Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-05-08
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, d c., May 8.

washington, ~ ", may o.
The State Department today received
from China official confirmation of the
occupation of Newchwang by the Russians
The greatest reticence is displayed by the
department officials but it is evident
that they are exceedingly surprised and
much worried at the Russian action.
Nothing can be obtained officially regard
ing the present course of the Department
in the premises but it is believed that
Ambassador Mccormick at st. Peters
burg has been, or will be, directed to
lodge a strong protest on behalf OF the
United States government against the
reoccupation.
The chief impression gathered at the
State Department today is that Its OH,
Gals finds Secretary Hay downward and
are more chagrined than disappointed.
At the Russian occupation of New
chwang. According to frank expressions
on their part covering the past three
years or more, they have expected Rus
STA to gobble up Manchuria, yet at the
realization of their expectations they APP
pear extremely indignant. This can be
counted for in no other way than they
have entertained secret hope that Rus
STA would finally yield to a word opinion.
Each time Russia has been questioned
by the State Department she has returned
a soothing answer and this answer has
been given to the public with certain
degree of exhauitation as further trump
of American diplomacy. Today this
complacency is Oyerthrown in moment
and the natural consequences is indigna-
ton from those whose hopes have proved
baseless.
Orders will be sent today to the Phil
ippines by Secretary of War Root to
prevent the demolition of the ancient
Spanish built walls and forts of Manila.
The published statements that 1t was
intended to destroy these historic struc-
lures brought forth strong protests from
social and patriotic organizations here
interested in the preservation OF the art
treasurers of the Philippines.
Saturday afternoon will mark the first
spring tea at the White House, also
farewell for the season from Mrs. Roose-
welt to Washington society. Fashionable
society will be entertained for the first
time at a regular spring fete on the new
esplanades to the east and west of the
White House. The rOund-topped lick
trees have been placed along the entire
length of sides of the esplanades and the
fountains at either end will on SATURDAY
play for the first time. In the gardens
at the rear the Marine Band will furnish
the mnsic and tea and light refreshments
will be served in the state dining room.
Mrs. Roosevelt has heretofore taken no
part in the food-tide of gaieties following
upon Easter and has entirely given her
self over to rest.
B. F. johnson, of Richmond, is in the
city completing his arrangements for es-
tablishing publishing house here.
Henry Clay Ide, a member Of the Philip
pine commission and secretary of finance and
Justice in The insular government, is in Wash
ingtOn to confer with Secretary Root on the
Philippine financial question. Mr.. Idle said
that an independent Catholic Church has
been established in the Philippines of which
AguinaldO is one Of the leading members.
J. X. Senter, member Of the democratic
national committee for Vermont, has declared
against Cleveland for President.
Captain Herman Jacobsen was found dead
in his bed at his residence 1905 n street north
west, this morning. He was II years old,
and was one of the best known citizens of
Washington. He was prominent Mason.