECORD, DELETING A CHARGE MADE BY MR. HAWLEY AGAINST THE COMM. OF RIVERS AND HARBORS, ACCUSING THAT COMM. OF REFUSING TO ADMIT HIM TO THE COMM. ROOM AND DENYING HIM PERMISSION TO SPEAK TO THE CHAIRMAN. (P. 1433)

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS, H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY, SO A SUBSTITUTE BILL WILL BE REPORTED, DECREASING PERSONNEL OF THE ARMY TO 30,000 MEN, INSTEAD OF 100,000 AS PROPOSED BY PRESENT BILL, AND PROVIDE FOR 50,000 VOLUNTEERS FOR COLONIAL SERVICE. (JP. 119-1,2, 120-1,2,121-1)

TO PASS H.R. 11022, A BILL REORGANIZING THE ARMY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 11186, A BILL EXTENDING THE LAWS RELATING TO COMMERCE, NAVIGATION, AND MERCHANT SEAMEN, OVER THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS CEDED TO THE U.S. (JP. 97-2)

TO PASS H.R. 2683, (30 STAT 840, FEB. 21, 1899), A BILL ESTABLISHING A LIGHT-HOUSE AND FOG SIGNAL AT OR NEAR POINT ARGNELLS, CALIFORNIA. (JP. 84-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10403, (30 STAT 1004, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO REORGANIZE AND INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE NAVY AND MARINE CORPS OF THE U.S.; AMENDMENT ELIMINATES SECTIONS 19, 20, 21, AND 22, AND SUBSTITUTE THERE FOR NEW SECTIONS WHICH PROVIDE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE LINE OF OFFICERS OF THE U.S. MARINE CORPS SHALL BE SELECTED.

TO AMEND H.R. 8571, (30 STAT 1253, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL DEFINING AND PUNISHING CRIMES AND PROVIDING A CRIMINAL CODE FOR, THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA, BY PROHIBITING THE IMPORTATION MANUFACTURE, AND SALE, EXCEPT FOR MEDICAL, MECHANICAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR, UNDER PENALTIES. (JP. 67-1)

TO AGREE IN THE COMM. OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11414, (APP. FEB. 24, 1899, 30 STAT 846), A BILL MAKING LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1900; WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES, CERTAIN CLERICAL POSITIONS IN THE OFFICE OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION TOTALING $91,340, AND ELIMINATES ALSO ITEM OF $7,000 FOR TRAVELING EXPENSES. (JP. 60-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #11 TO H.R. 10989, (30 STAT 772, JAN. 5, 1899), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICICNCIES IN THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY AND NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS FOR THE LAST 6 MONTHS OF FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1899. (JP. 45-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4080, (30 STAT 768, DEC. 21, 1898), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL EXHIBITION OF AMERICAN PRODUCTS AND MANUFACTURES AT PHILADELPHIA, BY THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF EXPORT TRADE. (JP. 41-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 112, A BILL AMENDING THE IMMIGRATION LAW. (JP. 31-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 7130, AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE, BY MAKING IT ILLEGAL UNDER PROVISION OF THIS ACT TO ISSUE TICKETS BY ANY R.R. CO. OR OTHER COMMON CARRIER FOR THE PURPOSE OF BEING TRANSFERRED. (JP. 21)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 6600)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (P. 6553)

TO PASS H.R. 6149, (30 STAT 722, JULY 8, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SEC. OF WAR TO EXERCISE HIS DISCRETION IN CERTAIN CASES. (P. 6496-2)

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 1035, (30 STAT 544, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY THROUGHOUT THE U.S. (P. 6426-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 259 (JULY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 750), A RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE FOR ANNEXING THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 6018-1)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 259 (30 STAT 750, JULY 7, 1898), A RESOLUTION PROVIDING "THAT THE U.S. WILL VIEW AS AN ACT OF HOSTILITY ANY ATTEMPT OF ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT TO TAKE POSSESSION OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS AND THAT THE U.S. GUARANTEES THE INDEPENDENCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. (P. 5765-2, 5770, 6018-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10550. (P. 5759-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF WILLIAM E. RYAN AND HENRY C. BREWSTER FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF N.Y. (P. 5760-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC BUSINESS. (P. 5761-1)

TO RECOMMIT, TO THE COMMITTEE ON ELECTIONS, H.R. 10550, WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT A PROVISION BE MADE IN THE BILL FOR VOTING OF NAVAL RESERVE, THE SAME AS BY VOLUNTEERS IN THE ARMY. (P. 5758)

TO CONSIDER H.RES. 309, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SEC. OF WAR TO FURNISH THE NAMES OF ALL CIVILIANS APPOINTED TO THE VOLUNTEER ARMY SINCE APRIL 24, 1898 AND THE SEVERAL STATES FROM WHICH THEY WERE APPOINTED. (P. 5763-2)

TO ADOPT THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE, ON H.R. 10100, (30 STAT 448, JUNE 13, 1898), A BILL TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES. (P. 5713-2)

TO PASS H.R. 10253, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1349), A BILL AMENDING THE INTERNAL REVENUE LAWS RELATING TO DISTILLED SPIRITS. (P. 5237-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, A MOTION MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 1424 (30 STAT 1460, JUNE 10, 1898) A BILL GRANTING A PENSION TO RICHARD T. SELTZER. (P. 5303)

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 1115, (JUNE 3, 1898, 30 STAT 1450), A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES OF JOHN ROACH. (P. 5298)

TO TABLE H.R. 3093, A BILL PAYING $502 TO JOHN A. FAIRFAX OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4904-1, JP 556)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 10378, (MAY 31, 1898, 30 STAT. 422), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE PAYMENT OF PENSIONS, AND FOR OTHER OBJECTS, FOR 1898. (P. 5234-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10293, (JUNE 18, 1898, 30 STAT 478), A BILL INCORPORATING THE EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS RAILROAD CO. IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 5121-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10294, (MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1377), A BILL RELATING TO THE CONTROL OF WHARF PROPERTY AND CERTAIN PUBLIC SPACES IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, BY REMOVING FENCE AROUND BOTANICAL GARDENS, THEREBY MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. (P. 5120-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 372, (APP. JUNE 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 424), A BILL CONCERNING CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THEIR EMPLOYEES; WHICH AMENDMENTS, IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BILL, SET UP METHODS OF SELECTING LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND DEALING WITH THEM IN SETTLEMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES. (P. 5046)

TO PASS OVER THE PRESIDENT'S VETO, H.R. 2219, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ADMINISTRATORS OF ISAAC TICE AND OTHERS. (P. 4941-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF S. 1133, (MAY 7, 1898, 30 STAT 1431), A BILL PAYING THE RICHMOND LOCOMOTIVE AND MACHINE WORKS ITS CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AND LOSSES INCURRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE ARMED BATTLESHIP "TEXAS". (P. 4529)

TO RECOMMIT TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH INCOME TAX BILL ADDED. (P. 4457-1)

TO PASS H.R. 10100, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 448) A BILL PROVIDING WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURE. (P. 4263)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT RICHARD A. WISE IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT AS REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 2ND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND THAT WM. A. YOUNG, THE SITTING MEMBER, IS NOT ENTITLED TO HIS SEAT. (P. 4250-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENTS, TO H.J.RES. 233, WHICH AMENDMENTS RECOGNIZE CUBA AS A INDEPENDENT STATE AND ELIMINATE "REPUBLIC" FROM TITLE. (P. 4041)

TO PASS H.R. 8349 (JUNE 4, 1898, 30 STAT 431), A BILL GRANTING ADDITIONAL POWERS TO RAILROAD COMPANIES CREATED BY LAWS OF THE U.S. AND OPERATING LINES IN INDIAN TERRITORY. (P. 4044-1)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR WITH SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY RECOGNIZING CUBA AS A REPUBLIC. (P. 4056)

TO RECEDE FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.J.RES. 233, THEREBY GIVING RECOGNITION TO THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA. (P. 4060)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.J.RES. 233. (P. 4062-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON AGREEING TO THE REPORT OF CONFERENCE COMMITTEE MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 233, WHICH REPORT RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT PEOPLE. (P. 4062-1)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION H.J.RES. 233 APR. 20, 1898, 30 STAT 738) DECLARING THAT THE PRESIDENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO INTERVENE AT ONCE TO STOP THE WAR IN CUBA, WITH THE PURPOSE OF SECURING PEACE AND ESTABLISHING A STABLE AND INDEPENDENT GOVERNMENT AND EMPOWERING THE PRESIDENT TO USE U.S. LAND AND NAVAL FORCES. (P. 3815)

TO RECOMMIT H.J.RES. 233 TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD THAT THE U.S. DOES HEREBY RECOGNIZE THE INDEPENDENCE OF CUBA. (P. 3819-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 233. (P. 3815)

TO PASS S. 1116, (APR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 1409), A BILL PAYING THE HEIRS OF THE LATE JOHN ROACH, DECEASED, $330,151.42, FOR LABOR AND MATERIAL, DOCKAGE AND DETENTION, AND OCCUPATION OF YARDS AND SHOPS FOR THE GUNBOATS, "CHICAGO," "BOSTON" AND "ATLANTA". (P. 3043, 3056, 3063)

TO ADOPT THE JOINT RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, H.J.RES. 189 (JUNE 7, 1898, 30 STAT 447) AUTHORIZING COMMISSIONERS OF WASHINGTON, D.C., TO LOCATE A CAB SERVICE. (P. 3519-2)

TO TABLE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 9378, (APP. MAY 4, 1898, 30 STAT 369) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR 1899; RULING OF CHAIR WAS THAT PRESENTATION OF RESOLUTION WAS NOT A PRIVILEGED QUESTION; WHICH RESOLUTION PROCLAIMS THAT THE PEOPLE OF CUBA DESERVED TO BE FREE AND THE U.S. RECOGNIZES CUBA AS A FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATE.

TO AMEND H.R. 4936, (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1161) A BILL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MAR. 3, 1883, BY ELIMINATING CLAIM FOR $217,236, BY THE HEIRS OF MRS. MARY ANN RANDOLPH CUSTIS LEE, OF FAIRFAX, COUNTY, VA. (P. 3323-2)

TO PASS H.R. 8927, (APP MAR. 9, 1898, 30 STAT 273) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS. (P. 2602-1)

TO TABLE H.R. 5359, A BILL AMENDING THE POSTAL LAWS RELATING TO SECOND CLASS MATTER. (P. 2447)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS BILLS. (P. 2186-2)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF S. 2739, A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A CHECK IN LIEU OF A LOST CHECK DRAWN BY BERNALD R. GREEN IN FAVOR OF FREDERICK MAC MONNIES AND FOR CONSIDERATION OF GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 2024)

TO AMEND S. 1035, BY ELIMINATING ALL INVOLUNTARY FEATURES AND THE FEATURES RELATING TO CORPORATIONS. (P. 1945-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY S. 1035 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE ALL ACTS AND PROVISION FOR INVOLUNTARY BANKRUPTCY EXCEPT THOSE BASED UPON ACTUAL FRAUD AND ADD PROVISION LIMITING LIFE OF ACT TO TWO YEARS. (P. 1945-2)

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO S. 1035, (APP. JULY 1, 1898, 30 STAT 544), A BILL ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SYSTEM OF BANKRUPTCY IN THE U.S.; SAID AMENDMENT PLACING A TWO-YEAR TIME LIMIT UPON ENFORCEMENT OF ACT. (P. 1942-2)

TO PASS S. 1035.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 2196, (APP MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MCCHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO.

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TILL NEXT MONDAY. (P. 1637)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND, ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 7559, (APP. FEB. 17, 1898, 30 STAT 249), A BILL MAKING ROCKLAND ME., A SUBPORT OF ENTRY.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 2196, (APP. MAR. 5, 1898, 30 STAT 1400), A BILL DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF LOST CHECK DRAWN BY CHARLES E. MC CHESNEY, U.S. INDIAN AGENT, IN FAVOR OF C.J. HOLMAN AND BRO. (P. 1631)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CONSIDER GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1436)

TO ADOPT S.C.RES. 22, A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE PAYMENT OF THE BONDED OBLIGATIONS OF THE GOVERNMENT. (P. 1260-1)

TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF THE GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILLS. (P. 1176-1)

TO PASS H.R. 4829 (MAR. 11, 1898, 30 STAT 1401), A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE BOOK AGENTS OF THE METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH. (P. 1177)

TO TABLE THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT, IF NOT INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE PUBLIC SERVICE, TO TRANSMIT TO THE HOUSE INFORMATION DISCLOSING BY WHAT AUTHORITY HE HAS UNDERTAKEN TO BIND THE U.S. TO PAY $4,000,000, TO THE BOND CREDITORS OF THE HAWAIIAN GOVERNMENT, IN THE TREATY OF ANNEXATION NEGOTIATED WITH THAT GOVERNMENT. (P. 1104-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR ON THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED; WHICH DECISION RULED THAT A MOTION TO COMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS IS NOT GERMANE TO RESOLUTION. (P. 811)

TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, DECLARING OUT OF ORDER PRESENTATION OF THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS IN CUBA AND THAT STRICT NEUTRALITY SHOULD BE MAINTAINED. (P. 760-2)

TO ADJOURN AT 5:30. (P. 605)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234) A BILL MAKING URGENT DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, BY ELIMINATING THE APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 FOR FREIGHT ON BULLION OR COIN BY REGISTERED MAIL OR BETWEEN MINTS AND ASSAY OFFICE. (P. 560-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, BY HAVING THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF SOLDIERS HOMES SUBSTITUTE SOME LOCATION IN THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY IN LIEU OF DANVILLE, ILL. (P. 572-2)

TO LIMIT DEBATE ON H.R. 625, (30 STAT 234, JAN. 27, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL DEPARTMENTS, IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, UNTIL 5 P.M. (SPEAKER VOTING AFFIRMATIVE.) (P. 518-2)

TO ADOPT H.RES. 84, A RESOLUTION TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.J.RES. 81, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MONETARY COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE FOR ITS EXPENSES, AND AFTER 1 HOUR DEBATE, ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION. (P. 2958-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 81. (P. 2963-2)

TO AMEND H.J.RES. 81, BY ADDING A PROVISION THAT THE COMMISSION, IN PREPARING A SCHEME OF CURRENCY REFORM, SHALL PROCEED ALONG THE LINES LAID DOWN IN THE FINANCES PLANK OF THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM OF 1896, AND IT SHALL INCLUDE THE RESTORATION OF THE SYSTEM OF BIMETALLISM BY THE FREE INDEPENDENT AND UNLIMITED COINAGE OF BOTH GOLD AND SILVER AT A RATIO OF 16 TO 1. (P. 2967-1, 2971-1)

TO ADJOURN, TO POSTPONE ACTION ON THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PRINTING OF 2600 COPIES OF THE DIGEST AND MANUAL OF THE RULES AND PRACTICE OF THE HOUSE.

TO ADOPT CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 379. (P. 2699-1, 2705-1,2)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL OF JUNE 28, 1897 BY REWORDING THE ADJOURNMENT SECTION.

TO TABLE APPEAL OF MR. BAILEY FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, RULING THAT A MOTION TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER A MOTION TO AMEND THE JOURNAL.

TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL OF JUNE 14, 1897. (P. 1802-2)

TO ADJOURN.

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE CHAIR'S DECISION, DURING DEBATE ON A RESOLUTION THAT THE COMM. ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS AUTHORIZED BY RULE X SHOULD BE APPOINTED AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE SO THAT ANY MATTER IN ITS JURISDICTION MAY BE CONSIDERED, AND ACTED UPON; SAID RULING HOLDING THAT THE RESOLUTION IS NOT A PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION AND SHOULD BE PRESENTED IN THE REGULAR COURSE AS WITH A COMMITTEE REPORT.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING THAT THE RESOLUTION IS NOT PRIVILEGED AND SHOULD BE PRESENTED WITH A COMMITTEE REPORT; SAID RESOLUTION STATES CONGRESS'S RIGHT TO ADOPT A FOREIGN POLICY RECOGNIZING CUBA'S BELLIGERENCY AND DECLARING U.S. NEUTRALITY. (P. 1305-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF THE CHAIR'S RULING THAT THE RESOLUTION IS NOT PRIVILEGED AND SHOULD BE PRESENTED WITH A COMMITTEE REPORT; SAID RESOLUTION STATES CONGRESS'S RIGHT TO ADOPT A FOREIGN POLICY RECOGNIZING CUBA'S BELLIGERENCY AND DECLARING U.S. NEUTRALITY. NO QUORUM VOTING.

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF S.J.RES. 42, A RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING $50,000 FOR THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMERICAN CITIZENS ON THE ISLAND OF CUBA, ALSO OF H.J.RES. 54, TO RECOGNIZE THE BELLIGERENT RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE OF CUBA. (P. 1120-2)

TO DECIDE A POINT OF ORDER DURING THE APPROVAL OF THE JOURNAL, WHETHER WM. SENIFISNIS SHALL BE ALLOWED TO PROCEED WITH HIS REMARKS. (P. 1067-1)

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY, IT DO SO TO MEET THURSDAY NEXT. (JP 76-1)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT THE SPEAKER BE DIRECTED TO IMMEDIATELY APPOINT THE COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE. (P 872-2, 864-2)

THAT WHEN THE HOUSE ADJOURNS TODAY IT DO SO TO MEET ON WEDNESDAY NEXT. (JP 67-2, P. 743-2)