Evening star., 1896-12-23
BELL AND PORTER
They Are Conferring in New York
About the Inaugural Parade.
EXTENSION OF RAILROAD TICKETS
A Determined Effort to Be Made
to Give Visitors More Time.
MEETING OF COMMITTEES

Chairman Charles ]. Bell is in New York
today consulting with Gen. Horace Porter
over the inaugural parade arrangements
and will return tonight. There was no
cessation Of the busy work at headquarters
however, because of Mr.. Bells absence
The mail contained very little other than
applications Of employment, acceptances of
committeeship appointments and offers
from outside parties to supply the commit
tee with Inauguration necessities. The
craftsmanship Of the reception committee
will be settled on Mr.. Bells return, and a
gentleman Of International distinction will
be, 1t is thought, chosen for the important
position.
Railroad Ticket Extension.
There will be a determined effort made to
secure from the railroads an extension of
the limits of the tickets to be issued at re-
duced rates to visitors to the Inauguration.
At the last executive committee meeting a
resolution was adopted reciting that the
indications are and it is expected by the
committee that the attendance at the in
augural ceremonies will be greatly in excess
OF the attendance on any previous similar
occasion, and that on previous similar oc-
casions visitors to Washington from dis
tance have experienced great Inconvenience
In seeing the city and surrounding country
and inspecting the government buildings
and exhibits owing to the vast crowd pres
ent within the three or four days immedi-
ately preceding and following the 4th of
March. 1t was, therefore, determined that
the executive committee in the interest of
those who will come to the city from a
great distance for the first time on the oc-
casion of the forthcoming inauguration for
the relief Of the committee and its sub
committees. as well as the railroads and
other carriers In handling the crowds, and
for the greater personal security and COM
fort of the visiting public. would urge all
transporting companies to extend the time
for using excursion tickets to not later than
February "a coming and not earlier than
March 12 going.
The transportation committee will hold q
meeting at the board of trade rooms In the
Ames blilGing at 30 o'clock this evening,
when this important subject will be con-
sidered and any progress made will be re-
ported.
New Jerseys Governor Coming.
The adjutant general of New Jersey has
Informed Col. Cecil Clay, chairman of the
military committee, that the number of the
troops of the National Guard of New Jer-
sey- which will attend the Inauguration
depends on the action Of the state legsia-
ture, which meets January u. The gov
ernor of New Jersey. with his staff, will be
present March 4, and have secured accom-
modations at the Arlington.
Chairman Wright of the public comfort
committee reports that accommodation for
s,82o people have been registered, and
thirty-cne windows fronting Pennsylvania
avenue have been offered for rent
The Stamina Republican League Of Gin
cinEau has applied for accommodations
and Henry Wilson Post, No. 12, G. A. R., of
Milton, Pa, will take part in the parade.
The committees on carriages, badges and
banquet Will meet at headquarters tonight
at 1870 o'clock.
A plan to Introduce in the Inauguration
ceremonies a grand oratorio and concert
has been suggested by Mr.. James Hopkins
of New York, and indorsed by prominent
New Workers..
Parks and Reservations.
The committee on parks and reservations
held a well-attended meeting at headquar-
ters last night. Mr.. Henry Willard, the
chairman, presiding. Mr.. s. w. Curriden
was made secretary of the committee The
general desire was expressed by the men,
bers to make such arrangements that the
stands erected along the avenue this year
shOuld De much more artistic than ever he
fore. communication was read from TIE
local architects association suggesting the
plan for arched stands across the inter-
secting streets in place of the usual struc-
lures on the parks During the discussion
another proposition was made, being to
place three-tier stands along the curb On
both sides of Pennsylvania avenue from
thc Sdpltol 10 lIe w mite house. lSy this |
means 1t was stated twenty thousand Deo-
pie could be seated. the stands would not |
dishgure any OF the parks. but would act |
as barrier to the crowds that usually |
surge through the ropes and would be so |
low as to allow persons standing on the |
pavement to see over them. These propo-
sitions and others relating to the same sub
ject were referred to special committee |
of five, TO be appointed by the chairman. !
The committee deemed 1t wise to make an |
effort to secure control of all the |
along Pennsylvania avenue in |
order that the stands erected could be of |
uniform character. A special committee Of |
five was provided for to consider the mat
ter of the letting of the official program |
privileges. The question Of the design of |
the reviewing stand in front of the White |
House was likewise referred to special |
committee Of three. |
Music Committee.
The music committee met last night, |
Judge John C. CLANCY. chairman. and Mr.. |
Edward Kreidler. secretary. There was |
quite large attendance of members OF the |
committee. and after a few preliminary re- |
marks by the chairman the secretary read |
many communications that have been re- !
ceived from different local and outside mu-
seal organizations and directors Offering |
to furnish music for the inauguration ball. |
Finally, upon motion of DR.. Howe, a SUBJ |
committee of nine, together with the chair |
ed, who were instructed to prepare circu- |
lars to be sent to the different band and |
orchestra leaders from whom bids were to |
he expected. This committee consists of |
DIR. Frank T. Howe. Messrs. Frank B. |
Metzerott, Edward F. Droop, Percy S. Fos- |
ter. Gabriel T. johnson, George c. Ross, |
John w. Dudley, J. c. CLANCY, J. A. Sam
pie and E. w. Stone.
This subcommittee met this morning, and |
Dr. Howe submitted the form of invitation |
for proposals that was used by the music |
four years ago. 1t was decided |
rs the sense of the committee that, besides |
the music for the Inauguration ball, both |
promenade and dance music there should |
be given three concerts on the following
Friday and two on Saturday. 1t was fur
thef decided that at the last concert Satur- |
day night there were to be vocal numbers
by a large chorus limited to five hundred |
voices 1t was decided that the military |
band should consist of sixty-five uniformed |
members, and that the orchestra should |
number 125. all of whom should be either |
uniformed or in full dress. 1t was the gen- |
eral opinion that the music for the coming
ball and the concerts to fol- |
low should be Of the very highest order. |