The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1896-02-13
WEEK I'm WASHINGTON.

SUNDAY, FEB 1.-The Union Republican Club
of Washington is arranging TO celebrate on
the 22d the 10th anniversary OF the birth OF
the National Republican party. Thomas j.
LASER President of the club, received to-day
sletter from Senator L. ii. Carter, Chairman OF
the Republican National Committee, saying ::
Replying to your favor. suggesting your in
tention of celebrating the 22d inst, the doth
anniversary Of the Republican party as
National organic j beg leave to say
that your proposal meets my hearty COM
mendation. ] deem the suggestion so arpro-
pirate that ] take the liberty TO address E.
A. McAlpine, President of the National
League of Republican Clubs. suggesting TO
him the proprieiy of issuing an address TO all
Republican club organizations throughout
the country to celebrate the 40th anniversary
of the Marty organization on the 22d inst.
in fitting manner"
MONDAY. TEB 3.-Nirginia 5. Washington ana
Mary j. Washington, of Portsmouth, o.,
repTeseniing themselves as immediate de-
scemdanis of George Washington, wrote to
the Secretary of the Interior offering TO sell
TO the Government number OF relics of
Washington. Among these is a snuf-boX pre-
sentcd To jefferson by Washington aud later
returned to the latier's heirs. The heirs call
attention to their presentation of a sword aud
cane TO Congress about 1870, for which the
latter body sent letter OF thanks, copy of
which is now sought on account Of the loss
of the original
TUESDAY, FEB. 4.-Through its minister to
Washington the Bcuadorian Government laid
before the Secretaries OF Foreign Relations
of all Republics on the American continent
circular requesting their cooperation in a
general conference The date named ia the
circular is Aug. 10, and the place of meeting
the City OF Mexico. although this city. ii is
now announced, may he chosen. American
interest in the proposed conference was
shown by the President in his address to the
ncwiy-accredited Minister on his presenta-
tion some weeks ago. Secretary Oncy in
formally has given his Endorsement TO the
suggestion, and the unity of feeling so far
expressed by the interested Governments
indicates that the conference is assured, and
the only question now remaining TO be settled
is the time and place for the first session.
WEDNESDAY. FEB 5.-Mr Dinrley, Chairman
OF the Committee on Ways aud Means. and
Mr. Hit Chairman of the Committee on For
eigu Affairs. had informal conference re-
garding the date OH which the resolution con-
demning Ambassador Bayard for his Edin-
burg and Boston speeches shall be considered
in the House. They decided it would be best
not to call it up until the calendar was clear
of approximation bills unless for some unfOre-
seen reason il should be deemed inadvisable
10 go on with the consideration Of the APP
preparation measures. The resolution Will
he reported 10 the House and placed on the
calendar, but the debate upon il, which is ex-
pected to last two or three days. may not be-
gin for some time
THURSDAY. FER. Cit was stated to-day that
the President has a surprise in store for Con-
gress in the case of ex-United States Consul
Waller who has been held prisoner for
nearly year ly the French authorities.
Early last December Congress called for the
correspondence which the State Department
had had in reference TO this case. but SO far
no response has been made by the Executive.
1t is believed that the delay has been caused
by desire of the State Department TO prac-
ideally close the incident before making il
the subject of a reply. and it is assumed that
some satisfactory understanding has been
reached with the French Government by
which the way has been opened for the re-
lease OF the prisoner.
FRIDAY. FEB. IA National semi-military
organization has been formed here by Gen.
NJ A. Dillon, founder of tho Union Veterans
Union aud the Medal of Honor Legion. The
organization is called the Oriental Order of
Zouavcs. and its principal objects are TO cult
waite among citizens Of all classes and ages
strong spirit of Amcricanisn with special
view to rigid enforcement of the Monroe
Doctrine
SATURDAY. FEB. s.-Judge Reeve, the So
liciior Of the Treasury, held that Chinese
laborer. who has q right under the Law to
remain in the United States and TO return 10
China temporarily, is debarred from bring
ing his wife with him or again returning TO
this country. This decision Is based upon
the fact that no ChiHaman can acquire ciii
zenship IN the United States, hut he is held
10 be simply sojourner. and hence the law
jnhibiting The landing of Chinese must apply
10 the case uuder consideration