The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-09

surprise with which he learned that the
paragraph for the Santa Monica appropria-
ton had actually been printed for incorpora-
ton in the river and harbor bill. although
the understanding had been reached that
there should be no appropriation beyond that
for the inner .harbor at San Pedro so that
my State stands on higher grounds v than
Some States are forced to solicit appropria-
tons, but in my case they come unsolicited
and unwarranted." The Senator commented
severely on communication from the third
house." written by civil engineer Corthel.
IAN employe OF the Southern Pacific rail-
road" The Senator repuolated the claim by
ton at the request of Senators and MEM
bers. 1t was Mr.. Huntington whom he
served. and yet Mr.: White said. The COM
mittee had set aside the recommendations
or army boards and had accepted the recon-
mendations of paid employees"
Mr. Gray asked If there was not some oni-
cial recommendation in favor OF the santa
Monica harbor.
None on EARTH" answered Mr.. White.
and further. this appropriation OF <3,0s9. DOC
Is proposed without an estimate OF recon-
mendation."
Mr.. George added further questions. do
l understand" he asked. that two boards
OF army engineers, sworn TO the perform
ance of their duty. have reported against
the appropriation which the committee rec
ommends TO the Senator"
'And do 1 understand that the two Cali
fornia Senators and the Representative
from the district oppose the appropriation
WHICH the committee recommends"
''Is it a fact that no evidence exists in
favor OF the project except that of the two
men In the employ of the Southern Pacific
Mr.. White answered that others had given
their opinions and views. but there was no
other professional engineering reports.
NJ he
the commercial interests of the locality
were opposed to the Santa Monica site. At
this point Mr.. White yielded, to 60 on to-
morrow, and the Senate adjourned.
At the opening OF the session, Mr.. Mitch
ell, or oregon, gave notice that when the
last APPROPRIATION bill was passed he would
press the Joint resolution for election of
Senators by the people, not for the sake of
having speeches, S,it Of actually adopting
The bill was passed authorizing the Sioux
City & Omaha Railroad Company to con-
struct p railroad through the Omaha and
Winn el;as-o reservation, in Thurston county.
extra work on the Sault Ste. Marie canal:
to establish a. classification division in the
United States Patent Once: to pay p. c.
Montgor cry. II Memphis, Tenn. $500 for
the use of steamer on the Mississippi
river prior TO March, 1868; granting permits
sion for the erection of a monument In
man. and appruriating $4,000 for founda-
ton; to authorize the Investigation and pay
menr of legal or equitable claims alleged
to be due the late proprietors OF the Knox
vile Wing for advertising.
The bill for the erection OF oridge
acrOs the Detroit river at Detroit was post
pored unti. next session on the request =. q
igan Senators. Mr.. Sherman stated that
there would BE strong opposition.
district of Columbia Bill.
WASHINGTON, May s.-The Senate COM
,nnroyr;o lions TO-DAY concluded
its consideration of the bill making appro-
pristions fo- The District of Columbia The
most .nportant change made In the bill was
that restoring the old system Of making ap-
propr lions for the charities Of the District
and strikins out the lump appropriation as
mada tv the Eouse. The committee Is fr
acco rd with that first taken by the House
committee, which caused the bill after II
was about completed in the House to be re-
committed. When it was again reported Il
was with a provision placing all the ap-
preparations for charity in the District In the
hands of the commissioners, in which form Il
passed. The action of the House was based
one the theory that the charitable institu.
tons were sectarian in character. Tne Dill
as agreed on will recommend that the same
appropriations be made for the various in
situations that were made last year. The
committee made a proviso that no part OF
the money appropriation for charities shall
be paid for the purposes of maintaining OF
aiding by payment for services or expenses
or otherwise, any churcn or religious de-
nomination"
Civil Service Rules Extended Again
WASHINGTON. May S.-The Presiden
has issued an order extending the civil-serv.
ice rules to the Interstate-commerce Com
mission. This brings all Offices in the com
mission here and outside of Washington
within the classified service. except the
chief executive ones, requiring presidential
nomination and confirmation by the Senate
The order, which takes effect Immediately
makes a total of about 500 government po
sitions now included in the civil service.
The Bond Sale Investigation.
WASHINGTON, May S.-Senator Morrill,
chairman of the committee on dnance, ha.
announced his intention to appoint a sub
committee to conduct the bond investigation
authorized by the PETER resolution. The sub
committee probably will be designated at q
special meeting of the full committee. to bt
held tomorrow, and II is expected that il
will proceed as soon as practicable with the
inquiry. The subcommittee probably vii
consist OF five members.
Treasury Statement.
WASHINGTON, May 8-To-day's state
ment of the condition of the treasury shows
Available cash balance, SOS. s4s.ss0: gold re-
serve, Sl9, 297 ,23S; net silver, $24.OSs, SAB.