Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-10
From Washington
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gazette
Washington, Jan. ~.

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Washington, Jan. 10.
Iosular officials in the War Depart
n4nt express the belief that the Philip
piue tariff legislation affecting the rates
90 sugar and tobacco from the ISLANDS
will be enacted into Law despite the an-
decentralization campaign headed by
Representative Babcock, in which the
iusurpent leaders claim sixty-fve repub-
lican representatives and in which the
House leaders conceded at least thirty
republican members who are openly and
arrogantly recalcitrant to administration
orders. Aside from the joint statehood
aspect of Mr.. Bacock's instruction, and
considering the tariff portion OF the sit
uation, it is pointed out at the insular
bureau that unless the concessions are
made now on sugar and tobacco, there IS
imminent danger of immediate tree trade
with The islands; not that the insulsr
experts consider such possibility q
bug.s.boo. Secretary Taft has hoped
that the minority would submit an
amendment TO the bill providing for free
trade With the islands. Such an amend
nent would die by party division, and
then on the bill itself he thinks the adj
ministration would have a substantial
majority.
Evidence was taken by the Interstate
Commerce Commission today in the case
of the National Wholesale Liquor Deal
ers' Association against the trans-conti-
mental railroads and connecting lines in
The East, charging unjust rates on whis-
ky, slipped in less than car load and
in car load quantities, The liquor in
terests brought out the fact that the
rates we're increased on whisky and not
on alcohol, high wines and high proof
spirits. The hearing Of the complaint
against the principal railroad systems
brought by the National Wholesale Lum-
Der Dealers Association in regard to the
racking of lumber shipped on nat, or
gondola cars, will be heard tomorrow
Capt. James Rebb Church, who served
with President Roosevelt at Santiago,
was presented with a medal of honor at
The White House today for distinguished
pal.antry at Las Guasimas. The entire
taft of the army, many distinguished
Ulcers OF the navy, the Secretary OF
War, a delegation from the American
Medical Association, and number OF
invited guests attended the ceremony
which took place in the Presidents
office and Cabinet room. The President
made neat little speech OF presentation.
Municipal improvement received the
attention of the morning session of the
American Institute of Architects, now in
session at the New Willard.
After a conference with President
Roosevelt this morning, Representative
Watson of Indiana, the republican whip
If the House, announced that both the
Philippine tariff and statehood bills
would pass the House. "Will they pass
The Senator" Mr.. Watson was asked.
IL dJn't know" he replied, then added:
"Does anyone know what the Senate
will do?"
Mrs. Martin, wife of Senator Martin,
entertained in Washington yesterday at
luncheon, when her guests were: Mrs
Brewer, Madame Quesala, Mrs Alden
Smith, Mrs. J. R. Henderson, Mrs.
Hutchinson, Mrs. Timmons, Mrs.
Hatch, Mrs. Helm, Mrs. Hooe, Mrs. j.
J. Hemphill, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. ]. w.
Kearn ey, Miss Ridgeley and Miss Grace
Day.
Bernard o. Barnes, about 80 years
old, dropped dead in Heare's saloon, 9Th
aud D streets, this morning. de was
veil known about town, having been
employed as a bartender in many places.
Henry J.. Simpson, a member Of the Elihu
Root law firm, has been decided upon as the
successor Of General Henry Burnett, district
attorney in New York city. The position,
under the fee system, pays more than 10000
per wear. Mr. Simpson, has neither SenstOr
Platt's nor Senator Depew's endorsement.
The House committee on the judiciary by
a unanimous vote, today, authorized fayora
BILE report on the resolution by John Sharp
williams of Mississippi calling on the Attor-
ney General, IF not incompatible with the
public interests" for report as to whether
or not any criminal prosecutions have been
begun as q result Of the Northern Securities
case decision. declaring certain individuals
and corporations combinations in restraint
of trade"
Mr.. Gcebel, of Cincinnati, has introduced
a bill in the House, which provides that In
suits for libel in federal courts there shall be
more than one recovery. Any one Of the Of
tenders can be used, or all together, but one
verdict is to give all the balm to which the
injured may be entitled. Recent cases In
VIII oh damages have been recovered from
many people charged with the same ofense
aetuated Mr.. Goebel to prepare the bill
CONGRESSIONAL.