Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
COXEY IN THE SENATE
Mr.. Allen Introduces Resolution and Mr..
PETER Bill

The Coxey movement will probably &C.
cupy the attention of the Senate tomorrow,
Senator Allen having evidently changed his
mind In regard to replying to Senator
Hawley's structures upon him. Mr.. Allen
this morning introduced a resolution, which
is given in the Senate report, and asked
unanimous consent for its immediate con-
sideration. but Senator Harris very prompt
ly objected, and it went over until to-
morrow. Senator Gray, not understanding
the request of Mr.. Allen, inquired into the
nature OF the resolution, which Mr.. Harris
briefly sketched for him in characteristic
style
II never heard the doctrines of that
paper denied anywhere" remarked Mr.
Gray, as he sat down.
Mr.. PETERS Bill.
This, however, was not the only vote
founded on the Coxey matter in the Senate,
for earlier Mr.. PETER had introduced a
very interesting bill. Mr.. PETER prefaced
the introduction by saying that it was evil
dent there would soon be a considerable
number of persons interested in the
ment. Il am trying very hard" he con-
tinued, ito find some way for the employ
ment OF these people, and in connection
with that for the relief of the moral pres
sure that now is the people of the
District. 1 ask the reference of this bill to
the District committee. 1t is rather in the
nature of suggestion than a declaration,
and hope the committee will use 1t as the
thoroughly needed"
The bill provides that the committees of
the Senate and House on the District of
Columbia shall, during the continuance of
the act, serve as joint commission, whose
chairman shall be the chairman of the
Senate committee, Senator Harris.
Plans for Improvement.
THE said joint commission" section 2
goes en-, shall forthwith proceed to Law
out plans for the improvement of the
grounds of the District of Columbia by
opening highways whenever there is rea-
sonable need of the Same, by improving
highways already opened or projected, by
grading lands lying adjacent 10 said high
ways, SO as to prevent washing away of
the roadbeds by rains, foods, overf1ows
and the like, by the construction of bridges
culverts and stone waterways or conduits
by opening sewers where needed and by
such other means as viii insure good and
permanent roadways. bridges and drainage
of the said District. Provided, That the
provisions of this act shall not be construed
TO include the streets and sewers Of the
city OF Washington; but, in laying out the
plans or improvements as herein required
the Commissioners shall have Tue regard
TO the location and direction of such streets
so as to make the outlying improvements.
taken in connection with this, the original
plan of the city, make one congruous
and convenient arrangement. The work on
such improvement shall begin without I'M
necessary delay and the commission under
proper regulations by them made shall
employ such persons within the District as
have no other present employment and who
desire to work at yearly wage of 81 30 for
eight hours work, beginning at 8 an and
stopping at pm, an | allowing one hour
for dinner. The commission shall make
full and detailed reports of their work to
Congress at it's meeting each year in De-
Gem her Tho Of 81
thereof as may be necessary is hereby APP
propriated out of any moneys IN the troas-
ury not otherwise appropriated TO carry
out the provisions of this act, and the
money shall be paid out on the order of the
chairman of said commission. specifying
that it is to be used for carrying out the
provisions of This act. This act shall take
effect Immediately ana shall remain in
force until the lst day of April, ys36"
The bill was referred 70 the District COM
mittee without any objection.