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ices of so valuable a manas we all know Mr. Wilson to be, and I regret 
that objection should be interposed in a case of a member of Congress 
whose services have been so long and distinguished, and whom we all 
so much respect. 
Mr. AtBertJ. Hopkins. Let the resolution go over until to-morrow. 
Mr. Netson Drnewry, Jr. Monday. 
Mr. Apams. This is too important a matter to be allowed to pass 
without reference to a committee. Propositions of this kind have 
‘always been referred to the Library Committee, which acts jointly 
with the corresponding committee of the Senate. Questions of this 
kind have always been discussed in the joint committee. The appoint- 
ment of a Regent is a serious matter, not a thing to be done hastily; 
and while I am willing to concede the high character of the gentleman 
named in this resolution, still I must object to a proceeding not in the 
regular course. 
Mr. WHEELER. I would like to say to the eee that resolu- 
tions of this character have frequently been passed without reference 
to a committee, even though committees were organized at the time. 
Especially has this been the case in the Senate. Right before me, 
page 228 of the Congressional Record, Fifty-second Congress, second 
session, is an instance [ will read: 
’ Mr. Morritu. I introduce a joint resolution, and ask for its present consideration. 
The resolution was to appoint a Regent, and it was immediately 
passed, without discussion or the slightest objection. I hope the gen- 
tleman will not insist, as we have no session to-morrow, and it will 
have to go over until Monday. 
Mr. Apams. I must insist, Mr. Speaker, on my objection. I differ 
with the gentleman as to the practice of which he speaks. 
January 6, 1896—House. 
Mr. Netson Drneury, Jr. I withdraw my motion for adjournment 
for a moment to allow the gentleman from Illinois [Mr. Hitt] to pre- 
sent a matter to the House. 
Mr. Ropertr R. Hrrr. I ask unanimous consent for the present con- 
sideration of a joint resolution (H. 19) to fill a vacancy in the Board 
of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. 
That the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, of the 
class other than members of Congress, shall be filled by the appointment of William 
L. Wilson, of the State of West Virginia, in place of Henry Coppée, deceased. 
The Speaker (Mr. T. B. Reep). Is there objection to the present 
consideration of the joint resolution ? 
There was no objection, and the resolution was passed. 
January 7, 1896—Senate. 
Mr. J. S. Morrill called up joint resolution (H. 19). 
Passed. 
