Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-05-13

infinite delay. There Is o general feel
inc In Shanghai that the Powers and
not China are blameworthy 10 the mat
ter. It has been proposed that Great
Britain and the United States buy up
the claims OF the other Powers and IN
derfake to settle with China. This is
truly q commercial age.
ave are In position to tie up every
shop. to stop every wheel In the ma
chine shops, aud, unless our demands
are met. we will do It," This state
meut was made today by President
James O'CoDnsll, of the international
Association Of MscbiDists, who is also
frat vice president of the American
Federation of Labor. "Notices were
sent to the operators yesterday that
unless the demands OF the association
for a nine-hour day, with an increase
OF 121 per cent. 10 wages, are granted
by May 20 q general strike will be or.
dered calling of 150, 900 machinists and
involving 500, 900 men engaged in the
metal working trades. There are no
new developments this morning." he
continued. "Reports from the outside
show that the men are standing to-
gether. I do not expect any break
away and II they do We will be right
after them"
It Is reported here that owing to the
condition OF Mrs. McKinley's health
the Presidents trip may be abandoned
any day.
A motion was made in the Supreme
Court of the United States this morn.
| ing by counsel for the State OF Missouri
to file supplemental bill In the Chi
cago drainage canal case. Counsel ior
the State OF Illinois asked, leave to hle
| demurrer to one paragraph in this
bill. Both motions were granted.
Consul Hugbs, Of Coburg, has In
formed the State department that q
canal to unite the Caspian and Black
seas is under consideration.
The Bureau OF Foreign Commerce
has received from the Tacoma Chamber
OF Commerce and Board of Trade the
announcement that new line oil
steamers has been established to ply
between Tacoma and Liverpool, via
the Suez Canal, touching at Manila and
other Philippine ports, all the straits
ports, and those OF India, Arabia,
Egypt, the Mediterranean, and the
Continent. There are nine ships en-.
gagged in this line, with a tonnage vary.
ing from 4 900 to II, 900 tons.
The Navy Department has been informed
by the Bath Iron Work, Maine, that the tor
pedo boat Bsgley named in honor Of the first
naval officer to be killed In the war with
Spain, is ready for her trial. A board oil
naval officers is now ct Bath witnessing the
trial of the Barney. The Bsgley will be
tried at the fret favorable opportunity and II
Ia expected that the Biddie, being built by
the same firm, will no ready Immediately
thereafter.
The opening prices 10 stocks here today
., were virtually the highest. The undercur.
rent is still one OF unrest and suspension, and
the brokers advise waiting until Wednes-
day or Thursday before masking new com.
mitments.
1t is reported that the Pennsylvania has
gained absolute possession or control Of the
Baltimore & Ohio railroad.
At the meeting Of the National Conference
of Charities and Corrections today Comptroller
| Bird s Coler, OF New York city, made the
principal address.
James z. Garfield, of Ohio, son of the late
| President was admitted 10 practice In the
Supreme Court of the United States today.
Solicitor General Richards, slso an Ohioan,
| introduced him to tho court. At the end OF
todsy's session the court adjourned until
next Monday without announcing its opinion
in the insular cases.