Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-11-17
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.


leave Congress at the close Of the called
session to become Mayor Of New York,
delivered his vaIedictory on the floor OF
the House today. He expressed, in
half hour speech, his well-known views
on Cuban reciprocity and democratic
applause attested his popularity at fire.
quent periods in his discourse. The
most interesting portion of his speech
was devoted to an attack on General
Wood and it called forth evidence OF I'M
bounded approval on the minority side.
1.-TWO years ago Cuba was on the verge
of bankruptcy" he said in this con-
nection. THAT she has escaped ruin is
not due to any effort on our part. That
she has been able to exist at all during
the last two years is because or two
reasons: First-The change in her
government. Second-The marketing
of an increased amount of tobacco and
sugar" Mr.. McCellan's argument, in
brief was that although the bill does
not go far enough, it is a step in the
right direction, "a breach in the wall
of protection and step in the direction
of a tariff for revenue and revenue
only" The diferential on refined
sugar, the purpose of which is to protect
the sugar trust, should be removed, ne
held.
Minister Bunan- Varilla's diplomatic
ipdiscretion in addressing Senator Nor
gan has now been more than matched
by President Marroquin's appeal to the
Senate. That the presiding officer OF
that BODY has amended the Colombian's
intent by sending his communication to
the State Department that it may re-
turn via the proper channel affects in no
degree the slight to the administration
The note will be translated there ofiici-
ally and then be forwarded by the red
tape route through the White House up
to the Capitol. There undoubtedly it
will furnish material to the Senators who
are now prepared to fight the admins
tration's Panama policy. Any steps to
be taken to punish Marroquin's dis
courtesy are now coDjectural. 1t may
be taken for granted from limitations
already made Of the administration
policy that scant attention, If any, Wilde
paid TO Colombia's appeal.
The Cabinet discussed the Panama sit
uation again today to the exclusion of
nearly everything else except the indict-
ment of Senator Dietrich, of Nebraska,
which was considered only in an inform
nj manner. The matter of recognizing
the protest made by President Marroquin,
of Columbia, to President pro tenn Frye
ofthe Senate, is left entirely tothe Pres
ident, who has otyet Determined upon
q course of action. Senators Dietrich
and Willard of Nebraska had long con-
ference with Attorney General Knox re-
carding the Indictment ofMr. Dietrich.
The Latter has demanded the removal
of United States District Attorney Sum-
mers at Omaha and has presented char
res which the Department of Justice will
investigate. Mr.. Diedrich has not yet
been arrested under the indictment, but
it is understood that a deputy marshal
will come to Washington to serve the
warrant.
Representative Champ Clark made
terrific onslaught on the Dingley tariff
act today. He introduced bills to place
on the free list salt, binding twine, wood
pulp, printing paper and agricultural
implements.
The Senate in executive session today
confirmed the nomination of Frank Wy
man to be postmaster at st. Louis, as
well as a large number of other post
masters, etc.
The rain of today somewhat inter-
fered with the races at Benning, keeping
many people at home, still the attend
ance was fair. The first race today was
won by Gloriosa, to 10; Widows
Mite, to /, was second, and Wager,
40 to /, third.
The Senate committee on reorganiza-
ton of the committees held its first meet
ing this morning. Little progress was
made, and another session will be held
tomorrow. 1t is learned, however, that
Senator Hawley has asked TO be relieved
from further service on the committee on
interoceanic canals because of his poor
health.
The Pennsylvania representatives in
at a conference today declared
it to be their sense that river and har-
Dor bill should be passed at the coming
regular session and that this bill should
contain provision for 95-foot channel
in the Delaware river from Philadelphia
to the sea.
What is probably the bitterest factional
fight that has been waged among the re-
publicaus of Kansas, for years, is going |
on now over the question of the selec-
ton of successor to District Judge |
Hook on the Federal bench. The Presi-
dent has asked the Kansas delegation in |
Congress, to get together and recommend |
the man whom they want appointed. |
But the delegation is widely separated.
This morning a meeting was held in
Senator Longs committee room to fur
Their consider the matter. No decision
was reached, however, although vote
was taken. J. G. Pollock, Chief Justice
johnson, Judge Stonecker, and N.
H. Loomis are candidates. The Iowa
delegation also has a judgesbip fight on.
Consul General Gudger, at Panama, cables
the State Department, under today's date, as
follows: "All OF the officials Of the former
Department Of Panama are now supporting
the republic, and the sentiment is unanimous.
Life and property are fully protected. The
from Colombia, Messrs. Pa
lron, Paraja, Isignaries and Daralia, have
arrived at Colon. Commissioners from Pa
mama will meet them there y