Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-08-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gssette. J
WASHINGTON. August 10.


Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
WASHINGTON. August 10.
A number OF delegates to the Vir-
Qinia State democratic convention ar.
rived here this morning from Noriolk
on their way home, being tired out by
the slow work of that convention yes.
terday, comparatively nothing having
been done when they left that city.
They say when they got to Norfolk the
nomination of Messrs. Montague and
Willard was foregone conclusion, and
that the nomination OF q candidate for
Attorney General was as much 10
doubt when they left as when they ar
rived ia that city, there being deter
mined effort to defeat Mr.. Jetfries, the
strongest candidate and who had
clear majority over sny one OF his OPP
ponents. The Montague men, they
saw. had the bit in their mouths and
were disposed to run over the Swanson
men, or the "ring," as they called them.
1t was plain the two Senators. Daniel
and MARTIN, were not sin it," and both
recognized their situation, but some OF
the delegates with whom the Gazstte's
correspondent talked added that time
makes big difference 10 politics and
among politicians. and that in year or
two both OF the Virginia Senator'S may
be- in the saddle again with AZ large
following as ever. The convention,
they say, was one of the largest ever
held in the Slate-too large for Norfolk
to accommodate-and that the hotels
were so crowded that the proprietOrs
advised some OF the delegates to 60 to
the city boarding houses or the nearby
towns for accommodation. There
were many new faces 10 the convention,
indeed majority Of the delegates being
young and new men. Mr.. J. F. Ryan.
Of LOudoun county, is, they say, max
ting an active canvass for the speaker.
ship of the next House OF Delegates
and is receiving much encouragement
Captain Walker, OF the revenue cut
ter Gresham, will be 10 charge OF the
police arrangements at the coming in
ternationsl yacht race. 1t is rumored
that Admiral Evans, who commanded
the police boats at the last race, init.
mated that he would be pleased to &C
cept similar duty this year, but after a
vigorous protest from Capt. Shoemaker,
chief of the revenue service, the Navy
Department was informed that 30 off,
Ger from that branch OF service would
be needed. The revenue service during
the time of peace has absolute charge of
the policing OF the harbors OF the United
States, and as q yacht race cannot be
mil 10
power the authorities have decided that
the navy shall have DO hand 10 the al.
fair. Admiral Evans is said TO be some.
what disappointed over this decision.
Secretary Long has addressed let.
ter of commendstion to John Lysaght,
Quarter Master, U. s. N. for his con-
duct in volunteering and carrying out
the rconnoiteiinR expedition at Baler,
P. l., April IL, 1899, which was under
taken in connection with the expedi.
ton commanded by Lieutenant J. G.
Gilmore. The letter was sent to Ly-
saght's next of kin at Now York and
returned this morning unclaimed.
Three prominent real estate men
have each a very desirable piece of
ground to sell Mr.. WI, the Chinese
minister, for the site OF the pslatisl
Chinese legation building that he has |
announced he will erect, and with |
characteristic oriental wisdom the min
ister Is holding off 10 apparent indiffer- |
epce while the agents are gradually |
gripping off dollar after dollar from the |
prices they first demanded. II am only |
poor simple uncivilized oriental" Mr..
WI, said "and know very little about |
real estate property here or anywhere |
else. The real estatemen come here every |
hour in the day to twist my door bell
of and they ell tell me that l am very
shrewd. Just the same do not intend
to buy any one Of the pieces Of ground
that have been offered me till | get the
agents of their step ladders. They are
altogether too high for me-"
Secretary OF State Hay is giving his |
personal attention to the Chinese situa-
ton, which will develop many complex
features IS 1t progresses, even after the |
protocol shall have been signed. WI
Ting Fang, the Chinese minister. call
ed at the State Department today to
discuss matters with Secretary Hay. He
cAplcocCu ulmocn mucu plohScu WIN
the progress OF affairs but said he had
had no direct communication on the
subject.
The State department has definitely de-
termined that two American ships are to 90
to Psnsms, one on each side Of the Isthmns
to protect American and friendly interests
there. The Mschiss will be on one side, the
Ranger or Iowa on the other, in readiness to
land troops II necessary.
1t is rumoiel in Illinois circles that vii.
liam Barrett hidgley, of Illinois, sOn-in.lsw
Of Senator Culom, will be appointed to sue
Gee Charles g. Dawes as Comptroller of the
Currency, Mr.. Dawes having rendered his
re dgnation some weeks ago. Mr.. Dawes is
for the Uni'e1 States Senate to sue
eeei Senstor Mason, who is sire nuously seek
Ing zee ection.
The stock brokers report that the market
opened very strong
Bic APPROPRIATIONS In the House
Of Commons yesterday while the naval