The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-12-10
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1916.

SENATE.
The Hon. JOHN MoPHERsoN BERRIEN, of Georgia, ap-
peared in his seat to-day.
JOURNAL
The journal of yesterday was read and approved
REPORTS.
The VICE PRESIDENT laid before the Senate a report
from the Secretary at War; made in compliance with
luton of the Senate, exhibiting the names of the officers
wounded, and missing at the battles of Pao Alto and
Resaca de la Palma, with their age, occupation and place
Of birth which was laid upon the table, and ordered
be printed
Also, the annual report of the superintendent of the
coast survey; which was upon motion by Mr.. HUNT
lNGToN laid upon the table and ordered to be printed
together with five hundred additional COPIES hundred
and fifty copies thereof for the of the Office of the
superintendent of the coast survey.
Also the annual report OF the treasurer of the United
States transmitting the accounts of the treasury for the
last two quarters Of 1st5, and the first quarters of
1916; which was laid upon the table.
a PETITIONS.
Mr.. YULEE presented the petition of Francis p Fer
reira administrator of Francis Pass deceased PRAYING
remuneration for the destruction of the property of the
deceased by the troops of the United States in the years
SI and SEM ss which was tS laid the table
NAM praying pension on account Of disability incurred
while in the military service Of the United States which
was laid upon the table.
INCREASED PAY TO THE ARMY
Mr.. CRlT'TENDEN submitted the following resolu-
ton for consideration:
Resolved That the Committee on Military Affairs be in
suced TO bring IN bill to increase during the continu
ance of the present with Mexico the pay Of the
commissioned officers, musicians and prvates Of the army
of the United States including the volunteers and also
provide for the granting of certificates Of merit such
them as may distinguish themselves by personal
extraordinary devotion bravery in the performance OF
their duty; and that those to whom such certificates
granted, shall receive in virtue thereof additional pay
the rate OF dollars per month, during their continuance
in service.
JUDICIAL DISTRICT IN ILLINOIS.
Mr.; SEMPLE submitted the following resolution fol-
consideration
Resoiped, That the Committee on the Judiciary be in.
ructed inquire into the expcdency of establishing
additional judicial district in the State of Illinois.
MAILS AND FROM THE VOLUNTEERS
Mr.. SEMPLE also submitted the following resolution
for consideration:
Resolved, That the President of the United States be
quesed to communicate to the Senate what measures, i
any, have been taken for the transmission letters
papers and from the volunteers the service
United States in Mexico and whether in his opinion any
legislative action Is necessary the speedy
mission and delivery of such letters and papers
APPOINTMENT STANDING COMMITTEES
Mr. LEWIS submitted the following resolution ant
moved its immediate consideration:
Resolved, That the Vice President be authorized to ap
point the standing committees of the Senate.
Mr.. WESTCOTT said he was constrained to vote
against the resolution He voted against similar reso
luton the last session. He did so them and he pursued
the course now because he believed the delegation
of this power the Vice President Of the United States
TO be improper Il imputaton upon that officer
evidence of any want of confidence in him 10 refuse
TO delegate the power Twenty years ago this question
solemnly decided by the Senate after full debate
and the refusal Of the Senate to confer the power h'