Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-01-07
FROM WASHINGTON.
Correspondence of the Alexandra Gazette.
Washington, Jan. Z.

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Washington, Jan. 7.
Decorators, florists and workmen OF
many trades have put the White House
in shape for the first of the "card re-
ceptions" the Diplomatic-which the
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will give
tonight About three thousand inyi-
tations have been extended and 1t IS ex-
pected that nearly two thousand viii at
tend. In addition to the members Oh
the Diplomatic Corps, in whose special
honor the reception will be given, many
important personages in official, military
and social life will be present. The
President and Mrs. Roosevelt will be as
sisted in the receiving by Miss Alice
and all the ladies of the Cabinet The
Marine Band will play during the even
ing in the marble lobby of the mansion.
The Secretary of State has received
through the French Ambassador, the
formal tender of bust of Washington
from the Ladies of France. The offer
will be submitted by Secretary Hay to
Congress with recommendation that 1t
be accepted and provision made for a
ceremonial installation.
Senator Daniel who is opposed to the
ratification of the treaty with Panama
for the construction of canal across the
isthmus will make speech in opposl-
ton to the ratification of the treaty
when it comes up in the Senate.
A cablegram to the State Department
from Minister Allen in Korea says that
the Russian marines who were refused
transportation on the japanese controlled
railway. have marched overland to Seoul.
The ostensible purpose of their visit is
to protect Russian lives and property in
Seoul alleged to be endangered by the
disturbances there.
Minister Powell cables the State De-
partment from San Domingo that the
provisional government has established
a blockade of all ports save San Domin-
90 City by means of sailing vessels cap
able of firing solid shots only. Ships
sailing from the West Indies are given
20 days in which to clear while those OF
the United States and European ports
may take As days. 1t is believed that
the blockade will not be recognized by
the United States.
Mr.. Rodney, paymaster with the rank
of lieutenant commander on the retired
list of the navy, has brought suit in
Washington for $50, 900 damages against
Captain Samuel c. Lemly, Judge Advo-
cate General of the navy, for alleged
iong continued "pecuniary and naval
Grade losses" and indignities.
Mr. Lacy, Of Iowa, today introduced bill
in the House providing for the reinstatement
at Annapolis Of the three midshipmen who
were recently expelled for haziAg.
Former Congressman Eugene Loud, of Cal
ifornia, has been appointed by the Postoffice
General sole delegate of this government to
the International Postal Convention to be held
at Rome this spring.
The Senate Committee on Commerce today
took favorable action on several bills, the
most important of which was that introduced
by Senator Frye, requiring that supplies for
the army and navy shall be carried in vessels
ofthe United States. At present such supplies
are carried by the lowest bidder and almost
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Consideration of the Panama canal treaty
was resumed by the Senate committee on
foreign relations this morning. The COM
mittee is discussing the treaty section by
section. and hopes to be able to make re-
port on it by the end of the week. 1t is
probable that some amendments will be made
to the document as it stands. If it should
seem necessary to further safeguard the in
terests of the United States the republicans
will not hesitate tc offer amendments with
that purpose in view.