1230 CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. 
July 28, 1888—House. 
Mr. R. H. M. Davripson, of Florida, from Committee on the 
Library, submitted report (H. 3101), on bill (H. 10328): 
The committee have had this bill under consideration. The Amer- 
ican Historical Association embraces about 400 of the best historical 
specialists in America, who are engaged in promoting the historical 
interests of the whole country. The bill has been carefully drawn, 
with the full understanding of the Secretary of the Smithsonian Insti- 
tution. The Association asks for no money, but merely wants a local 
establishment in the District of Columbia. The committee recommend 
the passage of the bill. 
W. G. STAHLNECKER. 
R. H. M. Davipson. 
Referred to House Calendar. 
December 17, 1888—House. 
Mr. James Puenan. Mr. Speaker, I ask by unanimous consent to 
take from the House Calendar the bill (H. 10323) to incorporate 
the American Historical Association, and to put it upon its passage. 
The Speaker (Jonn G. Caruistx). Is there objection to the request 
of the gentleman from Tennessee for the present consideration of this 
bill? 
Mr. W. M. Sprincer. I will not object if it is understood that the 
consideration of the bill shall be concluded within ten minutes. 
Mr. Puewan. I am willing to agree to that. 
There was no objection, and it was ordered accordingly. 
Mr. PHELAN. I offer an amendment, which I ask the Clerk to read. 
The Clerk read as follows: 
After the words ‘‘real and personal estate,’ in lines 14 and 15, insert the words 
‘“in the District of Columbia.’’? Also, in line 17, strike out the word ‘‘headquar- 
ters’’ and insert the words ‘‘ principal office.”’ 
Mr. C. D. Kincors. I wish to ask the gentleman in charge of this 
bill whether it carries an appropriation 4 
Mr. PHetan. None. 
Mr. Kincorr. And they do not propose to come before the next 
Congress and ask an appropriation 4 
Mr. PHELAN. No, sir. ; 
Mr. Kincore. Then I have no objection to the bill. 
The amendment was agreed to and bill passed. 
December 17, 1888—Senate. 
The bill (H. 10323) to incorporate the American Historical Associa- 
tion was read twice by its title: 
That Andrew D. White, of Ithaca, in the State of New York; George Bancroft, of 
Washington, in the District of Columbia; Justin Winsor, of Cambridge, in the State 
of Massachusetts; William F. Poole, of Chicago, in the State of Illinois; Herbert B. 
Adams, of Baltimore, in the State of Maryland; Clarence W. Bowen, of Brooklyn, 
