Monday, Dec. 31, 1923

The Legislative Week

Neither chamber accomplished any legislative results during the final week before adjournment over the holidays.

The Senate took 25 ballots without electing: a Chairman for the Interstate Commerce Committee.

P:Heard speeches and debate on secret diplomacy in Europe and on diplomatic recognition of Russia.

P:Ratified in executive session the renewal of five-year arbitration treaties with France, England, Japan, Norway, Portugal.

P:Adjourned until January 3.

The House marked time waiting for its committees to consider and act on the many bills which had been presented.

P:Adjourned until Jan. 3.