TWENTY EIGHTH CONGRE SIS.
[Reported for The BaltimoreSun
WASHINGTON. Feb. 10, 1916.


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The morning hour was, al usual, occu
pied by the presentation OF petitions and the
disposal OF other miscellaneous matters Of
no special Importance.


The consideration of the Texas resolu-
ton was again resumed.


MI Henderson having he floor, made a
long speechin favor Of annexation.


Mr. Barrow followed on the oiher side.
lie opposed annex xation as unconstitutional
and inexpedient.


HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.


After the disposal of some unimportant
business. MIR. 81 dell moved a re,considera.
ton Of the vote by which the bill providing
for the White House was rejected yester-
day. He supported the motion by a sem
sible speech, Ia which he proved that the
furniture of the house is not in a safe fit
for the reception Of decent company.


Mr. Hammet, who voted against the
bill yesterday, explained. that one reason
for doing so. was, tina: part of the furni-
ture had been already bought by the chair
nan oftbe committee Of public buildings,
(Nr. Pratt) This was what he called
forcing Congress to make the appropria-
tion


Mr.. Pratt thought this speech making
for Buncomb, about a hule furniture, was
q sorry affair. 1t was a great pity they
coald not find better object for their
declamation. With Iegard TO the
charge OF having bought the furniture,
btf r. the appropriation was asked,
be would pleod guilty 70 the charge. The
fact was, when he came here and saw the
wretched condition of the furniture at the
White House, he on his own individual
esponsibility. and not in his capacity as a
chairman OF the committe ordered curtains
and other necessary articles for the House.
And he would state that if members refused
TO pay for them he would pay the money
out OF his 0scn pocket. "Nown said Mr.. p
turning to MIR. Hammet, Il ask the gentle
man if he is willing to do as much for his
country 2 Loud and continued laughter,
with cries of well done Prati."l After fur
ther remarks of a sarcastic nature. Mr. p.
moved the previous question, which was.
seconded.