The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1895-12-26
WEEK IN WASHINGTON.

WEEK in NASHlNU1ON.
SUNDAY. DEC 15.-The Red Cross will start
for Armenia when 100000 is raised and
100000 guaranteed Rev. Judson Smith,
DID,, Foreign Secretary of the American
Board OF Commissioners for Foreign Missions,
Boston, made special visit to the Red Cross
Headquarters-to- day. having been delegated
by that body to personally come from Boston
for the express purpose OF emphasizing the
condition in Armenia aud urging All possible
haste in the departure of Miss Clara Barton
and other members of the Red Cross Tor Con-
stantiuople. He said that a conservative
calculation. based upon recent sdvices re-
ceived hy the American Board from Constsn-
tinope and other posts. placed the number
of people whose lives are in jeopardy from
want of shelter clothing and food at 35OOo
Mr. Smith gave IL as his opinion that the
American Red Cross would be permitted 10
penetrate ali parts OF the country, and that
il was the only organization which could go
without obstruction.
MONDAY. DEC. l6.-Deegates from National
State, and Territorial societies, leagues, aud
alliances Of temperance reform workers met
I'm convention to-day AS the National Anti
Saloon League. Members of religious de-
nominations. associations, con ierences, syn
DDS, and of all other organizations opposed 10
the drinking saloon were present. The Con-
vention was called to order by the Rev. j. b.
Wilson. President Of the District OF Column
bis Anti-Saloon League. The Committee on
Permanent Organizations reported the toll
lowing officers Pres. Hiram Price, Iowa
V-P's Rev. DR. /. B. Wilson, Washington;
Joshua L. Bailey, Pennsylvania; Hon. sid
ney perham. Maine; Mrs. Ellen J. Phinney,
Ohio; Sec, James l.. Ewing, Washington;
Asst Secs. George A. Hawkhurst, Virginia;
Fred. W. Walsh. Massachusetts; Scrgchnt-at-
Arms, ii. b. Waddy. Washington.
TUESDAY, Die. l7-The first proceeding in
regard TO the greater Washington is now III
the hands of the jury, who examined the
land yesterday, came to the City Hall TINS
morning, ana began their private session 10
determine the question of value and OF land
damages. Ia these cases "A unanimous jury
is not required majority determines the
assessment of damages, benefits. and land
values to be reported 10 the Court Many
months viii probably elapse before all the
questions OF land damages arising out OF
these extensions will be determined.
"WEDNESDAY. DEC 1s.-The Army and Navy
were represented by the most prominent Off
Gers Of each branch this afternoon AT the
reception given TO Gen. Miles at the Wash
ington barracks. The scene. typical OF Army
receptions, brilliant uniforms. Snowy epaulets
and plumed hats, together with the brilliant
toilets OF the ladies' made a picture Tor which
the decorations were fit setting. The re-
ception was rendered to Cen Miles and Mrs
and Miss Miles toy the officers stationed At
the barracks and 900 invitations were issued.
THURSDAY. DTC. I9.-Archbishop Satolli, Apos-
tolic Delegate to the United States, 10 night
became Cardinal Satolli. This was effected
by simply placing on his head the skull-cap
of cardinal red, known as the zucchoito. 1T
was done ia the private RECEIPT iOn-room OF
Archbishop Satolli and witnessed by not more
than - persons. But among that number
were weli-known diplomats both Of Church
and State. as well as OF the leading Catholic
clergy now IN tie city. 1t was a surprise 10
them all when they were hastily sum-
mOned this afternoon 10 meet the new Car
diual n his residence At o'clock and witness
the ceremony. Tie uncertainty Us TO the
time that the noble guard, Marquis Sacripauti,
would arrive in TINS country. and the doubt
as 20 whether OF not he might be able to reach
Washington Tonight. was not settled until a
telegram was received al the Legation short "
after noon 10 day Announcing that DT. Rocker
had left jersey City with the Marquis and a
small party and would arrive in Washington
this afternoon As soon as the word was re-
ceived message WAS sent 10 those who could
be reached, aud they were invited TO assemble
at 6 O'Clock to be present when the zucchetto
was conferred.
FRrDAY, Dc 20.-Among Secretary 0lney's
callers were Ministers Andrade, Of NcneZu-
Ella MeBdanca Of Brazil and Romero. of
Mexico. representing three OF the first Re
publics Of south and Central America. Al
though none Of the Central and South
American diplomats will consent to be quoted
regarding their call, il is known that they as a
rule cabled their Governments that the
present seems an opportune time for invok-
ing tile Monroe Doctrine as a means Of sup
port against European pressure. several of
them being involved in disputes with Euro
pcan nations Al this time.
SATURDAY, DEC. 2l.-At meeting Of Encamp
mcnt 60 Union Veteran Legion. held at
$40 Pennsylvania avenue, resolutions were
unanimously aud enthusiastically adopted
10 the effect that We ia unison with all
patriotic Americans heartily indorse the
position taken by President Cleveland ia his
Interpretation OF the Monroe Doctrine. and
that while we Of the Union Veteran Legion
fully realize from past experience all the
terrible hardships and sacrifices which war
demands, still We urge upon the Government
TO take no back ward step in this matter and
70 resist all entertainments on American
territory by any foreign power, even If that
last resort be necessary to prevent it. aud, il
the call 10 arms shall come, we hereby pledge
ourselves to respond in behalf OF American
rights aud National honor.