Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-04-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
{ Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
WASHINGTON. April Is.


This morning committee from the
Union Veteran Legion and the Con-
federate Association of this city called
on Consul General Lee at the Shore
ham Hotel and invited him to attend
public reception to be given in his
honor at an early day. The General
said he would rather not have q recep.
ton. The people of Washington had
been very kind to him and ne appre-
ciated their kindness. He was very
tired, however, and would much prefer
to rest while in Washington. 1t was
explained that there would be no
handshaking except with the ladies,
and the only speech that would be
permitted would be very brief ad-
dress of welcome by Corporal Tanner
The old soldiers in line would give
him the military salute instead of shak-
ing hands and altogether the reception
would be made very easy for him. He
insisted, however, that he thought it
unwise to appear in SO public manner.
He finally consented to hold the mat
ter in allegiance until 1870 o'clock to.
morrow morning when he would give
the committee his answer. During the
committees conference with General
Lee, Senior Palma, the head of the
Cuban junta in New York, and Senior
Quesada, their Washington representa-
tive, were introduced. The General
shook hands with them in formal
way, but said nothing. General Joe
Wheeler, member of Congress from
Alabama, was among the callers at the
Shoreham this morning. AS to mis-
plans for the day, General Lee said
| that as soon as he had breakfasted he
would go the State, War and Navy De-
partments to call upon the officials.
Further than that he had made no
plans. he did not expect to appear
before any of the congressional commit.
tees to-day. General Lee was very
hoar5e this morning owing TO the open
air speeches he had been compelled to
make during the last two days. Other
wise he seemed to be in good condition.
The Spanish Legation has received
Information from Cuba that mo trouble
has been or is to be apprehended and
that the Americans are not in the
slightest danger there, the alarm caused
by General Lac having no foundation
whatever. In Porto Rico order pre-
walls and the reports sent oftrouble are
false. Elections took place with tran
guilty, although certain opposition
people try to make capital Of an unim-
portant street riot"
Some of those interested in the pro-
posed railroad to run from Front Royal
to Orange through Rappahannock and
Madison counties, Virginia, met here
last night to promote the construction
of that road,
Governor Tyler of Virginia will re.
main here and attend the Bryan ban
quet tonight. General Lee has also
teen invited to be present, but it is
not expected that he will accept.
James Verser and DR.. Mills, two
| prominent members of the Virginia re-
publican club of this city, were convict.
ed in the Criminal Court here yester=
day Of petit larceny.
Mars is in the ascendant here to-day
and all the talk in both halls of Con-
gress is in favor of his alteration. But,
outside of those halls, there are many
expressions of regret that such is the
case, aud much talk about the ravages
of yellow fever and of the facility with
which war is commenced but the diff
fculty with which it is ended.
The Navy Department has decided to buy
the transatlantic liners st. Paul and St. Louis;
also the Brazilian ship Mictheroy.
An official confirmation WAS given at the
Navy Department to-day of the report that
The flying squadron sailed 10 day, but it
was stated that it viii be for practice cruise
of 4S bou,s 1t is the impression at the de-
partment, however, that the squadron will go
outside Of the capes and there await any
further orders which may be sent to il by
dispatch boat.
The steamer Macalester will be sent to
Baltimore in few days for thorough over.
hauling and in abont month will resume
her trips to Mount Vernon.
The House elections committee to-day
agreed by vote of five to four to report in
favor of the democrat in the contested case
of brovn VS.. Swanson.
The A6)Gtant General of Virginia, in re.
Spouse to an inquiry Of Congressman Hay of
his State, member OF the House military
committee, now considering the Amy reor.
gsnzaton BIZ. telegraphed him to-day as fol-
lows: The military service would be made
more efficient by the third bats ion for
matioE."
FIFTY FIFTH n0NGR ESS