Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-06-14
DISTRICT BILL PASSED
Quick Action Taken by the
Senate.
LITTLE INTEREST FELT
GENERAL DEFICIENCY BILL RE-
PORTED TO THE HOUSE.
Senate Agrees to House Amendments
to the Irrigation Bill-Mr. Morgan
Speaks on the Canal Bill.

The District appropriation bill was taken
up in the Senate at 1920 O'Clock today. and
the bill with, anne ndments was read. On
motion of Mr.. Allison an appropriation was
inserted in the bin of SO 900 for a four
room addition to the Brookland school An
amendment offered by Mr.. Allison increases
the salary of the chief clerk and deputy
health officer from 81 800 to s.. 200
Mr.. McCOmas arose during the reading
of the personal tax clause of the bill and
said he did not any clause exempting
from taxation people here who pay taxes in
the states.
Mr. Cockrell promptly suggested that the
bill included no such cases, and Mr. Ali
son answered a number of questions con-
corning the bill asked by the Maryland
senator.
AT the end OF the paragraph of the per-
sonal tax provision, relating to a tax of
500 on note brokers. Mr.. Allison offered
an amendment providing that an excep-
tion be made of co-opera tive associations
whose business is restricted to members
of such associations
While the, personal tax provisions were
being read Mr.. Cannon. chairman of the
House committee on appropriations.
tered the Senate. He observed the proceed
ing with a smiling face. Taking a seat
next to Mr.. Allison the two talked to-
gether. Mr.. COCkrell joining them for Il
snort time he senate was at the time a.
most deserted. There were only about
fifteen senator's present. and few of them
were giving attention To the measure. In
the galleries were a dozen or fifteen per-
soEs well known in the city who were in
terested in the legislation under considera-
ton.
Mr.. McCOmas inquired about the effect OF
the provision in the bill making it neces-
sary that the auditor of the District of CO.
Iumbia shall prepare and countersign all
checks issued by the dsbursing officer be-
fore they can be paid. and also in placing
his authority over matters of disbursement
so that the Commissioners are practically.
Mr.. McCOmas said. subject to his ruling.
Mr.. McCOmas stated that he had a great
admiration for the auditor. but at the same
time this position made him an autocrdt,
and while he sympat hized with the purpose
of the committee in protecting public eX
penditure, he was satisfied that it had
gone too far.
Both Mr Allison and MI Cockrell re-
senJed the assertion. ana said it was Just
what was done in the government depart
n.6nts, and they believed it would be found
II work satisfactorily. The provision re-
manned in the bill
Fine for Office Brokerage.
Mr.. Allison proposed an amendment under
the head of the executive office providing d
penalty of not more than $1,000. or Jail
sentence of not more than twelve months, or
both. for any person who either directly or
Indirectly offers takes any valuable con-
s'deration for procuring an Office a place
or promotion under the District govern
Inent
He also moved an amendment appro-
priating 5000 for opening grading and
Regulating Quincy street northwest from
2Jth- To Pierce streets; provided that the
land necessary for the opening of the street
is conveyed to the District and dedicated
for public use.
He also moved an appropriation of $4,000
or frNlT rfv-F,~ 90 !,
the Massachusetts, avenue bridge between
Belmont street and the United States naval
observatory grounds. 1t includes the build
ing of wall or cuivert in this vicinity
The Bill Passed.
Then, at exactly go O'Clock the bill was
passed. Although one of the most impor-
tant appropriation bills affecting the Dis
trict of Columbia that has ever been passed
carrying with it a very large amount of reg
lsIation In the nature of personal tax pro-
visions, the consideration and passage of
the bill was most uneyeatful. There was
absolutely no interruption on the part OF
any senator. except in the case of Mr. Nc
Comas. who made some inquiries concern
Ing the bill and criticised some of its pro-
visions. All the amendments that were
offered were presented by Mr.. Allison as
chairman of the appropriations committee
The entire proceedings showed regularity
to the utmost extent.
The Senate to Meet at II AM.
When the Senate met today Mr. EIkins
CIV. Va introduced d Joint resolution pro-
viding for the annexation Of Cuba and it's
admission as state OF the Union.
The resolution was not referred to a COM
mittee. but was, at Mr.. Elkins suggestion
allowed t0 lie on the table
A joint resolution was offered by Mr.
Scott wv. Va providing for the detail of
an engineer officer of the army to direct
survey upon the isthmus of Darien to
verify surveys already made for an inter-
oceanic canal at the narrowest part of
the isthmHs>"' The measure was ordered
to lie on the table
On motion of Mr.. Allison at the sugpes-
ton of Mr.. Morgan the Senate decided to
meet at II O'clock am on next Monday.
Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday
Consideration then was begun of the Dis
trtct OF Columbia appropriation bill
With some minor changes the bill was
passed as reported
The irrigation bill which passed the
House yesterday was laid before the Sem
ate. and on motion of Mr.. Hansbrough
Is. d. the House amendments were agreed
TO. This passes the measure
The Nicaragua canal biff then was taken
UP. and Mr.. Morgan (AIaJ resumed his
speech in support of the measure.
THE HOUSE.
The chaplain of the House in his invoca-