2D SESSION 1891 (January 15), Thursday. Senate.-Petitions, pray- 51ST CONGRESS, ing the passage of an international copyright law, were presented as follows: By Mr. Paddock: Two petitions of citizens of the United States. By Mr. Voorhees: A petition of citizens of Indiana. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 74.) 1891 (January 19), Monday. New York and Senate.-Petitions, pray- Citizens of ing the passage of an international copyright law, were pre- others sented as follows: By Mr. Evarts: A petition of citizens of New York. By Mr. Vest: A petition of citizens of Missouri. By the Vice President [Mr. Levi P. Morton]: A petition of the United Labor League of Philadelphia, Pa. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 84.) United Labor League and oth Chamber of 1891 (January 22), Thursday. Senate.-Petitions, praying the passage of an international copyright law, were pre- ers sented as follows: By Mr. Quay: A petition of the United Labor League of Philadelphia, Pa. By Mr. Platt: Three petitions of citizens of the United States. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 93.) 1891 (January 27), Tuesday. Senate.-Petitions, praying Cincinnati the passage of an international copyright law, were pre- Commerce and sented as follows: By Mr. Sherman: A petition of the others Chamber of Commerce of Cincinnati, Ohio. By Mr. Farwell: Two petitions of citizens of Illinois. By Mr. Cameron: A petition of citizens of Pennsylvania. Evarts: A petition of citizens of New York. By Mr. Frye: A petition of citizens of Maine. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 96.) By Mr. Citizens of 1891 (January 29), Thursday. Senate.-Petitions, pray- New York and ing the passage of an international copyright law, were pre- of Texas sented, as follows: By Mr. Evarts: A petition of citizens of New York. By Mr. Coke: A petition of citizens of Texas. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 100.) 51ST CONGRESS, 2D SESSION 1891 (January 31), Saturday. Senate.-Petitions, prayCitizens of ing the passage of an international copyright law, were Philadelphia presented, as follows: By Mr. Casey: A petition of citizens and others of Philadelphia. By Mr. Paddock: A petition of citizens New York of the United States. Ordered, That they lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 103.) Citizens of 1891 (February 2), Monday. Senate.-Mr. Plumb presented a petition of citizens of New York, praying the passage of an international copyright law. Ordered, That it lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 108.) Citizens of Ohio and others Philadelphia 1891 (February 5), Thursday. Senate.-Mr. Sherman presented a petition of citizens of Ohio praying the passage of an international copyright law. Ordered, That it lie on the table. . . . The Vice-President [Mr. Levi P. Morton] laid before the Senate a memorial of representatives of certain art associations remonstrating against the proposed amendment to the international copyright bill, under which the copyright on foreign designs and works of art are restricted to those the production of which are made in the United States. Ordered, That it lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 113.) Citizens of 1891 (February 6), Friday. Senate.-Mr. Quay presented a petition of citizens of Philadelphia, Pa., praying certain amendments to the bill for the establishment of an international copyright. Ordered, That it lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 116.) tion American Li- 1891 (February 7), Saturday. Senate.-The Vice-Presibrary Associa-dent [Mr. Levi P. Morton] laid before the Senate a petition of the American Library Association praying the passage of an international copyright law. Ordered, That it lie on the table. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 119.) 1891 (February 9), Monday. Senate.-The Vice-President [Mr. Levi P. Morton] laid before the Senate several memorials of business organizations and business men of the United States, remonstrating against any amendment of 51ST CONGRESS, 2D SESSION H. R. bill, no. the pending copyright bill. Ordered, That they lie on the table. . . . On motion by Mr. Platt, the Senate proceeded to consider as in Committee of the Whole, the bill 10881 in Senate (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to copyrights; and on motion by Mr. Frye, to amend the bill as follows: In section 3, line 23, after the word "book," insert map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, cut, print, photograph, chromo or lithograph, so as to read: "Provided, That in the case of a book, map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, cut, print, photograph, chromo, or lithograph, the two copies of the same required to be delivered or deposited as above shall be printed from type set within the limits of the United States, or from plates made therefrom." In section 3, line 26, after the word "therefrom," insert or from engravings, cuts, negatives, or drawings on stone, made within the limits of the United States, or from transfers made therefrom; so as to read: "The two copies of the same required to be delivered or deposited as above shall be printed from type set within the limits of the United States or from plates made therefrom, or from engravings, cuts, negatives, or drawings on stone made within the limits of the United States, or from transfers made therefrom." In line 28, in the same section, after the word "book," insert map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, chromo, or lithograph, cut, print, or photograph; so as to read: "During the existence of such copyright the importation into the United States of any book, map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, chromo or lithograph, cut, print, or photograph, so copyrighted, or any edition or editions thereof, or any plates of the same not made from type set within the limits of the United States, shall be," etc. In section 3, line 29, after the word "set," insert engravings, negatives or drawings on stone made; so as to read: Or any plates of the same not made from type set, engravings, negatives, or drawings on stone made within the limits of the United States, shall be," etc. In section 3, line 35, after the word "book," insert map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, cut, print, photograph, chromo, or lithograph; so as to read: "And 2D SESSION 51ST CONGRESS, except in the case of persons purchasing for use and not for sale, who import not more than two copies of such book, map, chart, dramatic or musical composition, engraving, cut, print, photograph, chromo or lithograph at any one time, in each of which cases the written consent of the proprietor of the copyright, signed in the presence of two witnesses, shall be furnished with each importation." It was determined in the affirmative: Yeas, 27; nays, 24. On motion by Mr. Gorman, the yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, those who voted are, . . [Here follows a list of those voting]. So the amendment was agreed to. A further amendment having been proposed by Mr. Sherman, pending debate, a motion was made to adjourn, which was determined in the negative. But the hour of 6 o'clock p. m. having arrived, the Senate took a recess. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], pp. 124, 125-126; Cong. Record, v. 22, pt. 3, 1891, pp. 2378-2396.) See Bibliography, V. Miscellaneous, no. 53. H. R. bill, no. 10881 considered 1891 (February 10), Tuesday. Senate.-The Vice-President [Mr. Levi P. Morton] laid before the Senate a telegram from the president of the Boston University, remonstrating against any amendment of the international copyright bill. Ordered, That it lie on the table. . . . The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to copyrights. Pending which, . . . the Senate adjourned. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], pp. 126, 129.) Senate.-Mr. Sawyer 1891 (February 11), Wednesday. presented a petition of citizens of Milwaukee, Wis., praying certain amendments to the pending copyright bill. Ordered, That it lie on the table. . . . The Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to copyrights; when, on motion by Mr. Platt, at 5 o'clock and 50 minutes p. m., the Senate adjourned. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], pp. 130, 133.) 1891 (February 12), Thursday. Senate.-The Senate 2D SESSION resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration 51ST CONGRESS, of the bill (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States, relating to copyrights." Pending which, on motion by Mr. Allison, the Senate proceeded to the consideration of executive business. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 137.) 1891 (February 13), Friday. Senate.-The Vice-President announced that the hour of 12 o'clock had arrived, and laid before the Senate the unfinished business at their adjournment yesterday, viz, the bill (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to copyrights; and the Senate resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill; and the question being on the amendment proposed by Mr. Sherman, viz: In line 31, page 4, strike out the word "prohibited" and in lieu thereof insert subject to the duties provided by law. After debate, it was determined in the affirmative: Yeas, 25; nays, 24. On motion by Mr. Gorman, the yeas and nays being desired by one-fifth of the Senators present, those who voted are .. [Here follows a list of those voting]. So the amendment was agreed to. A further amendment having been proposed by Mr. Reagan," pending debate, [the Senate proceeded to the consideration of other business]. (Journal of the Senate, 2d sess. of 51st Cong. 4°. Washington, 1890 [-'91], p. 139; Cong. Record, v. 22, pt. 3, 1891, pp. 2601-2618.) See Bibliography, V. Miscellaneous, no. 53. Petition of University of Vir 10881 considered 1891 (February 14), Saturday. Senate.-Mr. Daniel presented a petition of the University of Virginia, praying the ginia passage of the international copyright bill. Ordered, That it lie on the table. . . . On motion by Mr. Platt, the Senate H. R. bill, no. resumed, as in Committee of the Whole, the consideration of the bill (H. R. 10881) to amend title 60, chapter 3, of the Revised Statutes of the United States relating to copyrights; and the question being on the amendment proposed by Mr. Reagan, viz: Strike out in sections 3 and 4 certain words. On motion by Mr. Carlisle, to amend the part proposed to be stricken out in section 3, by striking out from line 31 to line 46, page 4, the following words: "Except in a See notes 20 and 21, respectively, pages 383-384. |