Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-06
THE EVENING STAR.
COHGRESSIONAL.
Conclusion OF Yesterdays Proceed.
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SENATE--After our report closed
Ihe OH making appropriations for the ex-
pehses OF the District OF Columbia was further
considered. The total amount appropriated by
tne bAl Is 42s, SS, an Increase OF $l63 AL over
tilal OF last year. and an increase over the
amount appropriated by the House of $500.
ne senate amendments were agreed 10 as
tollows To make the appropriation OF SIS 600
lor work on New York avenue, the intercepting
s sever 10 be Immediately available; for the
transportation OF pauperS and conveying pris-
oners TO the workhouse. s., 500: for the SUPPORT
Oh lnolgent insane, SS2, 0oo; for the erection OF
mO soia.ed cottages on the grounds OF the Co.
Asylum, Tor use In the treatment OF pllerperal
directions and other offensive diseases. s.. 900.
ihefe was some debate in regard to appropri-
a.l1ns loT CHARITIES In the District by Mr.. Nc
Mhian, MI. MltnerS. Mr. Thurman, Mr.. Beck
and Mr.. Conkling. ~
Mr.. Harris said he had been Instructed by the
pis.llct coiillnlItee 10 oHer an amendment pro-
viding that one OF the District commissioners
be a member OF the board OF trustees OF The
Reform school and Columbia hospital and thar
they have representative In the management
OF the ChildIen,s hospital. Industrial Home
school, National Association for Coorad Wo-
men and the Womens' Christian association.
The amendments OF the committee were
agreed TO as follows: ITO prepare a proper
map showing accurately the Subdivisions OF
real estate In that portion OF the District out
SIDE OF the city, s, 600, or so much thereon as
may De necessary; for the sinking. fund Office.
two clerks, S2.1o9; for one superintendent OF
the parking commission. 5000; also the amend
ment providing that the ianitors of the school
buildings, In addition to their other duties.
Snall do all minor repairs TO buildings and fur
niture. glazing. fixing seats and desks, and
shall be selected with reference 10 their qualif-
cations 10 perform this work; also out OF the
tngs, the sum OF s., 400 being interest on the
Linthicum Institute loan, shall be paid"
AS 10 the committees amendment reducing
the House appropriation from $4,000 to $4,000
TO purchase the Police Court building, long
DEBATE enSued, participated In by Senator's
thurman. WINDOW, Beck, Blaine, SALISBURY
Hereford, Conkling and Withers. and upon the
by vote OF II to 32.
The last amendment OF the committee. pro-
Vidfng that the District Commissioners shall
submit their annual estimates to the Secretary
of the Treasury by the list OF october or each
year, was adopted.
Mr.. Buffers amendment, making the salary
or messenger In the health department $40
instead or $3.50 per year, was adopted.
Mr.. Harris amendment, giving the District
Commissioners a voice In the management OF
various charitable Institutions came up.
Mr.. EdmundS doubted the proprfety OF govern
mental appropriations TO private charities IL
the taxpayers wanted TO support charities they
could do SO voluntarily. To compel them TO
contribute was unrepublcan. He also Thought
that practical discrimination was made BY
MIR. Harris amendment between Protestant
ana Catholic institutions, the latter not being
governed by boards, and not, therefore, being
capable of the supervision proposed. He intend.
ed to move to strike out the appropriation Alto
gether.
Mr.. Hoar raised the point OF order. that Mr..
Harrfs'S amendment was general legislation
and not reServable to an appropriation bill
The presiding officer (Mr. Garland) submitted
the question OF order to the Senate. and long
debate ensued. Without its conclusion on
motion OF Mr.. voorhees,, at Sis pm. adjourned.
THE DISTRICT CODE.
HOt SE.-After our report closed.
Debate on the star mall service amendment to
the post office appropriation bill was continued
TO half past 4, wnen the House took recess TIL
half-paSt I.
AT the evening session the consideration OF
Inc DlStr1ct code was resumed, the pending
question being the provision requiring the
commissioners TO maintain distinct schools for
White and colored children. By consent the
| clause was passed by In the committee leaving
| lt TO DE decided by yea and nay vote In the
| House.
The clauses relating to streets and avenues.
! reservations, highways, Improvements, dam.
| ages. building regulations public health regu-
lations In regard TO pharmacy, etc.. were agreed
| upon as reported and the clause In relation TO
auctioneers was passed over to be voted on In
| the House.
An amendment was adopted permitting the
commissioners TO appoint 300 instead OF 200
policemen.
Mr.. Aldrich moved an amendment reinserting
In the code the existing law requiring appoint
mentS TO be made from those who have served
in the Union army or navy. After considerable
debate the vote On this amendment was left TO
be taken in the House, and at 1920 D. 10. the
Hot sc adjourned.