Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-06-04

ally. Toe collection OF dulles on goouS
imported into the Philippines, under
the schedule framed by the special
commission several months ago,
will also be continued indefinitely.
The Cabinet was unit on both
these questions. It is understood
that the Hoar amendment which pro-
hibits the letting Of franchises and the
cutting of timber, and otherwise iur-
Their limits the power OF the President
in the government OF the islands, Is no
longer the stumbling block that it was.
Legal opinions have been given, 1t is
said, which will enable the President to
make exceptions to the provisions oil
the amendment, at least far enough TO
allow the ordinary rights and franchises
needed in growing cities to be distri6ut-
ed under the proper authorities. The
Cuban matter was not taken up, the
members OF the Cabinet regarding it as
a "closed incident" until the Cuban
constitutional convention acts IN CON-
pliauce with the Presidents wishes.
After the cabinet meeting this after
noon the following statement was is.
sued: 1.-THE President has determined
tsat existing conditions do not require
or warrant calling Congress together
during the present summer or in max
ing any change in the policy hitherto
announced and pursued 10 regard to the
Philippines. 1t Ia understood that the
Cabinet was unanimous in its approval
OF this course.
The approaching Virginia constitu-
tional convention which meets ia Rich
mond on Wednesday the 18th is sub
ject of conversation among Virginians
who come here daily. What that con-
vention will do, they say, Judging from
the action OF the last legislatures, the
Lord only knows, but the general hope
ia expressed that nothing radical will
be attempted and that there will be no
constitutional enaotments in favor OF
classes. One impression, however,
seems to be growing and that is that the
convention soon after organizing will
adjourn to meet either at a seaside or
mountain resort where the members
will not be subjected to Richmond's
summer heat or to the influence of Rich.
mond's politicians or those who most do
congregate there. Members elect of the
convention who have recently been
here say they want to 90 somewhere
there 1t is quiet and cool and where they
will bs able to get through their work
as soon as possible.
The State department has no infor-
nation relative to the reported release
and departure for the United States OF
Mrs. Maybrick. One OF the officials OF
the department stated this afternoon
that Ambassador Choate would almost
certainly have been informed OF the re-
lease If 1t really had taken place, al
though it might have been accomplish.
ed without his knowledge. 1t is posi-.
BILE that the British authorities, 10 order
to obvlate q demonstration on the part
OF Mrs. Maybrick's friends, effected the
release quietly and deported her to the
United states under az assumed usme.
Such, however, is altogether unlikely.
President Mckinley announced to.
day that he would visit the Buffalo Ex
position on June Is If the health of Mrs.
Mckinley will permit him to leave
Washington.
10 case lust DECIDED bv. acting
three claimants were allowed "a SO for
pay and clothing money of late SOL
der. OF this amount 40 cents is taxed
in favor Of their attorney.
Capt. b. F. Tilley, U. S. N, military
governor of American Samoa, reports
that he has returned from visit to the
Msnua group OF islands of which a
census has been taken. Results show
a population of 4 1000 pstives in Tutuils
and 1000 in Manus. In addition there
are about 100 whites OF different nation
alities. Capt. Tilley also says that he
found the Msnua islands with better
and more kindly feeling for the United
States than ever before. They have
agreed to pay an annual head tax OF
81 90 to be made in Corpra. (Corpra lie
The cocoanut from which cocoauut oil,
used in soap manufacture, IL made.)
Lord Pauncefote will sail tomorrow |
or stay of some months in England.
Although a vacation, 1t will afford an |
opportunity for conferences with Lord |
Salisbury and Lord Landsdowne con-
,erning pending questions, chief OF
which are those in connection with the
sthmian canal.
Under q wedding bell OF msrgueritss
Mss Martina Hichborn. daughter OF
Rear Admiral Hitchborn, and James G..
Blaine, son of the statesman of that
lame, were married at noon today at
he residence OF the brides parents on
\ street, near Scott Circle. The cere-
nony was performed by DR.. Radcliffe,
'astor OF the New York avenue Presby-
erian Church, and the wedding march
vas played by Walter Damrosch, BROTH
r-in-lsw of Mr.. Blaine. Ooly the i'm
Mediate relatives of the couple we're
resent, the bride having no attendants.
The wedding breakfast followed the
CEREMONY, after which Mr.. and Mrs.
Slams took the train for New York,
whence they will sail for Europe. The
ride is "a years OF age, and has for
ONE years been considered the beauty
{ Washington society. The groom is
2. They will make their home 10
lew York, where Mr.. Blaine has q po-
tion on the repor.orial stbf OF the Tri.
uue. The gifts received by the bride
'ere largely of silver and were both or.
ate and numerous.
On leaving the White House this
corning DR.. Rixey stated that Mrs.
lcKinley's condition was unchanged, I
ut that she was resting easy. An off
al bulletin, he said, would be issued
ter, after consultation with the other :
octors. This morning at 11:30 Sec'y.
orteluou gave out the following bul.
tin: "Mrs. McKinley's physicians re-
,rt that she has had a comfortable s
ght and that her condition has not J