CONGRESS: The House Week Jul. 1, 1929

Work Done. The House of Representatives last week:

¶ Passed a bill to declare forfeited to the U. S. Government claims to land grants asserted by the Northern Pacific R. R.

¶ Passed a bill adding $878,000 annually to the compensation of officers and employes of Congress.

¶ Adopted a resolution (129-86) postponing maturity of part of the French debt (see above).

¶ Adjourned until Sept. 23.

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