FIFTY-FIFTH CONGRESS, 1897-1899. 1825 
centum per annum, so far as may be consistent with the conditions of such gifts or 
bequests, which interest shall be devoted from time to time to the payment of the 
expenses of the university. 
Sec. 15. That a detailed account of all expenditures of all moneys appropriated by 
the United States or in charge of the Treasury made by or under the authority of 
the university shall in each year be reported to the accounting officers of the 
Treasury and passed upon according to the usual course of accounts in the public 
service. 
Sec. 16. That at the close of each fiscal year the board of regents shall make a full 
and detailed report of the operations of the university, showing its receipts and 
expenditures and its condition, to the President of the United States, to be by him 
transmitted to Congress. 
Sec. 17. That the Congress shall at all times have power of visitation in respect of 
the university, in such manner as it shall deem expedient. 
Src. 18. That the Congress may at any time alter, amend, or repeal this act as it 
shall deem fit. 
Referred to Committee to Establish the University of the United 
States. 
January 12, 1898—Senate. 
Mr. Greorce L. WELLINGTON submitted resolution to print 5,000 
copies of the Hoyt Memorial in reference to the University of the 
United States. 
Referred to Committee on Printing. 
January 17, 1898—Senate. 
Mr. H. Cazot Lopes reported resolution to print 5,000 copies of the 
Hoyt Memorial relative to the University of the United States. 
Passed. 
LEAVES OF ABSENCE TO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES. 
December 14, 1897—House. 
In considering the legislative bill, Mr. Henry H. Brnenam referred 
toareport made in the Fifty-third Congress from the Department of 
Labor relative to employees in the public service and leaves of absence. 
Bureau 
Astro- 
National Li Era Zoologi- | physical ey iake 
Museum. E cal Park.| Observa- 
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Number of employees authorized ...............-- 185 14 36 5 21 
Number in classified service who availed them- 
selves of sick leave in addition to 30 days annual 
NOAM Cle ce besa ence ca ckn seer aisn sae caleccine ss seuge 55 2 1 2 4 
Average number of days of sick leave granted to 
Gaba meeee setts cena. cok erohe oe Seki s ee 15. 66 6 11 1.62 15.75 
Employees who were granted additional sick 
leave in exceptional and meritorious cases..... 11. loo. SS ae Se Ape ee ee ee ee 
Average number of days additional sick leave 
granted in each exceptional and meritorious | 
CBSE. Seine Be eee SEE alae ott mp eas aoe nlc | Gi TN |e eee a ARs aS eee See en ote > 
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