William A. Cullop

TO REDEDE FROM DISAGREEING VOTE ON AND CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT #9 TO H. R. 655, (39 STAT. 1199, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL RELATING TO PENSION FOR THE SUVIVORS OF CERTAIN INDIAN WARS FROM JAN. 1, 1859 TO JAN. 1891 INCLUSIVE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, WHICH AMENDMENT PROVEDES THAT WHERE THERE IS NO PAYMENT FOR SERVICE IN THE WAR DEPT. OR TREASURY DEPT., THE APPLICANT MAY UTILIZE THE MUSTER ROLLS ON FILE IN THE STATES OR TERRITORIES, TO HAVE SUCH SERVICE. (P. 4846-1,4935-2,4928-1)

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 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 PASS H. R. 19359 (39 STAT. 1134, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1918. (P. 4151-2,4152-1,4153-1,4154-1)

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 ORDER A SECOND ON A MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS S. J. RES. 50, AUTHORIZING THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR TO LEASE THE COAL DEPOSITS IN AND UNDER CERTAIN PUBLIC LANDS TO THE REPUBLIC COAL CO. (P. 3642-1)

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 ORDER A CALL OF THE HOUSE, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF H. J. RES. 335. (P. 3314-1)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. J. RES. 335. (P. 3313-2)

TO ISSUE WARRANTS FOR THE ARREST OF THE ABSENTEES, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. J. RES. 335. (P. 3316-1)

TO DISPENSE WITH FURTHER PROCEEDINGS UNDER THE CALL, MADE DURING DEBATE ON H. J. RES. 335. (P. 3316-2,3317-2)

TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. J. RES. 335. (P. 3318-2)

TO PASS H. RES. 499, PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO H. R. 20632, NAVAL APPROPRIATION RESEARCH BILL. (P. 3133-1,3132-3)

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 SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. J. RES. 250, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF A COMMISSION TO PREPARE AND RECOMMEND A PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL INSURANCE FUND AND FOR THE MITIGATION OF THE EVIL OF UNEMPLOYMENT. (P. 2654-2,2650-2)

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 PASS H. R. 20453 (39 STAT. 909, FEB. 14, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORDS OF DEFENSE, FOR THE ARMAMENT THEREOF AND FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDNANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE. (P. 2214-1,1935-2)

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 PASS H. R. 18994, A BILL INCREASING THE LIMIT OF COST A CERTAIN BUILDINGS. (P. 417-2)

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 ADDING A NEW SECTION PROVIDING THAT WHEN SENDERS OF MAIL SO DESIRE, THE POSTMASTER GENERAL SHALL ACCEPT ANSWERS THERETO WITHOUT POSTAGE PREPAID, THE ADDRESSEES TO PAY WHEN DELIVERED, THE REGULAR CHARGE PLUS 50% ADDITIONAL. (P. 1375-1,1483-2)

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 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 PASS H. R. 17350, A BILL TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE. (P. 13732-1)

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 AMEND H. RES. 359, A BILL TO PROMOTE EXPORT TRADE, BY LIMITING GENERAL DEBATE ON SAID BILL TO 3 HOURS, AND TO ELIMINATE THE WORDS "IN THE HOUSE" SO AS TO PERFECT THE READING MATTER OF RESOLUTION AND HAVE H. R. 17350 TAKEN UP AS INTENDED IN THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE HOUSE ON THE STATE OF THE UNION AND NOT JUST IN THE HOUSE. (P. 13532-2)

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 ADJOURN. (P. 12272)

TO ADJOURN. (P. 12273-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON H. R. 15316 (39 STAT. 742, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES SUFFERING INJURIES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES. (P. 10915-1)

TO PASS H. R. 15316 (39 STAT. 742, SEPT. 7, 1916), A BILL TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION FOR INJURIES OF FEDERAL EMPLOYEES WHILE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR DUTIES AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10916-1)

TO AGREE TO CONFERENCE REPORT TO H. R. 12193 (30 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. (P. 10821-1,10829)

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 SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 16734 A BILL TO PAY TO CERTAIN FAMILIES OF THE MEN OF THE DRAFTED FORCES A SUM OF MONEY FOR THEIR MAINTENANCE DURING THE TERM OF SERVICE OF SUCH DRAFTED MEN IN THE SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES.

TO PASS H. R. 1148, A BILL TRANSFERRING THE COUNTIES OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE FROM THE WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO THE EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SAID STATE FOR JUDICIAL PURPOSES. (P. 10302-2)

TO STRIKE OUT ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. R. 11148, A BILL TRANSFERRING THE COUNTIES OF OSAGE AND PAWNEE FROM THE WESTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE UNITED STATES COURT, IN THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, TO THE EASTERN JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF SAID STATE FOR JUDICIAL PURPOSES, PROVIDED THAT ALL CRIMES AND OFFENSES COMMITTED PRIOR TO, AND ALL PROSECUTIONS PENDING AT TIME OF TAKING EFFECT OF THIS ACT SHALL BE PROSECUTED AND DETERMINED AS IF ACT HAD NOT BEEN PASSED, AND THAT ALL ACTS AND PARTS OF ACTS IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ACT ARE HEREBY REPEALED. (P. 10293-1,10301)

TO PASS A CONFERENCE REPORT RELATING TO S. 2986 (39 STAT. 360, JULY 17, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING CAPITAL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, TO CREATE STANDARD FORMS OF INVESTMENT BASED UPON FARM MORTGAGE, TO EQUALIZE RATE OF INTEREST UPON FARM LOANS, AND THUS TO FURNISH A MARKET FOR U. S. BONDS, TO CREATE GOVERNMENT DEPOSITORIES AND FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR THE U. S. AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 10093-1,10114-1)

TO PASS (39 STAT. 339, JULY 1, 1916), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DRAFT, IN CASE OF EMERGENCY, INTO THE MILITARY SERVICE, UNDER ACT OF JUNE 3, 1916, SO FAR AS APPLICABLE AND NOT INCONSISTENT WITH ITS TERMS, ANY OR ALL MEMBERS OF NATIONAL GUARD AND ORGANIZED MILITIA OF STATES, TERRITORIES, AND OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND OF THE RESERVE IN ADDTION TO REGULAR ARMY, TO SERVE FOR PERIOD OF EMERGENCY. (P. 9870-1,9892)

TO AMEND H. R. 14303 (39 STAT. 345, JULY 6, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FORTIFICATIONS AND OTHER WORKS OF DEFENSE, FOR THE ARMAMENT THERE OF, FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF HEAVY ORDANCE FOR TRIAL AND SERVICE AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY PROVIDING THAT NO PART OF APPROPRIATIONS SHALL BE FOR SALARY OF ANY PERSON HAVING CHARGE OF WORK OF ANY U. S. EMPLOYEE WHILE MAKING A TIME STUDY OF ANY JOB OF SUCH EMPLOYEE WITH A STOP WATCH BETWEEN STARTING AND COMPLETING THE JOB, NOR SHALL BONUSES BE PAID IN ADDITION TO REGULAR WAGES, EXCEPT FOR SUGGESTIONS RESULTING IN IMPROVEMENTS OR ECONOMY IN OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT PLANT. (P. 9782-2,9791-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 268, PROVIDING THAT THE SPEAKER DO ISSUE HIS WARRANT, DIRECTED TO SERGEANT AT ARMS, COMMANDING HIM TO TAKE IN CUSTODY H. SNOWDEN MARSHALL OF NEW YORK, TO BRING HIM TO BAR OF HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO ANSWER CHARGE THAT HE IN MARCH 4, 1916, IN CITY OF NEW YORK, VIOLATED PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BY WRITING AND CAUSING PUBLICATION OF A LETTER REGARDING ARREST OF L. R. HOLME. (P. 9638-2,1939-1)

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 PASS S. 29886 (39 STAT. 360, JULY 17, 1916), A BILL PROVIDING CAPITAL FOR AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT, BY CREATING STANDARD FORMS OF FARM MORTGAGES INVESTMENTS, AND EQUALIZED RATES OF INTEREST THEREON; THUS FURNISHING A MARKET FOR U. S. BONDS; CREATING U. S. DEPOSITORIES AND U. S. FINANCIAL AGENTS. (P. 8017-1)

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 AMEND H. R. 12717 (39 STAT. 446, AUGUST 11, 1916), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1917 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, BY INSERTING ON PAGE 44, LINE 12, AFTER THE WORD "THEREFOR", THE PROVISO, THAT THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE IS TO REPORT TO CONGRESS BEFORE JULY 1, 1916, THE NAMES, DUTIES AND SALARIES OF ALL PERSONS APPOINTED BY HIM TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS ACT. (P. 7077-1,7271-2)

TO AGREE TO MOTION IN THE NATURE OF INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONFEREES ON S. 381, PROVIDING THAT THE MANAGERS ON PART OF THE HOUSE ARE INSTRUCTED NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR DEFINITE TIME OR FIXING DEFINITE PERIOD AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE MADE. (P. 7212-1,7213-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO INSTRUCT THE CONFEREES ON THE PART OF THE HOUSE FOR S. 381, NOT TO AGREE TO ANY DECLARATION OR PROVISION SETTING A DEFINITE TIME, OR FIXING A DEFINITE PERIOD, AT OR WITHIN WHICH THE PHILLIPINES SHALL BE GRANTED INDEPENDENCE. (P. 7212-1)

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 ADJOURN, MADE DURING CONSIDERATION OF S. 381. (P. 7212-1)

TO PASS H. RES. 219, PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12717, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1917. (P. 6988-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON MOTION TO RECOMMIT H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 166, JUNE 3, 1916), A BILL TO ENCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE U. S. (P. 6821-2)

TO ORDER PREVIOUS QUESTION ON PASSAGE OF H. RES. 216, PROVIDING FOR THE DISCHARGE OF THE COMMITTEE ON MILITARY AFFAIRS FROM THE CONSIDERATION OF H. R. 12766, A BILL TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (P. 6819-2)

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 ELIMINATE THE ENACTING CLAUSE OF H. J. RES. 103, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH ADDITIONAL STATISTICS. (P. 5542-1,5547-1,5549-2)

TO PASS H. J. RES. 103, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE DIRECTOR OF THE CENSUS TO COLLECT AND PUBLISH ADDITIONAL STATISTICS. (P. 5553-2)

TO SUSPEND RULES AND PASS H. R. 540, A BILL PROVIDING FOR RELIEF OF SETTLERS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE GRANT TO THE NEW ORLEANS, BATON ROUGE AND VICKSBURG RAILROAD CO.

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)