The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-03-26
P0ST0FFICEE
BILL WAS
PASSED

Washington. March 95.--The house to-
day passed the Postoffice Appropriation
bill after a prolonged debate on the para
graph affecting rural letter carriers which
was stricken out, but which yesterday
was inserted with enthusiasm under
special order OF the committee on rules.
Every amendment and substitute offer
ed to this paragraph was voted down. Mr..
Moon made an unsuccessful attempt 90 re-
commit the bill with instructions to strike
out the appropriations for special facili-
ties over trunk lines south OF Washington
and west OF Kansas City.
The bill has been under discussion since
March T. At times members vigorously
assailed the postoff1ce department and
General Bristow end demands were made
for an investiga ton into the entire pos
tai service, but Chairman Overstreet. who
has borne the brunt OF the attacks stood
as a barrier 20 such action.
CoMPLIMENTED BOUTELL
distinct compliment was paid Mr..
Boutell who had presided over the com
mite OF the whole. by the house for the
ability with which ne had occupied the
chair.
Mr.. Baker IN. " proposed an amend
ment. which the clerk began reading, as
follows:
'"To reimburse the great railroads for
the cost OF supplying the president OF the,
United States with special trains, cigars,
wines"
At this point Mr.. Mann Qll) interrupted
the reading with point Of order.
"The chair sustains the point OF order.
The clerk will read the bill" declared
Mr.. Boutell Oll) in the chair.
Mr.. Bakers appeal for the reading OF
his amendment was not complied with.
The reading OF the bill was concluded
at 2 o'clock, and the discussion then re-
CURED 10 the reinstated provision ar
fecting rural letter carriers.
Mr.. Mann, Ur), became involved In
heated controversy with Mr.. Overstreet
over objections.
The chair sustained a point OF order
by Mr.. Dalzel on a motion by Mr. Mann
to recommit the rule.
Bv viva voce the resolution was
agreed 10.
A similar rule regarding the paragraph
approprlating 5000 for the salary OF a
purchasing agent for the post office de-
partment which went out Thursday was
reported by Mr.. Grosvenor from the rules
committed He referred to the proposed
legislation as wise and In the best inter
ests OF n reformation Of the matter Of
purchasing supplies for the postoffiee
department.
The resolution was agreed 10 undii-
mously
GREAT CONFUSION.
After prolonged discussion the
original paragraph brought in by the
committee was agreed 10. It provides
salary not 10 exceed s72O per annum can
increase OF 1920 and prohibits the soici-
tation Of business or the reception OF
orders by carriers from any person, firm
or corporation. but permits the carriers
under certain restriction TO carry mer-
chandise for hire, FOR and upon reguest or
patrons residing upon their respective
routes.
Every effort made TO amend the section
was voted down. During the offering
OF amendments the house was thrown
into an uproar. Members were fran
ticaily striving 10 catch the chairman's
eye and the greatest confusion prevailed.
AS each amendment was offered II was re-
jected by a vociferous MOI from both
sides or tho house.
A motion by Mr. Overstreet that all
debate close with recommendation
that the bill pass was carried almost
unanimously. at which there was loud
applause
The bill then was passed. only one
mo" being heard against A.
Tho fortlncations appropriation bill was
sent 20 conference, Messrs. Littauer,
Marsh and Taylor being appointed con-
ferees on tho part Of the house.
AZ 5:27 o'clock the house adjourned
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