Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-01-23

The inaugural executive committee holds q
special meeting this afternoon for the purpose
of considering all the details in connection with
the furnishing Of the supper at the ball room.
The rooms available for this use have all been
looked over and the committee have about de-
cided as to the necessary allotment Of space for
this and for other similar purposes
Col. Il. c. Corbin. the vice chairman and
corresponding secretary Of the committee on
military organizations. has prepared the follow
ing letter, copies of which are to be sent to the
governors Of all the states and territories:
Dear Sir: am instructed BY the committee
military parade incident to the inaugurati
OF the President-elect, to tender you. and
through YOU the officers OF your military
staff, cordial invitation 10 be present and
participate in that event. Kindly signify your
acceptance at your earliest convenience. Any
service thia committee can render you, under
the restrictions Of the executive committee,
which forbids any expenditure on this or kin
dred accounts, will be cheeifuliy done.
/ have the honor, with great respect, TO be,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
II. c. CoRBTS.
GOVERNORS WHO ARE COMING.
Gov. Flower has already informed Grand
Marshal Mcmahon OF his intention TO be
present with his entire military staff. and to
appear mounted at the head OF the troops
from his state. Gov. Mckinley of Ohio
Will, If not prevented by unforeseen civ
cnmstances, be present and have the famous
Cleveland Troop for hfs escort. This troop is
by common consent one of the finest organi-
cations in the Union-in many ways excels all
Others. The social standing Of the men is OF
the highest order in fact the choice spirits Of the
400" Of the Forest city Gov Nc
Kinley desires to emphasize his appreciation Of
the handsome tribute paid BY the President
elect to- the memory Of his old friend and three
times predecessor, ex-President Hayes In this
he feels that he has the sympathy and support
OF all the good people of his state.
He regards the Inauguration Of the President
OF the tnited states as national event, one
in which all the people, regardless Of politics,
can with every propriety participate.
THE FIFTH MARYLAND.
Gen. Martin 7. Mcmahon Of New York, the
grand marshal of the inaugural parade, has re-
ceived the following letter from Col W. A.
Boykin, in command OF the fifth regiment
Maryland National Guard
BALTIMORE January 81, 1898.
Mr.. NJ. I. Mcmahon. Albany, n Y.
My Dear Sir: l learn through the newspa-
pers that you have chosen the troops of the
regular army personal escort to the Presi-
dent on fth Of March. If such is the case
while should like very much 20 have the honor
conferred upon my command for reasons
already stated. am entirely satisfied with your
decision, believing that you gave the matter
careful consideration before making the selec-
ton. 1t will not lessen our interest in the
Inauguration at all. assure you.
hope to report to my brigade commander
on the morning of the 4th with seven hundred
men. Maryland will give you a brigade of three
regiments fifth, first and fourth.
have the honor to be. very respy,
W. A. BoyRIN, Col. Com'd'g.
The subcommittee on promenade concert will
hold meeting this evening at o'clock at
headquarters.
A subscription of 800 has been made to the
inaugural fund by Mr.. c. C.. Glover
Chairman Norris of the executive committee
spent yesterday in Philadelphia and bad long
conference with Mr.. Harrity in regard to the
Inauguration.