GENERAL APPROPRIATIONS
On motion by Mr. WILLARD the Senate resolved itself into a Committee of the Whole (Mr. Magee in the Chair) and proceeded to the consideration of the bill [H. R. 327 - see page 139] making appropriations for the State government.
The CHAIRMAN directed the clerk to read the bill item by item.
Mr. YOUCHE called attention to rule 45, which requires all bills, upon being considered in Committee of the Whole, to be first "read throughout by the Secretary." The committee can not change a Senate rule
The CHAIRMAN asked and obtained consent of the commtttee committee to proceed as he had directed.
The items of $800 to the clerk of the land department in the Auditor's office, and also $800 to the Auditor's clerk were increased on motion of Mr. Willard to $1,200 each.
page: 218[View Page 218]On motion by Mr. WEIR the committee rose, reported progress and asked and obtained leave to sit again at 2 o'clock.
