Congressional Serial Set (Volume 5650)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1910. Excerpt: ... PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE March 12, 1910. The Speaker. The Clerk will read the order for to-day. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That exercises appropriate to the reception and acceptance from the State of South Carolina of the statue of John C. Calhoun, erected in Statuary Hall in the Capitol, be made the special order for Saturday, March 12, 1910. The Speaker. There is but one Member Mr. Ellerbe, as the Chair is informed, of the South Carolina delegation present. They held the ceremonies in Statuary Hall at 11 o'clock. After consulting with the Member present, it was suggested, if it meets the approval of the House, that the ordinary business of the House proceed until 3 o'clock, and then that the committee rise, should it be in session, and the order be executed. Is there objection? There was no objection. sje 3c $ $ $ The Speaker. The Chair lays before the House the following resolution which the Clerk will report. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the statue of John C. Calhoun, presented by the State of South Carolina to be placed in Statuary Hall, is accepted in the name of the United States, and that the thanks of Congress be tendered to the State for the contribution of the statue of one of the most eminent citizens, illustrious for the purity of his life and his distinguished services to the State and Nation. Second. That a copy of these resolutions, suitably engrossed and duly authenticated, be transmitted to the governor of the State of South Carolina. The Speaker. The gentleman from South Carolina Mr. Finley will take the chair. Mr. Johnson of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I desire to send to the Clerk's desk and have read the following communication. The Speaker pro tempore. T...