Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-25
COXEY IN THE SENATE
Mr.. Allen Introduces Resolution and MI.
PETER Bill
Proposition for a Commission to Plan
improvements and Set Men to
Work in the District.

The Coxey movement will probably oc-
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 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 1t 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.
u 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
Tor 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 considerable
number number OF persons interested in the
District ~ho will be in need of employ
ment. II am trying very hard" he con-
tinued, to 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 on the people of the
District L ask the reference of this bill to
the District committee. 1t Is rather in the
nature of a suggestion than a declaration,
ana hope the committee will use IL as the
basis OF some legislation which is so
thoroughly needed"
The bill provides that the committees of
Columbia shall. during the continuance OF
the act, serve as a joint commission, whose
chairman shall be the chairman of the
Senate committee. Senator Harris
Plans for Improvement.
THE said joint commission" section 2
boil
out plans for the Improvement of the
grounds of the District of Columbia by
opening highways whenever there ts rea-
sonable need Of the same, by improving
highways already opened or projected, by
grazing lands lying adjacent 10 said high
ways, SO as TO prevent washing away of
the roadbeds by rains, floods. overfows
ana the ike, by the construction Of bridges
culverts and stone waterways or condults,
oy opening sewers where needed and by
such other means as will insure good and
permanent roadways, bridges and drainage
of the said District Provided That the
provisions of this act shall not be construed
10 include the streets and sewers of TIE
city OF Washington; but, in laying out the
plans or improvements as herein required
the Commissioners shall have fue regard
to the location and direction of such streets
so as to make the outlying improvements
taken IN connection with this. the original
plan or the city, make one congruous
and convenient arrangement The work on
SUCH Improvement shall begin without un-
necessary delay and the commission. under
proper regulations by them made, shall
employ such persons within the District az
nave no other present employment and who
desire 10 work at yearly wage OF 81 so for
eight hours work, beginning at am. and
stopping at pm, AMI allowing one hour
Tor dinner. The commission shall make
full and detailed reports of their work to
Congress at Its meeting each year in De-
cember. The sum of 81 ,OO0,0 900 or so much
thereof as may be necessary is hereby ap-
propriated out of any moneys IN the troas
ury not otherwise appropriated to carry
out the provisions of this act ani the
money shall be paid out on the order of the
chairman Of said commission. specifyir 2
that 1t Is to be used for carrying out the
provisions of shis act. This act shall take
effect Immediately and shall remain in
force until the list day of April rsA}'
The bill was referred TO the District COM
mittee without any objection