They must either have a hotel furnished there or go to the mainland. to either the New York or New Jersey shore. which is entirely impracticable. The assistant commissioner of immigration submits the following reasons why this item should be authorized: As the total number of persons employed. including Government officials. and employees of all classes necessary to conduct the business of the depot will average 300. there must be prevision made for at least a lunch meal. and the building should contain a kitchen. storeroom. cold storage. bake ovens. pantries. dining room for employees. etc. It seems to the committee that this appropriation. which is strongly urged by the officers in charge of the immigrant station and by the Treasury Department. is amply justified by the obvious necessities of the situation. The next and last item is. "Repairs to cribwork on northeast side of basin and ferry slip. $20.000." The Treasury Department reports in detail what this is for and the necessity for it. as follows: This item covers the repair of that part of the crib only which is immediately adjacent to the new main building It was originally work of an inferior character. planned with a view tote &smallest expenditure at the time. It -yas also greatly damaged by the fire which destroyed the main building. which stood almost on the back line of the crib.
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