The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-28
National Capital Notes.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2Z-The taking Of
testimony in the Heistand hemp inquiry be
fore the Senate committee on military at
fairs was concluded to-day, 3. f. jackson,
Of Chicago, being the last witness ex-
amined. His evidence brought out no new
facts. The committee adjourned until Fri
day, when arguments will be heard.
President Hutin, of the Panama Canal
Company, accompanied by Chancellor
Doeufve, of the French embassy, who has
been acting as his legal adviser during the
negotiations with the isthmian canal COM
mission, called at the State Department
to-day to say farewell to Secretary Hay
before returning to France.
The State Department has received a re-
port from the consul general at ~Snangnal
stating that the guilds of silk, tea and cot
ton piece goods dealers have contributed or
their own initiative TO a fund to erect a
monument in S~hangha to the late PreSl-
dent Mckinley, and announce that they
are doing this to show their appreciation
of the man and of his attitude toward
China 1t is said that never before has such
action been taken by the Chinese people on
behalf of any but a Chinese person.
Bids were opened at the Navy Depart
ment to-day for the construction OF the
buildings which are to serve for the new
quarters of the naval cadets at Annapolis.
There were but four bidders Who under
took to contract for the work entire, the
lowest figures being those of Noel *
Thomas, Of Baltimore, s., 44S,OO.
The appointment of George E. Heimorod,
of Nebraska, to be consul general at Apia,
Samoa, was announced at the White House
to-day. Also that of James Lung Bevans
to be assistant surgeon in the army, with
rank of first lieutenant.
Rev. Wallace Radcliffe, of this city, and
the Rev. DIR. Crissey, chairman of the
Presbyterian s~ynOdical m on re-
ligiOUs work in the army, called on the
D---fIz~N 70 1or~ -. 1fn1rrCn 4hn ET1hTonf IF
religious work in the army. 1t is pur-
posed to hold a public meeting Of all de-
nominations in this city at an early date
to increase interest in this subject, and
President Roosevelt as cOmmander-in-chief
Of the army was invited to attend.
Thomas L. Drake, deputy superintendent
of insurance for Ohio, to-day was appoint
ed superintendent of insurance for the
District of Columbia. This position, Gre
ated by the new code of laws recently en-
acted for the District, pays $500 a year,
and the District commissioners, who make
the appointment. will recommend raising
the salary to $500.
The POstoffice Department to-day re-
ceived word through the State Department
hat the Peruvian republic had abolished
the payment OF postage on all kinds OF
newspapers, which hereafter will be trans
ported free in that country.
Prof. Simon NewcOrnb and JOIN a.. KaS-
son, representing scientific societies of
Washington, to-day called the postmaster
generals attention to the statute enacted
Dy Congress SeNefdl years ago, Authorizing
the adoption of metric scales in WEIGHING
the mails throughout the country. This
system is in operation I'm a number OF Of
fees in making up mails for abroad, and
its adoption in weighing the domestic mails
was urged. Mr.. Smith gave assurance
that he would consider the matter.
Col. c. c.. Carr, Fourth Cavalry. has been
placed in command Of the Department of
the Missouri In the absence of Maj. Gen.
ElweIl S. Otis, who is in this city attend
ing the sessions of the army post board.
E. l.. Jordan, William L. White, Hugh r.
Harvey and Louis f. Schade. officers of the
National Liquor Dealers Association. to-
day presented TO the President a memorial
praying for the repeal Of the war taxes or
beer and whisky. The President received
the petition.
Mrs. Roosevelt. Commander and Mrs.
Cowles, Miss Ethel Roosevelt and Master
Kermit Roosevelt occupied a box at the
Columbia Theater tonight to witness the
production of Willard Spencer's new opera
Miss Bob White" and in their honor the
entire company sang the Star-spangled
Banner as q finale to the performance.
Secretary and Mrs. Root returned to the
city this evening from their brief visit to
New York