Benjamin F. Marsh

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 14, AND 15 OF THE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUDGE CHARLES SWAYNE, JUDGE OF DISTRICT COURT OF NORTHERN FLORIDA, RELATING TO THE APPROPRIATING FOR HIS PRIVATE USE A RAILWAY CAR WITHOUT MAKING COMPENSATION TO THE JACKSONVILLE, TAMPA AND KEY WEST RAILROAD COMPANY, FOR THE REASON THAT THE SAME WAS IN THE HANDS OF A RECIEVER APPOINTED BY HIM. (P. 754-1,I 755-1,2 1055-1 1055-2)

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 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 DECIDE WHETHER THE MOTION OF MR. MONDELL TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 13481, A BILL RATIFYING AND AMENDING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE INDIANS RESIDING ON THE SHOSHONE OR WIND RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION IN THE STATE OF WYOMING, SHOULD BE CONSIDERED AT THIS TIME, SINCE HE, MR. FITZGERALD, DESIRES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR, ON PENDING SENATE AMENDMENT, THE AMENDMENT IN QUESTION ELIMINATING THE PROVISION FOR FILING THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE INDIANS TO THE BILL. (P. 5806-2, 5808-2)

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 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 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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION TO RECOMMIT

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 AMEND S. 2259, A BILL REGULATING SHIPPING, IN TRADE BETWEEN PORTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND PORTS OR PLACES IN THE PHILIPPINE ARCHIPELAGO, BY PROVIDING TO EXTEND THE TIME FROM JULY 1, 1906 TO JULY 1, 1909, FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE SHIPPING TRAFFIC BY THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW LINES AND PROGRESSING IN THE PREPARATION FOR A COMPLETE CONTROL OF THAT BUSINESS. (P. 4499-2 4500-1)

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 SUSPEND RULES AND PASS A RESOLUTION RELATING TO S. 276, REGARDING THE ANNIVERSARY OF LEWIS AND CLARK EXPEDITION, WHICH RESOLUTION PROVIDES THAT FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS SESSION S. 276 SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGES PERTAINING TO BILLS REPORTED BY COMMITTEES HAVING LEAVE TO REPORT AT ANY TIME.

TO SUSPEND RULES AND AGREE TO AMENDMENT AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 276 (33 STAT 175, APRIL 23, 1904), PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE EXPLORATION OF THE OREGON COUNTRY BY LEWIS AND CLARK; THE SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT ELIMINATING ALL AFTER THE ENACTING CLAUSE, AND IN LIEU THEREOF, SPECIFYING GOVERNMENTAL PRACTICIPATION IN THE EXPOSITION, BY THE ERECTION OF AN EXHIBIT AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THAT PURPOSE.

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 16 TO H.R. 10670 (33 STAT-259, APP. APRIL 23, 1904, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE ARMY FOR FISCAL 1905, WHICH SENATE AMENDMENT INCREASES THE SIGNAL CORPS OF THE ARMY, WITH AN AMENDMENT TO THAT AMENDMENT INCREASING THE APPROPRIATION THEREIN. (P. 4112-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 14416 (33 STAT 452, 4/28/1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1905, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RENT OF OLD CUSTOM-HOUSE TO SERVE AS TEMPORARY QUARTERS FOR THE ACCOMODATIONS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AT NEW YORK CITY. (P. 4075)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS, H.R. 14416, (33 STAT-452, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1905, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE AN APPROPRIATION FOR RENTAL OF OLD CUSTOM-HOUSE TO SERVE AS TEMPORARY QUARTERS FOR THE ACCOMODATIONS OF CERTAIN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL AT NEW YORK CITY, NO QUORUM VOTING. (P. 4075-2)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICES AND POST ROADS, H.R. (33 STAT-429, APRIL 28, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT FOR FISCAL 1905, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ELIMINATE APPROPRIATION FOR NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACILITIES ON TRUCK LINES FROM WASHINGTON TO ATLANTA AND NEW ORLEANS, AND ALSO FOR NECESSARY AND SPECIAL FACILITIES ON TRUCK LINES FROM KANSAS CITY, MO., TO NEWTON, KAN. (P.3730-1)

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 RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON NAVAL AFFAIRS, HR. 12220, (33 STAT-324, APRIL 27, 1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR FISCAL 1905. (P. 2449-1)

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. 9480 (33 STAT 85, 3/18/1904), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1905, BY PROVIDING TO ELIMINATE FROM THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION AN APPROPRIATION FOR SALARIES OF EMPLOYEES, AND AN APPROPRIATION FOR NECESSARY TRAVELING EXPENSES, INCLUDING THOSE OF EXAMINERS ACTING UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMMISSION, AND FOR EXPENSES OF EXAMINATION AND INVESTIGATION HELD ELSEWHERE THAN AT WASHINGTON. (P. 782-2)

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 ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H.RES. 76, PROVIDING THAT THE COMMITTEE ON EXPENDITURES IN THE POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT IS HEREBY AUTHORIZED TO REQUEST THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL TO SEND TO THE COMMITTEE ALL PAPERS CONNECTED WITH THE RECENT INVESTIGATION OF HIS DEPARTMENT. (P. 380-2 385-2) (NOTE.-JOURNAL SHOWS SPEAKER VOTING IN AFFIRMATIVE TO MAKE A TIE.

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 ADOPT H.R. 438, AUTHORIZING THE COMMITTEE ON INSULAR AFFAIRS TO VISIT PUERTO RICO AND THE PHILIPPINES. (P. 3594-2)

TO RECESS UNTIL 12 O'CLOCK MIDNIGHT. (P. 3588-2)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO BILL H.R. 14017 (P. 3338-2)

TO GO INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 5499. (P. 3324-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. RES. 441, THAT IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THIS RESOLUTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO TAKE FROM SPEAKERS TABLE BILL H.R. 14017, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE ARMY ENDING THE FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 1902, AND WITHOUT AN INTERVENING MOTION TO MOVE TO CONCUR IN THIS SENATE AMENDMENTS TO BILL H.R. 14017. (P. 3331-2)

TO ADOPT H. RES. 441, PROVIDING THAT IMMEDIATELY UPON ITS ADOPTION IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO TAKE FROM THE SPEAKERS TABLE, H.R. 14017, AND WITHOUT AN INTERVENING MOTION TO MOVE TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENTS TO SAID BILL. (P. 3336-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 9829 (31 STAT. 1440, 3/3/1901), PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY BY THE U.S., BY HOLDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ARTS, INDUSTRIES, MANUFACTURES AND THE PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL, MINE, FOREST AND SEA IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS IN MO., WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES FOR THE ERECTION OF A GOVERNMENT BUILDING AND THE MAKING OF A GOVERNMENT EXHIBIT AT THE WEST INDIAN EXPOSITION IN THE CITY OF CHARLESTON, S.C. (P. 3326-2)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR IN ORDER TO SUSTAIN THE DECISION OF CHAIR; THAT THERE IS NOWHERE IN THE RULES OR DECISION ANY NOTATION, SAYING WHEN A BILL SHALL OR MUST BE REFERRED TO A COMMITTEE, IN ANSWER TO A POINT OF ORDER THAT BILL H.R. 14017, WAS NOT ON THE TABLE BECAUSE IT HAD BEEN REFERRED, AND THAT THEREFORE THE RULE JUST ADOPTED TO TAKE UP FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R 14017 WAS INOPERATIVE. (P. 3337-2)

TO RESOLVE INTO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TO TAKE UP FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION BILL H.R. 5499, PROMOTING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE. (P. 3235-1)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE MOTION THAT GENERAL DEBATE REGARDING BILL H.R. 5499 BE CLOSED IN 5 MINUTES. (P. 3260-1)

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 13705, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1902. (P. 2991-1, 1989-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND BRING UP FOR FINAL PASSAGE THE BILL H.R. 8917, LIMITING THE MEANING OF THE WORD "CONSPIRACY" AND ALSO THE USE OF RESTRAINING ORDERS AND INJUNCTIONS AS APPLIED TO DISPUTES BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES IN D.C. AND TERRITORIES OR ENGAGED IN COMMERCE BETWEEN THE SEVERAL STATES, IN D.C. AND TERRITORIES AND WITH FOREIGN NATIONS. (P. 2589-2)

TO GO INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR PURPOSE OF TAKING UP FOR CONSIDERATION BILL H.R. 14018, MAKING APPROPRIATION FOR SUNDRY CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR JUNE 30, 1902, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 2536-1)

TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS AS AMENDED BILL H.R. 9829, PROVIDING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PURCHASE OF THE LOUISIANA TERRITORY BY THE U.S. BY HOLDING AN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OF ARTS, INDUSTRIES, MANUFACTURES AND THE PRODUCTS OF THE SOIL, MINE, FOREST, AND SEA, IN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS, MO. IN 1903.

TO TABLE THE MOTION TO RECONSIDER THE VOTE BY WHICH BILL S. 7245, DIRECTING THE ISSUE OF A DUPLICATE OF A LOST CHECK DRAWN BY WILLIAM H. COMEGGO, MAJOR AND PAYMASTER OF U.S. ARMY, IN FAVOR OF GEORGE P. WHITE, WAS PASSED.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON A MOTION THAT THE HOUSE RECESS UNTIL 11:00 A.M. TOMORROW.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON THE RESOLUTION THAT GENERAL DEBATE ON THE BILL S. 1929, IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE BE CLOSED A 3 O'CLOCK AND 5 MINUTES P.M.

TO RECESS, MOTION MADE DURING DEBATE ON S. 1929. (P. 411-2)

TO AMEND H.R. 12394 (31 STAT. 938, 3/2/1901), A BILL AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES, AND TO REDUCE TAXES THEREUNDER, BY PROVIDING THAT EVERY COMMON CARRIER SHALL MAKE MONTHLY SWORN STATEMENTS REGARDING THE NUMBER OF SHIPMENTS RECEIVED FOR TRANSPORTATION, AND FOR EACH SUCH SHIPMENT A TAX OF 1 CENT SHALL BE PAID. (JP. 53)

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS BILL H.R. 12394, AMENDING AN ACT TO PROVIDE THE WAYS AND MEANS TO MEET WAR EXPENDITURES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, APPROVED JUNE 13, 1898, AND TO REDUCE TAXATION THEREUNDER, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A BILL REDUCING THE REVENUE UNDER THE WAR REVENUE ACT AT LEAST $70,000,000, THE TAXES REMAINING TO BE APPORTIONED MORE EQUITABLY, AND TO REMOVE THEM FROM ARTICLES OF NECESSITIES OF LIFE, ALSO TO INCLUDE A PROVISION IN THE BILL FOR A JUST INCOME TAX AND YET ESCAPE DECISIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT OF THE U.S. IN CASES GROWING OUT OF THE WILSON TARIFF LAW.

TO ADOPT A SUBSTITUTE FOR S. 3717, A BILL CHANGING THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE AND MAKING SUBJECT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH IT IS TRANSPORTED; SAID SUBSTITUTE PROVIDING A SPECIFIED TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE, PROVIDING FURTHER THAT IT MAY ONLY BE SOLD IN 1 OR 2 POUND PACKAGES, AND CLEARLY LABELED AS OLEOMARGARINE. (P. 182, 185)

TO PASS H.R. 3717, MAKING OLEOMARGARINE AND OTHER IMITATION DAIRY PRODUCTS SUBJECT TO LAWS OF THE STATE OR TERRITORY INTO WHICH THEY ARE TRANSPORTED, AND TO CHANGE THE TAX ON OLEOMARGARINE. (P. 186-2)

TO RECOMMIT S. 4300 (31 STAT. 748, 2/2/1901), A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S., TO THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE ENTIRE BILL. (P. 29-2)

TO PASS S. 4300, INCREASING THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U.S. (P. 31-2)

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H. COM. RESOLUTION PROVIDING THAT HOUSE ADJOURN SINE DIE ON WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6, THE SENATE AMENDMENT PROVIDING FOR SINE DIE ADJOURNMENT ON JUNE 7. (P. 6889-1)

TO RECEDE AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 9 TO BILL H.R 10450.

TO CONCUR IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10450, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY IS HEREBY INSTRUCTED TO PROCURE BY CONTRACT, ARMOR OF THE BEST QUALITY, PROVIDED SUCH CONTRACTS CAN BE MADE AT A PRICE WHICH IN HIS JUDGEMENT IS REASONABLE AND EQUITABLE; BUT IN CASE HE IS UNABLE TO MAKE CONTRACTS FOR ARMOR UNDER THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, HE IS HEREBY ORDERED TO PROCURE AT HIS DISCRETION A SITE AND BUILD THEREON A FACTORY FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ARMOR, AND THE SUM OF $4,000,000 IS HEREBY APPROPRIATED TOWARD THE ERECTION OF SAID FACTORY. (P. 6840-2)

TO AGREE TO SENATE AMENDMENTS TO H.R. 10450 (31 STAT. 684, 6/7/1900), MAKING NAVAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENTS RELATING TO THE OCEAN SURVEY, TO COMMISSIONING CADETS AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY IN FOUR YEARS INSTEAD OF SIX, AND TO THE ARMOR-PLATE PROPOSITION. (P. 6753-1)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 6782-1)

TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON BILL H.R. 11538, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901. (P. 6776-2)

TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON H.R. 11538 (31 STAT. 645, JUNE 6, 1900), MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY ACADEMY FOR FISCAL 1901, TO DISAGREE TO A SENATE AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE CREATION OF THE GRADE OF LIEUTENANT-GENERAL. (P. 6751-2)

TO DISCHARGE THE COMMITTEE ON INVALID PENSIONS FROM CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 264, REQUESTING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO TRANSMIT FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ALL THE PAPERS, OFFICIAL REPORTS, AND CORRESPONDENCE FILES RELATING TO THE DROPPING FROM THE PENSION ROLLS OF CERTAIN WIDOWS.

TO CONCUR IN A SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11212, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR SUNDRY AND CIVIL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1901, SAID AMENDMENT DEFRAYING THE EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT'S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROPOSED 1903 EXPOSITION IN ST. LOUIS CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE. (P. 6568-1)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT COMPELS EVERY CORPORATION, ASSOCIATION, JOINT STOCK COMPANY, OR PARTNERSHIP IN THE UNITED STATES OWNING OR CONTROLLING PLANT OR A MAJORITY OF THE STOCK IN ANY PLANTS TO FILE WITH THE SECRETARY OF THE STATE A CERTIFIED COPY OF ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION BEFORE TRANSPORTING, CARRYING OR DELIVERING FOR SHIPMENT ANY ARTICLE MANUFACTURED OF ITS OWN PRODUCTION, TOGETHER WITH THE NAME AND PLACE OR RESIDENCE OF THE OFFICERS AND STOCK HOLDERS WITH THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK AND THE AMOUNT ACTUALLY ISSUED, VIOLATION OF ANY PROVISION TO BE CONSIDERED A MISDEMEANOR. (P. 6500-2)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 10539 BY PROVIDING THAT WHENEVER THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE SATISFIED THAT ANY COMMODITY HAS BEEN ENHANCED IN CONSEQUENCE OF ANY MONOPOLY, HE MAY SUSPEND THE COLLECTION OF ALL CUSTOMS DUTIES OR IMPORT TAXES ON LIKE ARTICLES OF MERCHANDISE BROUGHT FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES, AND THAT SUCH SUSPENSION SHALL CONTINUE UNTIL REVOKED BY PRESIDENTIAL PROCLAMATION. (P. 6496-1)

TO AMEND BILL H.R. 10539, AMENDING AN ACT ENTITLED "AN ACT TO PROTECT TRADE AND COMMERCE AGAINST UNLAWFUL RESTRAINTS AND MONOPOLIES," BY PROVIDING THAT ANY PARTNERSHIP FORMED OR CARRYING ON ITS BUSINESS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTROLLING OR MONOPOLIZING THE MANUFACTURE OR SALE OF ANY ITEM OF COMMERCE INTENDED FOR INTERSTATE COMMERCE OR COMMERCE WITH FOREIGN COMPANIES, OR FOR CONTROLLING OR DECREASING THE COST TO THE PURCHASER FOR THE PURPOSE OF PREVENTING COMPETITION IS HEREBY DECLARED ILLEGAL AND A MONOPOLY-AND ALL SUCH CORPORATIONS, ETC. ARE PROHIBITED FROM SHIPPING ANY SUCH ARTICLE OF COMMERCE TO ANY STATE, TERRITORY, FOREIGN COUNTRY, OR FROM SELLING OR OFFERING TO SELL UNLESS FOR THE PRIVATE USE OF THE CONSIGNEE. VIOLATION OF THIS PROVISION IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF FROM $500.00 TO $5000.00 AND IMPRISONMENT OF FROM ONE TO SIX MONTHS OR BOTH.

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO BILL H.R. 10539, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT NOTHING IN THE ACT SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS TO APPLY TO TRADE UNIONS OR OTHER LABOR ORGANIZATIONS, ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REGULATING WAGES, HOURS OF LABOR, OR OTHER CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH LABOR IS TO BE PERFORMED. (P. 6501-1)

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TO ADOPT H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO AGREE TO A RESOLUTION PROVIDING RULE FOR DEBATE ON H.J. RES. 138, PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION.

TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE OF WHOLE ON BILL S. 1939, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT OF THE U.S. TO APPOINT A COMMISSION TO STUDY AND MAKE A FULL REPORT UPON THE COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS OF CHINA AND JAPAN.

THAT THE HOUSE RECEDE FROM ITS DISAGREEMENT AND CONCUR IN AMENDMENT #58 TO H.R. 10450, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE NAVAL SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1901, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVIDES THAT THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY BE AUTHORIZED TO ADVERTISE AND CONTRACT FOR THE BATTLESHIPS MAINE, OHIO, AND MISSOURI, THE COST NOT TO EXCEED $445 PER TON OF 2240 LBS. - WHICH PRICE IF UNATTAINABLE, HE MAY CONTRACT FOR $545 PER TON FOR SAID ARMOR-PLATE.

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING, OF H.R. 11010, (31 STAT. 1618), GRANTING AN INCREASE IN PENSION TO JAMES H. EASTMAN.

TO TABLE THE APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, MADE DURING THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 11719, (31 STAT. 656, 6/6/1900),RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, SAID DECISION HOLDING THAT THE DEBATE BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT WAS LIMITED TO 40 MINUTES ON EACH SIDE AND THEREFORE THE OFFER OF FURTHER AMENDMENTS WAS OUT OF ORDER.

TO RECOMMIT TO THE COMMITTEE ON THE JUDICIARY BILL H.R. 11719, RELATING TO FUGITIVES FROM JUSTICE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL SO AMENDED AS TO APPLY TO CUBA ONLY AND ONLY DURING THE U.S. OCCUPANCY THEREOF.

TO ORDER THE ENGROSSMENT AND THIRD READING, ON H.R. 636, FOR THE RELIEF OF ST. JOHNS' LODGE, ANCIENT FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS, NO. 3, OF NEWBERN, N.C.

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON S. 2931, (31 STAT. 277, 6/6/1900), INCORPORATING THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.

TO AGREE TO THE SUBSTITUTE TO H. RES. 131, RELATIVE TO THE CONTESTED ELECTION CASE OF PEARSON VS. CRAWFORD IN THE 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA, WHICH SUBSTITUTE DECLARES THAT CRAWFORD WAS DULY ELECTED.