Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-09-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandra Gazette.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.


e WASHINGTON, Sept. Z.
Former Secretary of State Sherman
vas at the White House this morning
Tor the first time since he left the cabi-
net. He had s conference with the
President which lasted fifteen minutes.
1t has not developed what the purpose
Of the visit was, but it is surmised that
i: had reference to Mr.. Shermsn's criti-
cism of the War Department. Ex-Sec
retary Sherman said when he left the
White House that his visit had no
-pscis! significance. Then he added
that he was private citizen and that
ais movements were lct of interest TO
The public.
Senator Allen, who was at the w. j
Department this morning, said the rt-
port that the Sd Nebraska regiment
wished 10 be reieased and that if they
we're not Col Bryan would resign and
hurry back 10 Nebraska to take part in
The campaign were untrue and are be.
lag circulated for political effect.
Admiral Cervera, his SOD Lieutenant
C.rvera and Lieutenant ImaZ arrived
b re this morning on the Norfolk boat.
They had been to Norfolk to complete
arrangements for the transportation Of
the Spanish prisoners now in the United
States to spain. Admiral Cervera call
ed at the Navy Department about niDe
o'clock. There was n6 GaMongtration
attending his arrival for few Persons in
the building knew the identity Of the
quiet old gentleman who passed down
the corridor. After enquiring the way
10 the Magy Department, the Cerveras
went direct to Assistant Secretary Al
LENS Office where they remained only a
few minutes, They ssld they call
ed to pay their respects 70 the
Secretary, and wished 10 thank nin
for the generous treatment accorded
the Spanish prisoners. The interview
was sho{t and unsatisfactory as the Ad-
miral can not speak English fuently
and Mr.. Allen does not know word OF
Spanish. After leaving the SaRy De-
partment Cervera was driven to the
French Embassy where he had con-
ference with NJ. Cambon. The Admiral
left the embassy shortly before noon for
the White House for the purpose Of
calling upon the President. Shortly
after leaving the French Embassy Ad-
miral Cervera eaanged his plans and
went to the Catholic University.
AS q result of the war transpRrta-
tiou division of the Quartermaster
Generals Department will be establish
ed. Col. Hecker will undertake the
reorganization assisted by army off,
GERS detailed by Secretary Alger. Four
teen of the best YeSaels purchased out
right by the government @ill be over
hauled and made troopships.
The War Department is considering
the advisabilitg Of sending the remain
der OF General Merritt's force to Homo
lulu, if General Merriam, who is now
on his way there. reports that 3 good
caup ground can be found for the adj
ditoual force Tbs object is to place
this force in Hawaii pending develop
ments at Manila. In case one of the
Philippine Islands is retained, Homo.
lulu may be made a rendezvous for
United States Eorces in the Pacific.
\ delegation representing Alabama
and the Birmingham Coa mercial Club
invited the President to-day to attend
the peace jubilee at Birmingham dur
ing October. The President spoke of
the great press of business here but said
he would give definite answer later.
The delegation urged him to stop at
Birmingham when he vieita1 the camp
at Jacksonville, but the President naid
it was doubtful whether be would go
to Florida.
Last evening DR.. Wyman, of the
marine hospital service, received tel
egram from Orwood. Miss, bringing
news of three new cases OF yellow fe-
yer on Monday and three Tuesday.
At Taylor six persons are reported to
be i'll aud showing symptoms Of the
dread disease.
The Secretaries of War, Treasury
and Agriculture have accepted invita-
tons to attend the Chicsgo psace jubl-
lee, and will be there with the Presi-
dent.
The quartermsster general this
morning received telegram annouuc.
ing the arrival o. the transport OLDHAM
at New York with General Miles on
board. The dispatch gaze no informa.
ton regarding the future mosenent of
the general.
The Virginia democratic association
of this city wili meet next Friday night
for the annual election of its officers.