Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-12-01
CITY AND DISTRICT.
THE WARRINGTON MONUMENT.
Where the Project Originated - The
Monument Association and the Non.
uWent Commandments Program Vet
Arranged for the Dedication-A Talk
With Dr. Toner.

"Hcfe inc PROJECT Originated - The
Monument ASSOCIATION and the Non.
ument commandments Program Vet
Arranged for the Dedicafion-A Talk
With Dr. Toner.
1.-THE occasion is worthy Of the grandest de-
monstrat'On that the American people can
make, said Dr. Joseph II. Toner, of the Ma
tiolal Washington Monument Association to
STAR reporter. 1t is creditable to the people
Of this city" continued the doctor, that the
conception OF grand national monument to
Washington originated here. To raise means
to build the monument it was desired that
small sums would be received so that
every individual and family in the country could
have part in its erection. By that means it
became a means of education in patriotism to
the youth we'll to adults throughout the
country. Owing to circumstances for which
the association itself was not responsible its
erection was delayed. and for time the work
was suspended The purpose, however. of COM
pletipg it was never abandoned by its friends.
The centennial period OF American independ-
ence arriving Congress. at the earnest sOcita-
ton OF leading members OF the association
among whom Mr.. COrcOran and DIR. John B.
Blake were prominent induced to make
appropriations and to assume the task OF its
completion commission was created to ex-
pend the money and complete the work accord
ington Monument association was continued in
a CO operative capacity to this end. but trans
terred all its right. title. interest and claim 10
the monument and tue grounds to the
United StBtes government. Ii is however eX-
pected that when the work Is completed and
the duties of the commission have been accom-
pshed the structure viii DE left under the care OF
the National Washington Monument association
The nearness OF the completion Oftbe monument
induced the association to men'o raliZe Congress
what measures. in their wisdom. should be
adopted for its Inauguration and o signaIize to
the country the completion of this highest
UbeliSh in the world. The matter was eOnsid-
cred, and Congress by Joint resolution named
eight members of tine House and five members
of the Senate. with Col. Casey. the engineer in
charge. who By his skill removed all doubt of
the strength of the foundation to bear the weight
OF the superStruCture. and three members OF the
National Washington Monument association to
attend TO all the necessary measures to give due
eciat to the occasion, and appropriated e. 800
To defray the expense. Congress also FAMED
the I'D OF February the time for the cere-
mony. and instructed the commission TO invite
Robert e. Winthrop, who delivered the address
1t the laying OF the cornerstone ID 1913 to de-
liver an Grafton OH this occasion. The fixing OF
the time was matter of much anxiety, owing
TO the large amount of work TO be done as well
as tine fact that the ed of February occurs in a
season when the weather is often very unset
tied But the day seemed so appropriate that
II was selected by Congress. This Joint COM
mittee has held one session II organized bv
making Senator sherman president aud ap-
pointed subcommittee TO attend to details and
report to meeting of the Joint committee
which is expected to be held shortly after the
assembling OF Congress.
THE CEREMONIES NEXT FEBRUARY.
THUS far" continued the doctor, in answer
to question as to what program would be fol-
lowed on the 22d of February, ..no program
farso
or adopted. Individual members have viewso of
what would seem desirable and appropriate on
such an occasion, but no conference having
been had on the subject members naturally
hesitate to give expression to their immature
views The organization of the association in
its desire TO be national made the judges OF the
Supreme Court of the United States vice pres-
dents and also the acting governors OF the
several states. 1t would be but reasonable
that the members of the association should at
tend. which would bring here the governors of
the states, and probably they would feel
disposed TO bring their STATS with them. Then
there are many military organizations in
the country which are uniformed in the style
worn during the Revolutionary war Nothing
could be in better taste than that they should
appear in the procession. Such portions OF the
army of the United States as are in this vicinity
would be expected to appear in the procession.
There are several naval vessels at Norfolk and
perhaps some at other ports that could without
much Inconvenience be brought into the PotO-
mac near the monument to display and perhaps
IRE salutes- Gen Washington was prominent
Mason, and on every proper occasion took part
In Masonic celebrations. and, himself laid the
corner stone OF the Capitol with Masonic rights
1t would, therefore. be natural to expect that
the NJ sOns of the United States will see to it
that they not only take an interest in the inau-
Guratlon OF this monument, but have a prOmi-
nent position in the line and a distinguished
part IN the ceremony. The President OF the
United states Is also president of the National
Washington Monument association. The pro-
gram assigning position TO distinguished per-
sonages, and organizations will be carefully
considered The whole ii is expected, will be
headed by the President OF the United States.
representing the country. Then the positions
OF other distinguished officials would doubtless
be positions assigned to them as in other state
and natiOna! professional ceremonies A plat
form large enough to seat the members of the
Senate and the House. the association and chief
ofhcials and invited guests. with the Marine and
other bands of music will probably be erected
at the base OF the monument, and after whatever
ceFemOnials may be determined upon to be held
at the monument, the procession will form and
march TO the Capitol to hear the ad.
dress OF the orator of the day. Mr.. Winthrop,
In the House OF Representatives. This hall will
be incapable of holding the vast multitude that
Is exported will be attracted to the city on this
occasion. and admissions must, in all probable
lty, be regulated by tickets. The question Of
ceedng day, is one that has not been considered
by the committee and not yet strongly adyO-
Gated by individual members, but should the
Masonic order determine upon an address that
would represent the Masonic views and pa.
triotlsIn OF the order in our country, desire to
near IL would be very general, and would fill
the largest hall that could be had In the city,
and very likely the House of Representatives.
would be assigned for that purpose
the following evening if such request
be made. But the committee would
doubtless feel gratifed TO receive the views of
leading citizens. military and other organiza-
lions OF the country as TO what they might de-
sire for this occasion. The committee has neither
the means to bear the expense and NAV not
conceive that they have the authority to invite
organizations to the inaugural ceremonies. but
they will doubtless so supervise the ceremonial
pagentry as TO give proper place to all who ex-
press desire TO participate, making this
one OF the grandest demonstrations which
Washington city or the country has ever wit
messed