FIFTIETH CONGRESS, 1887-1889. 1231 
June 20, 1888—Senate. 
Passed. (See Smithsonian Report for 1888, p. 15.) 
June 21, 1888—Senate. 
Mr. Justin S. Morrixx, from Committee on Public Buildings and 
Grounds, reported an amendment to be proposed to the sundry civil 
bill for 1889 (H. 10540): 
For the erection of a fireproof building for the use of the National Museum, to 
cover 300 feet square, and to consist of two stories and basement, to be erected under 
the direction of the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in accordance with the 
plans now on file with the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds of the Sen- 
ate, on the southwestern portion of the grounds of the Smithsonian Institution, 
$500,000. Said building to be placed west of the Smithsonian Institution, leaving a 
roadway between it and the latter of not less than 40 feet, with the north front on 
a line with the south face of the building of the Agricultural Department and of the 
Smithsonian Institution; and all expenditures for the purpose herein mentioned 
shall be audited by the proper officers of the Treasury Department. 
Referred to Committee on Appropriations. 
January 17, 1889—Senate. 
Mr. J. S. Morrimz, from Committee on Public Buildings and 
Grounds, reported an amendment to be proposed to the sundry civil 
bill for 1890 (H. 12008): 
That the sum of $500,000 is hereby appropriated, ont of any money in the Treas- 
ury not otherwise appropriated, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the 
erection of a fireproof building for the use of the National Museum, to cover 300 feet 
square, and to consist of two stories and basement, to be erected under the direction 
of the Regents of the Smithsonian Institution, in accordance with the plans now on 
file with the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, on the southwestern por- 
tion of the grounds of the Smithsonian Institution; said building to be placed west 
of the Smithsonian Institution, leaving a roadway between it and the latter of not 
less than 40 feet, with the north front on a line with the south face of the building 
of the Agricultural Department and of the Smithsonian Institution, and all expendi- 
tures for the purpose herein mentioned shall be audited by the proper officers of 
the Treasury Department. 3 
Referred to Committee on Appropriations. 
NATIONAL MUSEUM—ARMORY BUILDING. 
July 17, 1888—Senate. 
Mr. Witiram B. Atiison, from Committee on Appropriations, sub- 
mitted report (S. 1814) to accompany bill (H. 10540). 
[Extract. ] 
STATEMENT OF COMMISSIONER MCDONALD. 
MarsHatt McDonatp, Commissioner of Fish and Fisheries, ap- 
peared. , 
By the CHarRMAN: 
Q. I understand that you wished to make a suggestion about the Fish 
Commission?—A. I want the appropriation for rent of offices in the 
city of Washington increased from $2,000 to $4,000. The quarters 
