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a vote on such amendments, not made for any other purposes than those 
of good faith, why then I ar they will not expedite the bill as 
rapidly as we expect. 
Now, here in this half dozen following items on this page are reduc- 
tions ee to my mind are not justified except upon the theory that 
you intend to annihilate the Zoological Park. If that is the pur- 
pose of the majority of the House then let it come up manfully and 
repeal the act establishing the park, and not by piecemeal, with mouths 
closed, attempt to starve and bleed this institution to death. 
My amendment carries up this appropriation to the amount esti- 
mated as necessary by the officer of that institution, and I hope it will 
be adopted by the committee. 
Mr. J. W. Battery. If in order, Mr. Chairman, I move to amend the 
motion of the gentleman from Massachusetts by striking out the entire 
paragraph. 
The CHatrMan. The motion to strike out would not be in order until 
the text of the paragraph is perfected. 
The question is on agreeing to the amendment of the gentleman from 
Massachusetts. 
The question was taken; and on a division there were—ayes 37, 
noes 161. 7 
Mr. Brnenam. I demand tellers. As long as there is no explanation 
of these items of reduction we will’call for tellers. 
Tellers were ordered. 
Mr. Bryeuam and Mr. Horman were appointed tellers. 
The committee again divided, and the tellers reported—ayes 4, 
noes 163. 
So the amendment was rejected. 
The Cuarrman. The Clerk will read the next paragraph. 
Mr. Reep. I understand there is a motion to strike out the para- 
graph pending somewhere in space. 
Mr. Battey. I move to amend by striking out all the paragraph 
which has been read, beginning with line 3 and ending with line 8, on 
page 24 of this bill. 
I make that motion, Mr. Chairman, because it does not appear to 
me that the Federal Government ought ever to have engaged in the 
business of establishing parks, and providing this or like places of 
entertainment for the people. But I make it at this particular time in 
view of the frequently repeated declaration on this floor that there 
will be a deficiency in the present fiscal year. Not only once, but 
several times, from members on both sides of this House has this 
declaration come. 
Mr. N. Drnexry, Jr. I beg the gentleman’s pardon, not from this 
side of the House. No gentleman here has made such a statement. 
Mr. Battey. And I beg the gentleman’s pardon. There are some 
Democrats on that side of the House. 
