Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-10-05
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have for their purpose the renewed OF
friendly relations between the govern
ment of Colombia and its former de-
tendency, the present republic of Panama
are likely to strike a rock on questions
of finance. Colombia demands that
Panama shall assume portion OF the
outstanding foreign debt contracted by
Colombia when Panama was still part
Of that country. The proportion is to
be assessed on the basis of population
The foreign debt of Colombia is about
$15, 900, 900 aud thc p citation OF Panama
;s-aoouc one fifteenth of that OF Colombia
The debt that Panama is required TO
assume would be, therefore, 81 900, 600.
Panama has agreed to assume this debt
But as an offset to this Panama claims
to hold certificates of Indebtedness to
show that Colombia borrowed money
from her while she was still part of
that State 20 the extent of about
81, 900, 900.
The situation in Cuba was described
as entirely satisfactory at the Cabinet
meeting today. Secretary Bonaparle
produced map showing the disposition
of the naval forces and OF the marines
and blue jackets that have been landed
to preserve order and protect property.
The marines are distributed at the fol-
lowing points At Pima, 500; t Glen
fuegos, 825; at Spiritus, l42; at Prin-
cipe, 200; at Havana, 80, and at Camp
Columbia, 404, making total OF 1901.
There are besides 7S0 marines en- route.
The sailors that have been landed are
stationed at the following places AT
Constapcia, 60; at Sagua La Grande, 30,
and at Nuevitas so, makinga total OF 40.
Besides the large number of warships
stationed in Havana harbor all OF which
carry large reserve force OF marines
and sailors, the batlleship Kentucky is
at Matanzas, the Newark at Nuevitas
The Cleveland and Marietta are at Cien-
fuegos and the Des Moines, Denver and
Amphitrite at Santiago.
Representative Dwight, of New York,
was one OF the Presidents callers this
morning. The Empire state political
situation was pretty thoroughly gone
over and when Mr.. Dwight came out of
the Presidents Office, he said that in his
mind there was no doubt whatever that
Hughes would beat Hearst for the gov
ernorship. "This is going TO be an open
and above board campaign and the
entire vote OF the State will be brought
out" said Mr.. Dwight. - do not
believe that the voters on either side
could be induced to stay at home as it is
said they have been at times in the past.
For instance, it was charged that great
deal of money was spent to pay voters to
stay at home in the memorable Hill
Flower campaign. But that was a gum
shoe fight. This is going to be an open
and above board battle and both Mr..
Hughes and Mr.. Hearst will make an
aggressive fight. The speakers are going
to be all heard and the voters will regis
ter their will"
President Roosevelt has written a
popular essay upon the Irish sagas which
will be printed in the Century Magazine
within couple of months. The Presi-
dent has been deeply interested in the
ancient Celtic folk songs and legends for
several years and after gathering together
all the translations be could find and ar
ticles bearing upon them, came to the
conclusion that they deserve better
place in popular estimation than they
row occupy. The article written by the
President viii, he hopes, be followed by
others from more deeply read authori'
ties on the subject.
The President today appointed Charles
II. Robb, of Vermont, at present Assistant
Attorney General, to be associate justice
of the Court of Appeals of the District
of Columbia, to succeed Justice DUEL,
The census bureau has issued q
bulletin showing that 4,7S4, 247 bales OF
cotton were taken by manufacturers in
the United States in the year ending
August 81, 4,87l, 1853 bales consumed,
and 675, 9S7 bales of stocks held by
manufacturers at close of year
George f. Gill, manager of Luna
Park, was rendered farewell banquet
by number of friends at Rausher's last
night. He will leave in few days for |
the City of Mexico, where he will as
sumo the management of a similar estab'
lshment.
Reuben Shepherd, coiered, who said he was
tired of having kinky hair, gave white man |
q dollar for a bottle of medicine which he |
said would make Reuben's hair straight as
his Reuben applied it and the acid in the |
medicine aImost burned his hair off and other |
wise made him 90 to the Fm rgency Hospital
for repairs.
A moduS vivend satisfactory &c the New |
England fishermen and covering the present |
hshipg season has been agreed upon between |
the United States and the government Of
j. enables the Gloucester |
fishermen to fish OF the coast Of Newfound- |
land under certain conditions without the |
danger OF having their boats, nets, etc. seized |
and their catch cOnfiscated.
One hundred and eleven new lawyers. in |
Guiding two women, were yesterday admitted |
to practice before The local courts.
Gigantic Deal In Wheat.