Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-01-17
From Washington.
Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gszettr.l
Washington, Jan. IL.


Correspondence Of the Alexandria Gszettr.l
Washington, Jan. IL.
Yesterdays vote on the Philippine
tariff bill showed that the republican in
.urgents, if they but will, can, by
a combination with the democrats, con-
troll the destinies of the House. They
didn't do it in the matter of the Phil
ippine tariff however. Whenever there
Was proposition before the House, OPP
posing the plans of the House organize
lion, which the democrats would support
the Insurgents we're divided. When
the insurgents were united, the demo-
Gratis couldn't agree. The democrats
favored a reduction of the difierential
on refined sugar; the insurgents couldn't
rally under that flag. The insurgents
81 of them-voted against the bill; OF
the democrats but AZ stood with them.
The strength of the insurgent element
will, it is said, be held together when
the real test comes, the fight against the
rule which will accompany the statehood
bill, preventing the consideration of any
amendment to this measure. If the 81
hold together on this proposition, they
will have solid democratic support and
the fight against the admission of Arl-
IONA and New Mexico will be won.
Perry Belmonts movement for the
elimination OF evils attendant to the use
of large sums of money in political cleo
tons was given a great impetus at a
meeting of supporters, coming from all
parties and several labor organizations,
at the New Willard today. Upon mo-
ton of ex-senator w. f. Chandler, OF
New Hampshire, permanent National
Publicity Bill Organization was effected
with Mr.. Belmont at its head. This or
ganization will press for the passage OF
an act of Congress providing for pub
city in receipts and expenditures of the
national committees of all political parties
and the organization of local societies for
the elimination OF the evils. Mr. Swan
son, of Virginia, was present at the
meeting.
The annual ball of the Southern Relief
Society of Washington was given at the
New Willard last night, and was the
most brilliant success. The entire south
ern colony at the national capital attend
ed. Many of the most prominent people
Of Washington, who are moi of southern
lineage, were also present. Miss Nan
ME Hetb, daughter of the late General
Harry Helb, acting as the head OF the
reception committee. was assisted by
about fifty ladies and gentlemen, who
helped the dancers and others TO know
each other.
The National Board of Trade, in con-
vention here today, went on record
against the Presidents railroad rate
policy. A compromise resolution was
adopted recommending that when
ever U. S. Court of competent
jurisdiction shall have determined
that all existing rate is excessive,
the Interstate Commerce Commission,
or some other authority, shall be given
power to compel the substitution OF a
reasonable maximum rate, such rate to go
into effect within reasonable time, and
to remain in force for period, not longer
than one year, the rate fixed to be subject
TO revision in the proper federal court.
Resolutions were adopted urging reciprocal
concessions by means Of dual tariff. an in
vestigatOn by Congress into the ACCESSIBILITY
of establishing a parcel post system, and
against federal control of insurance. The
resolution on insurance was brought in by a
minority Of the committee on that subject.
Miss Rixey, daughter of Representative
Rixey, received yesterday afternoon in honor
of her quest, Miss Dibrell. The pretty par
lors of the Rixey home on Farragut Square
were thronged for several hours with ladies
and gentlemen representing the official and
professional circles.
Ex-senator Mason, Of Illinois, who called
al the White House this morning to see the
President upon personal matter, Is of the
opinion that all attempts to secure rate regu-
lation legislation that will regulate during
the preset session will prove fruitles'.
Through the courtesy Of Mr.. McBee, editor
Of the Churchnan. Of New York, President
Roosevelt this evening at $3.50 o'clock held an
informal reception in honor Of the faculty and
students of the Episcopal Theological Semi
nary, near Alexandria,