Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-01-04

private character and never, consequent
IL. interde for publication. He neVef
authorized its publication and greatly r-
GREETED iis appearance in The pntlic prs.
Al the War Department the explanation
of Captsin Reichmann is regarded as
sufficient aud he will not be tried ny
court-martisl II Is extremely prot able,
however, that he will be written an ac-
m6nitory letter
The charges against the Hartman
lines. investigation OF which began TO-
day in New York by Chairman knapp
and Commissioner Lane, of the Inter
state Commerce Commission, are, In
general way, violations of the interstate
commerce laws. There is q natural hes
itancy on the part of the commission end
its attorneys to let the Hartman inter
cats know exactly what is expected to be
brought out by the investigation, and
probably not until the commission meets
on January in Chicago, or later IN
San Francisco, to continue the hearings.
will the entire scope and purpose oil the
investigation be revealed. II is known,
however. that search will be made for
violations of the rate law, the safely aP-
plisnce regulations, and other require
ments which the commission must en-
force. The defense is that the roads are
operated independently, and are viola
ting neither the interstate commerce
regulations nor the anti trust law. Conn-
sci for The the commission expect to uu-
earth matters that will lead to prosecu-
lions 10 the courts. The faal outcome,
i, is limited, may be an order from the
courts dissolviug the alleged merger, as
was done in the Northern Securities
case.
Major General Bell, chief of staff
of the army, returned TO this city today
from Cuba, where he has been 10 com
mand of the American military forces.
Ger. Bell was accompanied by "Gen-
eral" Rodriguez, who is chief OF the
Cuban Rural Grard. 1t is understood
that his visit to this country is Prinei-
pally for the purpose OF having surgical
treatment. While at the War Depart
ment today be met many Of The proml
nent army ohicers stationed there and
freely discussed conditions in Cnba,
which he regards as most reassurlng
He stated that it was his opinion affairs
10 Cuba we're being worked out in a most
satisfactory manner and that there would
be . more trouble
Representative Hichsrd Barlholdt, OF
st. Louis, president of the American
group to the International Peace Con
ference, today received q medal for dis
tinguished services. gilt OF the council
general of the a,3ociaiion for interns-
tional Cancellation. President Ni;he 10
Murray Batter, of Columbia University,
presented the medal on behalf Of Baron
ID EstournelIe de Constant, president
general of the council.
In the issue raised between Senator'S
Foraker and Lodge as TO the eonstiln-
tionslily OF the Presidents action in
summarily Diminishing three companies OF
negro troops, it ia said that the Senste
will liue up with the Senator from Ohio.
Lodges amend nent to Forsker's reso-
luton authorizing m ipq1iry into the
b ownavile affair, which amendment in
effect would put the stamp OF Senatorial
approval upon the Presidents course,
before taking any testimony in the case,
will probably be voted down. Senator
Foraker will respond to Mr.. Lodges
speech on Monday and il is expected
that the resolution will involve num-
Der of other Scnsiors. AT the end it is
thought that the Senate will authorize
the military committee to make the pre-
posed investigation. But it will be near
the cod of January before the inquiry
can begin. The committee will await the
promised additional message from the
President on the subject, including the
result Of the Investigations made by
Assistant Attorney General Purdy, so
that it msy decide upon the list OF Wit
uesses it desires 10 hear Purdy is ex-
pecled hack in Washington in n day or
tSc. 1t will take two more weeks to
get the witnesses here an Il it vii be neat
the end Of the session before the commit
Ice will be able to make its report.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie, The steel n 'g-
nate phisuthropist and advocate Of inter
national peace measures, had a conference
With Secretary Root today. The con-
ference revived the report current last
November that the Steel master is to er-
dow a great propaganda, in conjunction
with the Interpa'llamentary Peace Coz
gress and other organizations devoted to
the interests OF international peace.
It is understood that the House COM
miu on merchant marine and fisheries
will No, low its programme and vote
on the Senate ship subsidy on Monday
Tie committee will meet Monday, bu,
the vote will be postponed. The re.
publicans OF the committee will hold a
conference and attempt TO agree on a
compromise. President Roosevelt, when
the republicans made final decision,
will be acquainted with the fact aud is
then expected to send message to the
House urging legislation.
The Interstate Commerce Commission
today sent q request to Congress asking
for the commission or some other official
body to supervise and conduct expert
mental tests Of such safety devices a.
appear to be meTilorious aud that an at
preparation he made sufficient Tor the
purpose. The commission states that
it is credibly informed that automatic
devices for the prevention Of railroad
collisions have beea so far perfected "a to
Justify thorough tests OF (heir usefulness.