GENERAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
The bill [H. R. 422] making appropriations for the State Government and its Institutions, was read the third time.
Mr. KENNER--I want to correct what is seemingly a false impression in regard to the amount of this appropriation. It is reported that this appropriation is in excess of the annual amount allowed two years ago in the sum of $300,000. When the bill came into the House the amount proposed was $1,148,000. The bill two years ago was $1,129,000. The House raised the amount of appropriation to the Educational Institutions $15,000 and cut it down in other respects probably $5,000. Now, I want to say this bill has been prepared with a view of no deficiency. I do not think the Republican party believes in a mode of screening--of going before the people on a principle of false economy that afterward turns out in large deficiencies.
The claim against the Insane Asylum is about $100,000, which, if sued, will very likely be granted. Other deficiencies altogether amount to over $100,000. If we add to the bill of two years ago the deficiency, where it propery belongs, it would amount to $1,250,000, as aganst $1,148,000, the amount included in this bill.
The bill passed--yeas, 64; nays, 27.
