Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-15
FROM WASHINGTON.
rcorresnoudence Of the Alexandria Gazette.

Washington, d. c., Dec. 10.
Another large. distinguished and
interested audience crowded the chamber
of the Supreme Court of the United
States today, all available seats and
standing room being occupied, to listen
to the argument of Attorney General
Knox. on behalf of the Government, In
he appeal of the Northern Securities
Company from the judgment OF the
circuit court of Minnesota, which de-
clared its control of the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific railroads to be a
merger in violation of the Sherman anti
trust act.
Consul Thomas Simpson, at Puerto
Plata, Dominican Republic, reports to
the State Department that the new revo-
luton has broken out generally through
out the island The department has no
advices concerning the rumored plot to
kill Minister Powell, and is inclined to
doubt the truth of the story.
The hearings Oh the bill to prohibit
the use of the mails by unauthorized in
surance companies was continued before
the Senate committee on postoffices this
morning. There was large array Of
insurance men present to oppose the
bill. State Insurance Commissioner X.
L. Folk, of Tennessee, was the only one
present to speak for the bill.
IfUnited States troops are sent to the
isthmus of Panama, as now seems prob
able, Brigadier General j. Franklin
Bell will be in command. This fact
was admitted today by high official OF
the War Department. The details Of
the plan of campaign on the isthmus, in
the event Colombia declares war against
the United States, or endeavors to in
wade Panama, have been explained to
General Bell by Generals Young and
Chafee of the general staff.
The funeral of the late John r. Proc
tor, president of the Civil Service Com
mission who died suddenly at the Cosmos
Club Saturday was held this morning at
St. Johns Church, interment being
made in Rock Creek Cemetery. The
Rev. DR.. Roland c. Smith read the
simple Episcopal service. President
Roosevelt, accompanied by his wife and
one of his sons, attended. The audience
included a large representation OF the
official circles.
The full Bristow report on the postal
scandals will be made public in two or
three days. This decision was reached
today by the House committee on post
offices. The report was seut to the printer
with instructions TO have copies in
the House by Friday for distribution
among the members. Mr. Brisiow APP
peared before the committee yesterday
and intimated, it is said, that his report
had been too much edited at the White
House. Furthermore he is reported as
saying that Beavers had altered the ac-
counts with respect to vari ,us postoftiCe
clerkships in which many Congressman
are interested and that these facts were
not brought out by the synopsis ofthe re-
port. Mr.. Bristow's explanation to the
committee exonerates the congressman
interested in the clerkships mentioned
and places all the blame on Beavers.
Mr.. Rixey, of Virginia, will urge
Senator Martin to have the memorial
bridge bill passed as a separate measure,
and when it passes the Senate will do
all in his power to secure its passage by
the House. 1t is said about the Capitol
that the bill has better chance of be-
coming a Law than ever before.
On account of the funeral of John R.
Proctor, President of the Civil Service
Commission, which was attended by the
President, this morning, the usual Tues
day cabinet meeting was postponed
until tomorrow.
The British naval station at Esqui-
malt is being rapidly fortified with new
guns and mines, according to United
States Consul Smith, stationed at
Vancouver
The Secretary of War today approved
the commentator of the General staff
of the Army for the establishment ..of
divisions and somewhat chang
ing the boundary lines of the present de-
partments. There will be 4 divisions
in continental United States and one in
the Philippines, making 3 divisions
in all.
1t is said here that the Old Dominion and
Great Falls railroad will be built from the
Aqueduct bridge to the falls and that trains
viii be running on that road by June LIST next