Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1883-03-20
FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON. D. c., March 20, 1885,
Letters received here during the last day or
two from Hong Kong state that though Col.
Mosby has received furlough from the
State Department he does not intend to
avail himself of it, at least for the present.
Ohio democrats here to-day say that the
feeling between Mr.. Pendleton and his op-
ponents has reached such proportions that
the object of the latter now seems to be to
try to defeat him in convention and if I'M
successful in that to defeat his ticket By
voting against it on the day Of election
Their intention is so manifest that fear is
entertained of the loss of Hamilton county,
in which Cincinnati is situated, at the next
election.
Ex-President Diaz, Of Mexico, is expected
hero about the first of next week, aud
the President has postponed his proposed
trip to Fortress Monroe until after that time
so that he can DO here to give him recep
ton. That done the President will go TO
Old Point by steamer and thence By rail, so
rs to avoid the dangers of Hatteras, TO
Florida, where he will try fshingas means
of regaining his nerve.
Judge Lawrence of the Treasury Is en-.
gagged in preparing an opinion on the sub
iect Of the tobacco tax rebate. Ha has re-.
ceived letters from tobacco dealers in vari-
Gus parts of the country explaining the In
justice and hardship Of keeping them out Of
their money for long time, and the i'm.
preston is that his decision will be in favor
of granting them the relief they ask, by plac-
ing LIBERAL construction upon the law.
The sudden aud mysterious departure of
Secretary Folger continues to be the subject
OF much wonderment among the few who
pay any att ention to the sayings and doiugs of
the Administration. It is said that he is
cruising in Chesapeake Bay and the lower
Potomac, and that he may make q landing
AZ Fortress Monroe before ne returns. He
has gone off without leaving any instructions
Tor the government Of the department.; hut
the treasury, like all the other departments,
seems to get along just as we'll without az
with head 1t is well known that even
when on duty Mr.. Folger never consults
anybody at the Treasury about the conduct
OF the affairs of that department except two
young men, his stenographer aud appoint
ment clerk. His movements would be of
little moment to anybody if he did not have
government vessel at his disposition he
commands the revenue cutter by reason of
his position--and if the expenses Of his
cratic trip had not to be borne by the tax
payers OF the country. There is nothing
either in the Constitution, or amendments
thereto, that authorizes any man, no matter
how high the position he may fill, 10 be
making pleasure or notwithstanding trips at
the public expense.
AT the star route trial to day Judge Wy
lie ruled ont the Price drafts upon the
GROUND that they were evidence not in the
case before the court, but in another case
The cross examination Of Brady was then
resumed.
1t seems that the republicans of Ohio are
no more DECENT than Mr.. Butterworth, who
made speech in Congress so indecent that
the ladies in the galleries were asked to re-
tire, for they are talking strongly of making
him their candidate for Governor. Nj
Buttcrworth himself says he will not be a
candidate, but it is known that he has ask
cd Mr. Horr TO stump the lower part OF
Ohio for him, and that the fat Michigander.
Greece but living Greece no more" as Mr.
Cox dubbed him, has promised to do so in
case he shall receive the nomination.
The acting Secretary of the Treasury mas
called for detailed statement of the con-
dition fthat department with view of
acting upon certain propositions regarding
the future financial operations of the Gov
eminent
Secretary Chandler will soon issue un order lin.
lting the daily working time ut the navy wards to
eight hours. The laborers at all the private ship
yards In the country have to work ton hours a
day, but the favored few who, by reason of poll
tical influence obtain positions at the Government
yards. not only receive more pay but must only
work eight hours
The Secretary Of the State has transferred 10 the
secretary OF the Treasury tho Japanese fund
bonds held by him so that the money exactcd of
japan can be returned