Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1886-12-02
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence of the Alexa. GAzETTE.1
WASHINGTON. D. c.. Dec 9 1886

Inc bAEGlIE > correspondent al Inc Sapltol
this morning, reiterated b!s opinion that
the Ga@erG"r of his State should call an ex-
TIA s;a-!Gt Of tie Legislature for the pur-
pase o! definitely settling the debt question
Of that Siate at once and for ever. The
Major says the policy Of procrastnation Is
rs dangerous in State as in personal affairs,
and that it has been particularly 80 in the
matter Of the debs question referred to, and
that that matter should be brought to
focus as soon as possible. The Major, while
not intimating what course the Legislature
should pursue, says he opposed all the read
justing measures as long az such opposition
was practicable. and was elected to the leg
isatusc IS debt payer by large ma GRITTY,
aud that the decision of the U. S. Supreme
Court, making the tender Of coupons equiv
sient to the payment Of taxes, was rendered
after the election of the members of the
present Legislature.
There is no telling what the Pan Electric
telephone suits will cost the Government.
Han,on 4 Chandler, law firm in this city,
consisting OF cx.congressman Hunton. of
Virginia. aud jeff, Chandler, of St. Louis,
are employed in the case, and are to re-
ceive $1,000 for their joint services, but
there is no stipulation as to the length of
tie employ ment. A reading of the record
would, however, be construed to mean that
theacWero expected to appear only in the
couf~ for the southern district of Ohio,
which has already denied Jurisdiction. If
the cause is removed to another court, as it
probably will be, this firm will be entitled
to another fee.
Mr.. Morrison says be does not think he
was treated we'll in his canvass by the Pres
ident. He says be received no support from
the administration. and thinks the Presi-
dent did not care who was defeated or elect
ed. He thinks material aid could have
| been rendered him if the President had so
and the policy of the President in detail
| was, as Mr.. Morrison found it, no pleasant
! task
! There is so much talk about the land ring
here, and the Presidents connection with it,
and the suit brought for the commission on
tie sale Of the property bought by the Pres.
ident, heretofore alluded to in this COR
respondence, that Marshal Wilson has
thought it necessary 10 make public state
ment, in which he ssys that when be was
first commissioned by the President to find
Z property for kim he called on Mr.. Clogett
10 assist. TIC latter was then in private
life aud III tie real estate agency business.
He was the marsha!'s personal friend, in
whom be could freely coDfide and from
whom i've knew The President would be in
no danger Of annoyance. Clagett had rem
dered various services at different times,
both in connection with Pretty Prospect
and as regarded other properties. When it
was finally decided to take Pretty Prospect,
Marshal Nilsson naturally employed Clogett
professionally. 70 arrange the prelimina-
ries. This statement is not thought to be
wise lnasmuch rs since then Mr.. Clagett has
received the Presidential appointment OF
register OF villa.
On!y about five per cent Of the Govern
meat employees here drawing salaries OF
from 81, 200 to $4,000 have been removed
since the advent OF the present administra-
ton. OF those whose sniaries are over 50 :
600 At least half are republicans More
changes were made in these Offices under
Giant, Hayes and Garfield. who were re.
puhiicans, than under Cleveland who is a
democrat This latter statement calls 10
miad the fact that Il guy was current at
the Capitol 10 day 10 the effect that the
President is goiag to join the democratic
party.
representative Stone, Of Kentucky, when
asked 10 what he attributed the re.
cent election revaTses replied: There are
several reasons Oue Of the principal arises
from The policy Of the President in regard
to civil service reform. There is nc disguis-
ing the fac. lint there il Il tremendous uu-
dercuTrent among the people Ill favor of q
complete change in all the Offices. This
does not come SO much from desire to hold
Office on the part Of Individuals, but to have
the claims Of the party which elected the
President fully recognized Another reason
is that the majority Of those who have been
appointed to Government positions. were
active party workers, and a paddock was
placed Oh their mouths. Say what you will,
it is the men who take an active baud that
bring the people TO the polls, aud by de-.
privirg them Of the right to DO 30 you lessen
the party strength"
1t is understood that General B. F. Butler
has been retained as counsel by Mr.. Thobe,
the labor candidate for Congress in Mr..
Caris!e's district at tho late election and
who intends to contest tie latter'5 seat in
the House.
There are only seventy. five members of tho
House yet in the city, but full House is expect.
cd by Monday, when the short or last session of
| the 49lh Congress will commence Only three
Virginia members arc here MIR. Cabol, who has
| been here for some time at work rs q member OF
| the appropriations committee and Messr5. Daniel
and Wise, who are on private business.
The Presidents room at tho Capitol has been
repaired and improved and is now a model of OIL
cgance The handsome mirrors in it, extending
from the ceiling to the floor, cost 81 900. The
carpet is one piece, and was made abroad as there
was no loom in this country largo enough. The
work of repairing and improving WAS done under
the supervision OF Mr.. ]. E. Zimmerman, the Sem
ate uphosterer an old Alexandran.
A bill will be introduced early in the coming
session of Congress to supply the deficiency in the
| national bank currency caused by the redemption
of bonds by the Issue of greenbacks.
A democratic politician from Warren county,
Virginia, here to-day, says cause of tho demo-
cratic apathy in his county at tho recent election
was the efficient execution Of the internal revenue
| laws
A YOUNG WOMAN SHOOTS A MAN-On
| Monday young woman entered the crock.