Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-21

the works of the canal enterprise, to say
nothing of possible inspection OF pp-
liticsl conditions in the new republic OF
Panama. Altogether. Mr.. Root will
travel some sixteen thousand miles by
land and sea. He will visit eight differ
ent countries and meet scores OF Central
and South American statesmen on their
own heath. The great journey will be
taken by the Secretary practically alone.
Except for his wife, daughter and son,
the Secretary will depend only on the
officers of the Charleston, headed by
Captain G. McRae WiDslow for Ameri-
can companions. In ports and capitals
visited be will of course be Piloted about
by diplomatic and consular representa-
tiyes of the United States.
This was the day the presidents oil all
the railroads, which have been under
the investigation into the coal business
by the Interstate Commerce Commission,
were invited to appear before that body
and offer such testimony as they might
desire. Not one was present this morn
ing. The Pennsylvania Railroad was
the only one that had anything to say
Gin defense" John B. Thsyer, fourth
vice president of that road, was here, as
he said, Ito clean up certain matters. "
President Roosevelt promised a dele
cation of Congressman this morning
that if there is nothing in the law to
prevent, he will grant holiday IN the
summer to the employees of all the navy
Yards 10 the country. The President
told his callers, however that If the
half holiday is granted, he will not
allow the employees to demand double
pay if at any time in the future they
happen to be called upon to work on
holidays. If any such demand is made,
the President said, he would at once
cut off the Saturday half holiday.
The consideration of the case OF MAJOR
Estes Ct. Rathbone, once Director oil
Posts 10 Cuba, has been postponed by
the Senate committee on Cuban rea
lions until next session. Rathbone was
convicted of illegal operations in Cuba,
WAS pardoned as result of the procla-
nation of general amnesty and has ever
since been trying 10 get congressional
committee to investigate his claim that
he was wrongfully convicted.
The Dominion of Canada is TO be ask.
ed in diplomatic language If she viii
obIigingly close one eye TO naval mill
tia training chip on the Great Lakes;
Under existing treaties the United
States is prohibited from sailing any
war ships on the lakes. Canada is o.
course pledged to preserve the same
state of pnarmed neutrality. Now the
naval militia of the various lake states
stand in great need of ship with guns
aboard and the administration IS anxious
that they be given the training if Can
ada does not object.
After three weeks of taking testimony
in the case of former State Senator Geo.
E. Greer, of New York, and Willard ID.
Doremus, of this city, on trial for brl6-
cry and conspiracy in connection with
The pOstOfice irregularities, The govern
ment today began presenting its side of
the case to The jury. ID strict Attorl'y
Baker consumed most Of the day with
his argument. Each side is allowed five
hours. On Saturday the court will in
struct the Jury, and verdict is expected
Saturday evening.
The President sent to the Senate to-
day the nomination OF j Carlyle Will
mer, to be appraiser of merchandise in
the district of BALTIMORE, Nd.