9. That until otherwise provided by law the regular annual estimates of appropriations for expenses of the Government of the United States shall be prepared and submitted to Congress, by those charged with the duty of such preparation and submission, only in the form and at the time now required by law. (Statutes at Large, volume 37, part 1, page 415.) 10. Statement as to the condition of business in each department and independent establishment, showing whether any part of the same is in arrears, and so forth. (Statutes at Large, volume 28, page 808; title 31, section 593, United States Code.) 11. Statement relative to the number of employees in each bureau and office, and the salary of each who are below a fair standard of efficiency. (Statutes at Large, volume 26, page 268; title 31, section 592, United States Code.) Preparation of annual estimates only as now required by law. Vol. 37, p. 415. Condition of business. U. S. Code, p. 1014. Employees, below efficiency. U. S. Code, p. 1014. REPORTS UNDER THE WAR DEPARTMENT 26. Report by the Secretary of War of all bids, with the names of the bidders, received in response to invitations for proposals for any (Engineer Department) works or for any materials or labor for any (Engineer Department) works. (Revised Statutes, section 230, page 37; Statutes at Large, volume 14, page 73; title 5, section 217, United States Code.) 27. Report of the test of metals and other materials made with the United States testing machine at Watertown Arsenal, Massachusetts. (Statutes at Large, volume 21, page 349.) River and har 28. Report of the name and place of residence of each civilian engineer employed in the work of improving bor civilengineers. rivers and harbors, time employed, compensation paid, and place at and work on which employed. (Statutes at Large, volume 24, page 335; title 33, section 552, United 1080. States Code.) 29. Report of leases of public property under Act of July 28, 1892. (Statutes at Large, volume 27, page 321; title 40, section 303, United States Code.) U. S. Code, p. Public property leases. U. S. Code, p. 1306. es. Horse purchas 30. Statement of all expenditures under the appropriation made by the Army Appropriation Act, approved June 5, 1920, for the purchase of horses, and so forth. (Statutes at Large, volume 41, part 1, page 962; Statutes at Large, volume 43, part 1, page 901; title 10, section 218. 1318, United States Code.) U. S. Code, p. Sales of military 31. Report of transfers and sales made under the provisions of the Act authorizing the sale of real property no real property. longer required for military purposes, approved June 4, 1924. (Statutes at Large, volume 43, part 1, page 387.) Vol. 43, p. 387. Sale of military 32. Report of transfers and sales made under the provisions of the Act approved March 4, 1923, authorizing real property. Vol. 42, p. 1450. Disciplinary barracks affairs. the sale of real property no longer required for military purposes. (Statutes at Large, volume 42, part 1, page 1450.) 33. Statement of the financial and other affairs of the United States disciplinary barracks for the preceding U. S. Code, p. year. (Statutes at Large, volume 38, part 1, page 1085; title 10, section 1453, United States Code.) 226. River and harbor contracts prior to April 6, 1917. Vol. 40, p. 1290. Tools to Vocational Education Board. Vol. 41, p. 504. Military Park, Kansas City, Mo. Vol. 43, p. 801. Engineer operations overseas. 34. The Secretary of War is hereby authorized to ascertain whether any of the contracts for work on river and harbor improvements entered into but not completed prior to April 6, 1917, the date of the entrance of the United States into war with Germany, have become inequitable and unjust on account of increased cost of materials, and so forth. (Statutes at Large, volume 40, part 1, page 1290.) 35. To submit to Congress an itemized statement and cost price thereof of certain surplus machine tools and other equipment belonging to the War Department authorized to be transferred to the Federal Board for Vocational Education without compensation therefor. (Statutes at Large, volume 41, part 1, page 504.) 36. To investigate the feasibility and to ascertain and report the cost of establishing a national military park in and about Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, and so forth. (Statutes at Large, volume 43, part 1, page 801.) 37. Report of proceeds received from the operation of a public utility in connection with engineer operations U. S. Code, P. in the field overseas. (Statutes at Large, volume 40, part 1, page 893; title 10, section 1287, United States Code.) 217. Fort Monroe, Va., civilian receipts, etc. Vol. 28, p. 213. Military post construction plan. Vol. 43, p. 487. Adjusted Compensation Act administration. 38. A detailed report of all receipts and expenditures of special contingent funds collected from nonmilitary residents and transportation companies at Fort Monroe, Virginia. (Statutes at Large, volume 28, page 213.) 39. To submit to Congress a comprehensive plan for necessary permanent construction at military posts, including Camp Lewis, in the State of Washington, and so forth. (Statutes at Large, volume 43, part 1, page 487.) 40. Report as to the administration of the World War Adjusted Compensation Act. (Statutes at Large, volU. S. Code, p. ume 43, part 1, page 124; title 38, section 617, United 1231. States Code.) * CHAP. 918.-Joint Resolution To appoint a Board of Engineers to examine and report upon the dam to be constructed under H. R. 5773, the Boulder Dam bill. May 29, 1928. Boulder Dam. board of engi neers authorized to examine pro posed site, plans, port prior to December 1, 1928. etc., of, and re Compensation. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized and directed to appoint a board of five eminent engineers and geologists, at least one of whom shall be an engineer officer of the Army on the active or retired list, to examine the proposed site of the dam to be constructed under the provisions of H. R. 5773, Seventieth Congress, first session, and review the plans and estimates made therefor, and to advise him prior to December 1, 1928, as to matters affecting the safety, the economic and engineering feasibility, and adequacy of the proposed structure and incidental works, the compensation of said board to be fixed by him for each, respectively, but not to exceed $50 per day and necessary traveling expenses, including a per diem of not to exceed $6, in lieu of subsistence, for each member of the board so employed for the time employed and actually engaged upon such work: And provided further, That the work of construction shall not be commenced until plans therefor are ap- tion work until proved by said special board of engineers. No authority hereby conferred on the Secretary of the Interior shall be exercised without the President's sanction and approval. The expenses herein authorized shall be paid reclamation fund. out of the reclamation fund established by the Act of June 17, 1902. Approved, May 29, 1928. CHAP. 920.-Joint Resolution To preserve for development the potential water power and park facilities of the gorge and Great Falls of the Potomac River. Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That, in order to preserve for development, in whatever manner Congress may ultimately find most desirable, the natural resources in water, potential water power, and park and recreational facilities afforded by the falls and gorge of the Potomac River near the National Capital, the Federal Power Commission be and hereby is directed not to issue any permit, preliminary or final, to any private interest for the development of water power in the Potomac River between the mouth of Rock Creek and a point four miles upstream from the present intake for the water supply of Washington, until further action of Congress, after consideration of such joint report or separate reports as may be made by the National Capital Park and Planning Commission and the Federal Power Commission as to the best utilization of the said area for the public benefit. Approved, May 29, 1928. 159602-40—vol. 3- -28 Proviso. No construc plans approved. Approval of the President. Expenses from Vol. 32, p. 388. May 11, 1928 [H. R. 4357.] [Private, No. 115.] ers. William Child CHAP. 527.-An Act For the relief of William Childers. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives Vol. 45, p. 1828. of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay to William Childers, formerly employed in quarrying stone for use in connecPayment to, for tion with the Government Lock Numbered 1, on the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, the sum of $840, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, as full compensation for injury and consequent loss of the left eye sustained in the course of his employment and without negligence on his part. personal injuries. May 28, 1928. [S. 4376.] [Private, No. 222.] Vol. 45, p. 2000. Claim of for personal injuries Harry M. King. to be determined, etc. May 29, 1928. [S. 343.] [Private, No. 253.] Vol. 45, p. 2016. Delaware Canal. designated provements on. Approved, May 11, 1928. CHAP. 846.-An Act For the relief of Harry M. King. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the United States Employees' Compensation Commission be, and it is hereby, directed to hear and determine the claim of Harry M. King, who claims to have suffered physical injuries received by him in line of duty while working for the Government at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, during the year 1918. Approved, May 28, 1928. CHAP. 947.-An Act For the relief of Sallie Stapleford, Mrs. J. C. Stucket, Mary E. Hildebrand, Kate Wright, Mary M. Janvier, Harry L. Gray, Frank D. Carrow, Harry V. Buckson, George H. Swain, Claude N. Jester, and Charles H. Jamison. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Cheaspeake and That the Secretary of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, Payments to authorized and directed to pay to Sallie Stapleford, sons for damages $100.54; Mrs. J. C. Stucket, $331.74; Mary E. Hildecaused by im- brand, $266.45; Kate Wright, $362; Mary M. Janvier, $87.85; Harry L. Gray, $212.83; Frank D. Carrow, $121; Harry V. Buckson, $333.31; George H. Swain, $51.65; Claude N. Jester, $341.64; and Charles H. Jamison, $200.15, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated and in full settlement by reason of the losses and damages caused, respectively, to the said Sallie Stapleford, Mrs. J. C. Stucket, Mary E. Hildebrand, Kate Wright, Mary M. Janvier, Harry L. Gray, Frank D. Carrow, Harry V. Buckson, George H. Swain, Claude N. Jester, and Charles H. Jamison by reason of the damages to the wells on the properties of the said claimants caused by the lowering of the water level of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal at the town of St. Georges, in New Castle County, in the State of Delaware. Approved, May 29, 1928. CHAP. 953.-An Act For the relief of the Hottum-Kennedy Dry Dock Company, of Memphis, Tennessee. May 29, 1928. (S. 513.] [Private, No. 259.] Vol. 45, p. 2018. Hottum-Kennedy Dry Dock Payment to, for collision damages. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, Company. That the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized and directed to pay to the Hottum-Kennedy Dry Dock Company, owner of the Hottum-Kennedy Dry Docks, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, the sum of $1,231.50 in full settlement to reimburse such owner for loss sustained as a result of damages caused to such docks and appurtenant property through collision with the United States steamer Inspector on January 30, 1920. Approved, May 29, 1928. MISSISSIPPI RIVER FLOOD CONTROL December 13, 1927. Mississippi River flood con copies of House printed. Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That there shall be printed with illustrations ten thousand additional copies of House Document trov Numbered 90, being a Message from the President of the Additional United States transmitting a letter from the Honorable Document 90, reDwight F. Davis, Secretary of War, transmitting with lating to, ordered favorable recommendation the report of Major General Edgar Jadwin, Chief of Engineers, containing the plan of the Army Engineers for flood control of the Mississippi River in its alluvial valley, of which five thousand shall be for the use of the Committee on Flood Control of the House of Representatives, three thousand for the use of the House Document Room, and two thousand for the use of the Senate Document room. Passed, December 13, 1927. Distribution. OAKLAND HARBOR, CALIFORNIA April 20, 1928. Oakland Har Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the President be requested to return. to the House of Representatives the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 244) entitled "Joint Resolution authorizing a modification of the adopted project for Oakland Harbor, resolution relating California." Passed, April 20, 1928. OAKLAND HARBOR, CALIFORNIA bor, Calif. to, requested. April 24, 1928. Oakland Har Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the action of the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Vice President in signing the bor, California. |