I therefore simply asked that it be passed over without prejudice until the Senator from Massachusetts or some other Senator. in the absence of a printed report. could give us the required information as to the necessity for the erection of this structure. The Senate. as in Committee of the Whole. proceeded to consider the bill (1I. R. 7694) to provide for the purchase of ground for and the erection of a public building for an immigration station. on a site to be selected for said station. in the city of Philadelphia. Pa. It directs the Secretary of .the Department of Commerce and Labor to acquire by purchase or condemnation asuitable site* and cause to be erected. complete. thereon a publhciullding to temporarily accommodate and dare for immigrants arriving at the city of Philadelphia. Pa.. the cost of the site and the complete erection. equipment. and furnishing of the building not to exceed the sun of $250.000.
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