Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-03-26
r.r.. Formal white House Dinnor.

Washington, March 25.-The first for
| nal social function at the White House
under this administration took place
last night. the occasion being a dinner
given by President and Mrs. Mckinley to
the members of the cabinet and their
ladies. The guests included Secretary
Sherman and daughter. Mrs. Mccall
hm: Secretary and Mrs. Gage. Secretary
and Mrs. Alger. Attorney General Nc
Kenna. Postmaster General and Mrs.
Gary, Secretary and Miss Long. Secre-
tary Bliss, Secretary Wilson. Colonel
and Mrs. Herriek OF Cleveland. Mrs.
s,axton. an aunt Of Mrs. Mckinley: Miss
Boardman. Miss Alger and Secretary
and Mrs. Porter. Following the dinner
Miss Ella Russell. the American prima
.uiia, who has just returned from
europe, sang for the guests. Her Won
dcrful voice created great enthusiasm.
ard she was warmly applauded.
Case OF Senator Corbett.
Washington, March 25.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has received the brief in the claim of
denry w. Corbett of Oregon to q seat
the senate. II argues that equality
II representation Of the several states
Il the federal senate was an essential
eature in the scheme of government
provided by the trainers Of the consti-
ution, and that this equality is de-
s.royed when any state has but one
senator. The appointment OF Mr.. Cor
)ctt Is held TO be strictly within the
.erms of the constitution providing for
appointments by the governor X va
'areies occur 10y resignation or other
Use. and many authorities and pre-
;eGents are cited to sustain this view.
Salisbury Starts For the Rfvis1n.
London. March 25.-The Daily News
understands that all the powers ilavel
accepted the proposal OF Russia to es-
tablish neutral zone. a few miles wide.
On the Turco-Greek frontier.
The Times says that Lord Salisbury
viii start for the Rivera today. H,
IS expected TO break his journey al
Paris. for an interview with NJ. Hano-
taux on the Cretan question.
Sir William Vernon Hardcourt's at
tack of influenza win prevent his par
ticipating in the forthcoming debate |
IN the foreign office estimates. when tn |
cretan matter is likely to be discussed.
Hon. George curzon. parliamentary
secretary for the foreign office, will be |
questioned today on the fate of English
and American vessels carrying cargoes
FOR Crete.
Cancn Adyicss.
Canea, March 25.-The foreign forces
here were REINFORCED yesterday by the
landing of additional French and Eng
iIsh troops. Two British vessels. which
81 rso ha SJaI
for the purpose of loading with Oil, were
refused permission to load by the COM
mander of the foreign fleet. The pro-
clamation announcing the blockade of
the ports of Crete declares that any
Greek vessel coming within the limits
of the blockade will be fired upon.
As Sitia the Mussulman inhabitants OF
the town are without food and are sur
rounded by Christians who have cut off
all means of communication.
An Austrian ironclad stopped Greek
steamer and a Greek sailing vessel
which were trying to run the blockade.
Anxiety About Greek steamer.
Athens, March 26-Considerable anx-
iety is felt here for the safety of the
Greek steamer Hera, which started for
Crete on March 10. with cargo of pro-
visions for the Greek troops on the ISL
and, and has not yet returned. On
board the steamer was the president of
the chamber of deputies and number
of other prominent persons.
Ivorys Claim Forwarded.
New York, March 25.-John F. Mel
Intyre has forwarded to Secretary Of
State Sherman q memorial in behalf Of
Edward J. Ivory, the Harlem saloon