The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1893-05-11
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institution.
Under the head of > nth
western Insane asylum tn" Ircg
of $50, 900 to be expended during The
year for the erection of new buldIr;s
to be paid out under the su per2 siot
OF competent architect, for ihe ress
on that the building is new, commodi
Gus and is not completely filled and
there is an appropriation of S75, 900 to
be expended next year for all neces'
sary additions to the institution as its
demands by that time may wisely
suggest.
Under the head of Institute for the
blind, the items of $l8, 900 for building
new galleries on old buildings, and
for building across the street, addi-
ton to boiler house, raising water
closet building, charging rooms in
old building tor exercises, improve
ment on roofs, towers, etc., and the
further item of $500 for building an
annex to the Blind institute for blind
persons working home, purchase of
grounds, improvements and support
of same one year, and the further item
of $3.50 and S5l10 respectfully for the
purchase of One-half block OF ground
belonging to Mrs Hunter, and one
half. block of ground anu improve
ments thereon belonging to VIM.
Wellmer and John Webourg, for the
reason that for the convenience, CON-
fort and educational training of the
unfortunate inmates of the Institution,
these improvements and property are
not at this time indispensable.
Under the head of Deaf, Dumb and
Blind asylum for Colored Youths, the
item of $l5, 900 for new brick build
ing to be erected for the reason that
the institution can get along very we'll
without this additional expensive
building.
Under the head of Orphan Asylum,
the item of $4,000 for additional brick
building for the reason that that insti-
tuition is large, commOdious and new,
and can make out quite we'll for some
time without this additional expense
to the state.
Under the head of Department of
the item of $4,000 each year
for the support of summer normals,
for the reason that while these schools
for the training and pleasure of teach
ers are very desirable, they
are not necessary. The
state pays the teachers very
well anyway, and it is quite probable |
that their professional pride and am
bit on will prompt them to attempt to
attend county institutions and sum-
mer normals without expense to the
public.
Under the head of Prairie View
Normal school the item of $4,000 for
iormitory for boys, to be expended
within two years, for the reason that
5he success of the institution does not
depend on such an expensive building
At this time, especially when this
same bill appropriates $l4 900 for other
improvements and buildings in and
around it for this year.
Under the same head of Agricultur-
ii and Mechanical college the item of
$50, 900 for "mess hall, to be expended
within two years." for the reason that
he buildings of the institution are
and are sufficient for its
demands without additional expense,
specially in view of the further APP
by this legislature of
80, 900 for other improv ements need
ID in and around the college.
Under the head of PenitentiarieS
40, 900 out of the item of 500, 900 to de-
ray expenses and to purchase mate.
ial to carry ON prison industries, for
he reason that these penal institu.
ions are fast becoming self-support-
ug, and it is for the best public inter-
ST to reduce this appropriation that
nnr nj rrII niOfn unit h
flicient management, ifpossible, may
reyail.
Under the head of Miscellaneous
appropriations the item of $4,000 for
he purchase of 100 copies of a map
o be prepared oy Langermann d
tor the reason that it is not
easonaDle that the state would have
ny general or special use for these
no maps to cost 5000 each. 1t would
eem that much less number that
rice would serve all public purposes.
These items; to which | feel con-
trained to enter my objections, ag-
regate over $3.50 900, and are mostly
AIKEN from extraordinary appropria-
ions made for the purpose of construct
ng additions to public educational
nd charitable institutions. In doing
his | feel conscious that no material
injury will result to either of them.
hey are now in splendid condition,
nd are not without ample funds set
part for their efficient maintenance
nd operation.
While l regret to disappoint a just
,ublic pride in the desire to support
hese institutions up to standard far
bove the comforts of the well-to-do
itizens, yet am conscious of the gen
raj financial condition of the United
states, and of the general complaint
throughout the South and West OF
he scarcity of money, pointing to the
If not necessity, of govern
mental reform elsewhere.
Were these proposed expenditures
II all respects necessary or indispen-
able, should advocate the increase
taxes to meet them, or face def
,iency without a murmur; but such is
lot the condition. The institutions
md schools are well supplied with
Everything necessary for their proper
and support The in
mates are comfortably housed, well
ed, decently clad, aud the, govern
nent servants in charge OF them are
Daid well for their services.
No doubt all the improvements de-
anIpH and TN ri1a mana oonlh he, |