Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-06-30
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette. j
Washington, ID. c., June 30.


Resolutions were read in the House on
Sunday eulogizing the late Congressman
Otev by Messrs. Jones, jenkins, Flood,
Lanham, Hay, Morris, Swanson, De
Almond, Rhea, Rixey, Mccall, Graf,
Kitchen and Lamb, and as further
mark of respect the House adjourned
until to-day.
In the Senate today Mr.. Elkins made
a speech in support of his resolution in
troduced June ia, providing for the an
nexation of Cuba. Its introduction, he
said, had no relation to the question OF
Cuban reciprocity, nor could its adoption
be an offense to Cuba as had been sug-
gested. The resolution provided for an
nexation only in the event that Cuba
should take the initiative No sufficient
reason, he said, can be urged against
annexation, 1t is to the interest OF both
countries. After annexation the prof.
ucts of Cuba would not come into hurt
full competition with those of the United
States.
Minister Conger cabled from Pekin to-
day that the diplomatic corps proposed
the return of Tientsin to the Chinese, but
on exceedingly Onerous terms. .---
George f. Ernest, 81 years old, en-
ployed by the firm of Woodward and
Loth-op, drygoods dealers of this city,
committed suicide today at bis home,
629 18th street, northeast, by drinking
carbolic acid 1t seems that some one
threatened to report him and the threat
weighed on his mind to such an extent
that he finally decided to end his
troubles by taking his life.
Cyrus c. Wells, private secretary to
the Secretary of the Navy, has resigned
to take position with the National City
Bank of New York. His place will be
filled by Fred. L. Fishbaek, present
confidential clerk and formerly Mr..
Moody's secretary in Congress.
The Senate and House leaders today
agreed to adjourn Congress at 3 p. M,
tomorrow. The adjournment would have
been had today, but it was not possible
to enroll the Philippine bill in time.
A complete agreement has been
reached by the conferees on the Philip
pine civil government bill, and the re-
port will be made some time this after
noon. The question as to whether the
gold or silver standard should rule i'll
the Philippines has been postponed
until next session, as has the proposed
coinage of a special Philippine dollar.
The Senate provisions for the coinage of
subsidiary coins are retained in the bill
Minister Bowen cabled the State De
partment from Caracas, Venezuela, to-
day that OrinocO, Colorado, Guirira,
and Vela de Colo had been declared
blockaded. He stated that he expected
decisive battle in the near future, but
that he was not in need Of naval aid or
marines.
The report of the special House COM
mittee which was instructed to inyestl-
gate the charges made in a secret report
to the Danish government by its agent,
Captain Christmas, about the bribery
connected with the intended purchase OF
the Danish West Indies, has made its
report generating all concerned.
Senator Foraker, although a very sick
man, did not keep to his bed today and de-,
clared his intention of going to the Senate, II
his condition would permit. His trouble is
abdominal and resembles peritonitls IN a
mild form. At present his condition is not
considered dangerous, although some concern
is felt by those who are nearest him.
The Senate today passed bill to pay to
Rear Admiral w. S. Schley, on the retired
list. the pay and allowances of a rear admiral
on the active list.
A review Of the work of Congress shows
that the total expenditures will amount to
almost 81 900, 100000.
An American warship will be sent at once
to Hayti for the purpose of protecting Amerl-
can lives and property endangered by the rev.
olution now progressing there. This action
was decided upon by the Navy Department
today upon request for the same eabled to
the State Department by Consul Livingston
at Cape HaytieD. The nearest available YES
sci is at Fort de France. 1t was decided this
afternoon to send the Marietta to Cape Hay
ten. She is at present at San Juan, Porto
I Rico