Freeman Knowles

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 AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11882, (30 STAT 1354, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL TO INCREASE THE COST FOR ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING IN STOCKTON, CALIF., AND MAKING PROVISION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ADDITIONAL LAND OR A NEW SITE THEREFOR; AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES TOTAL EXPENDITURE NOT EXCEEDING $250,000 FOR BOTH A SITE AND AN ADDITION TO A U.S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING IN LOS ANGELES, CALIF., TO BE USED FOR GOVERNMENT OFFICES, ALSO CHANGES TITLE OF BILL. (P. 2767-2)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THE SEATS OF THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIVES VACATED BY VIRTUE OF THEIR ACCEPTING COMMISSIONS IN THE ARMY, AND OF BEING MUSTERED INTO THE SERVICE: JOSEPH WHEELER (D- ALA. 8), EDWARD E. ROBBINS (R- PA. 21), DAVID G. COLSON (D- KY. 11), AND JAMES B. CAMPBELL (R- ILL. 20).

TO ADOPT THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4936, (30 STAT 1161, MAR. 3, 1899), A BILL FOR THE ALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN CLAIMS FOR STORES AND SUPPLIES REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS UNDER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT APPROVED MARCH 3, 1883; COMPROMISE MEASURE APPROPRIATES OVER $3,000,000 FOR CERTAIN ADDITIONAL CLAIMS. (P. 2657-1)

TO CONSIDER THE H.RES. DECLARING THAT JOHN R. BROWN WAS ELECTED REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 5TH DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA, AND CLAUDE SWANSON WAS NOT.

TO RECOMMIT WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMM. ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 12122 (APP. MAR. 3, 1899, 30 STAT 1024), A BILL MAKING NAVAL APPROPRIATION FOR 1900, SO IT WILL BE REPORTED WITH AN AMENDMENT RAISING THE MAXIMUM PRICE TO BE PAID FOR BATTLESHIP ARMOR-PLATE FROM $445, TO $545 PER TON.

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 S. 460, A BILL EXTENDING THE POSTAL SERVICE.

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 RECOMMIT TO THE COMM. ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS, AND GROUNDS, H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

TO ADJOURN.

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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 11770, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE EMPLOYMENT OF WOMEN NURSES IN THE ARMY MILITARY HOSPITAL.

TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH OFFENSIVE REMARKS OF MR. HAWLEY WERE ELIMINATED FROM THE RECORD.

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 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 PASS H.R. 10807, A BILL CARRYING INTO EFFECT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN CONFERENCE BY THE INCORPORATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN BANK. (JP. 38-1)

TO AMEND S. 95, (30 STAT 755, DEC. 21, 1898), A BILL TO AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO AMERICAN SEAMEN AND TO PROMOTE COMMERCE, PENDING AND UNFINISHED; WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE COURT USE ITS DISCRETION FIXING PENALTY OF IMPRISONMENT NOT EXCEEDING 1 MONTH FOR THE VIOLATION OF A CIVIL CONTRACT.

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 PASS H.R. 7130, AN ACT REGULATING COMMERCE.

TO ADJOURN. (P. 6600)

TO ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10807. (P. 6556)

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 ADJOURN, DURING DEBATE ON H.R. 10807. (P. 5566)

TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF S. 3277, (30 STAT 571, JULY 1, 1898), A BILL AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF A MILITARY STOREKEEPER IN THE ARMY. (P. 6492-1)

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 RECEDE AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT NO. 80, TO H.R. 6897, (30 STAT 525, JUNE 30, 1898), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR 1899; WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS AN APPROPRIATION OF $25,000 TOWARDS THE CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUNDATION FOR A BRIDGE ACROSS ROCK CREEK ON THE LINE OF MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE EXTENDED. (P. 6162-2)

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 AMEND H.R. 10550, BY SUBSTITUTING A PROVISION FIXING PENALTIES FOR FRAUDULENT VOTING OR MAKING FRAUDULENT RETURNS. (P. 5697-1)

TO ADOPT AMENDED AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 10550; WHICH AMENDED AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE, AND PROVIDES FOR THE REGISTRATION OF VOTERS. THE RECORD READS TO ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF SAID BILL.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H.R. 10550. (P. 5696)

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 ORDER ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING OF H.R. 10550, (THE RECORD READS TO ADOPT AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING ELECTION BOARD JUDGES TO INQUIRE INTO THE RIGHT OF ELECTORS TO VOTE AND PROVIDES FOR REGISTRATION OF VOTERS.)

TO ADOPT THE RESOLUTION H.RES. 310, DECLARING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO MOVE TO NON-CONCUR IN GROSS WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10100, AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS & MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND AGREE TO A COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE. (P. 5566)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 4168, (APP. JUNE 10, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL REVISING AND PERFECTING THE CLASSIFICATION OF LETTERS OF PATENT AND PRINTING PUBLICATIONS OF THE PATENT OFFICE. (P. 5569-2)

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 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 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 SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H.J.RES. 237, (MAY 24, 1898, 30 STAT 744), A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOME FOR DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS. (P. 4937-2)

TO ADOPT H.J.RES. 5, A RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF SENATORS. (P. 4809-1)

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 ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING THAT WM. A. YOUNG WAS ELECTED A MEMBER OF CONGRESS AND THAT RICHARD A. WISE WAS NOT ELECTED, FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA. (P. 4251)

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 ADOPT THE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED THAT PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED TO A SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS AND CARMACK WAS ELECTED AS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4199)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION AS AMENDED, DECLARING THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS NOT ELECTED AND THAT W.E. CARMACH WAS ELECTED AND IS ENTITLED TO SEAT IN THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE. (P. 4198-1)

TO TABLE MOTION TO RECONSIDER VOTE WHICH REJECTED CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 4168-1)

TO RECONSIDER VOTE BY WHICH HOUSE REJECTED CONSIDERATION OF THE CONTESTED ELECTION RESOLUTION. (P. 4168-1)

TO CONSIDER THE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT E.W. CARMACH WAS NOT ELECTED A MEMBER OF THE 55TH CONGRESS FROM THE 10TH DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE, AND IS NOT ENTITLED TO SEAT HE NOW HOLDS, AND THAT JOSIAH PATTERSON WAS ELECTED. (P. 4167-1)

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 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 RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO CONSIDER CLAIMS ON PRIVATE CALENDAR. (P. 3911-2)

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 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 ADOPT THE RESOLUTION THAT R.J. THORP WAS ELECTED TO THE 55TH CONGRESS AND IS ENTITLED TO A SEAT FROM THE 4TH LIST OF VA. (P. 3099-1)

TO ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION SEATING S.P. EPES AS A MEMBER FROM 4TH DISTRICT OF VA., 55TH CONGRESS, AND DENYING THE RIGHT OF R.T.THORPE TO SUCH SEAT; WHICH RESOLUTION IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE RESOLUTION THAT THORP WAS DULY ELECTED. (P. 3099-1)

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 AMEND H.R. 8428, (APP FEB. 1, 1898, 30 STAT L 597) A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR 1899, BY ENABLING THE SEC. OF THE SENATE AND THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE TO PAY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE HOUSE AND SENATE ONE MONTH EXTRA PAY FOR EXTRA WORK. (P. 2288)

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 AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO 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, AMENDMENT ADDS THE WORDS "AS AMENDED", AFTER SECTION REVISED STATUTES OF THE U.S., AS NECESSARY BECAUSE ORIGINAL STATUTES ALLOW AGENTS TO ISSUE DUPLICATES OF LAST CHECKS ONLY UNDER $2,500, WHILE AGENT MC CHESNEY'S LOST CHECK AMOUNTED TO $2,819.40. (P. 1631)

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 ADOPT THE SUBSTITUTE RESOLUTION RELATING TO CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICK (R) AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH SUBSTITUTE PROVIDES TO SEAT T.S. PLOWMAN AS A REPRESENTATIVE FROM SAID DISTRICT. (P. 1601)

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 CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 6251 (APP. JAN. 28, 1898, 30 STAT 234), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR 1898, AND FOR PRIOR YEARS, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES PROVISION ADDING COST OF TRANSPORTATION OF GOLD BULLION TO THE CHARGE FOR MINTING. (P. 826)

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 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 PASS S. 2612, (APP DEC. 29, 1897, 30 STAT 226), A BILL PROHIBITING THE KILLING OF FUR SEALS IN THE WATERS OF THE NORTH PACIFIC. (P. 214-2)

TO AMEND THE JOURNAL BY CHANGING A WORD IN A STATEMENT BY WILLIAM HEPBURN. (P. 120-1)

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

TO ADJOURN.