Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-17
FROM WARRINGTON.
Correspondence OF the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, January IL.

Henrv's personal escort during his
visit to this country is regarded as
esDeoially felicitous. The admiral Is
very popular with Kaiser Wilhelm.
Al the opening of the ship canal at
Kiel Capt. Evans and the Kaiser visit
ed ard revisited each other until de-
gree of familiarity was established
which seemed to warrant Capt. Evans
10 introducing the Kaiser to the great
American cocktail. 1t was a success,
and it is said round after round was
called for by the Kaiser. The hour
was late when he left the American
cabin for the Imperial yacht. Evans
retired. but, to bis surprise, be was
reused from deep slumber three hours
later, about 5 d. No., and was obliged to
dress and stumble on deck. There he
was greeted by the smiling Kaiser who
announced that he had come aboard
to have 'just one more OF those
delicious American drinks" before be
made his morning inspection OF bis
feet. The Kaiser smiled and chatted
of exploration into the charms and
mysteries of American beverages and
then departed with cordial hand
shake. The details of the naval pro-
Oramme for the Presidents reception
has not yet been fully arranged, but 1t
ia the desire OF the department 10 make
"a imposing o display as possible.
With this end 10 view Admiral Evans's
special squadroD, consisting OF the
illinois, Olympia, San Francisco, Hart
ford and Cincinnati will bs thoroughly
cleaned and fresh painted. Mr.. Wal
lace Downey, of the firm that Is build
ing the Emperor's yacht, Is now 10
Washington 10 consultation with the
President, Secretary Of State Hay and
the German Embassy regarding the
date for the launching, which will take
place between February % and q
dependant upon the convenience Of
the President IS we'll as the wishes o.
Prince Henry.
Senator Blackburn, of Kentucky
aud Mr.. James Lindsay Gordon, for
merly of Virginia, will be the principal
sneakers at the annual dinner of the
New York Camp OF Confederate Vet
Grams, which will take place in The
Wsldori-Astoris next Monday, The
commander of the camp is Msjor Ed
ward Owen.
II is announced that the President
will entertain the appeal OF Admiral
Schley for review Of nis case and that
he will take no steps and make no de.
cision whatever until the papers now
in course Of preparation by Hon. lsidoT
Rsyner, Admiral Schley's counsel, are
laid before him.
By an order issued yesterday by the
director of the census, sll clerks OF thai
bureau are deprived OF sick leave until
future notice. AS annual leave has al
ready been denied them, those who are
absent for any reason from now on will
be charged with leave without pay
Four hundred clerks 10 the census de-
psrtment were dismissed on Wednes
day, their services being no longer re-
uuired. This action was taken by Di'
rector Merriam 10 consequence of a
rapid conclusion of the work OF his bu'
reau. The four hundred dismissed on
Wednesday, he said. were only the FORE
guard OF larger number of dismissals
to be made 10 the near future.
Mr.. Rixey has introduced the follow
ing bills 10 the House: Granting an in
crease of pension to Capt. Z. Il. Atkin'
SOD; for the relief OF Francis NJ. Brab'
ham; for the relief OF Mrs. Mary E. Mac.
Eregor; papers to accompany House
bill for the relief of VIM. Bushby.
The Senate canal committee appoint
ed q subcommittee consisting of Sena
tors Harris, Kittredge and Foster tC
consider the San Bias tunnel route fol
an inter-oc ssnic ca osl 10 which General
Sorrell is interested. The first meeting
of the sub committee will occur al
three O'Clock this afternoon when Gen
Sorrell himself, his counsel, Theodore
Schroeder, and Col. Henry II. Adams,
q new York millionaire, will be heard.
Senator Hanna has already announced
that he favors the plan urged by these
gentlemen and he declares that their
canal can be completed at less cost, and
in q shorter time than either of the
other two proposed caOals. /. would also
have the advantage Of being ses level
canal without locks or other obstacles.
The project proposes q waterway across
the Isthmus from Msndingo toSsn Bias,
q d stance of only 20 miles, which ia
nearly so per cent shorter than the
Panama route. l. necessitstes tunnel
through a mountain for FIVE miles but
it is claimed that with modern drills
this work presents no great difficulties.
The tunnel would be about 100 feet
wide and 175 feet high with depth OF
water of 35 feet. Only one vessel could
use il at q time but by employing elec.
trio power the passage through the tun-
mel would occupy not more than ten
minutes. The subcommittee will give
this proposition thorough consideration
ss az alternative to either Of the other
routes. Il was developed yesterday thai
the Frenchmen cannot give q clear title
to the Panama Railroad which they in
cude in their $40, 900 900 offer.
Republican leaders in both tbs
Senate and House OF Representative
are gravely concerned over the sitoa
lion in Congress with regard to thi
Cuban question. There lie such seri
GUS split in the republican ranks ovel
the proposition to grant tariff conces
sions TO Cuba that some Of the bes
posted Senators and Representative
now state that no legislation granting
the relief recommended by the Presi
dent will be enacted at this session o
Congress.
Judge William NJ. Springer, TO-DAY
continued has argument 10 favor o