Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-02-19
CUTS ARE SMALL
sISArE APPROPRIATION nrLu
DRAWN ALONG THIS LINE.
INSTITUTIONS TO SUFFER SLIGHTLY.
Large Reduction sn the Amount set
Aside for Criminal Expenscs-Houss
BuI win BE quite Diaerens. II IL
Believed.

It is understood that the total amouns
of reduction in appropriations recom-
| mended I'm the bill reported to tho senate
from the Finance Committee yesterday ~
about $4,000.
The Clerk of the Senate was instructed
by the committee to have the bill printed
for use to-day, when 1t will be considered
as the special order at il:30 O'Clock. lie
was also instructed not to allow tho bill
to be seen by the Representatives OF the
press until the Senate convenes to-day.
The members of the committed. when tho
preparation Of the bill BEGAN several days
ago were pledged TO the utmost secrecy
as to the conclusions reached. and all OF
them were exceedingly reticent last
night--considerably dumber than the oys-
ter Is during o session OF the Legislature.
THE PRINCIPAL REDUCTIONS.
The Dispatch Is in a position 10 state
however, upon information believed to 90
absolutely reliable. that the total cut tn
appropriations is $4,000. as stated.
Some OF the specific cuts in the appro-
priations are as follows: 1f
University OF Virginia. from $4,000 10
$i7, 500.
Virginia Military Institute, from x'sVu
to $4,000
Western State Hospital Ctauntonh
from 100000 to $4,000
Eastern State Hospital (Williamsburg),
from $4,000 to N3,S00-salaries being re-
duced a total OF 1900.
It was stated TO a Dispatch reported
last night by a gentleman. who claimed
10 know absolutely whereof he spoke, thai
ha oil ho.
tions made i'm the appropriations. repre~
senting a total Of $500.
CRIMINAL EXPENSES.
IT Is understood that the total amount
appropriated for criminal expenses rs
about $1,000 less than the amount siml-
lary appropriated last year. This was
done upon the supposition, apparently.
that the bill designed to reduce criminal
expenses, which has passed the House.
will meet with favor In the Senate, aIsos
If this bill should fail of passage, or II
II should not accomplish its object OF re-
ducing the expenditures. OF course as
much would have to be expended 40
would be required.
The slS,1O0 saved IN appropriations tn
Institutions added TO the $47. 900 reduction
in the amount set aside for criminal ex-
penditures. gives total of s65. 700. leaving
unaccounted for $500 of the $4,000 said
to- be saved the State by the bill. Where
the items that make up $500 are 10 be
found will be explained when the bill ~
made public In the Serate to-day.
IL is evident that the committee practi<
cally ignored the recommendations OF tha
special joint committee, which invests
gated the expenditures at State institu-
tions.
FEELING IN THE HOUSE.
The House Finance Committee will
come very much nearer adopting the
special committees recommendations. IL
may be stated that while the House ap-
preparation bill Is not yet completed. and
will not be for several days. public in
stitutions VIII almost certainly suffer far
more than any have done under the SEN
ate bill.
The educational institutions, as well as
the State hospitals will. IL appears. have
their appropriations deeply cut, with two,
possibly three. exceptions. This seema
positive.
THE ELECTORAL BOARDS.
A Joint session OF the elections COM
mittees OF the Senate and House was
hello last night, for the purpose OF con-
sidering the appointment OF members of
the electoral boards of the various coun-
ties of the State.
Nearly the entire session Of the COM
mittee, which was a short one. was de-
voted TO considering the contested case
in Warwick county. The present board
there is composed OF j. X. Clements.
James F. Bonnewell. and 5. s. Curtis.
Several citizens of Warwick appeared be-
fore the committee and argued that h.
d. Kirk be made a member Of the board
in the place Of 3. s. Curtis. Messrs. r.
c. Madison and w. j. Fowler argued for
the appointment OF MIR. Kirk. saying they
were satisfied he was the choice OF the
Democracy OF WARWICK, though not en-
dorsed by the Democratic Committee.
Messrs. James f. HONEYWELL and J. H.
Crawford argued for the old board. en-
dorsed by the county committee.
The Senator and Delegate from War
Barnes and Poweii--Fe-
spectIvely. have not endorsed either OF
the boards
The committee arose without deciding
the matter. Another joint meeting Will
be held Wednesday night.
MANY RELIEF BILIA-
Mr.. J. y. l3renaman, Clerk OF thu
House Committee on Finance, yesterday
presented through the official channels 10
the House ninety-five relief bills. many
OF which have been introduced for the
benefit Of needy Confederate soldiers or
heir widows. The committee has report
ed them favorably. and on each one the
roll will have to be called In both houses,
so that considerable time will have TO be
before they can bo passed.
BRIEF LEGISLATIVE NOTES.
The Senate Committee on Fish ana
;ame last night decided TO report adj
-ersely the Craig oyster bill. which had
assed the House. Mr.. Craig made an
arrest argument for the measure. pnr
Yas unsuccessful
IL Il probable that n vote on the sena-
oria primary bill will be reached to-day.
enatOr Barksdale will begih his closing
peech in advocacy OF the bill at lzD
Mess Mr.. Flanagan continues the speech
e was making at the hour Of adJourn-
lent yesterday. Mr.. Flood win then
lose the debate with a speech In oppo-
ition 20 the bill. The House Elections
yesterday reported similar
III adversely.
Senator Sands. who was one OF the
host ardent advocates Of the employers
ability bill. which was recently defeated
l the Senate. was not preseat when the
ote was taken. but was so confident the
leasure was right I'm principle that ne
bfalned permission 10 have his name en-
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