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 1 144 rrrrr-S1x*r11 CONGRESS. Sess. II. cn. ssa 1901. For continuing researches in (physical hydrography relating to harbors and bars, and for tidal an current observations on the coasts of the United States, or other coasts under the jurisdiction of the United States, five thousand dollars. For offshore soundings and examination of reported dangers on the coasts of the United States, and of coasts under the jurisdiction of the United States, and to continue the compilation of the Coast Pilot, and to make special hydrographic examinations, and including the employ- ment of such pilots and nautical experts in the field and office as may be necessary for the same, ten thousand one hundred dollars. For continuing magnetic observations and to establish meridian lines in connection therewith in all parts of the United States, and fo1· making magnetic observations in other regions under the jurisdiction of the United States, including the purchase of additional magnetic instruments, and the lease of sites where necessary and the erection of temporary magnetic buildings; for continuing the line of exact levels between the Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf coasts; for furnishing points to State surveys, to be applied as far as practicable in States where points have not been furnished; for determinations of geogra hical positions and for continuing gravity observations, fifty thousand) dollars. For any special surveys that may be required by the Light—House Board or other proper authority, and contingent expenses incident thereto, thirteen thousand four hundred dollars, to be immediately available and remain available until expended; d£g°§;;*(f;?;‘,§f)uG°“ For objects not hereinbefore named that may be deemed urgent, including the actual necessary expenses of officers of the field force temporarily ordered to the office at Washington for consultation with the Superintendent, to be paid as directed by the Superintendent, in accordance with the Treasury regulations, and for the expenses of the attendance of the American delegate` at the meetings of the International Geodetic Association, not to exceed five hundred and fifty dollar? fougépzhofitsand dollars. _ h f h l P””"*‘°- ravi at ten r centum of t c ore oin amounts s al be p<iriliidi&’;i1ge8b]8EX available iriterchangealiify for expenditure on tghe gbjects named; but no more than ten per centum shall be added to any one item of · apprqpriation ; An hereafter the Secretary of the Treasury is authorized to urchase, from the appropriation for the United States Coast and Geociiztic Survey, provisions, clothing, and small stores for the enlisted men, and food supplies for field parties working in remote localities, such provisions, clothing, small stores, and food supplies to be sold to the employees of said Survey and the appropriation reimbursed; in all, for field expenses, two hundred and sixty thousand dollars. Repairs Orvemis. Fon REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OF VEssELs: For repairs and maintenance of the complement of vessels used in the Coast and Geodetic Survey, including the traveling ex enses of the person inspecting the repairs, twenty-nine thousand six libndred dollars. mggv Of Omws md OFFICERS AND MEN, VESSELS, COAST SURVEY: For all necessary ' employees to man and equip the vessels of the Coast and Geodetic Survey to execute the work of the Survey herein provided for and authorized by law, one hundred and eighty-two thousand seven hundred and forty-fivel dollars. . rayorseamen. PAY AND SUBSISTENCE or PROFESSIONAL SEAMEN: For pay and subsistence of professional seamen serving as executive officers and mates on the vessels of the Survey, to be immediately available, twenty-seVen thousand five hundred dollars. ' Salaries. SALARIES, COAST AND GEODETIC SURVEY: For Superintendent, five S“p°“m°"d°m‘ thousa1iddollars;` Assistants. For pay of assistants, to be employed in the field or office, as the Suiperintendent may direct: a or two assistants, at four thousand dollars each;