Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-02-01
FROM WASHINGTON.
rcorrsspeudence of the Alexandris Gasetts. ]
Washington, January 81.

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Washington, January 81.
The makers OF real ard bogus butter
will Eight out their long expected bat
tie in the House next week. The bill
was originally draft ID by Mr.. Grout, OF
Vermont, and though he Is not now 10
Congress the measure is still known as
the "Grout bil". Being Introduced by
q republican and receiving the endorse.
ment of the republicans on the commit
tee on rules, the fight over the measure
will resolve itself largely into q party
battle with the republicans for and t1e
democrats against. The legislative sp.
Precipitation bill is scheduled for the
coming week In tue House as is also
the Indian appropist on bill that was
expected to be reported late the pres
eat week but was held over by the re-
publican managers. The bill for the
abolition of tue war tax 10 also due for
consideration and passage. When 1t
comes up it will in all probability be
railroaded through without opposition.
Most OF the time Of the Senate next
week will be taken up with the consid-
siderAtlon OF the Philippine situation.
There will be few miscellaneous mess-
ures brought forward during the morn
ing hour, put the programme involves
nothing upon which contest may be
| expected.
The hearing OF Governor General
Taft was resumed by the Senate COM
milt 30 on Philippine affairs this morn
ing. During bis recital OF present con-
ditions 10 those islands, in answer to
a question, the Governor General said
a bout 2. 500 rides would cover the num-
| her OF armed insured tionists.
a telegram to the State Department
| from the City OF Mexico announces that
| the Pan American Congress todey ad'
| iourned sine die.
The portfolio OF the Treasury De-
part changed hands this morning, Gov,
| Leslie NJ, Shaw, OF Iowa, succeeding
Lyman J. Gage OF Chicago as Secretary.
Governor Shaw was sworn in by Justice
Shiras of the Supreme Court OF the
United States at 1890 o'clock. Nearly
all the members of Congress from lowe
and throng of bureau chiefs wit lessed
the ceremony. The oath was admins
tered in Secretary Ales's office. As soon
an Governor Shaw signed his name to
| the obligation, Mr.. Gage advanced and
said: "Let me congratulate, Mr.. Score
taFy of the Treasury. ] wish you ever
success" Governor Shaw replied
"Thank you very much. II | car
measure up to my predecessor l shall
be very happy indeed" The spec
tstors of the oath taking then thronged
around the new 6ecrt tary of shake his
hand.
| Col. Addison Hosmer of Washington
died suddenly in New York today o.
ispoplexy.
AT the cotilion given last night at thu
home Of Mr.. and Mrs.. George Westinghouse
the favors were blue enamel and gold chate
iAine watches, gold.headed silk umbrellas
chiffon bOas and carved ivory swords ant
Rcaboards, embroidered American and British
flags and red satin plncushions, made hear
shaped, parasol aigretts and silver note books
dolls and representations Of the jeweled or
ders Miss Alice Roosevelt was among tn
dancers.
The Senate committee on appropriation
completed its consideration Of the urgent de
ficieney bill this morning, and will report j
to the Senate Monday. 1t is understood tina
the total amount has been materially in
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