FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS, 1889-1891. 1277 
The rooms occupied by the Bureau of International Exchanges are in less need of 
repair, but some portion of the amount asked is intended to be devoted to the 
extreme east wing, occupied by these offices. 
In addition to what has been mentioned, there are wooden floors and other wood- 
work in the towers which are a source 6f danger, and it is to be observed that owing 
‘to the crowded condition of the Museum it has been necessary to erect a paint shop 
filled with combustible material immediately against the south wall of the building 
and close to the roof, whose dangerous condition has just been described. The 
present state of things is one of continual menace. 
I have only to say that I shall be happy to submit, if desired, the detailed estimates 
on which the general estimate is founded. The sum asked for is believed to be 
necessary to make the whole of the Smithsonian building fireproof where it is not 
so, and to put it otherwise in such condition as to insure the safety of the collections 
and the visitors. 
Very respectfully, yours, 
S. P. Lanatey, Secretary. 
Hon. Sern L. MILiiken, 
Chairman Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, 
House of Representatives. 
June 24, 1890—Senate. 
Mr. Justin S. Morriiz, from Committee on Public Buildings and 
Grounds, reported an amendment to be proposed to sundry civil bill 
for 1891. 
Referred to Committee on Appropriations. 
July 9, 7890—Senate. 
Mr. W. B. Atuison, from Committee on Appropriations, reported 
item of $45,000 in sundry civil bill. 
July 14, 1890—Senate. 
The reading of the sundry civil bill for 1891 (H. 10884) was resumed. 
The amendment of the Committee on Appropriations was, on page 32, 
under the head of ‘‘Smithsonian Institution,” after line 11, to insert: 
[The same as S. 2033, of January 27, 1890. | 
Mr. F. M. Cockrety. Has any bill been passed by the Senate pro- 
viding for the erection of that building ¢ 
Mr. W. B. Arison. The bill has passed the Senate, I understand, 
for this; and the amendment was offered from the Committee on 
Public Buildings and Grounds and sent to the Committee on Appro- 
priations. 
Mr. O. H. Prarr. I think the bill passed early in the session. 
Mr. G. F. Epmunps. This amendment is apparently for mere repa- 
ration. 
Mr. Axuison. It is. It is repairs for the west wing of the Smith- 
sonian Institution. 
Mr. Epmunps. There is no new building about it that I can see. 
Mr. Auuison. If the Senator from Missouri will take a walk 
through the park there, he will see that it is very necessary, 
The amendment was agreed to. ; 
