Stephen Morgan

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 33 TO H.R. 18467, (33 STAT-1092, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1906, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO INQUIRE AS TO THE COST OF ARMOR PLATE AND OF ARMOR PLANT AND REPORT FINDINGS TO CONGRESS, THE HOUSE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR A BOARD OF INQUIRY CONSISTING OF THE JUDGE ADVOCATE-GENERAL OF THE NAVY, THE ADMIRAL OF THE NAVY, ONE EXPERIENCED NAVAL CONSTRUCTOR, ONE EXPERIENCED NAVAL INSPECTOR OF ARMOR PLATE, AND ONE MACHINIST, FIRST CLASS, EXPERIENCED IN THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR PLATE. (P. 3876-2 3879-1 3877-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 19203, (33 STAT-1046, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL PROVIDING FOR CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE AMERICAN NATION, THE FIRST PERMANENT SETTLEMENT OF ENGLISH SPEAKING PEOPLE ON THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE, BY THE HOLDING OF AN INTERNATIONAL NAVAL MARINE AND MILITARY CELEBRATION IN THE VICINITY OF JAMESTOWN ON THE WATERS OF HAMPTON ROADS IN THE STATE OF VIRGINIA, TO PROVIDE FOR A SUITABLE AND PERMANENT COMMEMORATION OF THIS EVENT, AND TO AUTHORIZE THE NECESSARY APPROPRIATIONS FOR SAME. (P. 3889-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 33 TO H.R. 18467, (33 STAT-1092, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1906, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT DIRECTS THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY TO INQUIRE THOROUGHLY AS TO THE COST ARMOR PLATE, AND OF ARMOR PLANT AND TO REPORT FINDINGS TO CONGRESS. (P. 3876-2 3884-1)

TO AMEND H.R. 19150, (33 STAT-214, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1904, AND PRIOR YEARS, BY PROVIDING AN APPROPRIATION OF $190,000 TO PAY THE MILEAGE DUE SENATORS, MEMBERS AND DELEGATES FOR ATTENDANCE UPON THE 2ND SESSION, 58TH CONGRESS. (P. 3811-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC LANDS, H.R. 18464, A BILL AMENDING THE HOMESTEAD LAWS, RELATING TO CERTAIN UNAPPROPRIATED AND UNRESERVED LANDS IN SOUTH DAKOTA. (P. 3774-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 497, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14749, A BILL ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY AND OF NEW MEXICO TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION. (P. 2785-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 497, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON TERRITORIES BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14719, A BILL ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, AND NEW MEXICO TO FROM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION. (P. 2785-I)

TO PASS H. RES. 503, PROVIDING THAT THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 208 TO THE AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL, H.R. 18329, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT PARAGRAPH 234, THE REVENUE ACT OF JULY 24, 1897, PROVIDING FOR A DUTY ON INPORTED WHEAT AND A DRAWBACK, SHALL NOT BE HELD EFFECTIVE BY THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 30 OF H.R. 18329, INFRINGES THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE AND THAT SAID AMENDMENT BE RETURNED TO THE SENATE WITH THIS RESOLUTION. (P. 273-1)

TO PASS H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL. (P. 2205)

TO AMEND H.R. 18588, A BILL TO SUPPLEMENT AND AMEND THE ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887, BY SUBSTITUTING THEREFOR PROVIDING THAT AFTER COMPLANT AGAINST A "GIVENRATE" THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION MAY DECLARE A NEW RATE TO THE EFFECTIVE IN 20 DAYS, ALSO TO REQUIRE CARRIERS TO APPORTION THE ADJUSTED RATE WITHIN 20 DAYS, UNDER A PENALTY OF $5000 FINE. (P. 2192-1,2 2192-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 484, ORDER FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL, AND AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE," APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887. (P. 1947-1,2)

TO PASS H.RES. 484, ORDER FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 18588, THE RAILROAD RATE BILL, SUPPLIMENTING AND AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO REGULATE COMMERCE", APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887. (P. 1947-1,2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.R. 17994, (33 STAT-1016, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL RATIFYING AND AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIANS RESIDING ON THE SHOSHONE OR WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF WYOMING, AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CARRYING SAME INTO EFFECT. (P.1940-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS, H.R. 17865, (33 STAT-1082, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1906, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE THE APPROPRIATION FOR NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACILITIES ON TRUCK LINES FROM WASHINGTON TO ATLANTA AND NEW ORLEANS, AND THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUING NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACILITIES ON TRUCK LINES FROM KANSAS CITY, MO. TO NEWTON, KANSAS. (P. 1852-2)

TO CONCUR IN AMENDMENT NO. 11 TO H.R. 17473, (33 STAT-827, MAR. 3, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1906, BY PREVENTING THE RETROACTIVE LOWERING OF THE PAY OF RETIRED ARMY OFFICERS, REASSIGNED TO DUTY AS MILITARY INSTRUCTORS TO NATIONAL GUARD COMPANIES, SCHOOLS, ECT., TO THE PAY OF OFFICIES ON THE ACTIVE LIST WHILE SO EMPLOYED AS INSTRUCTORS, WITH NO FURTHER PAY OR ALLOWANCES. (P. 1494-2 1643-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 17473, (33 STAT-827, MAR. 2, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1906, BY PROVIDING THAT HEREAFTER NO RETIRED OFFICERS OF THE ARMY ABOVE THE GRADE OF MAJOR, SHALL, WHEN ASSIGNED TO ACTIVE DUTY, RECEIVE FROM THE UNITED STATE ANY PAY OR ALLOWANCES ADDITIONAL TO HIS PAY AS A RETIRED OFFICER, SO AS TO MAKE HIS TOTAL PAY AND ALLOWANCES EXCEED THE PAY AND ALLOWANCES OF MAJOR ON THE ACTIVE LIST. (P. 1135-2 1136-1)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 17474, (33 STAT-1048, MAR. 5, 1905), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE INDIAN DEPARTMENT AND FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATION WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES FOR FISCAL 1906. (P. 1137-1)

TO PASS ARTICLE #6 AND #7 OF THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUDGE CHARLES SWAYNE, JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT OF NORTHERN FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE LEGAL RESIDENCE OF JUDGE SWAYNE IN ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA, WHICH ORIGINALLY WAS IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA, BUT SUBSEQUENTLY, BY AN ACT OF CONGRESS, WAS CHANGED TO SOUTHERN DISTRICT, AND SAID JUDGE SWAYNE DID NOT CHANGE HIS LEGAL RESIDENCE TO A SECTION OF THE NEWLY MAPPED NORTHERN DISTRICT. (P. 754-1,2 755-1,2 1057-2 1058-1

TO PASS ARTICLES 11, 12 AND 13 OF THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUDGE CHARLES SWAYNE, JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT OF NORTHERN FLORIDA, RELATING TO FALSE CERTIFICATE AND FEES, NAMELY, FOR HOLDING COURT AT WACO TEXAS, THE SUM OF $230 FOR 23 DAYS, HOLDING COURT AT TYLER, TEXAS, THE SUM OF $310 FOR 31 DAYS, AND HOLDING COURT AT TYLER, TEXAS, THE SUM OF $410 FOR 41 DAYS. (P. 754-1,2 755-1,2 1054-2)

TO TABLE ARTICLES 11, 12, AND 13 OF THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUDGE CHARLES SWAYNE, JUDGE OF THE DISTRICT COURT OF NORTHERN FLORIDA, WHICH ARTICLES RELATE TO FALSE CERTIFICATE AND FEES, NAMELY FOR HOLDING COURT AT WACO TEXAS, THE SUM OF $230 FOR 23 DAYS, HOLDING COURT AT TYLER, TEXAS, THE SUM OF $310 FOR 31 DAYS, AND HOLDING COURT AT TYLER, TEXAS, THE SUM OF $410 FOR 41 DAYS. (P. 754-1,2 755-1,2 P. 1053-2)

TO TABLE H. RES. 408, REQUESTING THAT THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL INFORM HOUSE IF THE ACT OF PAUL MORTON, AS VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF TRAFFIC DEPARTMENT OF THE ACTHISON, TOPEKA AND SANTA FE RAILROAD CONPANY, IN ALLOWING CERTAIN REBATES TO THE COLORADO FUEL AND IRON COMPANY, IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF THE LAW, AND WHAT STEPS HAVE BEEN TAKEN, IF ANY, TO PROSECUTE HIM. (P. 600-2 601-1)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4831. (P. 322-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT S. 2263, (33 STAT 518, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL REQUIRING THE EMPLOYMENT OF VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. (P. 5801-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 337, PROVIDING THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION AND FOR 3 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE THEREOF, GENERAL LEAVE TO PRINT IN THE RECORD SHALL BE, AND IS HEREBY GIVEN, TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 5778-2 5779-1)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES, S. 2263. (P. 580-2)

TO PASS S. 2263. (P. 5803-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. WILLIAMS OF MISSISSIPPI FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, RULING THAT A RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT "HON. JOHN DALZELL (PA.) HAS CHARGED THAT HON. W.B. COCKRAN (N.Y.) HAS BEEN PAID MONEY BY A POLITICAL PARTY," MAY NOT BE ENTERTAINED AS A QUESTION OF PRIVILEGE. (P. 5751-1)

TO ADOPT H.R. 14416, (33 STAT 452, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1905. (P 5731-1 5732-1,2 5733-1 5738-1)

TO PASS H.R. 7056. (P. 5473-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 7056, (33 STAT 561, APRIL 28, 1904), AND AMENDMENTS, CREATING A COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION FOR THE DEVELOPEMENT OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE. (P. 5471-1)

TO AMEND 7056, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PLAN OR POLICY SHALL BE REPORTED OR RECOMMENDED WHICH INVOLVES THE PAYMENT OF SUBSIDIES OR BOUNTIES FROM THE TREASURY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 5741-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 282, PROVIDING THAT AT ANY TIME DURING THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION, THE BILL H.R. 7056, CREATING A COMMISSION TO CONSIDER AND RECOMMEND LEGISLATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AMERICAN MERCHANT MARINE, MAY BE CONSIDERED IN THE HOUSE AS IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE. (P. 5255-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 18 TO H.R. 12220, (33 STAT-324, APRIL 27, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1905, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT RELATES TO A NAVAL TRAINING STATION AT GREAT LAKES, AND AMEND THIS AMENDMENT BY PROVIDING THAT THE SITE FOR SAID NAVAL TRAINING STATION SHALL BE SELECTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, BUT HE SHALL NOT PAY A SUM TO EXCEED $250 PER ACRE. (P. 5188-1)

TO PASS H.R. 14749, A BILL ENABLING THE PEOPLE OF OKLAHOMA, INDIAN TERRITORY, NEW MEXICO, AND ARIZONA TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION. (P. 5152-2)

TO AGREE TO H. RES. 331, THE ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14749, ARRANGING FOR OKLAHOMA AND INDIAN TERRITORY AND ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION. (P. 5094-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 4483, (33 STAT-314, APRIL 27, 1904), A BILL DECLARING THE TUNNELS UNDER THE CHICAGO RIVER AN OBSTRUCTION TO NAVIGATION, BY SPECIFYING THAT THIS LAW SHALL TAKE EFFECT ON JULY 1, 1906, THIS BEING THE EXPIRATION DATE OF THE CONTRACT BETWEEN THE UNION TRACTION COMPANY AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO. (P. 4876-2)

TO PASS H.R. 14623, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARILY FOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REVENUE, A COINAGE SYSTEM, AND FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

TO PASS H. RES. 319, ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14623, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED JULY 1, 1902, ARRANGING TO PROVIDE TEMPORARILY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 319, ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 14623, AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE TEMPORARILY FOR CIVIL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS IN THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, TO PROVIDE FOR REVENUE, A COINAGE SYSTEM, AND FOR MORE EFFICIENT ADMINISTRATION OF THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

TO TABLE H. RES. 278, INQUIRING IF SERVICE VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES WHO SERVED DURING THE WAR OF THE REBELLION, AND WHO HAVE REACHED THE AGE OF 62 YEARS, SHALL BE ENTITLED TO A PENSION. (P. 457-2 4589-2)

TO RECEDE AND AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NUMBER 49, TO H.R. 10670, (33 STAT-259, APRIL 23, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1905, WHICH AMENDMENT APPROPRIATES $250,000 FOR CONTINUING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MILITARY WAGON ROAD. (P. 4434-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 309, ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 2259, REGULATING SHIPPING BETWEEN PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND PORTS OR PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO. (P. 4440-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 260, PROVIDING TO EXPUNGE FROM THE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD CERTAIN REMARKS OF HON. ROBERT BAKER OF NEW YORK, AS THESE REMARKS WERE CHARGES AGAINST A MEMBER OF THE HOUSE AND WERE NOT IN ORDER.

TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 118, PROVIDING FOR A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES IN RELATION TO THE CONDUCT OF THE POST-OFFICE DEPARTMENT, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RECOMMIT THE PENDING REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS TO A SELECT COMMITTEE, SAID COMMITTEE BEING DIRECTED TO CONSIDER THE REPORT, PAPERS, AND COMMUNICATION, SO FAR AS THEY RELATE TO THE MEMBERS AND TO HEAR ANY OFFICIAL OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT REGARDING MATTERS PERTAINING TO MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE. (P. 3146-1 3151-1 3150-2)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. GRIGGS FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 118, PROVIDING FOR A COMMITTEE OF THE HOUSE TO INVESTIGATE CHARGES IN RELATION TO THE CONDUCT OF THE POST OFFICE, CHAIR HOLDING THAT THE LINKING TOGETHER OF PRIVILEGED AND NON-PRIVILEGED MATTERS IS PROHIBITED. (P. 3146)

TO AMEND H. RES. 195, RESOLVING THAT HON. GEORGE HOWELL WAS NOT ELECTED, AND HON. WILLIAM CONNELL WAS ELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 58TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA, BY PROVIDING TO ELIMINATE THE NAME OF MR. WILLIAM CONNELL AS BEING DULY ELECTED AND SUBSTITUTE THEREFOR THE NAME OF MR. HOWELL. (P. 1865-1, 1783-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 10954 (33 STAT-15, FEB. 18, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1904, BY AGREEING TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $4,600,000 TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, BUT TO ELIMINATE THE 0TIPULATION REQUIRING THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION COMPANY TO PAY TO THE GOVERMENT 40% OF THEIR GROSS RECEIPT MONTHLY AND ARRANGE TO LIQUIDATE THIS LOAN AT THE CLOSING OF THE EXPOSITION. (P. 1739-1,2 1738-2) NOTE: SEE PAGES 1738, 1739 OF RECORD FOR COMPLETE DETAIL.

TO PASS THE FIRST SECTION OF H. RES. 195. (P. 1234-1)

TO PASS THE 2ND SECTION OF THE H. RES. 195. (P. 1234-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A SUBSTITUTE FOR H. RES. 150, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF STATE TO FURNISH THE HOUSE WITH A STATEMENT SHOWING THE NUMBER OF HORSES, CARRIAGES AND AUTOMOBILES MAINTAINED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE FOR THE USE OF HIS DEPARTMENT, WHICH SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT SAID STATEMENT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THE COST OF HORSES, CARRIAGES AND AUTOMOBILES. (P. 1138-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 6295, A BILL FOR PREVENTING THE ADULTERATION, MISBRANDING AND IMITATION OF FOODS, BEVERAGES, CANDIES, DRUGS DRUGS AND CONDIMINTS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND THE TERRITORIES, AND FOR REGULATING INTERSTATE TRAFFIC, BY PROVIDING THAT ANY ARTICLE OF FOOD OR DRUGS ADULTERATED OR MISBRANDED WITHIN THE MEANING OF THIS ACT, IS PROHIBITED, AND ANY PERSON INTRODUCING SUCH AN ARTICLE SHALL BE PROSECUTED OR FINED FOR FIRST OFFENSE $200, AND $300 FOR THE SECOND OFFENSE, OR ONE YEAR IMPRISONMENT, OR BOTH. (P. 938-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 76, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL TO SEND THEM ALL PAPERS RELATING TO THE RECENT INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT. (P. 380-2 385-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 41, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS TO REQUEST PAPERS RELATIVE TO AN INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT FROM THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO THAT THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL IS DIRECTLY REQUESTED, IN LIEU OF THE PHRASING AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE TO REQUEST SAID PAPERS. (P. 54-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 41, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS BE AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO SEND TO THE COMMITTEE ALL PAPERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECENT INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT. (P. 51-2 53-1)

TO PASS H.RES. 17, THE ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL, H.R. 1921, RELATING TO CARRYING INTO EFFECT A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATE AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, SIGNED DECEMBER 11, 1902. (P. 254-1)

TO TABLE THE APPEAL OF MR. WILLIAMS FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1921, A BILL TO CARRY INTO EFFECT A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, SIGNED DECEMBER 11, 1902, CHAIR RULING THAT ALL INCIDENTAL QUESTIONS OF ORDER, ARISING AFTER A MOTION IS MADE TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION AND PENDING SUCH MOTION, SHALL BE DECIDED WITHOUT DEBATE. (P. 388-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON H.RES. 17, THE ORDER FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1921, RELATING TO CARRYING INTO EFFECT A CONVENTION BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND THE REPUBLIC OF CUBA, SIGNED DECEMBER 11, 1902. (P. 254-1, 258-1)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE VOTES FOR J.G. CANNON ARE CODED 2. VOTES FOR J.S. WILLIAMS ARE CODED 1.

TO PASS A HOUSE RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE RULES OF THE 57TH CONGRESS BE ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE 58TH CONGRESS, AND THAT THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON INDUSTRIAL ACTS AND EXPOSITION BE CONSTITUTED A STANDING COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF 15 MEMBERS, AND HAVE THE SAME JURISDICTION AS THE SELECT COMMITTEE IN THE 57TH CONGRESS. (P. 149-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE. (P. 3040-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON THE MOTION TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO MESSAGE AND THE BILL H.R. 14051, GRANTING THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO N.J. THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES TO ERECT A DAM AND CONSTRUCT A POWER STATION AT MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA. (P. 3071-2)

TO REFER TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE THE PRESIDENT'S VETO MESSAGE AND THE BILL H.R. 14051, GRANTING THE CONSENT OF CONGRESS TO N.J. THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES TO ERECT A DAM AND CONSTRUCT A POWER STATION AT MUSCLE SHOALS, ALABAMA. (P. 3071-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 17288 (32 STAT 1177, 3/3/03), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1904. (P. 3054-2, P. 3055-1)

TO RECESS, DURING CONSIDERATION OF CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 17493, DEFICIENCY APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1903 AND PRIOR YEARS. (P. 3059-2)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT H.R. 17202 (32 STAT 1083, 3/4/03), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1904. (P. 3013-2, P. 3014-1, 2)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12199, REGULATING ALIEN IMMIGRATION INTO U.S. (P. 2949-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 3522 (32 STAT 1228, 3/3/03), A BILL INCREASING THE PENSIONS OF MEXICAN WAR SURVIVORS TO $12.00 A MONTH. (P. 3051-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 17493 (32 STAT 1031, 3/3/03), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY DEFICIENCIES IN THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1903, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS. (P. 3057-2, P. 3058-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND PASS S. 6702 (32 STAT 1758, 3/3/03), A BILL GRANTING AN INCREASE OF PENSION TO EMILY LAWRENCE REED. (P. 3046-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS TO MAKE CERTAIN TYPOGRAPHICAL CORRECTIONS IN THE TEXT OF H.R. 12199, REGULATING ALIEN IMMIGRATION INTO THE U.S. (P. 3019-1)

TO RECESS, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 7659 (32 STAT 1223, 3/3/03) A BILL RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS. (P. 3032-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON THE MOTION TO REFER THE VETO MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT AND THE BILL H.R. 9632, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAR CLAIMS, WHICH BILL RELATES TO THE CLAIMS OF CERTAIN CITIZENS OF VIRGINIA FOR DAMAGES TO THEIR PROPERTY, INCIDENT TO THE ENCAMPMENT OF SOLDIERS DURING THE WAR WITH SPAIN. (P. 3017-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE AND PASS S. 7445 (32 STAT 1028) 3/3/03), A BILL AUTHORIZING AND EMPOWERING THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO LOCATE A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR, AND GRANTING THE SAME, AND A RIGHT TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN A LINE OF RAILROAD THROUGH THE VANCOUVER BARRACKS AND MILITARY RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON, TO THE PORTLAND, VANCOUVER AND YAKIMA RAILWAY COMPANY, AND TO ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. (P. 3020-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND PASS H.R. 14105, A BILL AMENDING SECTION 1754 OF THE REVISED STATUTE OF THE U.S., RELATING TO THE PREFERENCE IN CIVIL APPOINTMENTS OF PERSONS HONORABLY DISCHARGED FROM THE MILITARY OR NAVAL SERVICE. (P. 3034-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7659, RELATING TO NATIONAL BANKS. (P. 3031-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 5118 (32 STAT 1758, 3/4/03), A BILL GRANTING AN INCREASE OF PENSION TO ADAM STUBER, WHICH REPORT SUGGESTS THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS AMENDMENT, PROVIDING A REDUCTION FROM $30 PER MONTH TO $24 PER MONTH, AS ORIGINALLY PASSED BY THE SENATE. (P. 3012-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 17546, A BILL PROVIDING FOR A DELEGATE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE U.S. FROM PUERTO RICO. (P. 2923-2)

TO RECESS, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12199, REGULATING ALIEN IMMIGRATION INTO U.S. (P. 2950-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, INSIST ON HOUSE AMENDMENTS, AND AGREE TO A CONFERENCE ON S. 7414, A BILL PROVIDING FOR ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (P. 2919-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 15802 (32 STAT 1222, 3/3/03), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE LAND OFFICE AT MONTGOMERY, ALA. TO GIVE CERTIFICATES, EMPOWERING CERTAIN PERSONS TO ENTER AND TAKE UP PUBLIC LANDS IN CERTAIN CONTINGENCIES, UPON SURRENDER OF DEEDS OF CONVEYANCE ON ALL CLAIMS AGAINST HOMESTEAD ENTRIES, MADE ON LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MOBILE AND GIRARD RAILROAD OF ALABAMA. (P. 2928-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12199, REGULATING IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS IN THE U.S. (P. 2913-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4641, A BILL RELATING TO THE CLAIM OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HANDFORTH.

TO PASS A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 12199, REGULATING IMMIGRATION INTO THE U.S. (P. 2913-1)

TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE ON H.R. 12199 (32 STAT 1213, 3/3/03) A BILL REGULATING IMMIGRATION INTO U.S. (P. 2918-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 1695, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PROMOTION OF MAJOR WILLIAM CRAWFORD GORGAS, SURGEON OF THE ARMY OF THE UNITED STATES. (P. 2938-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT, ON H.R. 17046 (32 STAT 1024, 3/3/03), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 12098 (32 STAT 1025, 3/3/03), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED MAY 14, 1898, EXTENDING THE HOMESTEAD LAWS AND PROVIDING FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RAILROADS IN THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA. (P. 2859-2)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 16842, D.C. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1904.

TO RECESS. (P. 2860-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 16842, D.C. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1904. (P. 2802-1, P. 2803-1, 2, P. 2855-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A MOTION TO RECESS MADE DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 12098, AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED MAY 14, 1898, EXTENDING THE HOMESTEAD LAWS, AND PROVIDING FOR A RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR RAILROADS IN THE DISTRICT OF ALASKA.

TO DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENTS EN BLOC AND ASK FOR A CONFERENCE WITH THE SENATE ON H.R. 17288 (32 STAT 1177, 3/3/03), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1904. (P. 2815-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 3560, A BILL AMENDING AN ACT REQUIRING SAFETY FEATURES ON COMMON CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P. 2815-2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES, AND TAKE FROM THE SPEAKER'S TABLE THE BILL H.R. 16656 (32 STAT 1023, 3/3/03), REGULATING THE IMPORTATION OF BREEDING ANIMALS, AND TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS. (P. 2821-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 6139. (P. 2817-2, P. 2818-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 7414 (32 STAT 1203, 3/4/03) A BILL PROVIDING FOR ERECTION AND COMPLETION OF PUBLIC BUILDINGS. (P. 2830-2)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 16970, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1904. (P. 2828-1)

TO RECESS. (P. 2836-1)

TO REQUEST A CONFERENCE ON H.R. 17046 (32 STAT 1024, 3/3/03) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER DEFENSE WORKS.

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 5437 (32 STAT 955, 3/2/03), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE SETTLEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTS OF OFFICERS OF THE ARMY. (P. 2825-2)