Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-02-25
tional affairs had so antagonized all for

tional affairs had so antagonized all for
eign nations that it was doubtful now
if it had friend among them, and he
was sure Spain would not Ego it alone"
in such war, as it would be only nat
ural for other governments who hold
possession of territory in the western
hemisphere to suppose that if the
United States should seize that belong
ing to Spain it would not
be long before theirs would
be in danger and that therefore
it would be the part of wisdom for them to
make common cause with Spain. Then, too
said he Canada is now able and willing to
protect herself and all the American cities on
the Atlantic and Pacific and the Gulf
coasts are Mt the mercy of the foreign fleets.
Another thing he said was that though the
population of this country is very large
now, it is by no means homogeneous. and
that the feelings of old associations are not
easily eradicated.
The House foreign affairs committee this
morning agreed to q substitute for the several
reso' utions that had been referred to it calling
upon the President for al the information
not previously sent to Congress bearing upon
the arrest, Imprisonment and treatment OF
American citizens in Cuba. The substitute
was adopted without division Favorable &C
ton was also taken upon the resolutions
directing the Secretary of State to furnish the
committee with the names of all aliens hold
ing consular p'a-es under the government.
Similar favorable action was taken upon the
resolution al 80 for information respecting
the effect OF the executive order which gives
precedence to appointments in the consular
20 OF / W
also agreed that special meeting of the COM
mittee should be called TO consider the San.
gully case as soon rs it shall be disposed of
by the Senate committee on foreign affairs.
Am ng the bi Il approved by the President
to-day was the act authorizing the Secretary
of War to issue Springfield rifles to each State
and Territory for tho national guard there
of, in exchange for other rifles now held.
w. Montgomery of Lynchburg, Va, was
to-day appointed an alternate at the West
West Point Military Academy.
Mr. Bryan LIFT here this morning for New
Haven, Conn He was accompanied to the
ststion by Mr. Bride, whose guest he was. and
in whose family he and Mrs. Bryan resided
during his congressional term. There were
the usual nu mber of persons ..Lout the station
when Mr.. Bryan drove up. His presence was
Immediately recognized, and it was the signal
for an impromptu ovation, from which Nj.
Bryan escaped as quickly as possible, seeking
refuge in the train which was to bear him
East Mr. Bryan will speak at New Haven
tonight, returning to Washington on Monday
morning next Between II and o'clock OH
Monday he will call at the press gallery Of
the House to renew his acquaintance with his
former newspaper friends. Both he and Mrs.
Bryan will leave the city on Tuesday, Mrs.
Rrvan remaining in Washington until her
husband returns from his eastern trip.
The President to-day sent to the Senate
the following nomination; w. W. Clark. of
North Carolina, to be United States district
Judge for the eastern district of North Caro-
limo