Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-04-30
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Wash;noton ID O.. April 30.

Washington, ~ ", Aprll oV'
Minister Conger's removal or transfer
from the post at Peking may be the out
come of the Manchurian episode. Count
Cassini has pointed out to Secretary Hay
that Conger seems to have been the only
foreign representative at the Chinese
capital who was informed of Russia's
supposed demands upon China. 1t was
upon Conger's dispatch that Secretary
Hay made inquiry of Russia and also
asked China to refuse compliance with
the alleged demand. Although the
Secretary of States conservatism pre-
vented him from placing this government
in a ridiculous light there is still some
chagrin felt at the State Department
that it should have been led into the
attitude of Directing even by IN
ference to condition of affairs which
apparently did not exist. A number OF
unofficial complaints and criticisms OF
Mr.. Conger have reached the State DE.
partment, and these, with his supposed
break in the Manchurian affair, have
told heavily against him in adminlstra-
ton circles.
Count Cassini, the Russian Ambas-
sador, called Oh Secretary Hay at the
State Department this morning. A long
conference resulted. 1t is understood
that thorough discussion of the Man
churian situation was had and that the
conference resulted in an understanding
thoroughly amicable and satisfactory to
the United States. Mr.. Takahira, the
Japanese Minister, was also caller. 1t
is understood that he expressed himself
as thoroughly satisfied as to the outcome
of the recent diplomatic exchanges on
the same subject.
The Chinese legation was moved to-
day from the Schneider mansion on q
street TO the beautiful new building
erected by the Chinese government at
Nineteenth street and Vernon avenue.
This structure has been in course OF
erection for nearly year. 1t cost, ex-
elusive of furniture, $780, 900, and is
now regarded as the finest legation home
in the city. =,
The War College Board has reported
to the Secretary OF War its recommended
tons for the allotment of funds for the
construction of barracks at large num-
Der of widely separated army posts.
The board also expresses the opinion
that the time has arrived when it is
very desirable to establish garrisons at
several important points which shall
consist of representatives from all arms
of the service. To carry out this idea,
which is recommended not only for
military but also for economical adj
vantages which it possesses, the board
has recommended that agarrison to con-
sist of one regiment of infantry, one
squadron of cavalry and two batteries
of field artillery be provided for Fort
Sam Houston, Texas; Fort Sheridan,
Illinois; Fort Smelling, Minnesota, and
the new post near Buffalo, New York.
When the plans of the board are carried
out number of changes will be made
in the stations of the troops. About the
most important of these will be the re-
moval of the cavalry from Jefferson
Barracks, which has been a cavalry
post since 1926 and the turning over of
that station for regiment of infantry.
Nearly every post in thel country will
receive some allotment from the ap-
preparation for new buildings.
Consul McWade, at Canton, cables the
State Department that mob Of so foreigners
at Yuan-tan, on the North river, 40 miles
from Canton, made an attack on party. Of
American engineers. The consul appealed Il
Lieut.. Anderson commanding the gunboa
Callao, who Immediately went to the rescue
He also made complaint to the authorities
The President has forwarded TO the Stat'
Department the following appointments
Geo. Lorillard, of Rhode Island, second sec
rotary of the legation at Havana; Henry p
Fletcher, of Pennsylvania, second secretary
of legation at Peking; William j. Pike, Pa.
consul to Zittau, Germany. The promotion o.
Mr.. Lorillsrd and Mr. Fletcher has beer
made possible by the resignation Of William
Z. cambridge, at Picking, who goes to Ca
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