Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1897-04-03
FROM WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, April 8.

SOurl at OHlCetSO loiiofihS Non' 4AoA -s''
The vacancy in the department of the
Platte at st Paul, caused by Gen.
Brooke's removal, which has been de-
clined by Gen. Bliss, has been offered
to Gen. Coppinger and if he declines
will be given to General Shafter on his
promotion.
Major General Miles, commanding
the army, has notified the command
ing general Of the department of the
east at Governors Island that the Sec
rotary of War has designated VIII. 3
troops are to participate in the cere-
monies of the dedication of the Grant
Monument in New York on the 9th.
Among them are the band and four
troops of the 9th cavalry, stationed at
Fort Myer; the two batteries foot, one
light battery of artillery and band from
the Washington Barracks, and the
West Point cadets. After the conclu.
sion of the ceremonies the troops
from Fort Myer, Fort McHenry
and Washington Barracks will make
a pra tlce march from New York
city to Philadelphia and camp
in the vicinity of the latter
CITY until after their participation in
the dedication of the Washington Mon.
ument chere on the 18th of May, when
they will return to their posts by rail.
The necessary orders to effect the
movement of the troops will DE issued
by Major General Merritt when he as
sumes command at Governors Island.
The force will constitute the largest as
sembly of regulars for many years, con-
siderably larger than that at the inau-
guration of any President and will
number more than 300 men.
President Mckinley to day tele.
graphed the Governors of Arkansas,
Louisiana and Mississippi asking for
information as to the extent of the suf-
fering caused by the prevailing floods.
kilograms had been pouring in on the
President and the War Department all
the morning asking for assistance. 1t
has been decided that the emergency
appropriation of $3.50, 600 for the repair
of levees cannot be used for any other
purpose and the President thinks some
thing should be done by the federal
government to relieve the distressed
people. For some years past Congress
has been opposed to granting money
for the assistance TO sufferers from
floods and other causes, believing that
the various States should look out for
their own people. Federal relief has
been extended merely through the dis
tribution of tents and blankets by the
War Department. When the informa
ton desired from the governors of the
States named has been received it is
probable that the President will ask
Congress to do something. Already
Mr.. Mckinley has consulted with Gen.
Wilson, the Chief of Engineers, and
they are endeavoring to devise some
plan whereby the suffering can he re-
lieved.
The details CT the Presidents little
jaunt next week have not all been ar
ranged but it appears to be definitely
settled that he will go on the United
States dispatch boat Dolphin. He in
tends to be absent between the Cabinet
meetings of Tuesday and Friday and
may start Tuesday afternoon. No desti
nation has been agreed on but the choice
lies between Norfolk, Virginia Beach,
and Annapolis, and in the event the
last named place is selected the party
will probably return to Washington by
rail. The President and Mrs. McKin-
ley, Mrs. Saxton, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Addison Porter, and physician will
compose the party. The President ex.
poets to be at the Cabinet meeting of
Friday.
Secretary Sherman made statement
to-day of Importance to Americans who
are active in Cuban matters. When
asked about the reported intention of
Julio Sanguilly, who had arrived at
Jacksonville with aides, to 60 to Cuba,
he replied: II don't believe he will go.
II he should be so foolish he would
have TO take his life into his own
hands. We should never interfere in
his behalf again but would have to let
things take their course. / have his
written pledge not to take active part
in the instruction in any way. So has
Spain, and they could kill him without
ceremony. No, think he would not be
such a fool" The pledge referred to
was made by SanguilIy in January just
before his pardon by the Queen regent
of Spain and was signed volun-
tarily in Spanish and English
and handed to Consul General
Lee The Spanish copy went to the
Spanish authorities and the one in En-
glish now on Secretary Sherman's desk
is as follows: ~, Julio Sanguilly,
an American citizen confined at
Cabana Fortress, Havana, do hereby
sacredly affirm to the United States
and to Spain that if l am released by
the latter government, l will leave and
remain away from Cuba, and will not
aid directly or indirectly the present
instruction against the government of
Spain, and l hereby promise that
should do so at any time time | will
not claim the protection of the United
States government. 1 certify that this
pledge is given of my own free will
aud without compulsion on the part of
any one." If Sanguilly makes any at.
tempt to carry out his reported inten-
ton of leaving for Cuba the United
States will be powerless to stop him
unless he goes with an armed eXpedi-
ton, but grave fears arc expressed at
the State Department that the depart
ure of Sanguilly at this time might seal
the fate of other Americans imprisoned
in Cuba whose pardon by the Queen re-
gent under similar conditions is now
being sought.
Some of the papers In the case of
Senator Heitfeld of Idaho, who defeat.
ed Mr.. Dubois, and whose election will,
it is said, be investigated, have been