Ernest W. Roberts

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 392 (39 STAT. 1202, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL MAKING NON EFFICTIVE UNTIL JULY 1, 1917 THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 5 OF AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4943-2,4940-1)

TO PASS S. 706, A BILL TO AMEND SECTION 260 OF AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO CODIFY, REVISE AND AMEND THE LAWS RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY," APPROVED MARCH 3, 1911. (P. 4787-1,4706-2)

TO PASS H. R. 21052, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO SUPPLY MERCHANT SHIPS, THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS OF THE U. S. AND AMERICAN REGISTRY WITH DEFENSIVE ARMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 4691-2,4692-1)

TO INSIST UPON DISAGREEMENT WITH SENATE AMENDMENT #94 TO H. R. 19119 (39 STAT. 1004, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO PROVIDE FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR FISCAL 1918, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, REDUCING THE TAX FROM 4/10 OF 1% TO 3/10 OF 1%. (P. 4021-2,4029-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 21052, A BILL AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO SUPPLY MERCHANT SHIPS, THE PROPERTY OF CITIZENS OF THE U. S. AND AMERICAN REGISTRY WITH DEFENSIVE ARMS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND SO THAT NO SHIPS OF AMERICAN REGISTRY (ARMED AS PRESCRIBED) SHALL CARRY ANY ARMS OR AMMUNITIONS TO A BELLIGERENT COUNTRY OR CITIZEN THEREOF. (P. 4691-1)

TO ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, DURING CONSIDERATION H. RES. 540, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 1082, A BILL TO PREVENT THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF ALCOHOL LIQUOR IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P. 4539-2,4538-2)

TO AGREE TO THE FIRST PROPOSITION OF THE GARRETT SUBSTITUTE TO H. RES. 540. (P. 4550-1)

TO RECOMMIT S. 1082 (39 STAT. 1123, MARCH 3, 1917), TO COMMITTEE ON DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO RETURN THE SAME WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING ALL AFTER ENACTING CLAUSE AND SUBSTITUTING THEREFORE A REFERENDUM ON THE PROPHIBITION IN DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA QUESTION.

TO AGREE TO THE BORLAND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 20967, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES AN APPROPRIATION OF $400000 FOR EXPENSES TO CARRY OUT THE ORDER OF THE PRESIDENT TO INVESTIGATE THE ALLEGED VIOLATION OF THE ANTI-TRUST ACTS BY CORPORATIONS DEALING IN FOODSTUFFS, FOOD PRODUCTS, OR BY-PRODUCTS. (P. 4464-2,4171-2,4527-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION H. RES. 434, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, A BILL RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGES.

TO PASS S. 1082 (39 STAT. 1123, MARCH 3, 1917). (P. 4556-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 540. (P. 4543-2,4545-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 540 IN NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE, WHICH PROVIDES THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 540, THE HOUSE PROCEED TO CONSIDER S. 1082, AND THE PREVIOUS QUESTION SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS ORDERED ON FINAL PASSAGE, EXCEPT ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT. (P. 4548-2)

TO AGREE TO THE RULE THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ADOPTION OF H. RES. 434, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, THE HOUSE SHALL RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. 706, A BILL RELATING TO THE RETIREMENT OF JUDGES. (P. 4529-2)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 540. (P. 4543-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #71 TO H. R. 18542 (39 STAT. 1070, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT DURING FISCAL 1918 INCREASED COMPEN-SATION OF 15% PER ANNUM TO EMPLOYEE RECEIVING SALARY OF $480, PER ANNUM OR LESS AND OF 10% PER ANNUM TO EMPLOYEES RECEIVING MORE THAN $480 PER ANNUM AND NOT EXCEEDING $1000, PER ANNUM. (P. 4006-1,4018-1)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT #22 AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 18542 (39 STAT. 1070, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, SO AS TO PROVIDE AN INCREASE FROM $182380 TO $222380 AND FROM $260000 TO $300000 OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FEDERAL FARM LOAN BOARD. (P. 4006-1,4016-1,4014-2)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #34 TO H. R. 19410 (39 STAT. 1058, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO LETTER, POSTAL CARD, CIRCULAR NEWSPAPER, PAMPHLET OR PUBLICATION OF ANY KIND CONTAINING ANY ADVERTISEMENT OR SOLICITATION OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR (MALT, FERMENTED, SPIRITUOUS, VINOUS) SHALL BE ACCEPTED OR DELIVERED BY THE POST OFFICE DEPT. IN ANY STATE OR TERR. WHICH HAS LAWS PERTAINING TO UNLAWFUL ADVERTISING OR SOLICITING. (P. 3792-2,3793-1,3806-2)

TO ELIMINATE FROM THE RECORD CERTAIN WORDS UTTERED BY MR. BAILEY ABOUT MR. GARDNER OF MASS., THAT HE, MR. GARDNER, "HATES GERMANY WITH A CONSUMING HATRED. HIS HEART IS WITH GREAT BRITAIN AND HE WANTS TO PLUNGE THIS COUNTRY INTO WAR AS AN AID TO KING GEORGE IN HIS STRUGGLE TO DESTROY GERMANY," MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 20783, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1918. (P. 3520-2,3521-1)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREMENT ON SENATE AMENDMENT 111 AND AGREE TO SAME, TO H. R. 18453 (39 STAT. 696, MARCH 2, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES AT RATE OF 15% PER ANNUM FOR $480, OR LESS PER ANNUM AND 10% PER ANNUM FOR MORE THAN $480 PER ANNUM AND NOT EXCEEDING $1000 PER ANNUM. (P. 3367-2)

TO AGREE TO RECEDE FROM THE DISAGREEMENT TO SENATE AMENDMENT 111 AND CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H. R. 18453 (39 STAT. 969, MARCH 2, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CURRENT AND CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, FOR FULFILLING TREATY STIPULATIONS WITH VARIOUS INDIAN TRIBES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, FOR FISCAL 1918, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES COMPENSATION TO EMPLOYEES OF 18% PER ANNUM WHO RECEIVE LESS THAN $1200, PER ANNUM AND FOR 5% PER ANNUM INCREASE FOR SALARIES NOT LESS THAN $1200, PER ANNUM AND NOT MORE THAN $1800 PER ANNUM. (P. 3369-1)

TO PASS H. R. 20632 (39 STAT. 1168, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 3239-1,2)

TO CONSIDER S. 7963 (39 STAT. 903, FEB. 14, 1917), A BILL TO PROHIBIT THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF ALOCHOLIC BEVERAGES IN THE TERRITORY OF ALASKA, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2518-2)

TO PASS H. R. 20573. (P. 2441-1,2187-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20573, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT SAME BACK WITH AMENDMENTS ELIMINATING ALL PROVISIONS OF THE EXCESS-PROFIT TAX.

TO PASS H. R. 10384 (39 STAT. 874, FEB. 5, 1917), OVER PRESIDENTS' VETO, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P. 2456-1)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR WHICH HELD THAT A MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 20573 (39 STAT. 1000, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL INCREASING REVENUE TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES OF THE INCREASED APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY AND NAVY AND THE EXTENSIONS OF FORTIVICATIONS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AMEND THE HILL SO AS TO RAISE AN EQUITABLE POSTION OF THE REQUIRED REVENUE FROM A PROTECTIVE TARIFF, IS CONTRARY TO RULE XXI, THEREFORE MOTION IS NOT IN ORDER. (P. 2439-2)

TO REFER H. RES. 473, RAGSDALE RESOLUTION, AMENDING THE RECORD OF JAN. 25, 1917, TO A COMMITTEE OF 3 TO BE APPOINTED BY THE SPEAKER. (P. 2125-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 19410 (39 STAT. 1058, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1918, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INCREASING FROM $449,500 TO $1,061,000 THE APPROPRIATION FOR CONTINUANCE OF SERVICE NOW EXISTING BETWEEN N. Y., PHILADEPHIA, BOSTON, CHICAGO, ST. LOUIS AND BROOKLYN. (P. 1337-2,1482-1)

TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 14816, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE USE OF THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AS COMMUNITY FORUMS. (P. 1427-1)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 186, (39 STAT. 867, JAN. 19, 1917), RELATING TO THE DIVERSION OF WATER FROM NIAGARA FALLS, AND AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF WAR, TO ISSUE TEMPORARY PERMITS FOR ADDITIONAL DIVERSIONS FROM THE NIAGARA FALLS. (P. 840-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542, BY APPROPRIATING $72,120 FOR CHILD WELFARE AND INCREASING APPROPRIATION FROM $58,000 TO $95,000, GIVING ALL CLERKS AND ASSISTANT CLERKS AN INCREASE IN PAY. (P. 757-1,454-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542 (39 STAT. 1070, MARCH 3, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF A STENOGRAPHER AT A SALARY OF $75 PER MONTH FOR EACH MEMBER, DELEGATE AND RESIDENT COMMISSIONER OF THE HOUSE, IN ADDITION TO THE EMPLOYMENT OF A CLERK AT $1500 PER ANNUM. (P. 572-2,243-1,2)

TO AMEND H. R. 18542, BY INCREASING THE PER ANNUM COMPENSATION OF CLERK HIRE FOR EACH DELEGATES, RESIDENT COMMISSIONER AND MEMBERS, FROM $1500 TO $2000, AND INCREASING THE TOTAL MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS FROM $660,000 TO $880,000, AND THE CLERK HIRE TO BE SUBJECT TO REMOVAL BY WILL OF ANY SAID MEMBER OR DELEGATE. (P. 243-1,572-2)

TO PASS H. R. 17020, A BILL RELATING TO APPROPRIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE AVIATION CORPS OF THE WAR DEPT. AND REPEALING THE PROVISIONS OF CERTAIN ACTS RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION OF A SITE AND THE ERECTION THEREON OF A PUBLIC BUILDING AT RIPON, WISC.

TO PASS H. R. 15617, A BILL RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH HATCHERIES AND FISH CULTURAL STATIONS IN THE STATE OF ALA., LA., FLA., GA., S. C., OR N. C., MD., OR VA., OREG., OR WASH., DELA., OR N. J., MINN., ARIZ., N. M., TEX., OKLA., DE., MICH., IDAHO, MO., PA.. (P. 101-1,53-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15617, A BILL TO ESTABLISH FISH-HATCHING AND FISH-CULTURAL STATIONS IN THE STATE OF ALA., LA., FLA., GA., S. C., OR N. C., MD., OR VA., OREG., OR WASH., DELA., OR N. J., MINN., ARIZ., N. M., TEX., OKLA., ILL., MICH., IDAHO, MO., PA., TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE MERCHANT MARINE AND FISHERIES WITH AMENDMENT, APPROPRIATING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FISH HATCHERIES AND FISH-CULTURAL STATION IN STATE OF WISCONSIN $50000, STATE OF TENN. $50000, STATE OF N. Y. OR LONG ISLAND $50000, AND STATE OF COLO. $50000. (P. 100-1)

TO PASS H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HOUR DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE. (P. 13608-1)

TO TABLE MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 17700 (39 STAT. 721, SEPT. 3, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH AN 8 HR. DAY FOR EMPLOYEES OF CARRIERS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE, WHICH DECISION HELD THAT THE MOTION OF MR. STERLING TO RECOMMIT THE BILL TO THE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS, WAS NOT GERMANE TO THE BILL.

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #48 H. R. 15455 (39 STAT. 728, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A U. S. SHIPPING BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING, DEVELOPING AND CREATING A NAVAL AUXILIARY AND NAVAL RESERVE AND A MERCHANT MARINE, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES SECRETARY OF TREASURY (DURING EXISTENCE OF A WAR IN WHICH U. S. IS NOT A PARTY) TO DIRECT COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS TO REFUSE CLEARANCE TO ANY VESSEL OR VEHICLE LADEN WITH MERCHANDISE FOR A FOREIGN OR DOMESTIC PORT, WHENEVER HE BELIEVES OWNER OR OFFICER OF SUCH VESSEL REFUSES TO ACCEPT CARGO TENDERED FOR SUCH PORT OF DESTINATION WITH PROPER FREIGHT CHARGES, UNLESS SAME IS DECLINED BECAUSE LADEN TO CAPACITY OR UNLESS CARGO IS IN DANGER OF SEIZURE ON HIGH SEA. (P. 13452-2,13463)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9 OF H. R. 15455 (39 STAT. 728, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO ESTABLISH A UNITED STATES SHIPPING BOARD FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENCOURAGING, DEVELOPING AND CREATING A NAVAL AUXILARY AND NAVAL RESERVE AND A MERCHANT MARINE, WHICH AMENDMENTS PROVIDE THAT ANY VESSEL PURCHASED OR LEASED FROM THE BOARD MAY BE REGISTERED AND LEASED AS A UNITED STATES VESSEL; THAT FOREIGN VESSELS ADMITTED TO AMERICAN REGISTRY, AND VESSELS OWNED OR LEASED BY A CORPORATION IN WHICH UNITED STATES HOLDS STOCK, EXCEPT PANAMA R.R.CO., MAY NOT ENGAGE IN COASTWISE TRADE EXCEPT WITH ALASKA, HAWAII OR PORTO RICO; THAT NO VESSEL SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO A FOREIGN FLAG WHILE UNITED STATES IS AT WAR, NOR SOLD WITHOUT APPROVAL OF THE BOARD; FOR VIOLATION, VESSEL SHALL BE FORFEITED TO U. S. AND OWNER SUBJECT TO $5,000 FINE AND IMPRISONMENT FOR 5 YEARS. (P. 13427-1,13450-1,13419)

TO RECEDE FROM DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #238, TO H. R. 15947 (39 STAT. 556, AUGUST 29, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1917, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT #238 REGARDS BUILDING NAVAL EQUIPMENT. (P. 12668-1,12700)

TO STOP ACTION ON MR. MANN'S APPEAL FROM DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHO RULED THAT A RESOLUTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 16763 TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS IS COUNTRARY TO RULE XXI SEC. 3 OF THE HOUSE RULES AND IS NOT GERMANE TO SUBJECT. (P. 10767-1)

TO PASS H. R. 167639. (P. 10663-2,10672-2,10766-1,10768-1)

TO AMEND INCOME TAX BILL H. R. 16763 (39 STAT. 756, AUGUST 8, 1916), BY ELIMINATING FROM SPECIAL TAXES ON AND AFTER JANUARY 1, 1917, BANKS WHICH WOULD BE REQUIRED TO PAY $1.00 FOR EACH $1,000 OF CAPITAL, SURPLUS AND UNDIVIDED PROFITS USED IN BANKING, INCLUDING SUMS AS MAY BE INVESTED IN OR LOANED UPON STOCKS, BONDS, MORTGAGES, REAL ESTATE OR OTHER SECURITIES. (P. 1063-2,10672-2,10766-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15947 TO COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK TO HOUSE WITH THE AMENDMENT SHOWN ON PAGES 9188 OF THE RECORD. (P. 9189)

TO PASS H. R. 15947. (P. 9190-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15947 (39 STAT. 556, AUGUST 29, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1917, BY DIRECTING SECRETARY OF NAVY TO PROVIDE, BY PURCHASE OR ERECTION, A FACTORY FOR MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR FOR NAVY VESSELS, SAID FACTORIES TO HAVE AN ANNUAL CAPACITY OF NOT LESS THAN 20,000 TONS, SUM OF $11,000,000 APPROPRIATED FOR SAID FACTORY. (P. 9187-1)

TO REFER H. R. 6915, A BILL TO GRANT INDEFINITE LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO SUPERANNUATED EMPLOYEES OF THE POSTAL SERVICE, AND H. R. 10130, A BILL TO RETIRE POSTAL EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUITY AFTER 25 YEARS SERVICE, TO COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND POST ROADS; AND THAT THE COMMITTEE ON REFORM IN CIVIL SERVICE BE DISCHARGED FROM CONSIDERATION OF SAID BILLS BECAUSE THE SUBJECT IS NOT WITHIN JURISDICTION OF THE LATTER COMMITTEE. (P. 8745-1,2,8748-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 249, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO A COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE AND PROCEED TO CONSIDER H. R. 15947 AND FIXING THE REGULATIONS FOR CONSIDERING AND DEBATING SUCH BILL. (P. 8749-1,8751-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 15774 (39 STAT. 676, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL MAKING D. C. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1917, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO STRIKE ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE EXCEPT A PROVISION THAT IN ANY APPROPRIATION BILL HEREAFTER, THE SUMS APPROPRIATED THEREIN SHALL BE PAID OUT OF D. C. REVENUE SO FAR AS POSSIBLE, REMAINDER TO PAID OUT OF FUNDS IN THE TREASURY NOT OTHERWISE APPROPRIATED. (P. 8743,8539)

TO AMEND H. R. 14864 (39 STAT. 218, JUNE 9, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT GRANTING LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM THE CENTRAL PACIFIC R. R. IN CALIFORNIA TO PORTLAND OREGONAPPROVED JULY 25, 1866, AS AMENDED BY ACTS OF 1868-69, AND TO ALTER AND AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED, "AN ACT GRANTING LANDS TO AID IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RAILROAD AND TELEGRAPH LINE FROM PORTLAND TO ASTORIA AND MC MINNVILLE IN STATE OF OREGON," APPROVED MAY 4, 1870, BY PROVIDING THAT FROM RECEIPTS RECEIVED FROM SUITS REGARDING LAND GRANTS BY THE GOVERNMENT, 20% SHALL GO TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, 40% TO THE STATE, AND 40% TO THE RECLAIMATION FUND, INSTEAD OF GIVING 30% TO THE GOVERNMENT, 50% TO THE STATE AND 20% TO RECLAIMATION FUND. (P. 8613-2)

TO PASS H. R. 15774 A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA FOR YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1917. (P. 8511-1)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 1668 JUNE 31, 1916), A BILL FOR THE MORE EFFECTIVE DEFENSE OF THE NATION, WHICH REPORT PROVEDES FOR A PEACE TIME STANDING ARMY OF 175,000 ENLISTED MEN OF THE LINE, IN ADDITION TO THE HOSPITAL, QUARTERMASTER'S AND SIGNAL CORPS, AND PHILLIPPINE SCOUTS. (P. 8395-1,8406-1)

TO PASS H. R. 154559 (P. 8374-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 15455, BY ELIMINATING SECTION 5 WHICH PROVIDES THAT THE BOARD, WITH APPROVAL OF PRESIDENT, IS QUTHORIZED TO HAVE CONSTRUCTED AND EQUIPPED AN "AMERICAN SHIP YARD", OR TO PURCHASE LEASE OR CHARTER VESSELS SUITABLE AS FAR AS COMMERCIAL REQUIREMENTS OF MARINE TRADE MAY PERMIT, FOR USE AS NAVAL AUXILIARIES OR ANY TRANSPORTS OR FOR OTHER NAVAL OR MILITARY PURPOSE. (P. 8322-2,356-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 236, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AND DEBATE ON H. R. 15455. (P. 8070-1,8076)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ON H. RES. 236 LAYING DOWN THE RULES FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 15455, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND CREATION OF A NAVAL VESSEL, NAVAL AUXILARY AND MERCHANT MARINE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF U. S. COMMERCE. (P. 8075-2,8070-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT (SECTION 2), TO H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 166, JUNE 3, 1916), A BILL MAKING FURTHER AND MORE EFFECTUAL PROVISIONS FOR THE NATIONAL DEFENCE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT INCREASES THE REGULAR ARMY FROM 140,000 MEN TO 250,000 MEN, BUT LIMITING THE NUMBER TO 250,000. (P. 7599-2,7590-1,2)

TO AMEND THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12766 BY ELIMINATING FROM THE AMENDMENT LINES 14 TO 25 INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 206, AND LINES 1 AND 2 ON PAGE 207 AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF, AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF WAR TO INVESTIGATE AND RECOMMEND FOR DESIGNATION OR WITHDRAWAL, DAM SITES AND WATER POWER SITES NECESSARY; THAT THE SECRETARIES OF WAR, INTERIOR AND AGRICULTURE CONSTITUTE A COMMISSION TO ASCERTAIN POST FOR PRODUCTION OF NITROGEN COMPOUNDS NEEDED FOR WAR AND FERTILIZING PURPOSES AND REPORT NOT LATER THAN DEC. 1, 1916, AND BY STRIKING OUT LINES 11 TO 15 INCLUSIVE ON PAGE 207, AND INSERTING INSTEAD AUTHORITY TO SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE TO SELL SUCH SURPLUS PRODUCTS AS ARE NOT USED BY ARMY AND NAVY. (P. 7602-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT (SECTION 56) TO H. R. 12766, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT TO ORGANIZE, MAINTAIN AND TRAIN, IN WAR OR THREAT OF WAR, A VOLUNTEER ARMY WHICH IS NOT TO BE CALLED FOR FIELD SERVICE, WITHOUT CONSENT OF CONGRESS, FOR MORE THAN 30 DAYS IN ANY ONE YEAR.

TO AMEND SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 12766 BY ELIMINATING ALL OF SECTION 122 AFTER THE WORD "THAT" ON THE 1ST LINE, AND INSERTING IN LIEU THEREOF THE PROVISION THAT THE SECRETARIES OF THE NAVY, INTERIOR AND AGRICULTURE BE CONSTITUTED A COMMISSION TO ASCERTAIN THE BEST MEANS OF PRODUCING NITROGEN COMPOUNDS FOR MUNITIONS AND FERTILIZERS, AND AUTHORIZING THEM TO UTILIZE ALL PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR THAT PURPOSE. (P. 7613-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 12835 (39 STAT. 223, JUNE 12, 1916), A BILL AUTHORIZING OFFICERS AND ENLISTED MEN TO SERVE UNDER THE GOVERNMENT OF HAITI. (P. 742 -1)

TO AMEND S. 381, A BILL TO DECLARE THE PURPOSE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE U. S. AS TO THE FUTURE POLITICAL STATUS OF THE PEOPLE OF THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS AND TO PROVIDE A MORE AUTONOMOUS GOVERNMENT FOR THOSE ISLANDS, BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 34, WHICH AUTHORIZES THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO GRANT INDEPENDENCE TO THE PHILIPPINES, TO BECOME ABSOLUTE NOT LESS THAN 2 OR MORE THAN 4 YEARS FROM PASSAGE OF BILL, UNLESS IN HIS JUDGEMENT THE INTERNAL AFFAIRS DO NOT WARRANT THIS; IN THAT EVENT HE MAY EXTEND THE TIME TO THE EXPIRATION OF THE CONGRESS SETTLING AT THE EXPIRATION OF THE PERIOD OF 4 YEARS AND SAID CONGRESS MAY FUTHER CONSIDER THE MATTER. IN CASE OF SETTLEMENT THE PRESIDENT MAY ACQUIRE LANDS AND TITLE FOR NAVAL BASES AND COALING STATIONS WITH THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 7196-1,7210-2)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913, RELATING TO DUTY ON SUGAR, MOLASSES AND OTHER ARTICLES, WHICH AMENDMENT MAKES THE TITLE BROAD ENOUGH TO COVER ALL THE ARTICLES PROVIDED FOR IN PARAGRAPHS 177 AND AND 178 OF SUGAR SCHEDULE OF THE TARIFF ACT OF OCT 3, 1913. (P. 6442-1)

TO PASS S. 1424. (P. 6042-2)

TO PASS H. R. 12193 (30 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 5917-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12193 (30 STAT 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESER-VATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, TO COMMITTEE ON RIVERS AND HARBORS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT APPROPRIATING $20,000,000 TO BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE AND EXPENDED UNDER DIRECTION OF SEC. OF WAR AND SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEER FOR PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AND FOR THE PROSECUTION OF PROJECTS HERETOFOR AUTHORIZED AS ARE NECESSARY FOR NATIONAL DEFENCE. (P. 5915-2)

TO PASS H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. (P. 5194-1)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND CONSIDER H. R. 12193 (39 STAT. 391, JULY 27, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE U. S. , WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT ELIMINATING CLAUSE WHICH PROHIBITS ADMITTANCE OF ALL ALIENS OVER 16 YEARS OF AGE WHO CAN NOT READ THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE OR SOME OTHER LANGUAGE OR DIALECT INCLUDING HEBREW OR YIDDISH-EXCEPT THOSE ALIENS WHO CAN PROVE THEY ARE SEEKING ADMISSION TO AVOID RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. (P. 5193-1)

TO PASS H. R. 13768 (39 STAT. 45, MARCH 31, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT FOR FISCAL 1916. (P. 5022-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 182, PROVIDING THAT AFTER ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 10384, A BILL TO REGULATE THE IMMIGRATION OF ALIENS TO AND THE RESIDENCE OF ALIENS IN THE UNITED STATES.

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 BY INCREASING THE NUMBER OF MEN FROM 140,000 TO 220,000 MEN AND THAT NOT EXCEEDING 45,000 OF THE FORCE PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG THE VARIOUS ARMS OF THE LINE IN SUCH MANNER AND IN SUCH PROPORTION AS PRESIDENT MAY PRESCRIBE. (P. 4420, 4729-1)

TO PASS H. R. 12766. (P. 4731-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 BY STRIKING OUT SECTION 2 - PROVIDING FOR FIXATION OF ATMOSPHERE NITROGEN BY DEVELOPMENT OF WATER POWER OR OTHER MEANS, NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF NITROGEN AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATION OF MONEY NECESSARY TO CONSTRUCT PLANT OF SUCH PURPOSE. (P. 4730-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 1668 JUNE 3, 1916) A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, BY PROVIDING THAT AFTER ONE YEAR'S HONORABLE SERVICE ANY ENLISTED MAN OF REGULAR ARMY WHERE COMPANY COMMANDER REPORTS HIM PROFICIENT MAY BE FURLOUGHED TO REGULAR ARMY RESERVE UNDER RULES PRESENTED BY SECRETARY OF WAR, IN WICH EVENT HE IS NOT ELIGIBLE TO REENLIST IN SERVICE UNTIL HIS TERM OF 1 YEAR HAS EXPIRED. (P. 4728-1)

TO PASS H. R. 11471 (39 STAT. 56, APRIL 27, 1916), A BILL TO AMEND AN ACT ENTITLED," AN ACT TO REDUCE TARIFF DUTIES AND TO PROVIDE REVENUE FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 3, 1913. (P. 4251)

TO EXPUNGE REMARKS MADE BY REPRESENTATIVE MANN, DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12207 (39 STAT. 66, MAY 10, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1917 AND OTHER EXPENSES.

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12207 (39 STAT. 66, MAY 10, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER EXPENSES, TO COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK AN AMENDMENT PROHIBITING PAYMENT OF SALARIES OUT OF THIS APPROPRIATION TO ANY PERSON IN ANY EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT OF THE GOVERNMENT WHO DOES NOT WORK 8 HOURS EACH DAY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED FOR IN PROVISIONS OF AN ACT APPROVED MARCH 15, 1898 RELATIVE TO LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS. (P. 4096-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 158, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 147, REQUESTING THE PRESIDENT TO WARN ALL CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES TO REFRAIN FROM TRAVELING ON ARMED MERCHANT VESSELS ETC. (P. 3689-1,3699)

TO TABLE H. RES. 147. (P. 3720)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 8246, A BILL TO REVIVE THE RIGHT OF ACTION UNDER ACT OF MARCH 12, 1863, REGARDING WAR CLAIMS, TO COMMITTEE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT TO INSERT THE WORDS; "PROVIDING THAT NO CLAIM SHALL BE ALLOWED ANY CLAIMANT UNLESS IT IS PROVED THAT THE ORIGINAL OWNER WAS LOYAL TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT DURING THE CIVIL WAR." (P. 3385-1,3390-2)

TO PASS H. R. 655 AS AMENDED, A BILL PROVIDING PENSIONS FOR THE SURVIVORS OF CERTAIN INDIAN WARS FROM 1865 TO JAN. 1891 INCLUSIVE, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2674-1)

TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #1 TO H. R. 9416 (39 STAT. 14, FEB. 28, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY FURTHER URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1916 AND PRIOR YEARS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE LIMIT OF COST OF LINCOLN MEMORIAL BE INCREASED FROM $2,000,000 TO $2,594,000. (P. 2586-1,2592-2,2602-2,2603)

TO PASS H. R. 8234 (39 STAT. 675, SEPT. 1, 1916), A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2035-1)

TO ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 107, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 8234, A BILL TO PREVENT INTERSTATE COMMERCE IN THE PRODUCTS OF CHILD LABOR AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (J P. 258-2,P. 1607-2)

TO PASS H. R. 7617 (39 STAT. 355, JULY 11, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE, ON BEHALF OF THE UNITED STATES SHALL, IN CERTAIN CASES, AID THE STATES IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF RURAL POST ROADS. (P. 1536-1,2)

TO LIMIT DEBATE TO 2 1/2 HOURS ON H. J. RES. 59. (P. 339-1,340-1,341-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RESOLVE THE HOUSE INTO COMMITTEE OF WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 59, (39 STAT. 2, DEC. 17, 1915), EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO INCREASE THE INTERNAL REVENUE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES," APPROVED OCT. 22, 1914 TO . DEC. 31, 1916. (P. 340-1,339-1)

TO RECOMMIT H. J. RES. 59, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH AMENDMENT WHICH ELIMINATES "DEC. 31, 1916" -INSERTS IN LIEU THEREOF "APRIL 30, 1916"; THAT IS, THAT THE PROVISIONS OF INTERNAL REVENUE ACT BE EXTENDED ONLY UNTIL APRIL 30, 1916, INSTEAD OF DEC. 31, 1916. (P. 358,360)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 59. (P. 358-2,360-2)

TO ELECT A SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. VOTES FOR CHAMP CLARK (DEM.) ARE CODED 1. VOTES FOR J. R. MANN (REP.) ARE CODED 2.

TO COMMIT A RESOLUTION REGARDING ADOPTION OF RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF 7 WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A NEW RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF 63RD CONGRESS SHALL BE RULES OF THE 64TH CONGRESS; SAID COMMITTEE BE FURTHER INSTRUCTED TO CONSIDER SAID RESOLUTION COMMITTED TO IT AND REPORT PRIOR TO JAN. 17, 1916, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ADOPTION OF PERMANENT RULES FOR 64TH CONGRESS. (P. 12)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO THE RIVER AND HARBOR APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 2018938 STAT. 1049, 3/4/1915), SUBSTITUTING FOR THE BILL AN APPROPRIATION OF TWENTY-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS FOR DISBURSEMENT BY THE SECRETARY OF WAR UNDER SUPERVISION OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, FOR PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING EXISTING RIVER AND HARBOR WORKS, AUTHORIZING MODIFICATION OF PRESENT WORK; AUTHORIZING SECRETARY OF WAR TO RECEIVE SUMS CONTRIBUTED BY PRIVATE PARTIES FOR IMPROVING NAVIGATION; AND AUTHORIZING HIM ALSO TO DEFINE ANCHORAGE GROUNDS FOR VESSELS IN UNITED STATES WATERS. (P.5422-1,2; 5423-1,2; 5424-1,2)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS THE BILL S. 4522 (38 STAT. 1196, 3/4/1915), AMENDING AN ACT REGULATING COMMERCE, APPROVED FEB. 4, 1887, AND ALL ACTS AMENDATORY THEREOF, AND TO ENLARGE THE POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, APPROVED JUNE 29, 1906, AS AMENDED. (P.5451)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, IN ORDER TO END ACTION ON CALLING ABSENT MEMBERS AND PROCEED WITH THE BUSINESS BEFORE THE HOUSE. (P.4977)

TO AMEND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA APPROPRIATION BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19422), BY SETTING UP A JOINT COMMITTEE TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT A REPORT ON THE PROPER SHARE OF EXPENSES TO BE BORNE BY THE DISTRICT AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT, BY JAN. 1, 1916, AND TO APPROPRIATE $5,000 OR AS MUCH THEREOF AS MAY BE NEEDED FOR THE EMPLOY OF ASSISTANTS.

TO AMEND THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, AND JUDICIAL APPROPRIATIONS BILL FOR 1916 (H. R. 19909-38 STAT. 997, 3/4/1915), BY REDUCING FROM FIFTY-THOUSAND TO TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS THE APPROPRIATION FOR THE EXPENSES OF THE OPENING CEREMONIES OF THE PANAMA CANAL. (P.4795)