The morning times., 1896-12-20
mime how and when the COLLECTIONS should

mine how and when the collections should
be displa yed.
Mr. Bingham asked how IL was proposed
to fill the positions in the library. Mr.
Quigg replied that when technical kno%l-
edge was a necessity and experts were
required, examinations would be held.
There were colleges now who prepared
men for library work, and the best they
turned out would be secured.
We don't know who will be appointed
under the substitute as director Of the
library" he exclaimed, but we do know
that under the bill the present librarian
will he continued, and we know that the
present condition of the library is Lot
IDEAL
Mr.. William A. Stone asked where Mr..
Quigg got the idea that under the bill
the present librarian w0~ld be reGppoinJcd
Mr. Qujgg said he did not know what
was tile purpose of the committee, but ne
knew the effect would be to give the
library the same management with its
inefficiency.
At this moment Messrs. Bingham, Dock
cry and Stone were ON their feet at once
protesting, and Mr.. Quigg exclaimed, wav-
ing his hand:
Now, can't talk against three men
at once!''
Il say there is nothing in the bill,"
answered Mr.. Stone, .'that retains the
present librarian in his place. The Presi-
dent could dismiss him tomorrow. A new
man may be appointed March -
POWER OF REMOVAL
Mr. Draper said he thought some pro-
visions should be made under which an
employe could not be removed except for
cause.
Mr.. Quigg replied that the committee
could be trusted for this as fully as could
any librarian.
When Mr.. Quigg's time had expired Mr..
Dockery said the debate must be contin-
ued Monday, but he had few words to
| say at once.
Il don't want to be understood as
| sanctioniDg the present condition or the
| library. If the present librarian is not
| competent, and 1 might not take issue
| on that point, the responsibility is with
| the President
That's where the gentleman usually
| likes to leave responsibility, 1 believe
said Mr.. Quigg.
| That's where want to leave this, -
| was the answer. Its an executive de-
partment, or bureau, and should be SO
managed. It's a misnomer to call it n
| Congressional Library. 1t is national
library. 1t belongs to the whole people
and ought to be for their USE To this
there was a round of applause
1.-The gentleman suggests that appoint
ments have been m ade in the library under
| influence" said Mr.. Dockery. THAT Is
true. They are SO made in all the depart
ments. 1 have been there for my con
stituents and the gentleman from New
York has been"
Il haven't had an opportunity yet,"
said Mr.. Quigg.
well, you will get there after the It'll
of March. However, you may not if you
get these / 81 places for your committee
to dispose of. There is "a pressure forplaces
on the Ways and Means Committee ant
on Appropriations; but this will not he &
circumstance compared with the Library
| Committee, if all this patronage is giveI
it.
THE gentleman from Pennsylvania, v
continued Mr.. Dockery, referring to Gen
Bingham, who sat near, red in the fac
with laughing. says he has already ap
piled Just on the cha nce."
'sHow's Ohio?''
'IAnd the Ohio man will be there. Their
never was known such u push. Let usno
make such a great mistake as this scram
BILE for these 81 places"
The committee rose with the bill still
under discussion and at 5:12 O'Clock th
House adjourned until Monday.