Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-03-04
FROM WASHINGTON.
rCousspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington. March 4.

Correspondence OF INC A'oAenuii" Ne~S~'@
Washington. March 4.
Represeptative o. II. P. Belmont, OF
New York, who is Ill here with pneu-
monis, is pronounced better this morn
ing. DR.. w. w. Johnson said that,
having passed comfortable night, the
natient ought soon to be on the road to
eopyalescence. Mrs. Belmont arrived
from the south on 3 special train last,
night and is with her husband.
IL was stated aitsr the Cabinet meet
ing today that President Roosevelt
would sign the permanent census bill.
Tbree.hundred clerks will be dropped
from the census rolls so az to reduce
the number OF employees placed In the
classified service under the proVislons
of the bill. The proposed Cuban tarlt
concessions were gone over by the
Cabinet at length. President Roose'
Welt il disappointed that the repuoli-
cans 10 the House can't agree on this
subject.
The United States Minister al Bogota,
mas Informed the Stats Department
that 5. 900 OF the best soldiers In Coi'
ombia have reinforced the troops near
Bogota. Fighting has continued Tor
some dsys.
The morning itinery OF Prince Henry
having been on such an uncertain
quantity, the party drove about with
out without the accompaniment OF such
crowds. As the Prince passed along,
however, he was recognized and
saluted. He visited the Illinois Trust
and Savings Bank, The Rookery'
Office building, the fire insurance patro
in Monroe street, Marshall Fields i'm
mense wholesale dry goods establish
ment and the public library. Return
ing to the Auditorium, the Prince re-
ceived Gov. Van SAINT, Of Minnesota
aud staff OF 20 in full uniform. The
Governor was presented and made
short speech. The Prince smilingly
received the engrossed resolutions anC
thanked the Governor cordially. Tht
Prince retired to his apartments annie
shout of "Hoch der Prinz."
Previous to his departure, the FRINGE
| received little Barbara Ozburne, tel
years old, a prodigy 10 typography
| The little girl had been passed along
the line by the blue coats and detectives
| with a portrait of the Prince burned IL
bass wood by her own hands, ready t.
preset / to the German Admiral. Th'
royal guest extended hsnd to bis wet
visitor, accepted the portrait, and theI
In turn gave Barbara an autograph al
bum and parting salute. Great crowds
Of people fanked every street leading
to the Auditorium and as the roya
party appeared to enter the carrisgr
they voiced their feelings shouts anC
cheers Rs long as the carriage was IL
sight.
| Governor Van SAINTS meeting will
the Prince brought forth considerable
amusement. His Highness, after ex
pressing his gratitude and thanks fo
| the engrossed resolutions, intimated t
the Governor that he would like Il
meet the members Of bis staff, wbC
stood at q respectful distance. The
Governor, Shaping the Prince on thu
back, promptly said: "All right
Prince; all right" Then turning, h'
started toward bis fellow delegates, bu
observing that the Prince hesitated
Van SAINT crooked his finger, beckonet
toward the Prince and exclaimed
Come Cd; come 3D." The Primo,
seemed somewhat astopishcd, but b
pally grasped the tuation, and sd
yanoed toward the Colonels and wa
introduced, receiving three cheers ant
tiger.
Word has been received By the Navy De
partment that the North Atlantic squadron
sailed yesterday from Cienfuegos, Cuba, TO
Colon, Colombia The squadron, formed o
the bstteships Kearssrge, Alabama, Mass
chusetts and IndiSns, is the most powerful
ever assembled by the United States in thos
waters. Its presence there will, it is be
lieved, have quoting effect and will serv
to prevent any damage to American property
interests in that troubled State. The squad
ron is under command Of Rear Admiral Hig
gibson.
It is is denied at the etate Department ths
Minister Leishmae has presented any de
msnd upon the Porte 81 ConstsDtinople TO
the punishment Of the abductors of Mis-
Stone. The Department will await his full
report of the affair, which is coming by mail
before taking any steps Of this character.
The builders Of the torpedo boat destroye
Barry have informed the Navy Department
that the vessel will be ready for lsuncing a
their yards near Philadelphia on March ~
and that Miss Charlotte Adams Barnes ha
been selected TO ehristen it
| The senste committee on fnsrce at II
meeting today considered the bill passed b,
the House providing for the repeal Of the wa
revenue taxes. No conclusion was reached
but from the drift of the conversation, 1t !
believed thst the committee will report tn
bill without change. The talk in the com
mttee was mainly as to the ability Of tn
treasury to stand reduction In the revenue
Of $77,000,O0O as proposed By the bill
| While there was not full attendance, 1t ap
pesred from the interchange Of opinion
among those present TO be the sense Of tn
committee that the government finances ar
in good enough condition to stand the strain
| No vote was taken but members OF the com
mittee said afterwards that it was probable
/ that the bill would be reported TO the eenatI