Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1904-10-20
From Washington.
fCouespondence of the Alexandria Gazette.
Washington, ID. O., Oct. 20.

faith in putting It's terms INTO eAecu.ion'
is the principal accusation OF the 18TH
mian republic against this country.
Differences between the Panama govern
ment and General Davis, governor OIL
the canal zone, arising out OF alleged
undue exercise of authority by the latter,
are what have caused the present stu
alton which the President regards as
serious enough to necessitate personal
investigation by Secretary of War Taft.
Created under the auspicies OF the
United States the newest republic in the
world has become 80 irritated against its
sponsor that it was threatening 10 with
draw its diplomatic representative from
this country. The action OF the Presi-
dent in commissioning Secretary Taft 10
examine personally into the causes OF
that irritation has been received with
great satisfaction by the Panama
representatives here and it is not
doubted that an amicable settlement
of all matters in dispute will be
arranged. While Panama in the
treaty with the United States willingly
gave to this country full control OF the
canal zone, ten miles wide across the
isthmus. it did not intend to relinquish
its entire sovereignty over that zone
But the United States has assumed
sovereignty, and according to the
Panamans, the latter find themselves
treated as residents of foreign country
on either side of the canal lands which
run through the middle of their republic:
The United States has established
customs houses within the canal zone
and assesses the Dingley rates of duty on
all goods entering there from Panama
lust as from other foreign countries.
The State Department today transmit
ted by telegraph to the American en-
bassy at st. Petersburg, for presentation
to the foreign Office, formal protest
made by the japanese government against
the alleged use by Russian soldiers in
Manchuria of Chinese costumes. The
protest was presented this morning by
Minister Takahira, of Japan, to Secre-
tary Hay. This government acts in the
matter merely as the medium of trans
mission, and will take no part in the dis
pute. The instructions from Toxic for
Minister Takahira to forward the protest
through Secretary Hay we're received last
night. 1t is stated in the protest that the
wearing of Chinese costumes by the Rus
slams is clearly violation of information
al law, rendering the wearers liable to
punishment for violation of the laws OF
war, as we'll as likely tocause the killing
of innocent Cinnamon in the belief that
they are Russians in disguise. The par
ticular incident complained of, is said to
have taken place on the Mukden road
October 4, when Russian sharpshooters,
reported to have been disguised as de-
scribed, attacked the japanese.
At the last days session of the Brother,
hood of the Union, holding their annual
session here, the revised ritual was adopt
ed complete by the unanimous consent
of the convention. The sentiment OF the
convention as to change of name was re-
ferred to the annual meeting of the next
convention, as it was decided TO delay
action until then. The committee on
ritual appointed to consider new name
reported favorably on "The American
Union" as the title. Nephritis, phthi-
sis and consumption were added to the
list of laws prohibiting an applicant for
admission as a member Officers were
elected today with Charles ThrOckmortoD,
of New York, Past Supreme Washing
ton, and Amos J. Eggleston, of Phila-
delphia, Supreme Washington.
At the thirty-second annual meeting
of the Gas Light Association here today
at the New Willard Hotel q number
technical papers were read. On Friday
at 1915 the convention in body will
visit Mount Vernon. After their re-
turn final adjournment will be taken.
A car of the City and Suburban line
ran over an embankment at the end Of
the line at Laurel this morning Con-
ductor J. O. Lamb had his skull frac-
tured and is in critical condition and
Motorman X. w. Brightman was pain
fully injured. The conductor and
motorman were the only occupants at
the time of the accident. The car was
wrecked.
Senator McLaurin before the Inter
state Commerce Commission today con.
tinued arguments in the case of the
Planters Compress Company vs. II rail-
road companies, the complaint being
that the rates on round bales should be
lower than on square bales of cotton.
The closing Arguments in the Machen,
ct al, appeal before the Court of Appeals
of the District were heard this morning.
Attorney Keigwin opened the govern
ment side followed by Holmes Conrad,
the governments special counsel. At
torney G. A. Douglas, for the defendants
ended the case shortly after IL o'clock
this morning. A decision in the case is
not expected before the December term
of the Court
The Knights OF Malta finished their
business today and adjourned to meet
in Albany next year.
Bids for the material for the construction
of the Isthmian canal were opened at noon to-
day by the Panama Canal Commission.
TELEGRAPHIC BREVITIES
Blythe fall of a scafiold in Buffalo,
n. Y, today, two workmen were dashed