Nelson B. McCormick

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

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 SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS S. 460, A BILL EXTENDING THE POSTAL SERVICE.

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 PASS H.R. 10969, (30 STAT 970, MAR. 2, 1899), A BILL PROVIDING FOR A PUBLIC BUILDING AT BLAIR, NEB.

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

TO CORRECT RECORD BY EXPUNGING FROM SAME REMARKS BY MR. RAY THAT WERE NOT SPOKEN IN THE HOUSE OR COVERED IN PERMISSION TO PRINT. (P. 6799-1)

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 PASS H.R. 10474, A BILL FOR THE EXTENSION OF ELEVENTH STREET, NORTHWEST. NO QUORUM.

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

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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. 9008, (JUNE 13, 1898, 30 STAT 440), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR 1899. (P. 2987)

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 PASS S. 2323, (MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328), A BILL INCORPORATING COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY PROVIDING THAT THERE SHALL BE A CONTINUOUS SERVICE WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS OVER THE FOURTEENTH AND CHEVY CHASE LINE, SCHEDULES TO BE APPROVED BY THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS. (P. 2563-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY EXTENDING TO ALL RAILROAD COMPANIES THE PRESENT EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO CONTRACT, OWN, AND OPERATE CONNECTING OR INTERSECTING LINES AND TO INCREASE CAPITOL STOCK TO COVER COST OF ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT. (P. 2563)

TO AMEND H.R. 8656 BY PROVIDING THAT ONLY ONE FARE CAN BE CHARGED FOR A SINGLE CONTINUOUS RIDE OVER ALL THE LINES OWNED BY THE CAPITOL TRACTION COMPANY.

TO ORDER THIRD READING OF S. 2323, (APP. MAR. 18, 1898, 30 STAT 328) A BILL SUPPLEMENTAL TO THE ACT OF FEB. 9, 1821, INCORPORATING THE COLUMBIAN COLLEGE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND THE ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF. (P. 2561)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.R. 8656, A BILL AUTHORIZING AND REQUIRING CERTAIN EXTENSIONS TO BE MADE TO THE LINES OF THE CAPITOL TRACTION COMPANY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 2563)

TO ADJOURN, IN ORDER TO PREVENT ACTION ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BILLS.

TO AMEND H.R. 8656, BY REQUIRING THE CAPITOL TRACTION CO. TO RUN EVERY ALTERNATE CAR OVER NEW EXTENSION ALONG F & G STREETS, N.W. (P. 2562-2)

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

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 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 RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE IN THE 4TH DISTRICT OF ALABAMA BETWEEN WILLIAM F. ALDRICH, (R), AND T.S. PLOWMAN, (D); WHICH RESOLUTION SEATS WILLIAM F. ALDRICH.

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 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 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 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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 1886, (30 STAT 96, JUNE 7, 1897), AN ACT TO ADOPT REGULATIONS FOR PREVENTING COLLISIONS UPON CERTAIN HARBORS, RIVERS AND INLAND WATERS OF THE U.S.; SAID SUBSTITUTE BILL RELATING TO RULES CONCERNING LIGHTS, SOUND SIGNALS FOR FOG, STEERING AND SAILING RULES, DISTRESS SIGNALS AND SPEED OF SHIPS.

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)