The Washington herald., 1909-03-03

With the passage Of the general de-
iciency bis last evening, the Senate
practically concluded its important work
for the session
1t required less than two hours for the
passage OF this appropriation measure
carrying more than Sls.60.0oo OF which
amount sl.500.60o had been Inserted BY the
Senate committee
The Upper House was liberal with Dis
trict estimates. and adopted the several
items for local Improvements without op-
position. More than sl2S.Ooo is appropri-
ated for the District, OF which amount
$s.4O0 is awarded for the installation OF
Stationary fire appliances and extinguish-
ers In suburban schools.
Militia Gets $1,000.
For the District militia 1900 is given,
and the unexpended balance OF the appro-
prietions for the justices OF the peace is
made available for the payment OF judges
for the new Municipal Court. The sum
Of $25000 is added for the construction
of the hall OF the House Of Representa-
tives
Another amendment added by the Sen
ate and considered important is the meas
ure extending the life Of the joint com
mission on printing. as It is now COM
posed, through the Sixty-hrst Congress
For this purpose $1,000 IS appropriated.
One OF the interesting provisions In
serted by the committee provides for the
payment 70 Panama Of $4,000 for 1905 and
1909 as installmsnts each on account OF
! the assignment and transfer by the re-
public OF Panama 10 Colombia author
| ized IN the recent treaty between Co
| lOmbia and the United States
The bill also carries a provision au-
| thorizlng the Secretary Of the Treasury
to settle some cases approved by the
Court OF Claims dealing with anthra-
| cite coal customs duties More than
1 IS. 900 IS added FOR the purpose OF re-
I funding dudss paid on the coal which
/ during the miners strike several years
/ ago might have been elassed as not duti-
/ able under the special provision Of Con
/ gress approved February I OF this year.
Senate Expense Items.
Many items OF expense for the Senate
are contained IN the bin, including mile
age OF Senators and compensation for
/ clerks for the new members who win not
| have any committee clerks az their COM
mand during the special session 4 num-
Der OF unpaid bills aocruing out Of serv-
| ices authorized by the government are
carried in the budget.
Two Items, amounting 10 s1s2ooo. were
inserted in the bill n order that Mary
( land and Virginia might be paid back
1 - 81
! eminent years ago so that public build
| ings might be erected In the District
/ Senator Burkett objected 70 their pas
sage. and despite a spirited debate. IN
| which Senators Daniel and Rayner took
| the defensive, the measure went out on
/ a point OF order.
Senator Lodge obtained the passage Of
an amendment authorizing the Secretary
/ Of the Treasury 70 appropriate $4,000 for
/ the reimbursement Of those citizens who
/ subscribed money 10 ransom Mrs. Ellen
! Stone. an American missionary. who.
was held captive by Turkish brigands
! several years ago
/ Inaugural Appropriation.
Senator Hale approved another amend
ment submitted By Mr.. Lodge allowing
j the Congressional Inaugural Committee au
additional appropriation OF 1880 to meet
l necessary expenses
4 Senator Tillmsn successfully defeated
| Senator McCumber's amendment author
| izing the payment Of Sl0.oeo 20 the rela-
| tives OF Samuel Lee. a negro. who was
| elected TO Congress. but who was not
allowed TO take the oath
An amendment was added 10 the bfll
| on motion OF Senator Ia Toilette, OF Wis
/ consin. appropriatiRg $1,000 IN aid Of a
monument OF a memorial to be erected
at Lincoln Farm. near Hodginville. KY,
| by the Lincoln Farm Association The
appropriation was made on condition that
/ the Lincoln Farm Association raise S15o.-
| Oo0 for the same object
] An amendment carrying 1900 TO pay
the expenses OF an investigation Into the
| conditions OF American citizens In the
republic OF Liberia was added to the bill.
/ It is probable that the Liberia commits
sion provided for IN the bil vii consist
/ OF six members.
The sppointees VIII probably include ].
| Callan O'Laughlin, now Assistant Sec
retary Of State: Booker 7. Washington,
the negro educator. and Prof. Jacob H.
HoIlander, professor OF political economy
at the Johns Hopkins University, Balti-
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