Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-01-10
THE INAUGURATION PARADE.
Gen. Hastings, Of Gov. Beavers Stan, at
Headquarters Arranging Details.
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The event at headquarters to-day was the ar
rival OF Gen. Hastings. He is the adjutant-
general Of the state of Pennsylvania, and also
the chief Of staff Of Gen. Beaver. the grand
marshal of the inaugural parade His visit at
this time was as the representative Of Gen.
Beaver. He had long conference with Chair
man Britton, during which the details, as far
as known, Of the inaugural procession, were
discussed. The conclusions reached will be
embodied in general order which Gen. Bea-
yer will soon issue for the information of the
people.
RULES FOR THE PARADE.
1t was decided that no carriages should be
allowed in the inaugural parade except those
belonging to the presidential party. These
will convey the special committee of Congress
and the President and Vice-President elect.
1t was also determined that no civic organi-
cations could participate in the inaugural
parade unless they had at least fifty men.
Some general directions will also be issued,
prescribing the character of the dress and uni
form to be worn on the occasion.
1t was further concluded that all organiZa-
tlons wishing to participate in the procession
must give notice Of their intention to do so at
details Of minor character will be embodied
in the first general order to be issued by Gen.
Beaver.
THE PENNSYLVANIA MILITIA.
Gen. Ordway. the chairman of the military
committee, was present during the conference,
and at the close he accompanied Gen. Hastings
to the government corral to ascertain whether
the companies Of cavalry belonging 70 the
Pennsylvania militia can be accommodated
| there. Gen. Hastings stated that the Pennsyl-
vania militia would be represented by fifteen
regiments, three companies of cavalry and
three OF artillery. To-day he assigned quarters
| i'll this city as follows: Three regiments in the
Post-Office department building, two in the In
terror department building. and one in the
State, War, and Navy department buildings.
These assignments are in addition to those al
| ready made of the Pennsylvania troops.
Tomorrow Gen. Hastings, in company with
Chairman Britton and Gen. Ordway, will go
over the line Of march to determine upon the
order of procession and the best method of dis
posing the organizations. Gen. Hastings will
leave tomorrow night for Philadelphia, where
he will meet Gen. Beaver at the bali of the City
Troop.
PREPARING FOR THE INDIANIANs.
number of citizens of Indiana resident in
this city met Col Bridgland of indianapolis,
at Inauguration headquarters last evening.
Col Bridgland is here, as stated in The STAR,
to secure quarters for the Indiana people who
expect to attend the Inauguration. 1t was de-
cided to appoint a committee of thirteen, one
from each congressional district of Indiana
citizens resident of the capital, to cooperate
with the Indiana committee, of which Col
Bridgland is a representative. This commit
tee will consist of the following: For the first
district, ]. L. Thomson; second, James III.
Simpson; third, JAS. H. Benton fourth. E. N.
Gilpin; fifth, Jas. E. Darnall; sixth. Isaac n.
Martin; seventh, A. Guonard; eighth. H. L..
Miller; ninth, Y. p. Gunion; tenth, Jos. Dagur;
eleventh, J. J. Hawkins: twelfth, Henry Bill
ings, and thirteenth, F. E. auckland.
NOTES.
The united republican clubs of Kings county,
n Y, 1000 strong, will take part in the parade.
Several of the residents of Falls Church, Va,
have informed the committee that accommoda-
tions can be obtained in their town, and that
the rates will be fixed SO as to include railroad
transportation.
The National republican league of this city
have signified their intention to the inaugural
committee of participating in the parade, and
asked to be assigned position in line
The league will have $50 uniformed men in
line, with band.
Col. Bridgland, Of Indianapolis, who has been
here several days looking for quarters for the
Indiana organizations, leaves this evening for
home. He has accomplished the object of his
visit with much satisfaction to himself, and
commends the methods employed here by the
Inauguration committee and the facilities that
are afforded. He says that there will be enough
Indiana organizations to form an entire divi-
sion in the inaugural parade, and it is desired
that Gen. Lew Wallace be made the marshal
request of this character will be made upon
Gen. Beaver, the chief marshal.