KES ~ CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS. 
Mr. Quiac. There is no explanation other than that contained in 
the resolution. The resolution reappoints two.of the Regents, Mr. 
Henderson and Mr. Johnston, of Louisiana, and appoints Mr. Bell, a 
resident of this city, in place of Mr. Hubbard. The House Commit- 
tee on the Library has unanimously reported the joint resolution, and 
the object of this resolution is to fill these vacancies. 
Mr. Srvpeson. I have no objection if the committee has considered 
the matter. 
The SpraKker. The Chair hears no objection. 
Agreed to. 
January 19, 1898—Senate. 
H. 121 passed. 
January 24, 1898. 
Resolved, etc., That the vacancies in the Board of Regents of the 
Smithsonian Institution, of the class other than members of Congress, 
shall be filled by the appointment of Alexander Graham Bell, a resi- 
dent of the city of Washington, in place of Gardiner G. Hubbard, of - 
the city of Washington, deceased; and by the reappointment of John - 
B. Henderson, a resident of the city of Washington, and of William 
Preston Johnston, of Louisiana, whose terms of office expire on Jan- 
uary 26, 1898. ! 
(Stat., XXX, 733.) 
January 18, 1899—Senate. 
Mr. Orvitie H. Puarr introduced joint resolution (5. 996) to fill 
vacancies in the Board of Regents of the S1_ithsonian Institution. 
Referred to Committee on the Library. . 
January 19, 1899—House. 
Mr. R. R. Hrrrasked for the consideration of the resolution (H. 338): 
Resolved, etc., That the vacancy in the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Insti- 
tution, of the class other than members of Congress, shall be filled by the reappoint- 
ment of James B. Angell, a resident of Michigan, whose term of office expires on 
January 19, 1899. 
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The Speaker (Mr. T. B. ReEp). Is there objection to the present 
consideration of the joint resolution? The Chair hears none. 
Joint resolution (H. 338) passed. 
January 20, 1899—Senate. 
Mr. Henry C. Hansprovuen, from Committee on the Library, 
reported $. 226 without amendment. 
The joint resolution (H. 338) to fill vacancies in the Board of Regents 
of the Smithsonian Institution was read the first time by its title. 
Mr. JAMES McMinuan. I ask unanimous consent that the joint reso- 
lution be now put on its passage. It is identical with the measure 
reported this morning from the Committee on the Library by the 
Senator from North Dakota [Mr. Hansbrough]. 
