Julius C. Burrows

TO PASS H. R. 32010. (P.4286)

TO AMEND H. J. RES. 295, RELATING TO THE FORMATION OF THE TERRITORY OF NEW MEXICO CONSTITUTION, AND THE ENTRY INTO STATEHOOD OF SAID TERRITORY, UNDER THE ACT OF CONGRESS APPROVED 6/2/1910, AND THE RATIFICATION AND ADOPTION OF SAID CONSTITUTION AS OF 2/9/1911, BY ADDING TO THE ABOVE RESOLUTION, AS A NEW SECTION, A PROVISION THAT THE STATE OF ARIZONA BE ALSO ADMITTED TO STATEHOOD.

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 29346, SERVICE PENSION BILL, GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN, SOLDIERS AND OFFICERS WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL WAR WITH MEXICO.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF EXECUTIVE BUSINESS AND SET ASIDE S. J. RES. 134, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ELECTION OF SENATORS BY DIRECT VOTE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE SEVERAL STATES. (P.1898-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 9955. (P.1897 -2)

TO AMEND H. R. 31539 (36 STAT. 1327, APP. 3/3/1911), POST OFFICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1912, BY APPROPRIATING $5,010,000 FOR RAILWAY, POST-OFFICE CAR SERVICE, PROVIDED THAT NO PART OF THIS AMOUNT SHALL BE PAID FOR USE OF ANY CAR NOT EQUIPPED WITH DRINKING WATER CONTAINERS AND TOILET FACILITIES AND AFTER JULY 1, 1911; NO PAY TO BE ALLOWED FOR THE USE OF ANY WOODEN CARS UNLESS CONSTRUCTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPROVED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT AND AFTER JULY 1, 1916, ALL CARS TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL OR WITH STEEL UNDERFRAME. (P. 4089-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO THE SUNDRY CIVIL APPROPRIATION BILL H. R. 32909 (36 STAT. 1363, APP. 3/4/1911), WHICH AMENDMENT REQUIRES THAT THE TARIFF BOARD SHALL MAKE A REPORT TO EACH HOUSE OF CONGRESS ON THE IRON, STEEL, COTTON, COTTON WOOL AND WOOLEN SCHEDULE NOT LATER THAN THE FIRST MONDAY IN DECEMBER, 1911. (P.4029-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 31539, POST OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1912, AND THEREBY END DEBATE ON H.R. 32010. (P. 3861-2)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 32010. (P.3852-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 31539, POST-OFFICE APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 1912, AND THEREBY END DEBATE ON H.R. 32010. (P. 3860-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 32010. (P.3799-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 32010, BY WITHDRAWING SECTION FIVE, WHICH TAKES AWAY THE POWERS OF THE TARIFF BOARD TO SUBPOENA WITNESSES, TO TAKE TESTIMONY AND ADMINISTER OATHS AND SHALL REQUIRE ANY CORPORATION OR FIRM ENGAGED IN THE PRODUCTION OF ANY ARTICLE UNDER INVESTIGATION, TO PRODUCE BOOKS, NAMES OF SUCH PERSONS OR CORPORATIONS FAILING TO COMPLY TO BE REPORTED TO CONGRESS. (P. 3793-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 31596 (36 STAT. 1235, 3/3/1911), AGRICULTURAL APPROPRIATION BILL FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING 1912, BY WITHDRAWING, AFTER THE HEADING, "FOREST SERVICE", ON PAGE 26, ALL OF BILL DOWN TO AND INCLUDING LINE 2, PAGE 50 AND INSERTING, "FOR MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF THE NATIONAL FORESTS, $1,000,000. (P.3783-2)

TO RECOMMIT H. R. 32010, TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. (P.3790-1)

TO AGREE TO THE ADOPTION OF S. RES. 315, WHICH DECLARES WILLIAM LORIMER WAS NOT DULY AND LEGALLY ELECTED TO A SEAT IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. (P.3760-1)

TO ADJOURN, MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 3210. (P.3797-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 32010, BY APPOINTING FIVE MEMBERS OF EACH HOUSE TO SERVE FOR SIX YEARS ON THE TARIFF BOARD, AND NOT MORE THAN THREE MEMBERS OF EACH SHALL BE OF THE SAME POLITICAL PARTY- SIX SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM, ANY MEMBER'S TERM SHALL CEASE, WHENEVER HIS TERM IN CONGRESS EXPIRES. (P.3790-2)

TO PASS S. J. RES. 134. (P.3638-1)

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 32010, A BILL CREATING A TARIFF BOARD. (P.3669-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. RES. 315, RELATING TO ELECTION OF WILLIAM LORIMER AS SENATOR FROM ILLINOIS. (P.3520-2)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON THE HOUSE RESOLUTION DECLARING THAT WILLIAM LARIMER WAS NOT DULY AND LEGALLY ELECTED TO A SEAT IN THE U. S. SENATE BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. (P.3405-2)

TO AMEND S. J. RES. 134, BY WITHDRAWING AFTER THE WORD "VACANCY", "AND IN LIEU OF ALL PARAGRAPH 1, SECTION 4, ARTICLE 1, IN SO FAR AS THE SAME RELATES TO ANY AUTHORITY IN CONGRESS TO MAKE OR ALTER REGULATIONS AS TO THE TIMES OR MANNER OF HOLDING ELECTIONS FOR SENATORS," AND ON PAGE 2 WITHDRAW LINES 9, 10, 11 IN THE FOLLOWING WORDS, THE TIMES, PLACES AND MANNER OF HOLDING ELECTIONS FOR SENATORS SHALL BE AS PRESCRIBED IN EACH STATE BY THE LEGISLATURE. (P.8472)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 29346, A BILL GRANTING PENSIONS TO CERTAIN ENLISTED MEN WHO SERVED IN THE CIVIL AND MEXICAN WARS. (P.2823-2)

TO PASS H. R. 11798 (36 STAT. 961, 3/1/1911), A BILL ENABLING THE COOPERATION OF ANY STATE WITH ANOTHER STATE OR WITH THE U. S., TO PROTECT THE WATERSHEDS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND TO APPOINT A COMMISSION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSERVING THE NAVIGABILITY OF NAVIGABLE RIVERS. (P.2602-1)

TO TABLE A MOTION TO CONSIDER S. 9955. (P.1896-2)

TO AMEND S. 6708, BY PROVIDING THAT ALL SHIPS, REGISTERED UNDER THE PROVISIONS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES AND BENEFITS GRANTED TO ANY VESSEL OF THE U. S. (P.1821-1)

TO ADJOURN, UNTIL FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1911 AT 12 O'CLOCK DUE TO LATE HOUR, A MOTION DURING DEBATE ON S. 9955, A BILL PROVIDING FOR THE LEASING OF COAL AND COAL LANDS IN THE ALASKAN TERRITORY. (THE VICE-PRESIDENT VOTED YES TO BREAK THE TIE.) (P. 1826-1)

TO AMEND S. 6708, BY PERMITTING ALL VESSELS OWNED BY AMERICAN CITIZENS AND AMERICAN CORPORATIONS TO REGISTER THEIR VESSELS AS DIRECTED IN THIS ACT, FOREIGN BUILT REGISTERED VESSELS SHALL NOT BE ALLOWED TO ENGAGE IN COASTWISE TRADE. (&. 1825-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6708, WHICH AMENDMENT AUTHORIZES THE POSTMASTER GENERAL TO PAY FOR OCEAN MAIL SERVICE AT THE RATE OF $4.00 AND $2.00 PER MILE ON OUTGOING VOYAGES IN SECOND AND THIRD CLASSES RESPECTIVELY, TOTAL EXPENDITURE FOR FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE NOT TO EXCEED $4,000 PER YEAR UNDER THIS ACT. (THE VICE-PRESIDENT VOTED YES TO BREAK THE TIE.) (P. 1813-2)

TO PASS S. 6708. (THE VICE-PRESIDENT VOTED YES TO BREAK THE TIE.) (P. 1825-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6708, MADE IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE A BILL RELATING TO OCEAN MAIL SERVICE AND PROMOTION OF COMMERCE, BY INSERTING "INCLUSIVE OF ALL INLAND EXPENSE THEREOF", SO AS TO READ, "UNDER ACT EXPENDITURE FOR FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE IN ANY ONE YEAR SHALL NOT EXCEED AMOUNT OF REVENUE IN FOREIGN MAIL SERVICE, OVER AND ABOVE PAID FOR SUCH SERVICE INCLUSIVE OF ALL INLAND EXPENSE THEREOF". (P.18161)

TO AMEND S. 7971, BY ELIMINATING ALL CLAIMS RELATING TO THE SHIP VENUS THAT WAS SAILING AROUND THE MEDITERRANEAN SEA FROM GIBRALTAR TO JAVA, THE CLAIMS BEING TO PAY A $4,144 FREIGHT BILL WHICH THE SHIP PRESUMABLY WOULD HAVE EARNED IF SHE HAD REACHED JAVA, AND $3,500 AS A RETURN OF INSURANCE PREMIUM. (P. 483-2)

TO AMEND S. 7971, BY ELIMINATING APPROPRIATION OF $4,601.67 MADE TO JAMES L. HUBARD ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF WILLIAM PENNOCK, OWNER OF SHIP "JANE" CAPTURED WHILE SAILING FROM LIVERPOOL TO NORFOLK, VA., AS FULL VALUE OF SHIP AND CARGO WAS PAID BY INSURANCE COMPANY. (P.487-2)

TO AMEND S. 7971, BY WITHDRAWING ALL CLAIMS RELATIVE TO THE FRENCH SPOLIATION CLAIMS. (P.488-1)

TO AMEND S. 7971, A BILL ALLOWING CERTAIN CLAIMS REPORTED BY THE COURT OF CLAIMS, BY ALLOWING THE SUM OF $1,380, TO SARAH WINTERS, IN PAYMENT OF HER CLAIM FOR PROPERTY USED BY THE U. S. ARMY DURING THE WAR FOR THE SUPPRESSION OF THE REBELLION. (P.289-2)

TO CONSIDER S. 6708, A BILL RELATING TO OCEAN MAIL SERVICE AND PROMOTION OF COMMERCE, BY AMENDING AN ACT OF MARCH 3, 1891, ENTITLED, "AN ACT TO PROVIDE FOR OCEAN MAIL SERVICE BETWEEN THE U. S. AND FOREIGN PORTS AND TO PROMOTE COMMERCE". (P.9051-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF S. 4501, A BILL ENABLING THE COOPERATION OF ANY STATE WITH ANOTHER STATE OR WITH THE U. S., TO PROTECT WATER SHEDS OF NAVIGABLE STREAMS AND TO APPOINT A COMMISSION FOR THE ACQUISITION OF LANDS TO CONSERVE NAVIGABILITY OF RIVERS. (P.8740-1)

TO AGREE AS IN COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE, TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 2250 (36 STAT. L. 822, APP. 6/25/1910), A BILL PROVIDING FOR PUBLICITY OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE TREASURER OF EVERY POLITICAL COMMITTEE SHALL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CONGRESS IN TWO OR MORE STATES, FILE WITH THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE, AN ITEMIZED STATEMENT TO BE PRESERVED FOR 15 MONTHS AS PART OF PUBLIC RECORDS AND OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. (P.8753-1)

TO ADJOURN, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. R. 2250 (36 STAT. L. 822, APP. 6/25/1910), A BILL PROVIDING FOR PUBLICITY OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. (P.8825-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE HOUSE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, WHICH AMENDMENT ESTABLISHES POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORIES UNDER SUPERVISION AND DIRECTION OF POSTMASTER GENERAL IN ALL FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CLASS POST OFFICES ACCOUNTS TO BE OPENED ON DEPOSIT OF ONE OR MORE DOLLARS AND NO MORE THAN $50.00 PER MONTH INTEREST AT 2% PER ANNUM. (P.7764-2)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY PROVIDING THAT U. S. BONDS SHALL BEAR INTEREST RATE OF 3% PER ANNUM. (P.8740-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY PROVIDING THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL TAKE INDEMNITY BONDS FROM BANKS ACTING AS DEPOSITORIES AS DEEMED NECESSARY TO INSURE THE SAFETY AND PROMPT PAUMENT ON DEMAND AND ALLOWING ANY BANK AT ITS OPTION TO DEPOSIT COLLATERAL SECURITY IN LIEU OF INDEMNITY BONDS TO BE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE BOARD. (P. 8634-2)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, A BILL TO ESTABLISH POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORIES, BY ELIMINATING FROM HOUSE AMENDMENT "NOT EXCEEDING 30% OF AMOUNT OF SUCH FUNDS MAY AT ANY TIME BE WITHDRAWN BY THE TRUSTEES FOR INVESTMENT IN BONDS OR OTHER U. S. SECURITIES IT BEING THE INTENTION OF THE ACT THAT 65% OF SUCH FUNDS SHALL REMAIN ON DEPOSIT IN BANKS IN EACH STATE OR TERRITORY, WHICH SHALL BE A WORKING BALANCE TO BE WITHDRAWN ONLY BY PRESIDENTS' DIRECTION AND DISCRETION FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE AND INTEREST OF U. S." (P.8629-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY PROVIDING THAT WHEN REQUIRED IN THE JUDGMENT OF THE PRESIDENT, WAR AND OTHER EXIGENCIES INVOLVING THE CREDIT OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE BOARD MAY WITHDRAW ANY OR ALL FUNDS FROM BANKS AND INVEST IN BONDS AND OTHER U. S. SECURITIES BEARING INTEREST OF NOT LESS THAN 2 1/4 % PER ANNUM. (P.8640-2)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY HAVING THE SENATE AUTHORIZE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO PRESCRIBE THE CITIES OR TOWN IN WHICH POSTAL SAVING DEPOSITORIES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED ACCORDING TO POPULATION AND IN SMALLER TOWNS AS THE BOARD MAY ORDER IN SPECIAL CASES. (P.8633-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 7117, A BILL INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ENGINEER CORPS OF THE U. S. ARMY. (P.8504-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE ON H. R. 17536 (36 STAT. L. 539, APP. 6/18/1910), A BILL CREATING A COURT OF COMMERCE, TO AMEND AN ACT REGULATING COMMERCE. (P.8391-1)

TO PASS H. R. 18166 (36 STAT. 557, 6/20/1910), A BILL TO ENABLE THE PEOPLE OF THE TWO TERRITORIES TO FORM A CONSTITUTION AND STATE GOVERNMENT AND BE ADMITTED INTO THE UNION ON AN EQUAL FOOTING WITH THE ORIGINAL STATES. (P.8237-2)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 25552 (36 STAT. L. 703, APP. 6/25/1910), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1911, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE PROVISION THAT NO PART OF THE APPROPRIATIONS OF $200,000 BE SPENT IN THE PROSECUTION, OF ANY INDIVIDUAL LABORER OR LABOR, ORGANIZATION FOR ENTERING INTO A COMBINATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF INCREASING WAGES OR SHORTENING HOURS. (P.7648-1)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 24070 (36 STAT. L. 847, APP. 6/25/1910), A BILL RELATING TO WITHDRAWALS OF PUBLIC LANDS, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U. S. TO MAKE SUCH WITHDRAWALS IN CERTAIN CASES.

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY INSERTING PARAGRAPH PROVIDING THAT A SHIPPER OR ANY INTERESTED PERSON, WHEN A RATE UPON HIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN ADVANCED, CAN GO BEFORE THE COMMERCE COURT AND SHOW THAT SUCH RATE IS SO HIGH AS TO BE PROHIBITORY OR CONFISCATORY OF THE PRODUCT WHICH HE WANTS TO SHIP UNDER. (P.7260-2, 7263-3)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT ADDS A NEW SECTION, 19A.

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY CONCLUDING THE LAST SECTION OF THE BILL WITH THE CLAUSE, THAT THIS ACT SHALL TAKE EFFECT AND BE IN FORCE, FROM, AND AFTER, THE EXPIRATION OF SIXTY DAYS AFTER ITS PASSAGE. (P.7271-2)

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NO SINGLE FEDERAL JUDGE MAY HEAR OR ISSUE AN INJUNCTION, ALL CASES RELATING TO CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STATE LAW TO BE HEARD BY A COURT OF (3) JUDGES, ONE OF WHOM SHALL BE A SUPREME COURT JUSTICE OR A CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE. (P.7253-2, 7254-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO ENLARGING UPON AND SETTING FORTH IN DETAIL, THE SECTION IN THE BILL PROVIDING THAT THE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES, EXCEPT WIRELESS, TRANSACTING INTERSTATE BUSINESS ARE HEREBY PLACED UNDER THE SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION. (P.7264-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY EMPOWERING THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION TO EMPLOY EXPERT ENGINEERS AND ACCOUNTANTS WHEN DETERMINING THE PHYSICAL VALUE OF THE PROPERTY OR CORPORATION SEEKING RATE INCREASES. (P.7266-2)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT RELATES TO THE APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES TO PASS UPON THE CONSTITUTIONALITY OF A STATE STATUTE. (P.7254-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY FORBIDDING CARRIERS COMPETING WITH WATER ROUTES TO INCREASE FRIGHT RATES UNTIL THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION FINDS IT IS NOT BECAUSE OF DECISION OR ELIMINATION OF SUCH COMPETITION; AND BY FORBIDDING RATE DECREASES INTENDED TO DESTROY SUCH COMPETITION. (P.7202-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY RAILROAD COMPANY TO TRANSPORT, IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE, ANY ARTICLE OR COMMODITY MANUFACTURED, MINED OR PRODUCED BY IT UNLESS NECESSARY AND INTENDED FOR IT OWN USE IN CONDUCTING ITS BUSINESS AS A COMMON CARRIER. (P.7207-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY SETTING FORTH PROPOSED POWERS OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION IN VALUATING RAILROADS AND FIXING RATE. (P.7197-1)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY PROVIDING THAT NO RAILROAD, WHICH IS A COMMON CARRIER, MAY OWN CAPITAL STOCK IN, OR PURCHASE OR LEASE A RAILROAD OF ANY COMPETING RAILROAD CORPORATION, FOR VIOLATION OF SAME A FINE OF $5,000 MAY BE FORMED FOR EACH DAY IT HOLDS SAME UNLAWFULLY. (P.7129-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADD A NEW SECTION TO THE BILL, PUTTING THE OPERATION OF THE INTERSTATE TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE COMPANIES UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION SINCE THEY ARE PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATIONS ENGAGED IN INTERSTATE COMMERCE. (P.6973-1)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY RESTRICTING THE ISSUANCE OF RAILROAD SECURITIES, THE OWNERSHIP IN OTHER CORPORATIONS, (ESPECIALLY COMPETING LINES) AND CORRECTING OVER CAPITALIZATION. (P.6955-2, 6956-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY ADDING, "AND A FINAL DECISION SHALL BE RENDERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS FROM THE DATE ON WHICH THE SAID SCHEDULE WAS FILED," (REFERRING TO RAILROAD RATE SCHEDULE). (P.6914-1)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY SUSPENDING ANY INCREASE IN RATES FILED WITH THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION UNTIL THEY ARE FOUND TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE, AND NOT IN VIOLATION OF THIS ACT. (P.6464-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY ELIMINATING BRISTOWS AMENDMENT REGARDING PROCEDURE OF INCREASING RATES, AND MAKING THEM MORE SPECIFIC BY PROVIDING THAT UPON FILING OF A NEW RATE WHICH INCREASES EXISTING RATE, OPERATION OF SUCH INCREASE SHALL BE DEFERRED UNTIL FULL HEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSION, AND UNTIL DECLARED TO BE JUST AND REASONABLE, AND NOT IN VIOLATION OF PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT, HEARINGS TO BE INSTITUTED WITHIN 10 DAYS AFTER FILING, AND IF NO DECISION IS REACHED WITHIN 6 MO., INCREASED RATES SHALL BECOME OPERATIVE PENDING FINAL DECISION, UNLESS FAILURE TO CONCLUDE HEARING IS DUE TO PETITIONER; IF, A FINAL DECISION DOES NOT WARRANT SUCH INCREASE, SUCH RATES THEN OPERATIVE SHALL BE ANNULLED AND A NEW SCHEDULE OF RATES, SIMILAR TO THOSE RATES IN FORCE AT TIME APPLICATION FOR INCREASE WAS MADE, SHALL BE PROVIDED. (P. 6915-1, 6920-1)

TO AGREE TO THE MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT GIVES THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION POWER TO EXTEND SUSPENSION ON HEARINGS FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED SIX MONTHS IF HEARING CANNOT BE CONCLUDED DURING TIME OF SUSPENSION; FURTHER, THAT CARRIERS GIVE SHIPPERS FULL DETAILS OF SHIPMENTS; AND PROVIDING THAT CARRIER REFUND INCREASES FOUND UNREASONABLE BY COMMISSION.

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY ELIMINATING SECTIONS 13, 14, 15, AND 17, WHICH RESTRICT THE CAPITALIZATION OF, AND THE ISSUANCE OF SECURITIES BY THE CORPORATIONS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. (P.6921-1, 6922-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 2331, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1911, BY AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO HAVE ONE (INSTEAD OF TWO) FIRST CLASS BATTLESHIPS, AT A COST EXCLUSIVE OF ARMOR AND ARMAMENT NOT TO EXCEED $6,000,000, CONSTRUCTED. (P.6590-2)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY PROVIDING THAT THE ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS CHARGE OF ALL GOVERNMENT INTEREST, IN CASES OF COMMERCE AND IN U. S. SUPREME COURTS, UPON APPEAL FROM COMMERCE COURTS, AND, IF NECESSARY, HE MAY EMPLOY COUNSELS TO ASSIST HIM IN DISCHARGE OF HIS DUTIES, PROVIDING THAT THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION SHALL BE NOTIFIED OF COMMENCEMENT OF PROCEEDINGS IN ANY SUIT WHEREIN SUCH PARTY IS INTERESTED.

TO PROVIDE THAT HEREAFTER THE SENATE MEET DAILY TWELVE O'CLOCK. (P.6319-1)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY ELIMINATING FROM IT THOSE SECTIONS WHICH CREATE A COURT OF COMMERCE, PRESCRIBE ITS JURISDICTION AND DETERMINE ITS PROCEDURE, FOR PURPOSE OF DEFEATING THE BILL. (P.6326-1)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY PROPOSING THAT SAID COURT BE COMPOSED OF THREE JUDGES, TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE PRESIDENT TO SERVE FOR ONE, TWO OR THREE YEARS RESPECTIVELY. (P.6345-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, BY PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE UNLAWFUL, FOR ANY COMMON CARRIER SUBJECT TO PROVISIONS OF THIS ACT. TO EXACT A GREATER COMPENSATION FOR TRANSPORTATION OF PASSENGERS, OR PROPERTY, FOR SHORTER THAN FOR LONGER DISTANCE, UNLESS UPON APPLICATION, THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION, SHALL GRANT SUCH DISTINCTION, IF CIRCUMSTANCES, DUE TO COMPETITION, OF EITHER WATER OR RAIL WARRANT SAME AND IF NOT UNJUSTLY DISCRIMINATORY.

TO RECESS FOR 30 MINUTES UNTIL 5 P.M., A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 6737. (P.6208-2)

TO ORDER H. R. 21079 FOR THIRD READING, A BILL GRANTING AN HONORABLE DISCHARGE TO JOHN W. THOMAS WHO DESERTED DURING THE CIVIL WAR AND LATER RETURNED TO DUTY. (P.5765-67)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY HAVING THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION APPROVE THE FREIGHT RATES TO BE CHARGED BY RAILROADS BEFORE THEY BECOME EFFECTIVE. (P.5495-1)

THAT WHEN THE SENATE ADJOURN TODAY IT WILL BE TO MEET AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK TOMORROW, A MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 6737.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT AS MODIFIED TO S. 6737, WHICH AMENDMENT DEPRIVES INTERSTATE COMMERCE COMMISSION OF JURISDICTION OVER WATER TRANSPORTATION. (P.4655-2, 4654-1, 4658-2)

TO AMEND S. 6737, A BILL CREATING A COURT OF COMMERCE AND AMENDING THE ACT REGULATING COMMERCE BY PROVIDING THE CREATION OF A LAND COURT IN TERRITORIES WHERE NONE EXIST, IN ORDER TO GIVE HOMESTEADERS A TRIBUNAL TO DETERMINE THEIR RIGHTS. (P.4499-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY LIMITING THE JURISDICTION OF THE COMMERCE COURT TO THE SAME AS THAT NOW POSSESSED BY THE CIRCUIT COURTS. (P.4508-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY INSERTING A CLAUSE LIMITING THE JURISDICTION OF THE COURT OF COMMERCE SO THAT THE SAID COURT SHALL HAVE GREATER JURISDICTION THAN THAT NOW POSSESSED BY THE U. S. CIRCUIT COURTS OR JUDGES THEREOF.

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 6737, BY INSERTING A CLAUSE, "THAT NOTHING CONTAINED IN THIS AMENDMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS CONFERRING UPON THE COURT OF COMMERCE ANY JURISDICTION NOT NOW POSSESSED BY THE U. S. CIRCUIT COURTS OR ENLARGING THE JURISDICTION OF SAID U. S. CIRCUIT COURTS OR JUDGES THEREOF.

TO AMEND H. R. 17263 (36 STAT. L. 291, APP. 4/5/1910), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT RELATING TO THE LIABILITY OF COMMON CARRIERS BY RAILROAD TO THEIR EMPLOYEES", BY ELIMINATING CLAUSE WHICH GIVES THE NEXT HEIR OR LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE OF DECEASED THE RIGHT TO PROSECUTE AND STIPULATES IN ITS PLACE COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS WHERE ACTIONS ARE PROSECUTED AND TRIAL TAKES PLACE. (P.4122-2)

TO PROCEED TO THE CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 116 (36 STAT. L. 884, APP. 6/25/1910), AMENDING AN ACT TO CORRECT CHAPTER 271 VOLUME 35, U. S. STATUES.

TO TABLE MOTION TO REFER S. RES. 172, DIRECTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INFORM THE SENATE, WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY EXISTS FOR THE PRESENT CAPITALIZATION OF THE WASHINGTON GAS AND LIGHT COMPANY, AND WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY EXISTS FOR AN INCREASE IN ITS PRESENT CAPITALIZATION, AND AN AMENDMENT THERETO, PROVIDING FOR AN INVESTIGATION OF ITS AFFAIRS, TO THE COMMITTEE TO AUDIT AND CONTROL THE CONTINGENT EXPENSES OF THE SENATE. (P. 3233-2)

TO REFER S. RES. 172 TO COMMITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. S. RES. 172 REQUESTS THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO INFORM THE SENATE WHAT LEGAL AUTHORITY EXISTS FOR THE PRESENT CAPITALIZATION OF THE WASHINGTON GAS AND LIGHT CO. AS THAT BEING THE PROPER COMMITTEE TO ACT UPON IT. (P. 3238-1)

TO PASS S. 5876.

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY ADDING AT THE END OF THE AMENDMENT A CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE INVESTMENT OF FUNDS IN BONDS OR OTHER SECRUITIES BEARING LESS THAN 2 1/4 PER CENT PER ANNUM INTEREST IN TIME OF WAR. (P.2761-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876 BY GIVING THE PRESIDENT POWER TO DETERMINE IF CONDITIONS EXIST, AT WAR OR ANY OTHER TIME, WHICH WOULD INVOLVE CREDIT OF THE GOVERNMENT, AND IN THAT EVENT, THE POSTAL SAVINGS FUNDS MAY BE WITHDRAWN AND INVESTED IN U.S. BONDS OR SECURITIES.

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY WITHDRAWING THE WORD "WHEN IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT, WAR OR ANY OTHER TIMES" AND INSERTING "IF SO AS TO READ, IN TIME OF WAR IF IN THE JUDGEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT", THEREBY LIMITING THE USE OF FUNDS TO A TIME OF WAR, ONLY. (P.2675-1)

TO AMEND THE AMENDMENT TO S. 5876, BY INSERTING A CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO ISSUE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATES OF INDEBTEDNESS OF THE TREASURY BEARING 3% INTEREST IN ORDER TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE REPAYMENT OF POSTAL DEPOSITORS. (P.2763-2)

TO AMEND AN AMENDMENT TO S. 5876 (36 STAT. 814, APP. 6/25/1910), A BILL ESTABLISHING POSTAL SAVINGS DEPOSITORIES FOR SAVINGS, AT INTEREST WITH SECURITY OF GOVERNMENT FOR REPAYMENT THEREOF, WHICH WOULD INSERT, "OR LOSSES" THEREBY PROVIDING FOR ANY CONTINGENCIES IN CONDUCTING THE SYSTEM AND ELIMINATING THE PROVISION FOR AN ADEQUATE RESERVE AS BEING UNNECESSARY. (P.2662-1,2)

TO CONSIDER S. 404, A BILL RELATING TO SUNDAY OBSERVANCE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. (P.1013-1)

TO PASS S. 3906, A BILL FOR THE RELIEF OF THE ESTATE OF JOHN STEWART, DECEASED; LATE A CLERK IN THE WAR DEPARTMENT IN CHARGE OF OLD RECORDS, AT THE TIME OF POTOMAC FLATS CASE, AND THAT THERE BE PAID $2,000 FOR HIS GOOD SERVICES. (P.910-2)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO THE SENATE CON. RES., WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADMIT FREE OF DUTY HIDES OF CATTLE RAW OR CURED, AND ALL GOODS FINISHED OR UNFINISHED MANUFACTURED THEREFROM CHIEFLY OR IN PART THEREOF. (P.4954)

TO PASS A SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION. (P.4950-1)

TO TABLE THE AMENDMENT TO A SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEES ON ENROLLED BILLS OF THE TWO HOUSES TO CORRECT THE ENROLLED BILL H. R. 1438, WHICH AMENDMENT PROPOSES TO ADMIT FREE OF DUTY, BAGGING FOR COTTON, GUNNY CLOTH, AND SIMILAR FABRICS SUITABLE FOR COVERING COTTON. (P.4952-2)

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE REGARDING AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 1438. (P.4947-2; 4948-1,2)

TO AMEND AMENDMENT TO H. R. 11570 (36 STAT. L. 118, APP. 8/5/1809), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1909; BY REDUCING THE SALARIES OF THE JUDGES OF THE CUSTOMS COURT FROM $7,000 TO $6,500, AND FIXING THE SALARIES OF ASSISTING ATTORNEYS; ONE AT $5,000, AND 3 AT $4,000, PER YEAR. (P.4677-1,2)