Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-01-06

propriste $25, 900 for the expenses OF the
civilian representatives.
Congressman Schirm, OF Maryland, is
about to offer another solution" of
the Schley controversy. He will in
troducs q bill sppropristing $4,000
for six brouzs tablets TO be placed in the
Capitol, commemorstloR naval victories
OF the United States. The victories 10
question, With the commanders enume-
rated, are the Bon Homme Richard
over Il. Ii. 8. Scraps, 1779, John Paul
Jones commanding; the Constitution
over the Guerriere. 1912, Captain Isaac
Hull; the Constitution over the Javs,
1872, Commander BaiDbridgt; the
Battle OF Lake Erie, Commodore Perry,
1918; Manila Bay, 1898, Admiral
Dewey; Santiago, 1923, Commodore
Schley.
Secretary Long today gave out for
publication q letter from himself to
Senator Knute Nelson OF Minnesota
replying to charges made 10 certain
quarters that the Navy department has
disseminated against Admiral Schey
and 10 favor OF Admiral Sampson 10 the
matter Of prize money. The Secretary
explains that such criticisms are
UNJUST that the Navy department
neither possesses nor exercises control
over the distribution of prize money,
and that the entire matter is 10 the
hands OF the Treasury department,
which liz guided In its actions by rul'
ings on the law and facts made by
properly constituted courts.
The Supreme Court OF the United
States today affirmed the judgment oil
the Supreme Court of Ohio in the
custer proceedings against the Capital
City Dairy Co., makers of oleomar"
garine. The decisioa OF the lower
court was against the company and,
with the affirmation of the Supreme
Court OF the United States. will have
the effect practically Of driving the con-
Germ out OF business. The opinion by
Implication upholds ell State laws
which prohibit the sale of cleomar-
garine unless 1t is conspicuously labeled
ss such and delivered to consumers as
such.
Congressman Hepburn, author OF the
hill providing for the construction OF o
Nicarsgusn canal, which will be taken
up In the House tomorrow, lie not dis
coursged by the activity OF the Panama
Canal people. He says, "The bill will
pass the House, and / anticipate no
trouble. although there Is no telling
what reserves there are among mem
bers of the right TO change opinions
previously expressed. l hope to have
vote taken Wednesday afternoon.
My speech on the subject will be very
short. AS to the Senate, no one can
tell about that. The Senator is
peculiarly constituted Individual you
know" Senator Morgsn's committee
90 inter oceanic canals held con-
ference this morning at which II Wa
decided that nothing should be done Ia
the Senate regarding canal Legislation
until after the House has acted upon
the Hepburn bill, the consideration Of
which begins Tomorrow.
Capt. K. Kemper was at the Capitol
today to secure speakers for the ban
quet to be gwen by Lee Camp, Con-
iederate Veterans, 10 Alexandria, Oh
General Lee's birthday. The following
accepted invitations to represent: Hon
Robt. w. Davis, OF Florida; Hon. Rc'
Pierce, Of Tennessee; Hon. Wm. Ricn'
ardson, OF Alabama, and Hon. NJ. +
Benton, of Missouri.
There ia no perceptible change In the
condition OF Mrs. Dennis today.
10 the House today, Mr.. Norton in'
troduced bill to appropriate 81, 500 Il
purchase land now used as q cemetery
on JohnsoD's Island. SAndusky Bay
Ohio, which was used as prison for
Confederate officers during the war.
The President today made public the let
tiers Of resignation Of Postmaster General
Smith and Secretary Of the Treasury Gage
| together with his replies thereto. Mr. Smiths
letter has already been published. The
President in his replies expresses his regret
at the designations and his thanks for the
services these gentlemen have rendered in
his Cabinet
Isador Bayner, counsel for Admiral schley,
had conversation today with Congressman
Cummings, relative to the probability OF Con.
gressionsl action 10 the Schley controversy.
Mr.. Cummings told him that the measure
which he personally favored ia the 6chirm
bill, which declared the Dewey verdict to be
the verdict Of Congress. Mr.. Cummings Is
hopeful that some action will be taken by the
House committee on naval affairs.
Congressman Cummings, Of Now York, In
tro duced bill today appropriate, g So, $500
600 for a new postoffiee building in Now
York city. Congressman Metal, Of Massa-
chusetts. introduced 8 bill establishing uni
form form Of bankruptcy law fer the United
States
Senator Frye says his ship subsidy bill will
bs taken up by the senate committee on
commerce ct it, first meeting next week. He
believes that 1t will be reported favorably.
He Gays it has met with cordial reception
throughout the country.
Congressman Kern, OF Illinois, introduced
bill Of forty-one words today. 1t simply
direct the Secretary Of War to re-estsblish
the army canteen and post exchange.
Admiral Schley was 10 conference with
President Roosevelt for nearly sn hour today
and 1t is understood that the President in
duced the Admiral 10 abandon further action
relative to his part In the Santiago campaign.
The Admiral visited the White House at the
request OF the President. There will proba-
bly, be no action agsinet the publishers Of
MaoLay's naval history. The President IL
de,ermindea that the Santiago controversy
shall be brought to a speedy end.
NEWS OF The DAY.