The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-01-14
NIGHT SCHOOLS
MAY GET MONEY
FOR LONG TERM
Success Bids Fair to
Crown Times
Fight.
AGELIMIT TO OBEREMOVED
Only Obstacle Now Is APP
parent Opposition of
House Committee.
TO BEREMOVED

Of The Times to obtain more money for
the Washington public night schools. so
that they may remain open until May
or June, giving pupils an equal oppor-
tunity with those IN the day schools 1t
is also probable that the age limit will
be removed
The only obstacle yet TO overcome is
the apparent opposition of the House
committee on Appropriations The
Times has obtained the promises of sew
eral members OF the House and Senate
Committees on District Affairs to ap-
prove any reasonable deficiency estI-
mate which the District Commissioners
see fit to recommend. The District Com
missioners have promised they will ap-
prove and urge any such deficiency es-
innate which may be referred to them
by the Board of Education. and this
morning The Times succeeded in OBJ
tanning from Gen. II. V. BOynton. presi-
dent of the Board of Education, and A.
L. Stuart superintendent of the pub
lie schools. a statement to the effect
that they will Immediately draft such
a bill
Need of Money Apparent.
If the deficiency item is requested by
superintendent Stuart, and approved by
the Board Of Education, and the Dis
trict Commissioners. IT only remains for
the House Appropriation Committee to
look kindly upon the matter, and it will
become law That the extra money is
needed has been conceded by all District
officers and Congressman acquainted
with the situation. Two years ago Con-
gress allowed $500 for running expenses
Of the night schools, and $500 for con-
tingent expenses.
Last year the Commissioners request
ed $4,000 for running expenses and 81, 900
for contingent expenses. but Congress-,
instead OF increasing. decreased the ap-
preparation to 5000 and $500. The same
was done for the current fiscal year,
and as a Consequence the schools Will be
compelled TO close early next month,
unless deficiency appropriation can be
obtained.
Should Limit Be Removed?
There is little doubt that the age limit
win be removed. in which case the at
tendance of these schools will be dou-
bled forthwith, with no more money to
run them. If the age limit is removed
more money viii be absolutely neces-
sary.
The Commissioners have requested a
total Of $1,000 for the next fiscal year.
but even If this is allowed it will not
enable the schools to remain open until
May or June Of this year All those in
terested in the subject agree that a de-
heney bill is most urgent and essential
and should be presented and passed
without further delay.
To Be Taken Up Tomorrow.
The agitation for the removal of the
age limit and the securing from Con
gress of a deficiency appropriation for
keeping open the schools beyond the
limit possible under the present appro-
priation, will be taken up by the Senate
District Committee at it's regular meet
ing tomorrow Confidence is expressed
IN several quarters that this will mark
the beginning Of a successful campaign
at the Capitol.
Quick Approval Probable.
The District Committee has received
from the Commissioners a request that
the age limit be removed. and in re
| sponse to this letter Senator GaIlinger
| has sent an inquiry as to whether this
/ viii not require an extra or deficiency
| appropriation. This opens the way for
| the Commissioners to make a request
| for the extra funds needed. and when
| such request is received II will. in all
| probability. receive the approval Of the
! committee.
The only stumbling-block in the way
Of favorable action is said to be the
same opposition Of members of the
House as led to the insertion Of the
/ age limit and the reduction Of the ap-
preparation as II stands at present III
/ members OF the House agree TO a de-
] fciency appropriation, it is thought the
| Senate Will promptly approve. At any
rate, the Senate went on record last
| year as in favor of placing no age limit
and of voting the necessary appropria-
| ton. but in conference the provisions
were stricken out.
Should Come From Board.
The position taken by the District
J Commissioners is that the request for
the deficiency appropriation should come
| from the Board Of Education. II this
body makes the request The Commits
siOners will forward il to Senator CAL
linEer i'm response to the latter's COM
munication of today.
In the opinion Of those interested in
the night schools, a united effort now
TO obtain favorable action by the House
subcommittee Will result in favorable
action by Congress within a short time.
CONGRESS TO MAKE
0In APPROPRIATION