Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-09-27
From Washington.
(, orr dependence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, ID. c., Sept. q.

ing, upon the request Of the State De-
partment, instructed the district attorney
for Massachusetts to take proper steps to
set aside the judgment of Judge Phelps,
at Lee, whereby Third Secretary Quincy
Of the British embassy was fined $25 for
contempt of court and $25 for over
speeding his automobile. The prompt
action taken by the State Department in
connection with the arrest and 6ning OF
Secretary Hugh Quincy is indicative Of
desire to make such reparation as
possible under the circumstances. 1t
appears that the telegram sent by Arthur
Raikes, the British charge d'affaires, at
Lennox, to the department was filed
after the arrest of Mr.. Quincy but
before his case had been disposed
OF by the justice at Lee. The depart
ment Immediately requested the COVER
nor OF Massachusetts, to take proper
steps to ensure Mr.. Gurney's immunity
under the law which makes the am
bassadors and their official families ex-
empt from arrest. Inasmuch as Judge
Phelps had already collected the fine
imposed upon the prisoner and had dis
charged him from custody, the matter,
upon report of the facts from the gov
ernor, again reverts to the State De-
partment. 1t is likely that the British
ambassador will be satisfied with an
apology and return of the fine imposed
The statutes are quite clear upon the
point that the whole process of the
court in this instance is void, so there
will be no question as to the right of the
ambassador to demand a return Of the
fine. He would also, in the Opin-
ion of lawyers here, have the
right to demand the punishment of those
concerned in the arrest and conviction
of Mr.. Quincy, but 1t is not believed that
he will go 50 far as this provided proper
apology and explanation is made. The
District Attorney will be expected to act
in the matter through the Governor of
Massachusetts, who will, on behalf of his
State, present apologies for the occurrence
to the State Department. 1t is not be-
lieved that any drastic action will be
taken against Judge Phelps, or that he
or the officers of his court will be held to
accountability under the federal law
which provides for Imprisonment OF any
one concerned in effecting criminal
proceeding against member of the Off
cial family of an ambassador.
The reports to the Comptroller of the
Currency showing the condition of Ma
tional Banks on September 9th for the
whole OF the United States have been
compiled. They show that throughout
the United States the banks maintain
legal reserve of 22.49 per cent on their
deposits as compared with 23.O7 per
cent on the last previous call, June 9th.
The loans and discounts amount to 49,
726, 15l ,4l9 compared with So, 500, 0l3,-
467 on the last call. The overdrafts are
$31, III, 95l; due from national banks
1902, 2l6, 207 due from State Banks
$97, 49,, $50; total specie 1904, 74S, 935.
On the other side of the ledger the sur
plus fund amounts to 1896, sos, 500 the
undivided profits are $1S6, 6Sl, 5S9 due
to other National banks 1854, ST., ZIG;
due to State banks 1919, 779, 29S; divi-
dends,unpaid 1913, 952 individual depos-
its So, 45S, 2l6, 667 as compared with 49,
312, 439, $40 on the last call and bills
payable $25, 45S, 1913. The total resources
and liabilities amount to Sc, 975. 0S6, 504
compared with Sc, 655, 9S9, $50 on the
last call.
w. NJ. Thomas, United States min
lister to Sweden and Norway, called to
pay his respects to the President this
morning, prior to the Cabinet meeting.
In discussing recent publications to the
effect that King Oscar Of Sweden might
abdicate in favor of the Crown Prince,
Mr.. Thomas said he did not believe such
an event probable. He said that King
Oscar, while advancing in years, was
both hale and hearty and has the love
and confidence of his subjects.
Internal revenue receipts for the
month OF August, amount to $40, 1872
439 compared with $lS, 784, 5I4 for the
same month OF last year.