Appropriation Of $12,000 For Postoffice Site In Ann Arbor

The appropriation of $12,000 for the site of a government building in Ann Arbor struck a snag in the U. S. Senate Tuesday. 

The bill as it passed the House, thanks to the efforts of Congressman Smith, contained the item of $12,000 for a site. This item was in what is known as the omnibus public building bill. When the bill reached the Senate yesterday a fight ensued over it and a number of changes were made in the bill. The item for $12,000 for a site in Ann Arbor was stricken out. While this was done, the appropriation of $40,000 for a building at Traverse City was increased to $50,000. 

The Michigan senators, both of whom have always been kindly treated here, and one of whom owes his election directly to Ann Arbor influences, may possibly be able to explain why Ann Arbor's appropriation should be taken away and the amount given as an increase to Traverse City. Ann Arbor is not only the larger city, but its post office receipts are several times as large as Traverse City. 

Many changes having been made in the bill it goes back to the House, when possibly the Ann Arbor appropriation may be reinserted. In a recent letter to a citizen here Congressman Smiih expressed strong hopes of being able to carry the appropriate through at this session. 

If the Senate and House do not agree a conference committee would take the bill in charge. 

As the bill passed both the House and Senate, Owosso gets $5,000 for a site for a post office building in addition to the $35,000 already appropriated for a building, and Battle Creek gets $110,000 for a post office building. 

Ann Arbor was the only Michigan item which struck a snag in the Senate and it is up to Senators Alger and Burrows to explain to our citizens.