Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1896-12-26
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria dazette.J
WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.


Officials in confidential relations to
the Secretary of State and the Presi-
dent appear to attach no Importance to
the story published by the London
Times as originating in Paris to the
effect that Germany had informed the
limited States that it was prepared to
side with Spain. American news by
| way of Paris is regarded as about as
unreliable as stories of Cuban naval
fights from the syndicate engaged in
the preparation of those imaginary en-
counters in Key West.
Mrs. Anna Hanson Dorsey, the pio-
neer of Catholic literature in this coun-
try. who had been lying dangerously
iii at her home in this city for the past
two months, died yesterday. Mrs. Dor
sew was born in Georgetown eighty
three years ago. Her father was the
late Rev. William McKenney, chap
lain of the United States navy. Mrs.
Dorsey was honored by personal let
tiers from Plus TX, and also from Pope
Leo. A few Years ago Cardinal Gi6s
bons paid public tribute to her work
and it's influence la Il testimonial sent
her in behalf of himself and the her
archy of America.
People from Alexandria county here
to-day say that much OF the ill-fame
of that county is attributable to the
abuse it receives from its own citizens,
some of whom want the local offices.
They also say that even if the most
reputable people of both political par
ties there should unite and nominate
efficient men for county officers, it
would be difficult to elect them, as the
negro majority there is purchasable.
Mr.. john Popham, ex o. S. CONNER.
cial agent at Panama, now here, will
sail on the 18th proximo for Colon,
near which are bessemer iron mines in
which he is largely interested. He has
just effected sale, as agent, OF gold
mine near the Isthmus to Baltimore
parties for $350,0O0
lis reported on reliable authority
that as soon after the holiday recess as
possible resolution will be reported
| favorably to the Senate in favor of call
| ing another international bimetallic
convention, and some say that notwith-
standing it's inetfectiveness, it will be
adopted.
Mr.. William L. Royal, of Richmond,
Virginia, who addressed the House
committee on banking and currency on
Friday last, has written letter to the
chairman, Mr.. Walker, of Massachu-
sets, supplementing the statement
made at that time that what the South,
North and West want is liberal bank
ing system rather than favoring any
particular system. Mr.. Royal writes
that if any amendments can be made
to the national bank law abandoning
the requirement of government bonds
as basis for circulation and allowing
the banks to issue notes, upon their own
assets up to the limit of their capital
but still subjecting them to the control
of the national government, we
should never hear again about
the financial question, but on the
contrary, peace and content so far
as finances are concerned. would obtain
in those regions" Mr.. Royal further
says that be believes the entire South
ern vote would be given to bill allow
ing the Treasury to issue low rate gov
ernment bonds to take up legal tender
and Treasury notes, providing such a
bill would repeal the ten per cent. tax
on State bank notes. To United AS
sociated Press reporter Mr.. Walker
said: "There is no difficulty whatever
in complying with the suggestions made
by Mr.. Royal and at the same time
strengthening rather than weakening
the national system, provided the banks
will assume pro rata the current re-
demption of the legal tender notes.
The funeral of the Captain George f
Lemon took place this afternoon from
New York Avenue Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Wallace Radcliffe pastor
| of that church officiated. John A. Raw
Inns, Post G. A. R., and members of the
Loyal Legion, with both of which Cap
tain Lemon was connected attended the
services and accompanied the remains
to the tomb of the late General John A.
Logan in Rock Greek Cemetery, where
the body was temporarily deposited.
By permission of General Stanley,
Governor of the Soldiers Home, the
cortege passed through the grounds of
the National Soldiers Home and the
old veterans paid their tribute to a
former comrade.
One of the friends of the proposed me-
mortal bridge across the Potomac at Ar
lington said to-day he feared there was
small chance left for it at this session OF
| Congress, but that the necessity for it
is great, is proved by the facts that can
mons cannot be carried across the Aque
| duct Bridge, and that troops in march
ing across that bridge have to break
step, so that its swing may not shake it
down.
1t is understood that Mr.. Speaker
Reed would have filled the vacancy in
the ways and means committee and in
the committee on rules long ago if the
democrats, silverites and populists had
settled upon the men for each, and that
unless they shall do so, he will wait no
longer, but fill both soon after the re-
cess.
W. C. Harvey was appointed postmaster at
Perth, Halifax county, Va, to-day vice 81.
Scott, resigned.
A young man named Warren Mccoy was
found dead here this morning in his room
which was filled with gas.
1t is understood that the republican mem.
bars Of Congress who have not been reelected
are to make q combined effort to induce
President. elect Mckinley to appoint them TO
lucrative offices, and that there is not one
such Office at his disposal for which one of
them is not an applicant.
WITH HER GYPSY LoyER.-A dis
patch from Vienna renorts that the