Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-11-13
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette
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Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette-I
Washington, d. c., November IL.
1t looks like a struggle between the
East and West, so far as the SpeakershIp
of the next House of Representatives OF
Congress is concerned. Thus far neither
the East nor the West have united definite
" on their champions, but as events
progress, the prospects for battle royal
between Cannon of Illinois and Dalzell
of Pennsylvania grow apace. Cannon s
natural strength is being sorely tested
these days by the ambitions of many
men who impigne upon his territory.
His most formidable rival is Babcock OF
Wisconsin, who has called meeting OF
his State delegation for Saturday to de-
eide upon what steps to take. In the
event that Mr.. Babcock should de-
eide not to enter actively into the can
vass, the strength of Wisconsin will I'M
doubtedly go to neighbor Cannon. Iowa
presents similar situation. Cannon is
commanding figure there, but with
Babcock in the field, he would have to
divide the votes. The latest complied
ton has arisen in Ohio. Congressman
Grosyenor of that State is responsible fol-
the statement that Mr.. Burton, of Cleye-
land, chairman of the committee on
rivers and harbors, is preparing to shy his
castor and has written letters to the men,
bers of the Ohio delegation requesting
them to refrain from pledging themselves
until they shall have heard more def
niteIy from him. Burton's candidacy
would affect both Cannon and Dalzell,
as the indications point to a vote di-
vided between them. In the meantime
condition of comparative quietude pre-
walls in the East, where the candidacy OF
Dalzell has been well received. Sher-
man and Payne of New York have not
been heard from and the only ominous
cloud hovers over Maine, where Con.
gresham Littlefield commands four vote:
for himself. The western candidates,
however, are preparing to invade tho
East, and will try conclusions there with
Mr.. Dalzell as soon as the situation in
the West shall have sufficiently clarified.
Friends of Senator Hanna, of Ohio,
are much alarmed over his physical
condition. Senator Hanna himself is
said to have recognized the danger and
to have arrived at the conclusion that
nothing short of absolute rest can restore
him Because of this fact the revival OF
the report that the Senator will shortly
retire from politics is not unexpected
here and is given general credence. His
programme is said to include withdrawal
from the Senate at the expiration of his
present term; refusal to accept again the
Craftsmanship of the national republican
committee, and positive announcement
that under no circumstances will he per-
nit the use of his name in connection
with the nomination for the presidency.
The police are determined to prose-
cute Mrs. Ellen Brown Linscott, the
Christian Scientist who treated Miss
Louise Hoge, who died last night OF
pneumonia without having had medical
attention. The matter of issuing war
rant for her arrest on the charge oil
practicing medicine without a license
has been put before District Attorney
Gould. Coroner hewitt expresses the
opinion that Mrs. Linscott can be
legally indicted by the grand jury.
The Virginia republican leaders have
been given to understand that no APP
pointments of importance for Virginia
will be made until Congress assemblies.
The fine cards and the delightful
weather continue to ractlarge crowds
to the Bennings race track, and many
Virginiaus are seen there daily. Today
the first race; 6 IL furlongs; Tugai Bey,
to l, won; White Ghost, Is to l, Sec
ond; Forward, third; time 81 2-5.
Signor Mascagni is not likely to in
volve the United States in war, musi-
cal or otherwise, with the Italian gov
eminent because of his financial troubles
in this country At the Italian En-
bassy today it is stated that nothing
is known there of any attempt on
Mascagni's part to obtain diplomatic in
reference in his behalf in Boston.
Treasurer Roberts today authorized
the transfer of 81, 900, 600 by telegraph
from New York to San Francisco. The
money was deposited in New York by
three firms.
The Navy Department has been in
formed that yellow fever has broken
out among the United States marines on
the Isfhnmns of Panama