Speech #620213630

I will consent to its consideration. Tlere being no objection. the bill was considered as In Committee of the Whole. The amendments were. in line 10. after the word "appropriated." to insert the words "out of any money in the Treas. ury not otherwise appropriated". in line 11 to strike out the words " which sum shall be paid from the immigrant fund"s and insert "and". and after the word "sum." in line 12. to strike out the word " to" and insert "shall." so as to make the bill read: Be it cnactcd. etc.. That the Secretary of Commerce and Labor be. and lie is hereby. authorized and directed to establish an immigration station at Hampton Roads. in the State of Virginia. and to cause to be erected. on a site to be selected. a public building to temporarily accommodate and care for immigrants arriving at said place. SEC. 2. That the sum of $250.000 Is hereby appropriated. out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated. for the erection of said building. and said sum shall include purchase of land and dock room necessary for said station and building. heating and ventilating apparatus. elevators. and approaches.