The Legislative Week

Congress would like to adjourn on June 7, before the political conventions--so the press was given to understand. But there are obstacles. Very little has been done. The Senate, especially, feels that there may be much for it to do in the meantime. If the session continues through the political conventions there is no telling when it may end--perhaps not until it is time for the members to go home and mend their fences before election.

The Senate:

P: Adopted a resolution laying down for the Interstate Commerce Commission "the true policy in rate-making," declaring that agriculture is a basic industry and directing the commission to lower rates on farm products as much as is "compatible with the maintenance of adequate transportation service."

P: Adopted a resolution calling upon the Treasurers of the Republican and Democratic National Committees to furnish information on the contributions of the "Big Five" meat packers in political campaigns since 1920.

P: Passed a House Resolution remitting further payments to the U. S. by China of the Boxer indemnity.

P: Adopted a resolution ordering the Tariff Commission to inquire into the cotton textile industry.

P: Debated the Army Appropriation Bill.

P: Defeated the Bursum Pension Bill, 28 to 53, when it was pressed for passage over the President's veto.

P: Adopted the conference report on the Immigration Bill by a vote of 69 to 9.

P: Passed a bill to make the Governorship of Porto Rico elective in 1932 or at an earlier date if illiteracy can be reduced to 30% on the island.

P: Passed the Bonus Bill over the President's veto by a vote of 59 to 26

The House:

P: Passed a bill for the acquisition by the Government, for $11,500,000, of the Cape Cod Canal.

P: Adopted the joint conference report on the Immigration Bill by a vote of 308 to 58.

P: Passed a deficiency appropriation bill carrying $2,317,000, the major portion of which is for expenses of the Department of Justice. To pay for the Senate investigations $100,000 was included.

P: Passed the Bonus Bill over the President's veto by vote of 313 to 78.