to, but was never able to satisfy myself that there was any substantial foundation for them.

Second, requesting a copy of any letter or written protest by the members of the American Peace Commission or any officials attached thereto, against the disposition or adjustment which was made in reference to Shantung, and particularly a copy of a letter written by General Tasker H. Bliss, Member of the Peace Commission, on behalf of himself, Hon. Robert Lansing, Secretary of State, and Hon. Henry White, Members of the Peace Commission, protesting against the provisions of the Treaty with reference to Shantung. In reply to this request, let me say that General Bliss did write me a letter in which he took very strong ground against the proposed Shantung settlement, and that his objections were concurred in by the Secretary of State and Mr. Henry White. But the letter can not properly be described as a protest against the final Shantung decision, because it was written before that decision had been arrived at, and in response to my request that my colleagues on the commission apprise me of their judgment in that matter. The final decision was very materially qualified by the policy which Japan undertook to pursue with regard to the return of the Shantung peninsula in full sovereignty to China. I would have no hesitation in sending the Senate a copy of General Bliss's letter, were it not for the fact that it contains reference to other Governments, which it was perfectly proper for General Bliss to make in a confidential communication to me, but which I am sure General Bliss would not wish to have repeated outside our personal and intimate exchange of views.

I have received no written protests from any officials connected with or attached to the American Peace Commission with regard to this matter.

I am also asked to send you any memorandum or other information with reference to an attempt of Japan or her Peace Delegates to intimidate the Chinese Peace Delegates. I am happy to say that I have no such memorandum or information. WOODROW WILSON.

THE WHITE HOUSE,

8 August, 1919.

The message was read.

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations and printed.

LANDED ESTATES OF AMERICANS IN MEXICO.

tion relative to Government dormitories in Washington, D. C.; which was referred to the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

INVESTIGATION OF POSTAL SALARIES.

The Vice President appointed Mr. Moses a member of the commission on the part of the Senate to investigate and report on the salaries of postmasters and employees of the Postal Service, authorized under the provisions of section 3 of the Post Office appropriation act approved February 28, 1919, vice Mr. McLean, resigned.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

Petitions, memorials, etc., were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. Colt: A resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Providence, R. I., remonstrating against Government ownership of railroads; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

A resolution of the Americanization committee of the city of Providence, R. I., praying the enactment of legislation providing for the training of alien women in citizenship; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. Curtis: A petition of citizens of Kansas, praying the establishment of a department of education; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A memorial of citizens of Newton, Kans., remonstrating against compulsory military training; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. Gronna: A resolution of the Jamestown (N. Dak.) Commercial Club, remonstrating against the repeal of the present zone system of postage rates on second-class mail matter; to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.

By Mr. King: A copy of a letter addressed by Senator Atlee Pomerene to the Hocking Valley Federation System, No. 51, Columbus, Ohio, with reference to the so-called Plumb plan for the operation of the railroads; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

By Mr. Townsend: A resolution adopted by the Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, remonstrating against the creation of a permanent employment service; to the Committee on Education and Labor.

A resolution adopted by the Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, praying the enactment of legislation restor

with reference to fixing freight rates; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

A resolution of the Social Science Class of Lansing, Mich., praying the enactment of legislation to reduce the high cost of living; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

By Mr. Walsh of Montana: A copy of a joint memorial of the Legislature of Montana, praying the enactment of legislation to stimulate the production, sale, and distribution of live stock and live-stock products; to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

Memorials remonstrating against the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis: A memorial of citizens of Oswego, Kans.
By Mr. Lodge: A memorial of citizens of Massachusetts.
By Mr. Townsend: A memorial of the Michigan Hardwood

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign

GOVERNMENT DORMITORIES.

The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication of the United States Housing Corporation, transmitting, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 2d instant, certain informa

Resolutions praying the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Colt: A resolution of the Barrington (R. I.) Equal Suffrage League.

By Mr. Fletcher: A resolution of the Central Trades and Labor Council of Jacksonville, Fla.

By Mr. Page: A resolution of the Second Congregational Church, of Bennington, Vt.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Memorials remonstrating against the enactment of legislation to stimulate the production, sale, and distribution of live stock and live-stock products were presented as follows:

By Mr. Capper: A memorial of citizens of Great Bend, Kans. By Mr. Hale: A memorial of citizens of Auburn, Me. Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

Resolutions favoring the so-called Plumb plan for the operation of the railroads were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis: A resolution of Dewey Lodge, No. 199, Brotherhood of Boilermakers, of Horton, Kans.

By Mr. Townsend: A resolution of the Flint (Mich.) Federation of Labor.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

Petitions praying the repeal of the so-called luxury tax were presented as follows:

By Mr. Capper: A petition of citizens of Kansas.

By Mr. Curtis: A petition of citizens of Ensign, Kans. Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Finance. Petitions praying the repeal of the tax on soda water, soft drinks, and ice cream were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis (for Mr. Keyes): A petition of citizens of Somersworth, N. H.

By Mr. Fletcher: A petition of citizens of Key West, Fla.
By Mr. Townsend: A petition of citizens of Muskegon, Mich.
Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Finance.
Mr. Curtis presented a resolution adopted by the Odessa Local

RESTRICTION OF EXPORTS.

On motion by Mr. Myers,

The Senate proceeded to consider the resolution submitted by him on the 7th instant, directing the Committee on the Judiciary to report on the advisability of legislation to restrict or prohibit exports.

Pending debate,

By unanimous consent, the further consideration thereof was temporarily laid aside.

ADJOURNMENT.

On motion by Mr. Curtis, at 4 o'clock and 25 minutes p. m., The Senate adjourned.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 1919.

ISSUANCE OF RAILROAD PASSES.

The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication

of the daylight-saving law.

Ordered, That it lie on the table.

Mr. Lodge presented a copy of the draft of the league of nations covenant prepared by the members of the American peace conference, and a copy of the report of the commission on the league of nations appointed by the preliminary peace conference; which were ordered to be printed.

RELIEF OF CONTRACTORS ON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.

Mr. Fernald, from the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 6323) for the relief of contractors and subcontractors for the post offices and other buildings and work under the supervision of the Treasury Department, and for other purposes, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 146) thereon.

BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTION INTRODUCED.

Bills and a joint resolution were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows: By Mr. Kellogg:

A bill (S. 2754) to provide for licensing corporations engaged in interstate commerce and to prevent monopolies and undue restraint of trade; to the Committee on Interstate Com

A bill (S. 2759) providing a pension rate of $50 per month for certain soldiers and sailors of the Civil War, a rate of $60 per month for total incapacity for labor, and for other purposes;

A bill (S. 2760) granting an increase of pension to Abram F. Darst (with accompanying papers);

A bill (S. 2761) granting an increase of pension to Robert H. Wynne (with accompanying papers);

A bill (S. 2762) granting a pension to Jennie C. Rathbun (with accompanying papers);

A bill (S. 2763) granting a pension to Annie E. White (with accompanying papers);

A bill (S. 2764) granting a pension to Noah Hardy (with accompanying papers); and

A bill (S. 2765) granting an increase of pension to William H. Mize (with accompanying papers); to the Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. McKellar:

A bill (S. 2766) making appropriation for payment of claims of John Sevier, sr., and John Sevier, jr., in accordance with report and findings in the Court of Claims as reported in House Documents Nos. 1302 and 131 under the provisions of the act approved March 3, 1883, known as the Bowman Act; to the Committee on Claims.

By Mr. Calder:

A joint resolution (S. J. Res. 85) for a special postage stamp to commemorate the three hundredth anniversary of the landing of the Pilgrims; to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Reads,

response to a resolution of the Senate of the 8th ultimo, a list of names and addresses of persons to whom annual passes have been issued during the period of Federal control; which was referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce and ordered to be printed.

RECESS.

On motion by Mr. Lodge, at 12 o'clock and 2 minutes p. m.,
The Senate took a recess until 2 o'clock p. m.
AT 2 O'CLOCK P. M.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Hempstead, one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The Speaker of the House of Representatives having signed an enrolled joint resolution, H. J. Res. 150, I am directed to bring the same to the Senate for the signature of its President.

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION SIGNED.

Mr. Ball reported from the committee that they had examined and found duly enrolled the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 150) to suspend the requirements of annual assessment work on certain mining claims during the year 1919; Whereupon

The Vice President signed the same, and it was delivered to the committee to be presented to the President of the United States.

ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION PRESENTED.

Mr. Ball reported from the committee that they yesterday presented to the President of the United States the enrolled joint resolution (S. J. Res. 80) to authorize the President to convene a meeting of an international labor conference in Washington, D. C.

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

Petitions, memorials, etc., were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. Page: A resolution of Mansfield Grange, No. 441, Jericho, Vt., remonstrating against the proposed appropriation of $500,000,000 to reclaim certain lands for settlement by soldiers, sailors, and marines; to the Committee on Public Lands. By Mr. Phelan: A resolution of Orange Grove Lodge, No. 97, Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, praying an extension for five years of Government operation of railroads; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

Petitions praying the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Moses: Several petitions of citizens of New Hampshire.

By Mr. Phelan: A petition of citizens of Hanford, Calif. Relations. Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign

BILL AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS INTRODUCED.

A bill and joint resolutions were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows: By Mr. Owen:

A bill (S. 2767) to amend the act approved December 23, 1913, known as the Federal reserve act, as amended by the acts of August 4, 1914, August 15, 1914, March 3, 1915, September 7, 1916, and June 21, 1917; to the Committee on Banking and Currency.

By Mr. Pomerene:

A joint resolution (S. J. Res. 86) authorizing the Secretary of War to loan necessary cots, blankets, and equipment for use at the encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, to be held in Columbus, Ohio, during September, 1919; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

Petitions, memorials, etc., were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. Capper: Two resolutions of labor organizations of Pittsburg, Kans., praying Government ownership of railroads; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

By Mr. Fernald: A petition of citizens of Maine, praying the repeal of the tax on soda water, soft drinks, and ice cream; to the Committee on Finance.

By Mr. Johnson of South Dakota: A resolution adopted by the American Legion of the Department of South Dakota, praying the enactment of legislation placing all members of the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps on an equal status regarding payment for disability on account of injuries received in the late war; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

By Mr. Newberry: A memorial of citizens of Monroe, Mich., remonstrating against Federal control of the meat-packing industry; to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

A resolution of the Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, remonstrating against the ratification of the league of nations covenant; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A resolution of the Michigan Hardwood Manufacturers' Association, praying the enactment of legislation restoring to the Interstate Commerce Commission its prewar powers; to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

By Mr. Smith of South Carolina: A letter of J. B. Webb, of Charleston, S. C., calling attention to conditions existing at the navy yard in said city; to the Committee on Naval Affairs.

By Mr. Townsend: A resolution of the Chamber of Commerce of Morgan City, La., remonstrating against the repeal of the present zone system of postage rates on second-class mail matter; to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.

Resolutions praying an increase in the salaries of postal employees were presented as follows:

By Mr. Moses: A resolution of the Rural Letter Carriers' Association of New Hampshire.

By Mr. Nelson: A resolution of Albert Lea (Minn.) Railway Mail Association.

By Mr. Townsend: Two resolutions of postal employees of Sioux Falls, S. Dak., and Denver, Colo.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.

Petitions praying the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis (for Mr. Keyes): A petition of citizens of New Hampshire.

By Mr. Hale: A petition of Clinton (Me.) Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.

By Mr. Moses: Two petitions of citizens of New Hampshire. Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mr. King submitted the following_resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations:

Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that in the treaties of peace with Bulgaria and with Turkey, western or Bulgarian Thrace to the line of the Arda River and eastern or Turkish Thrace, including Adrianople, to the line from Enos on the Aegean Sea to Midia on the Black Sea, should be awarded to Greece, proper facilities for Bulgarian commerce to be reserved at Saloniki, Kavala, and Dedeagatch; and be it further

Resolved, That the residue of European Turkey, including Constantinople, the coasts of the Sea of Marmora and the Peninsula of Gallipoli should be constituted a free State under the protection of the league of nations.

BUILDINGS ON ARLINGTON FARM.

Mr. Phelan submitted the following resolution for consideration:

Resolved, That the Secretary of Agriculture be requested to discontinue the construction of and to remove the unsightly build

ings on the so-called Arlington Farm on the Potomac between the Lincoln Memorial and the Arlington Mansion and the new amphitheater.

RELIEF OF CONTRACTORS ON GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.

On motion by Mr. Fernald,

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (H. R. 6323) for the relief of contractors and subcontractors for the post offices and other buildings and work under the supervision of the Treasury Department, and for other purposes; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

Ordered, That it pass to a third reading.
The said bill was read the third time.
Resolved, That it pass.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

ADJOURNMENT.

On motion by Mr. Curtis,

Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to Friday next. On motion by Mr. Curtis, at 2 o'clock and 10 minutes p. m., The Senate adjourned.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15, 1919.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE.

A message from the House of Representatives, by Mr. Hempstead one of its clerks:

Mr. President: The House of Representatives has passed a bill (H. R. 8362) to amend and revise the laws relating to the public printing and binding and the distribution of Government publications, and for other purposes, in which it requests the concurrence of the Senate.

HOUSE BILI. REFERRED.

The bill H. R. 8362, this day received from the House of Representatives for concurrence, was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred to the Committee on Printing.

CARS FOR COAL SHIPMENTS.

The Vice President laid before the Senate a communication of the Director General of Railroads, transmitting, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 4th instant, certain information relative to the number and use of coal cars by transportation companies; which was referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce and ordered to be printed.

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

Petitions, memorials, etc., were presented and referred as follows:

By Mr. Fletcher: A resolution of the Marion County Post, No. 27, of the American Legion, State of Florida, remonstrating against threats of organized labor to cause a railroad strike; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A resolution of Tampa (Fla.) Local, No. 259, National Federation of Postal Employees, praying an increase in the salaries of postal clerks; to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads. By Mr. Elkins: A memorial of citizens of Kayford, W. Va., praying Federal control of the meat-packing industry; to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

By Mr. Kenyon: A petition of citizens of Gilmore City, Iowa, praying a reduction of the revenue tax on season tickets to theaters; to the Committee on Finance.

A petition of citizens of Fort Dodge, Iowa, praying exemption of beer and light wines from the national prohibition act; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A resolution of the Vinton (Iowa) Commercial Club, remonstrating against the repeal of the present zone system of postage rates on second-class mail matter; to the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads.

By Mr. Walsh of Massachusetts: A resolution of the National Equal Rights League of Washington, D. C., praying an amendment to the league of nations covenant vouchsafing equality of rights for all, regardless of race, color, or creed; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

By Mr. Watson: A numerously signed petition of honorably discharged soldiers, sailors, and marines who served in the United States Army during the World War, praying the enactment of legislation granting to each such soldier, sailor, and marine one year's extra pay for services rendered during said war; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

Resolutions remonstrating against Government ownership of railroads were presented as follows:

By Mr. Elkins: A resolution of the Logan Coal Operators' Association of West Virginia.

By Mr. Fletcher: A resolution of the Orlando (Fla.) Board of Trade.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Interstate Commerce.

Petitions praying the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis (for Mr. Keyes): A petition of citizens of New Hampshire.

By Mr. Hale: A petition of citizens of Augusta, Me.

By Mr. Phelan: A petition of Local Union No. 769, of Pasadena, Calif.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Memorials remonstrating against the adoption of the league | of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Elkins: A memorial of citizens of Cokeleys, W. Va. By Mr. Hale: A resolution of Aroostook (Me.) Grange, Patrons of Husbandry.

By Mr. Page: Two memorials of citizens of Vermont. Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Mr. Page, from the Committee on Banking and Currency, to whom was referred the bill (H. R. 7478) to amend sections 5200 and 5202 of the Revised Statutes of the United States as amended by acts of June 22, 1906, and September 24, 1918, reported it without amendment and submitted a report (No. 148) thereon.

Mr. Sheppard, from the Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (S. 2700) granting the consent of Congress to the D. E. Hewit Co. to construct and maintain a bridge across Tug River, connecting Martin County, Ky., and Mingo County, W. Va., reported it with an amendment to the title and submitted a report (No. 149) thereon.

The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said bill as in Committee of the Whole; and no amendment being made, it was reported to the Senate.

Ordered, That it be engrossed and read a third time.
The said bill was read the third time.

Resolved, That it pass, and that the title be amended to read: "A bill granting the consent of Congress to the D. E. Hewit Lumber Co. to construct and maintain a bridge across Tug River connecting Martin County, Ky., and Mingo County, W. Va." Ordered, That the Secretary request the concurrence of the House of Representatives therein.

Mr. Smoot, from the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate, to whom was referred the resolution submitted by Mr. Frelinghuysen on the 18th ultimo, directing the Committee on Interstate Commerce to hold hearings in order to make inquiry into the causes which have brought about enormous increase in the market price of coal and to report its findings and recommendations with a view to congressional or Executive action thereon, reported it without amendment.

The Senate proceeded, by unanimous consent, to consider the said resolution; and

Resolved, That the Senate agree thereto.

BILLS INTRODUCED.

Mr. Smoot introduced a bill (S. 2775) to promote the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, gas, and sodium on the public domain, which was read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred to the Committee on Public Lands.

Mr. Smoot, from the Committee on Public Lands, to whom was referred the foregoing bill, reported it without amendment. Bills were introduced, read the first and second times by unanimous consent, and referred as follows:

By Mr. Wadsworth: A bill (S. 2776) to provide for the preparation, printing, and distribution of selected photographs of the war with Germany;

A bill (S. 2777) to authorize the Secretary of War to produce for sale and to sell duplicate negatives and prints of motion pictures and prints, lantern slides, and enlargements of still pictures in the possession and control of the War Department;

A bill (S. 2778) to amend section 11 of an act approved March 1, 1919, entitled "An act making appropriations for the legislative, executive, and judicial expenses of the Government for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1920, and for other purposes";

A bill (S. 2779) to provide for the purchase of certain real estate for the Air Service of the Army and for the maintenance and operation thereof; and

A bill (S. 2780) authorizing a military merit badge and additional pay based thereon; to the Committee on Military Affairs. By Mr. Sheppard:

A bill (S. 2781) to utilize certain unexpended balances for the purchase of certain real estate for the Air Service of the Army in Texas, and for the maintenance and operation thereof; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

A bill (S. 2790) granting a pension to Edward J. Mytton (with accompanying papers); to the Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. McNary:

A bill (S. 2791) to provide for leasing of lands in Alaska for stock breeding and other purposes;

A bill (S. 2792) to enlarge the boundaries of the Oregon National Forest;

A bill (S. 2793) to reserve as a part of the Oregon National Forest certain lands that were revested in the United States pursuant to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of the Oregon & California Railroad Co. v. The United States.

A bill (S. 2794) for the relief of M. J. Krantz;

A bill (S. 2795) to authorize the purchase by the city of McMinnville, Oreg., of certain lands formerly embraced in the grant to the Oregon & California Railroad Co. and revested in the United States by the act approved June 9, 1916;

A bill (S. 2796) to provide for the exchange with the State of Oregon of certain school lands and indemnity rights within the national forests of that State for an equal area of national forest land;

A bill (S. 2797) to add certain lands to the Crater Lake National Park, Oreg.;

A bill (S. 2798) authorizing the removal of stumps from cutover Oregon and California lands; and

A bill (S. 2799) to assist in the demobilization of the armed forces of the United States at the close of the present war, and for other purposes; to the Committee on Public Lands.

A bill (S. 2800) authorizing the Coos Bay, Umpqua, and Siuslaw Tribes of Indians in the State of Oregon to submit claims to the Court of Claims; to the Committee on Indian Affairs.

A bill (S. 2801) to increase the pension of those who have lost eyesight or have been permanently disabled in the same in the military or naval service of the United States;

A bill (S. 2802) granting an increase of pension to Indian war veterans and their widows; and

A bill (S. 2803) to provide old-age pensions; to the Committee on Pensions.

By Mr. Moses:

BUILDINGS ON ARLINGTON FARM.

On motion by Mr. Phelan,

The Vice President laid before the Senate the resolution

yesterday submitted by him, instructing the Secretary of Agriculture to remove certain buildings on the Arlington experimental farm; and

Ordered, That it be referred to the Committee on the Library.

OIL AND GAS LANDS.

On motion by Mr. Smoot,

The Senate proceeded to consider, as in Committee of the Whole, the bill (S. 2775) to promote the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, gas, and sodium on the public domain; When,

By unanimous consent, the further consideration thereof was temporarily laid aside.

ADJOURNMENT TO MONDAY.

On motion by Mr. Curtis,

Ordered, That when the Senate adjourn it be to Monday next.

EXECUTIVE SESSION.

On motion by Mr. Curtis,

The Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business; and

After the consideration of executive business the doors were reopened; When,

On motion by Mr. Curtis, at 4 o'clock and 30 minutes p. m., The Senate adjourned.

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 1919.

PRESIDENTIAL APPROVALS.

A message from the President of the United States, by Mr. Latta, his secretary:

Mr. President: The President of the United States approved and signed on the 15th instant the following acts and joint resolution:

S. 2594. An act to extend the time for the construction of the

By Mr. Spencer:

A bill (S. 2805) for the relief of Lewis Doll; to the Committee on Military Affairs.

A bill (S. 2806) granting an increase of pension to John B. Senecal; to the Committee on Pensions.

SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON BUDGET SYSTEM.

Mr. Smoot submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate:

Resolved, That the special committee of the Senate appointed to devise a plan for a budget system is hereby authorized to send for persons and papers; to administer oaths; to employ stenographers; to report such hearings as may be had; to have the testimony and proceedings of such hearings printed for the use of the committee; to employ a clerk, a messenger, and such clerical assistance as may be necessary; and to employ one or more economists at a rate not to exceed $25 per day, the compensation of the above-mentioned employees and the necessary expenses of the committee to be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate.

That the committee is authorized to sit in the vacation of the Senate.

AFFAIRS IN MEXICO.

Mr. Fall submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee to Audit and Control the Contingent Expenses of the Senate:

Resolved, That the Subcommittee on Foreign Relations appointed under authority of Senate resolution 106 to investigate Mexican affairs, be, and it hereby is, authorized to send for persons, books, and papers; to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses; to administer oaths; to conduct hearings; to travel to and from any points where a sitting of the committee may be necessary; to employ interpreters, stenographers, clerks, and any other necessary assistance and to provide for the care and preservation of testimony, papers, and documents.

The expenses of said subcommittee and its necessary assistance in discharging its duties under the provisions of said resolution 106 and of this present resolution to be paid out of the contingent fund of the Senate upon vouchers to be approved by the chairman of the subcommittee.

cities of Little Rock and Argenta, Ark.;

S. 2595. An act to extend the time for the construction of the Main Street Bridge across the Arkansas River between the cities of Little Rock and Argenta, Ark.; and

S. J. Res. 80. Joint resolution to authorize the President to convene a meeting of an international labor conference in Washington, D. C.

Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives thereof.

PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.

Petitions, memorials, etc., were presented and referred as follows:

By the Vice President: A resolution of the Senate of Porto Rico, praying that the rural credits and vocational education acts be made applicable to Porto Rico; to the Committee on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico.

A communication of the chairman of the American Commission on Irish Independence, pointing out the grave injustices and abuses which have grown up under the passport system and praying the enactment of legislation to correct same; to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

By Mr. Fletcher: A petition of citizens of Florida, remonstrating against a tariff on potash; and

Several petitions of citizens of Florida, praying Federal control of the meat-packing industry; to the Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.

A petition of citizens of Miami, Fla., praying the enactment of legislation to stop profiteering; to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Petitions praying the ratification of the league of nations covenant were presented as follows:

By Mr. Curtis (for Mr. Keyes): A petition of citizens of Brookline and Newmarket, N. H.

By Mr. Lodge: Several petitions of citizens of Massachusetts. By Mr. Moses: Two petitions of citizens of New Hampshire. By Mr. Phelan: A petition of Sonoma County Building Trades Council, of Santa Rosa, Calif.

By Mr. Townsend: Several petitions of citizens of Michigan. By Mr. Walsh of Massachusetts: Several petitions of citizens of Massachusetts.

Ordered, That they be referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.