Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-04-01
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Washington. April /.
The reason for J. Plerpont Morgan's
recent visit to Washington, about
which there has been so much specuia-
ton. has been discovered. 1t was to
secure an agreement with the admins
tration whereby the Panama canal may
eventually become United states prop
ertv. He has been told that il bis
American syndicate can secure absolute
coptrol of this canal, eliminating the
French company entirely, the admins
tration will take under consideration
nroposal to purchase that property.
The administration is determined not
70 deal with the Freuchmen or other
foreign owners OF the canal, but II II
should pass into the exclusive owner
shjp of Americans il would consider the
Panama and Nicaragua routes on
an equal basis and select that one
which seems best for the country.
Mr.. Morgan, having received these as
surances, PROPOSES to 90 and examine
the Panama Caoal for himself to ascer-
tain it's present condition and the
amount of work done. He will be &C
c,mpauied by J. J. Hill, president OF
the Great Northern Railroad and
large party of capitalists. The party
will sail on the yacht Wscouts, which
belongs to Mr.. Hill and which is now
living 10 the Potomac OF this city
While Mr.. Hill was reported to be
sailing around Chesapeake Bay with
his family for recreation, he and his
boat were really here where prepare.
tons were making for this voyage. Ii
ia not known definitely whether Mr.:
Morgan and the rest of his party will
come to Washington TO join the yacht
or whether, after taking on it's stores,
the boat will meet them ct Old Point.
The party is expected TO start this
week. The information outlined above
was obtained from one OF the capitalists
interested 10 the deal.
James G.. Blaine, jr., the son OF the
late Secretary of State and presidential
candidate, has become ladies' tailor.
All Washington society is In fiotter OF
excitement today over the receipt OF
this news. James G.. Blaine, jr., has
within the last few days opened shop
in New York city. He has taken q
partner and the firm name is "Shehan
81 Blaine, Ladies' Tailors." Brilliant
Gilt letters carrying this inscription
shine from the windows of the frat floor
of q hous, Immediately opposite the
Wsldorf.Astoria 1t Is believed that
Miss Martha Hichborn, daughter OF
of Admiral Hicbborn, who Is reported
ID have recently engaged herself to
Blaine, is responsible for this effort OF
the Young society leader to earn living
Senator Proctor, OF Vermont, who
has lust returned from trip to Cdos,
called at the White House this morn
ing. He said 81 have. been talking
with thu President about naval cadet
ship" and would not commit himself
about the situation in Cuba. 1t 10 un.
derstood he assured the President that
the Cubans will accept the provisions
of the Platt amendment. Whether
they will continue to live up to the
agreeme emit remains to be seen. II was
told by q prominent Cuban" said SEN
ator Stewart, who was 10 the Presi-
dents Office during Senator Proctor's
visit, "that as soon as they get the
Americans out OF the island trouble will
begin. This Cuban, as well as the ma.
jority of progressive men down there,
hope that the American army Will re-
| main there.n "There are few" Mr..
| Proctor admitted, "who are vigorously
| opposing this government In the con-
| yentiop. one of the most radical being
q negro named Gomez, from Santiago,
who is not relative OF Gen. Maxine
Gomez" The Senator paid visit to
Gen. Gamtz who he thinks is most
friendly to this country. The general
has quite large following. As he has
taken no part 10 this discussian OF the
Platt amendments, bis silence, is inter.
preied rs acquiesence.
The next scramble among the re-
publican fsitbflls will be for the pension
com missioneiship. Henry Clay Evans
of Tennessee, who now holds the place,
Is said to be slated for something better
ss reward for witbstanding the on
slaughts OF the enemies he has made
since taking the job four years ago.
Evans will get a diplomatic berth
abroad, 1t Is thought. Some of the in-
itiated believe he is slated to succeed
Minister Buck at Japan. The place at
the Mikado's court pays twelve thous.
and @ year. The recall Of Minister
L1omis from Venezuela for placing the
government 10 an unpleasant predioa-
ment over the asphalt controversy
opens up another place that the polti-
cal prophets say might fit Mr.. Evans's
ambitions. Tbs Venezuelan portfolio
pays 1000, but as the American rep
resentstive there is not expected to
spend so much on entertainments and
social obligations, and is nearer home,
it is looked upon as a more desirable
place than the Japanese appointment.
Musician Calvin P. Titus, of the 14th
infantry, who distinguished himself
by being the first American soldier to
scale the walls of Pekin last summer,
was today appointed by the President
to be cadet at large at West Point.
Minister WI, the Chinese representa-
tive, was at the State Department this
morning and informed Secretary Hay
that he had received information that
his government had issued instructions
to the Chinese plenipotentiaries not to
sign the MaDchurisn agreement with
Russia. Similar advices we're received
today by the State Department today
from Special Commissioner Rockbill.
On the other hand, 1t Is learned that
Russia Is becoming more insistant, even
peremptory, 10 lite demands that China
should sign the agreement.
1t Is not believed that Minister Loo
mis- will 20 back to Venezuela. His