Augustus Peabody Gardner

TO RECOMMIT THE REPORT ON H. R. 3646 TO THE COMMITTEE ON CONFERENCE WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO AGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT, TO ORGANIZE, EQUIP AND MAINTAIN A VOLUNTEER FORCE OF FOUR DIVISIONS OFFICERED UNDER SEC. 1 AND 3 OF ACT, MINIMUN AGE LIMIT TO BE 25 YEARS, NO VOLUNTEER FORCE SMALLER THAN A DIVISION TO BE ACCEPTED AND ORGANIZATION OF SAID FORCE TO BE THE SAME AS THE CORRESPONDING FORCE IN REGULAR ARMY. (P. 2201-1)

TO INSTRUCT THE MANAGERS OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 3673, (40 STAT-232, JUNE 21, 1917), AMENDING AN ACT APPROVED DEC. 23, 1913, KNOWN AS THE FEDERAL RESERVE ACT, AS AMENDED, TO HAVE THE HOUSE AGREE IN CONFERENCE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT, AUTHORIZING ANY FEDERAL RESERVE BANK TO RECEIVE CHECKS OR DRAFTS ON NON-MEMBER BANKS OR TRUST COMPANIES, PROVIDING THESE NON MEMBER BANKS MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT BALANCE WITH THE FEDERAL RESERVE TO OFFSET THE ITEMS IN TRANSIT HELD FOR ITS ACCOUNT BY FEDERAL RESERVE BANK. (P. 2076-1 2077-2)

TO AMEND H. R. 291 (40 STAT, JUNE 15, 1917), PUNISHING ACTS OF INTERFERENCE IN THE FOREIGN RELATIONS, THE NEUTRALITY, AND THE FOREIGN COMMERCE OF THE UNITED STATES AND STRENGTHENING THE CRIMINAL LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES, BY ELIMINATING SECTION 4, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE, BY PROCLAMATION, THE EXISTENCE OF A NATIONAL EMERGENCY AND TO PROHIBIT THE PUBLISHING AND COMMUNICATING OF INFORMATION RELATING TO NATIONAL DEFENSE WHICH MIGHT BE USEFUL TO THE ENEMY, AND ALSO ELIMINATING THE PROVISION "THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR RESTRICT ANY DISCUSSION, COMMENT OR CRITICISM OF THE ACTS OR POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES OR THE PUBLICATION OF THE SAME." (P. 1763-1 1764-1)

TO AMEND H. R. 291, BY PROHIBITING THE WILFULL PUBLISHING OF ANY INFORMATION RELATING TO NATIONAL DEFENSE THAT MAY BE USEFUL TO THE ENEMY DURING ANY NATIONAL EMERGENCY RESULTING FROM A WAR, AND AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO DECLARE A NATIONAL EMERGENCY EXCEPTING THAT NOTHING IN THIS SECTION BE CONSTRUED TO LIMIT OR POLICIES OF THE GOVERNMENT OR THE PUBLICATION OF SAME. (P. 1917)

TO TABLE AN APPEAL FROM THE DECISION OF THE CHAIR, WHICH HELD THAT THE AMENDMENT OF MR. RANDALL WHICH PROPOSED A PENALTY FOR ANY PERSON WHO WILLFULLY DESTROYED ANY CEREALS OR VEGETABLES, WHEN THE U.S. IS AT WAR, WAS NOT GERMANE TO THE BILL AND THEREFORE NOT IN ORDER. MR. RANDALL'S AMENDMENT WAS TO H. R. 291. (P. 1839)

TO PASS H. R. 291. (P. 1141)

TO PASS H. R. 3971, MAKING APPROPRIATIONS TO SUPPLY URGENT DEFICIENCIES IN APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE MILITARY AND NAVAL ESTABLISHMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF WAR EXPENSES FOR FISCAL YEAR 1917. (P. 1693)

TO AGREE TO THE AMENDMENT TO H. R. 3545, (MAY 18, 1917), AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT, WHICH AMENDMENT ELIMINATES THE CLAUSE AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO CALL FOR 500,000 VOLUNTEERS, SO AS TO PERMIT THE INCREASE TO BE MADE BY A SELECTIVE DRAFT RATHER THAN THROUGH VOLUNTEERS.

TO PASS H. R. 3545, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO INCREASE TEMPORARILY THE MILITARY ESTABLISHMENT. (P. 2557)

TO PASS H. R. 2338, (APRIL 25, 1917), AUTHORIZING THE DETAIL OF ADDITIONAL OFFICERS TO THE HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE. (P. 857)

TO PASS H. R. 2762, (APRIL 24, 1917), AUTHORIZING AND ISSUING BONDS TO MEET EXPENDITURES FOR THE NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE, AND TO EXTEND CREDIT TO FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS. (P. 690)

TO ADOPT S. J. RES. 1, (43 STAT-1, APRIL 16, 1917), DECLARING THAT A STATE OF WAR EXISTS BETWEEN THE IMPERIAL GERMAN GOVERNMENT AND THE GOVERNMENT AND PEOPLE OF THE U.S., AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO EMPLOY ENTIRE NAVAL AND MILITARY FORCES OF THE U. S. AND RESOURCES OF GOVERNMENT TO CARRY ON WAR AGAINST GERMANY. (P. 306-1)

ON ELECTION, OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE FOR THE 65TH CONGRESS; CANDIDATES WERE SOUTH TRIMBLE OF KENTUCKY, AND WILLIAM TYLER PAGE OF MARYLAND; SOUTH TRIMBLE WAS ELECTED CLERK. VOTES FOR TRIMBLE ARE CODED 1, FOR PAGE, 2.

TO ADOPT H. RES. 19, NAMING MEMBERS TO BE ELECTED TO THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTIES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

TO ELECT THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE FOR THE 65TH CONGRESS; CHAMP CLARK (D-MO.), NOMINATED BY THOMAS D. SCHOLL (RMINN.), 217 VOTES; JAMES R. MANN (R-ILL.), NOMINATED BY WILLIAM S. GREENE (R-MASS.), 205 VOTES: CHAMP CLARK WAS ELECTED SPEAKER. VOTES FOR CLARK ARE CODED 1, FOR MANN, 2; OTHERS AND "PRESENT" ARE CODED 8.

TO RECOMMIT H. RES. 3, RELATING TO RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, TO A SELECT COMMITTEE, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT BACK TO THE HOUSE AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES OF THE 64TH CONGRESS BUT TERMINATING DEC. 15, 1917, UNLESS SOONER CHANGED, AND THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT PRIOR TO DECEMBER 10, 1917 WITH ITS RECOMMENDATIONS.

ON ELECTION OF A SERGEANT-AT-ARMS FOR THE HOUSE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS. CANDIDATES WERE ROBERT B. GORDON OF OHIO, AND JOSEPH G. ROGERS OF PENNSYLVANIA; ROBERT B. GORDON WAS ELECTED SERGEANT-AT-ARMS. VOTES FOR GORDON ARE CODED 1, FOR RODGERS, 2.

ON ELECTION OF THE DOORKEEPER FOR THE HOUSE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS; CANDIDATES WERE JOSEPH J. SINNOTT OF VIRGINIA, AND BERT W. KENNEDY OF MICHIGAN. JOSEPH J. SINNOTT WAS ELECTED DOORKEEPER. VOTES FOR SINNOTT ARE CODED 1, FOR KENNEDY, 2.

TO PROCEED TO CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 3, THAT THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF REP. OF THE 64TH CONGRESS BE, AND ARE HEREBY ADOPTED AS THE RULES OF THE 65TH CONGRESS, HOUSE OF REP., PROVIDED, THAT THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS SHALL CONSIST OF 23 MEMBERS AND THE COMMITTEE ON RULES OF 12 MEMBERS; PROVIDED FURTHER, THAT ANY MOTION OR RESOLUTION TO ELECT MEMBERS OR ANY PORTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE HOUSE AND THE JOINT STANDING COMMITTES SHALL NOT BE DIVISIBLE.

ON ELECTION OF THE POSTMASTER FOR THE HOUSE OF THE 65TH CONGRESS; CANDIDATES WERE WILLIAM M. DUNBAR OF GEORGIA, AND LAWRENCE LYONS OF INDIANA. WILLIAM M . DUNBAR WAS ELECTED POSTMASTER. VOTES FOR DUNBAR ARE CODED 1, FOR LYONS, 2.

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 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 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 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 AMEND H. J. RES. 335 (39 STAT. 1134, MARCH 3, 1917), RELATIVE TO THE BOARD OF MANAGERS OF THE NATIONAL HOUSE OF DISABLED VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS, BY APPOINTING COL. GEORGE W. BLACK IN PLACE OF GEORGE W. FINDLAY, AS A MEMBER OF THE MANAGERS OF THE SAID HOME. (P. 3312-1)

TO PASS S. 6850 (39 STAT. 937, FEB. 23, 1917), A BILL AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF CERTAIN RETIRED ARMY OFFICERS TO THE ACTIVE LIST. (P. 3304-1,3303-2,3289-2)

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 PASS H. R. 20079, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR, AND PRESERVATION OF CERTAIN PUBLIC WORKS ON RIVERS AND HARBORS. (P. 2086-1,1377-2)

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 PASS H. RES 437, PROVIDING THE RULE FOR CONSIDERATION OF S. J. RES. 190,MAKING REPORT OF THE JOINT SUB-COMMITTEE APPOINTED UNDER A JOINT RESOLUTION ENTITLED "JOINT RESOLUTION CREATING A JOINT SUB-COMMITTEE FROM MEMBERSHIP OF SENATE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE AND THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE TO INVESTEGATE THE CONDITIONS RELATING TO INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE AND THE NECESSITY OF FURTHER LEGISLATION RELATING THERETO AND DEFINING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SUCH COMMITTEE, "APPROVED JULY 20, 1916 AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILLING OF VACANCIES IN SAID COMMITTEES REPORTED BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE AND FOREIGN COMMERCE.

TO AMEND H. R. 19359 (39 STAT. 1134, MARCH 4, 1917), A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOR FISCAL 1918, BY PROVIDING INCREASES OF 10 PER CENT IN SALARY TO EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE WHOSE SALARIES ARE LESS THAN $1200 PER ANNUM AND OF 5 PER CENT TO THOSE WHOSE SALARIES ARE NOT MORE THAN $1800 AND NOT LESS THAN $1200. (P. 1041-2)

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. RES. 409, PROVIDING THAT IT SHALL BE IN ORDER TO CONSIDER AN AMENDMENT TO H. R. 18542, A BILL MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE AND JUDICIAL EXPENSES OF THE GOVERNMENT FOR FISCAL 1918 AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES, NOT WITH STANDING THE GENERAL RULES OF THE HOUSE: AND FURTHER RESOLVING-THAT NO AMENDMENT SHALL BE IN ORDER IN THE CONSIDERATION OF THE FORE-GOING AMENDMENT, CHANGING EXISTING LAW BEYOND FISCAL 1918, NOR SHALL ANY AMENDMENT BE IN ORDER RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES, NOT APPROPRIATED FOR H. R. 18542.

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 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 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 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 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. 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)