Evening star., 1896-12-30
INAUGURATION DAY
Making Arrangements for the Fourth
of March.
dR. HUBBARD MADE AVICE CHAIRMAN
Considering the Question Of Arches
Over Streets.
NEWS AT HEADQUARTERS

Gen. Nelson A. Miles. chairman Of the
inaugural reception committee, has ap-
pointed Mr.. Gardiner G. Hubbard vice
chairman of that committee. The men,
bership of the body is nearly completed.
and will be probably announced tomorrow.
Consultation Over the State Arches.
Chairman Bell and Vice Chairman Wine,
who is also chairman of the committee on
street decorations, had a consultation this
morning over the general subject of deco
rations, and considered especially the plans
of arches to be erected at the intersection
of the streets with Pennsylvania avenue
along the line of the parade. The main
question at issue in relation to these stands
is whether they can be substantially con-
structed within the means that will be at
the disposal of the committee for the pur-
pose. They will be used simply for deco
rative purposes. and the colors Of the va
rious states whose names they Will bear
will predominate In their adornment. 1t
was decided to secure the opinions of an
expert on the subject, and Chairman Bell
sent a message to Mr.. James G. Bell, the
former supervising architect of the treas
ury, who will submit his conclusions on
the subject shortly.
Seeking Necessary Information.
Chairman Warner of the committee on
civic organizations has sent out circular
letters to Senators, Representatives in Con-
gress, governors, mayors of cities and
members of the national republican COM
mittee requesting Information about the
civic organizations that will probably at
tend the inauguration ceremonies.
He has also had prepared a blank which
Will be sent to every ORGANIZATION that IN
dicates its purpose Of attending the inau-
gural ceremonies in March, to be filled out
and returned to the civic committee. The
information desired embraces the name of
flee address; the date OF its formation; the
style of it's uniform; names of the officers
and the name Of the officer who will be in
command in Washington; whether band
will be brought, and IL the organization is
experienced in marching The exact time
that the Organization expects to arrive here
and the railroad it will travel over is also
requested. Accompanying the blank is the
following letter:
"The executive committee is desirous of
arranging so as to give proper place and
representation to the various organizations
throughout the country which desire to
participate In the inaugural ceremonies on
the .4th Of March next. In assigning the diff.
ferent bodies to a place in the line, regard
nsost 5aof course be had not only to the
length of the procession, but to the appear
ance of the same. 1t will aid the commit
tee materially to secure the information
that will be afforded by having the inclosed
blank carefully and accurately filled out
Organizations numbering less than fifty
cannot be assigned separate positions in
line"
Measures to Assure Public Order.
The subcommittee of the committee or
public order, consisting of Chairman John
=. Wight, Mr.. w. B. Bryan and Mr.. H. r.
Webb, called en- the District Commission
ers this morning and consulted with them
over the subject of general cooperation be-
tween the inaugural and the District au-
thorities in securing public order during
the Inauguration period. The Commission
ers promised to do everything in their
power, and will communicate their views
as to plans to the committee in writing.
Major VIM. G. Moore, superintendent Of
police. was present at the conference.
National Committeeman Recognised.
For the first time In the history of pres
idential inaugurations the gentlemen COM
posing the nationa, committee of the vic
torious party will be recognized in the con-
summation of the result. the names of the
present national republican committee will
appear in the list Of the members Of the
reception committee.
There was little business of a new char
acter transacted at headquarters today.
Recording Secretary Walker finished up
his work Of remedying the frequent dupli-
cation Of names on the various commit
tee lists, and in a day or two gentlemen
who were appointed on several bodies will
be Informed of their definite assignments
The mail contained nothing of interest to
the general public.
There was g noticeable dearth of visitors
who have board and lodging to offer for
the coming crowds to the public comfort
committee.
Center Market Reservation.
l. The committee on parks and reservations
met last night and adjourned until Satur-
day at pm. The subcommittee on public
stands will meet tomorrow afternoon at
the office of Mr.. Henry A. Willard in the
Kellogg building. F street near 18th. The
District Commissioners have given permis-
sion to the parks and reservations commit
tee to use the reservation fronting the
Center market, which was reserved four
years ago for the erection of a stand for