Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-11-25
FOR THE INAUGURA-
TEON.
The Great Interest Manifested by the
District DemOcracy-The Situation i'm
its Past and Present Phases.

1he Great Interest Manifested by the
District DemOcracy-The Situation i'm
its Past and Present Phases.
The burning question with the democracy OF the
District just at present Is the invention OF some
method by which all can harmoniously and salts
1actorlly take part in the arrangements for the
OF Gov. Cleveland as President OF the
United States While, OF course, all the democrats
are not anxious to appear prominently. yet there
are enough TO keep the entire number in kind OF
quiet ferment, and there is good deal OF discus
sion going on as TO men and methods. This sort OF
talk began as soon as Cleveland's election was as
sured and the jealousies, which exist between the
different local organizations soon began to mani
TEST Itself. All the prominent members OF the
CLUBS watched each other closely, and kept care
full eye upon those prominent democrats who are
unattached. so to speak. 1t was thought at first
that the Columbia club. which has the credit OF
being rather exclusive, was proposing to take the
lead in making the arrangements for the inaugll-
ration, and every body else at once prepared to sit
down heavily on such project IL it was
attempted to be put into execution. The agi-
tation over this phase had hardly reached
head when 1t was given out that number Of gen.
tlemen. mainly members OF the Metropolitan club,
had determined to assume the burden of the in
augural preparations themselves and not allow the
"local politicians" to have a controlling voice.
Commissioner Edmonds was credited with being
the head OF the movement and"the silk stockings"
as they were derisively called, became at once
objects of interest. Whether either of these
in doubt, but, however that may be. there
was no doubt in the minds OF many that something
or tie sort was In the wind. 'The silk stocking"
combination being regarded as The most dangerous
and the necessity for united action being apparent
to overcome 1t all other jealOuses were forgotten,
and gentlemen representing the national COM
mttee. the congressional committee and the CEN
trail district committee were requested by
the Columbia club to confer with the
national democratic committee and to ascer-
tain from them what their wishes or that
OF the Presdent-elect were in regard to the 1naug
ural arrangements. This action, as it comes from
no one body, but from the democracy OF the Dis
trict, met with general approval The democracy
Of the District then regarded themselves as solid
and united in opposition to Commissioner Edmonds
and bis sill, stocking following the expression
ran. They waited TO hear from New York, and the
recent intelligence that the committee intended TO
designate committee Of their number TO make
suitable arrangements Is regarded as victory for
the anti EdmOndS party. The announcement OF the
names OF this committee Is awaited with some in
terest. 1t is supposed to be the executive commit
tee Of the national committee, OF which senator
German Is chairman, and Senators Jonas, Ransom
ana others are members Nearly all are members
OF Congress, and 1t is expected that they will hold
their first meeting in this city after Congress
venes.
NATIONAL INAUGURATION.
The Idea OF these appointments as explained by
some OF the local democrats here is that In this
way the Inauguration will be made a national af-
fair under national auspices. 1t is expected that
this committee will call upon the citizens to assist
them In making the arrangements for the fnaugu-
ration, and that all the details Will be managed by
the citizens as heretofore.
1t has been suggested that the members Of this
national subcommittee, knowing some OF the
prominent democrats here, wifi call upon them for
Information as to prominent members of the party
in this District and that they can consult with
them in regard TO the best plan for beginning the
movement looking towards the Inauguration OF
Gov. Cleveland.
This action OF the national committee, it is
thought here, will prevent any premature or hasty
measures looking towards an organization, and
that the arrangements Will not be embarrassed at
the start as they were four years ago by split at
that time among the leading republicans OF this
District.
WHAT THE COMMISSIONERS INTENDED.
1t is stated on behalf OF the District Commis-
siOners that the proposition made by them pri-
vately some days ago, but not publicly, to hold
public meeting this evening had reference not
alone to the inaugural arrangements, but the
adoption OF some plan for the proper cooperation
of the citizens in the dedication OF the Washington
monument.
Action Of the Local Democratic Organ.
iZatiOnx.
Hon William H. Barnum, chairman OF the ma
tlonal democratic committee, has written letter
to the committee appointed by the Columbia club
to communicate with the national committee as to
their views and Mr.. Cleveland's wishes relative to
the inaugural ceremonies. Mr.. Barnum thanks the
District democracy for the deep interest they have
taken during the campaign just closed, and states
"that committee has already been appointed 10y
the national committee to take entire charge OF all
1naCefS rclatlnS 10 the Inauguration ana the cere
monies connected herewith"
At meeting OF the central executive committee
held last evening McsSrS. Thomas J. Luttrell, Will
liam Dickson, A. A. Wilson. and Edward D. Wright
were appointed TO confer with the committee APP
pointed by the national committee upon the sub
Ject OF tile Inauguration.
AT a meeting OF the Jefferson Democratic aSSO-
ciation last evening Mr.. j. Emner, jr in the chair
and G. E. lie Barre secretary, resolutions were
adopted condemning the action OF Commissioner
Edmonds 'in relation to the stand he has taken in
trying TO take from the democratic citizens OF the
District OF Columbia (who have aided in gaining
the victory the honor OF aiding in celebrating the
further set forth that Commissioner EdmOndS has
never been Identified with the democratic party
taken any interest in its welfare, and declare
.that We the jefferson Democratic association. as
part OF the loyal democracy OF the District OF Co
luinbia. insist that Commissioner Edmcnds take a
back seat; that the democracy mot heI may inau-
gurate their President. And that we ask all demo-
Gratis aid US in defeating any scheme this man OF
cheek may resort to, that might deprive us OF our
undiSputed right as democrats mot republicanSr
Remarks were made by MI. Emner Mr.. c. Dufour,
president OF the 7h district and Me5Srs Cusick and
Carroll, criticising Mr.. EdmondS
The Madison Democratic association, at its meet
ing last night. appointed its secretary Mr.. j. Fred
Kelly to represent the association at the public
meeting TO be held to make arrangements for the
inauguration.
What Commissioner EdmOnds Says.
THE MONUMENT DEDICATION AND TIE INAUGURATION.
District Commissioner Edmonds being shown
what morning paper says about his going to New
York concerning the Inauguration OF President
Cleveland, and asked how much truth there was in
The statement, answered that there was none
at all. except that he went to New York with his
wife, and was there day and a-half, and neither
saw nor talked with any one on the subject. nor
had any thought OF doing SO. That he has neither
the time inclination TO attend to such matters
and would not even know how to go about it. He
believes the less parade there is the better 1t Will
please Mr.. Cleveland, as 1t would Thomas Jefferson
II he were alive.
Mr.. Edmonds said there are matters that should
have the attention OF citizens, irrespective of
party. Both the dedication OF the Washington mon
ument and the Inauguration OF the President Will
visit Washington, and there should be some pro-
vision made 10 give them 10 'ging Hotels and res
taurantS can provide food but not lodging. Already
inquiry is made OF the Commissioners whether pro-
vision is being made to take care OF the numerous
organizations that Will wish to visit this
city. The answer given is that the Commissioners
have nothing to do with such matters, but that
doubtless the citizens Will do all in their power to
take care OF them.
MIR. Edmonds thinks that at least 5000 or more
people will attend on those occasions If they can
learn that they will find some place TO Sleep and
thinks that the citizens OF Washington will gladly
welcome them ALL and that Ii this is the sentiment
OF the people they should appoint q committee to
body will cheeriuy cooperate to make those occa-
SlOnS both pleasant for the thousands who come
and an honor to the District. This will require
good org inization, much work and correspondence,
Mr. EDMoNDs' DEMOCRACY.
Mr.. Edmonds' attention being called by o STAR
reporter to the resolutions OF the Jefferson club
questioning his democracy, remarked:
SIT is hardly worth while talking about that.
the democratic ticket In New York where was
born. l was democrat for twenty years in Iowa,