Senator MCNARY. There is a project in itself, recognized by its adoption. Then there are various units to be considered. Applying my question to that illustration, what curtailment would there be in the work undertaken on the projects which you now have in mind if the $70,000,000 is the limit of the appropriation? General SCHLEY. Yes; there would be some projects which we cannot commence, but the limitation applies more generally to units, as you mention. Many new units or projects already under way cannot be completed and also some projects which have never been touched can't be put under way. It also, of course, slows down these projects under way. APPROPRIATIONS FOR FLOOD CONTROL, 1925-40 Senator THOMAS. In order that our record may be complete, without objection, I would like the Senate hearings to show table X, on page 141 of the House hearings. That total gives the amount of money appropriated each year for flood control and improvements. from 1925 to 1940, inclusive. (The table above referred to is as follows:) TABLE X.- Appropriations for flood-control work from 1925 to 1940, inclusive Includes regular appropriations. Public Works Administration and Emergency Reconstruction Administration funds, and appropriations for emergency work on tributaries of the Mississippi River. Includes regular appropriations and National Industrial Recovery Administration, Public Works Administration, and Emergency Reconstruction Administration funds. ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR FLOOD CONTROL UNDER BILL AS PASSED BY HOUSE Senator THOMAS. Then following that table, I would like to have the record show the table on pages 4, 5, and 6 of the House report. As I understand, that table shows the break-down of the $70,000,000 proposed to be appropriated by this table, is that correct? General SCHLEY. Well, yes, Senator, except that that must be amended by these new ones which I read to you. Wouldn't you like me to submit a list similar to that but amended to include them? Senator THOMAS. Unless we provide more money, you cannot do any more work than is provided in this table. General SCHLEY. We can't do any more work, but, according to the House, we would reduce the amounts on 20 projects and add the 6 that I read to you a few moments ago. Senator THOMAS. What I would like to have is a list of the projects that will be prosecuted under the terms of the House bill as it finally passed the House. Then I would like to have, supplementing that, your recommendations for additional projects. But that will take additional money, as I understand. General SCHLEY. It will, sir. Senator THOMAS. Then, if you will, undertake that and set forth in a table similar to that in the House report the projects that can be prosecuted with the funds carried by the House; second, submit your recommendations for additional money, and then a break-down of that additional money if carried in the amended bill. General SCHLEY. Have you in mind some total for that additional fund? Senator THOMAS. That has to be passed on. We would like to get your recommendations and we must act on your recommendations. We cannot do much until we get your recommendation. (The tables referred to are as follows:) |