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ment is open to the point of order suggested by the Senator from 
Massachusetts. 
January 26, 1889—House. 
Mr. J. J. Hempnuiwy reported, with amendments, bill (H. 12136) for 
establishment of a public park. 
Referred. 
January 28, 1889—House. 
* Mr. J. J. Hempnry asked for consideration by Committee of Whole 
of bill (H. 12136). 
Not agreed to. 
February 15, 1889—Senate. 
Mr. I. G. Harris reported with an amendment bill (S. 588) to estab- 
lish Rock Creek Park. Same as reported by Mr. Penn in the 
House, January 26, 1889. 
Referred to Daten of Whole. 
February 19, 1889—Senate. 
Mr. G. F. Epmunps. I move—and Senators all know what it is—the 
printed amendment’ that I offered to the District of Columbia appro- 
priation bill regarding the national park. I ask that it be referred to 
the Committee on Appropriations, so that, if they shall report it, it 
will be in order to-morrow. 
The President pro tempore (Mr. Joun J. Iyeatus). It will be so 
ordered, if there be no objection. 
Referred to Committee on Appropriations. 
APPOINTMENT OF REGENTS 
By the Vice-President. 
December 19, 1887—Senate. 
The President pro tempore (Mr. Joun J. Incauus.) The Chair 
appoints Randall Lee Gibson, Senator from the State of Louisiana, to 
serve upon the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, under 
the provisions of the Revised Statutes relating to that Institution, in 
the place of Samuel Bell Maxey, of Texas, whose term of office has 
expired. 
APPOINTMENT OF REGENTS 
By the Speaker. 
January 5, 1888—House. 
The Speaker (Mr. Jonn G. Car.isLE) announced the appointment 
of Samuel §. Cox, of New York, as Regent of the Smithsonian Insti- 
tution. 
1See Senate proceedings, January 25, 1889. 
