Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-01-08

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amending the classification act of 1923
differs from the number Of rates con-
tanned In such grades on June 80, 1928,
the same relative position within the
grade shall be determined by ascertain
ing (a) the difference between the sal
airy rate paid on June 80, 1923, and the
maximum rate of the grade then effec-
tive; (b) the difference between the
maximum and minimum rates of the
grade effective on June 80, 1923. and
(c) the difference between the maxil
mum and minimum rate Of the grade
affected as prescribed by the amend
atory act, then dividing ca by (b) :,
multiplying by (c), adding the product
to the minimum rate of the new grade
and fixing the salary at the rate near
est to the sum thus obtained. In case
such sum is equally distant from two
rates, the higher rate shall be fixed.
Heads TO Make Payments.
In cases where the adjustment of
compensation of certain civilian posi-
tons in the field services was author
lied by section of the WEIGH pay bill,
became effective at a date later than
July /, 1928, the incumbents of posi-
ton wherein the adjustment was de-
ferred shall be paid the increase in
compensation resulting from such adj
juStment from July /, 1928, to the time
such adjustment became effective. The
heads of the several executive depart
mentS and independent establishments
are authorized and directd by the new
relief bill to make such payments.
This new measure provides also that
the compensation of field service en-
ployes which was not adjusted by the
act of December 6, 1924, or the WEIGH
pay bill, and which is not fixed by wage
boards shall be increased comparably
with the rates of increase resulting
from such adjustment under the acts
Of December 6, 1924, and the WEIGH
pay bill, whether such compensation Is
fixed at rates per annun, per month.
per Gay, per hour or on a piece work
basis.
Protests TO Be Heard.
All those who have grievances against
the Governments pay schedules and
administration of salary acts are to be
given a hearing soon before the House
civil service committee. This promise
was made by Chairman Lehlbach IN
closing his doors to all such callers yes
terday because they have been interior
ing with his drafting Of the relief meas
ure to take care of those who are not
getting what Congress intended they
should under the WEIGH salary bill. Mr.
Lehlbachs Office issued the following
statement:
Congressman Lehlbach stated thi
morning that Government employe:
were constantly calling at his office. t
discuss at length how existing civl
service legislation and proposed legis
lation affected their specific cases, anc
in many instances laying before hin
what they deemed improper ALLEGATION
or determinations in fixing the rat
of their pay.
THE committee on the civil servic
of which he is chairman Is purely
legislative body, and has no jurisdiction
over the administration of the law a
applied to specific instances. Their
is absolutely nothing that the chair
man of the committee can do IN Sucl
cases. Furthermore presenting to hin
personal suggestions to be incorporate
in pending legislation is not helpful, a
these suggestions must be determine
by the fun committee and not alone b
the chairman. For this purpose, hear
ings on pending legislation will shortl
be held by the committee at which fu
opportunity will be accorded to all in
terested to present their views. Person
who have matters to submit for tn
Consideration of the committee shOul
await the hearings and present theI
then. If they find it impossible TO at
tend the hearings at the times they al
held they should submit their view
in writing, with this assurance thu
they will be given careful consideration
Those personal interviews have cor
sumed so much time, resulting in della
in the preparation of legislation, thu
Mr.. Lehlbach must decline further
receive individuals who merely wish
discuss their personal matters or pre-
sent their personal views"