Evening star., 1896-12-19
It Will Be Held in the Pension Office
Court.
CHAIRMAN HANNA WRITES 4 LETTER
The Selection viii Be Made at the
Meeting Tonight.
VIEWS OF THE COMMITTEE

Ihe executive committee in charge of the
Inaugural ceremonies at its meeting tonight
VIII decide to hold the inaugural ball in
the pension Office building. As stated in
The Star from time to time. the sugges-
ton TO hold the function in the new Con-
gressfonal Library building would never
have been considered for a moment had it
not been for the prevalent belief that
Chairman Mark A. Hanna of the national
republican committee was anxious for that
structure to be chosen. This attitude of
Chairman Hanna was the cause of con-
siderable embarrassment because IT was
believed that man who had done so much
TO bring about the election of President
Mckinley should have his views on any
subject connected with the inauguration
regarded as paramount. Several days ago
Chairman Charles j. Bell addressed a let
ter to Chairman Hanna informing him OF
the conditions existing here in regard to
the holding of the ball. and this morning
he received letter from Chairman Hanna
in which that gentleman stated that he had
merely expressed a preference for the
library building because it was new and
magnificent. and out of the usual run OF
structures used for such purposes.
No Personal Wishes.
He declared that he had no personal
wishes in the matter, however and would
leave the selection of the place for holding
the inaugural ball entirely In Mr.. Bells
hands. and those of his associates, know
ing that they were eminently well qualified
10 settle the question properly. Chairman
Bell said this morning that the matter
would be finally disposed of at the meet
ing tonight, and. from knowledge of the
sentiment of the members of the commit
tee. the statement that the pension office
will be selected can be made with absolute
confidence. '''-o:
Chairman Hanna's letter which came
this morning was anticipated in The Even
ing Star of December 16, in which 1t was
stated that Chairman Hanna's friends here
believed he would follow the exact course
that he did pursue.
Gen. Porter's STAFF.
Chairman Bell also received a letter from
Gen. Horace Porter this morning, who
wrote that he was now in consultation witt
the officers ne expected to appoint on his
staff. and that ne would shortly issue gem
eraI order No. l. announcing their names.
well as the names of the marshals. aids,
etc, who would assist in the management:
and direction of the inauguration day
parade. Gen. Porter also announced that
he had appointed Capt Horton special
aid in charge of the grand marshal once
here in Washington.
Committee Lists Completed.
Secretary Bracket was busily engaged
bers of the various committees to their re-
spective chairmen, so that they might be
looked ever during the day and presented
for final approval at the executive commit
tee meeting tonight.
Col. Cecil Clay reported today that he hal
beer officially informed by the Interior D"-
partment authorities that portions or tha
building would be assigned tC the use OF
visiting military. organizations during the
inauguration period.
The public comfort committee is progress
ing rapidly with its important work. and
Chairman Wright and his assistants are
kept busy steadily. Chairman Wright re-
ported today that accommodations for
!, $50 people had been offered and inspected
and found satisfactory. and that twenty
seven windows giving view OF the inaug-
uration parade had been offered at various
points along the line of march.
Vice Chairman.
Commander William H. Emory today
made vice chairman of the floor and prom
enade committee of the inaugural ball.
National Republican League.
President D. D. woodmansee of the Ma
tional Re publican League. Chairman B. H.
Warner of the committee on civic organiza-
tions and Chairman Bell held a consulta-
ton last night over the. subject OF the
leagues representation in the inaugural pa
rede. President Woodnlansee stated that
the league would probably send 1000 mel,
and all will be uniformed. Tie conference
was very satisfactory and President Wood
mansee stated that no club sending rep
resentation of less than fifty members
would participate in the parade.
-'.e desire of the league officials is to
form a distinctive portion of the civic end
of the parade, and Marshal Warner will
probably appoint Mr.. Woodmansee mar
shaJ of division in which will be included
the league clubs. or the greater number of
them. The general outline of the parade.
however, will be determined after consulta-
ton with General Porter. and it Is prob
able that Mr.. Bell and Mr.. Warner will go
over to New York early next week for this
purpose.