The evening times., 1897-02-10

The business of the committees at in
sugura! headqua rters today was very
largely OF routine character, and on the
lines suggested at the last meeting OF the
executive committee. The resolution giving
the committee authority over the reserva-
tions allows many OF the contractors TO
begin their preparations for the work they
have undertaken on the streets and at the
Pension office.
The chairman OF the committee on
civic organizations stated that appli-
cations for position IN line continue to
come in. but that as usual there viii be q
rush, as the event approaches; SO that tits
difficult BOW to make any actual estimate
OF the ultimate number OF organizations.
Great regret has been expressed every
where at the difficulty which resulted in
the resembling, by the Secretaries OF War
and of the Navy, OF the orders commanding
she West Point and Annapolis cadets TO
report for the parade. on this question
Gen. Miles, commanding the army, had
some Interesting things to say:
The Preside he said, ''as COM
mander-in chief of the army and navy,
has power, through the Secretaries OF
War and of the Navy, to order the cadets
of either academy anywhere. Personally,
very strongly approve OF their coming
to washington ana participating in every
Inauguration. Aside from the fitness OF
their coming. in the light OF their relations
60 the government, present and pros
peCtive. the occasion OF the peaceful tranSi-
ton Of the executive power from one ad-
ministraton to another, is a grand and
solemn spectacle, and full OF meaning TO
tie impreSsionable minds OF the young
cadets 1 do not share the adverse view
Of some VINO argue that journey like that
from West Point to Washington and return
= disastrous interruption OF the work OF
rhe academies The studies and drill OF
uach are difficult and eXacting, and an
occasional holiday is advisable and bene-
sical
An opportunity to travel through the
,ountry. and become. familiar with our
greater cities, particularly the seat OF
government, is one that should not be lost
by any citizen or soldier. The cadets
would be provided with overccats having
heavy sleeves and capes, SO that the danger
from exposure TO bad weather would be
eliminated l trust that the coming Of
the cadets. for their own sake and to add
dignity 20 the occasion, nay become a reg
ular part OF every Inauguration program.
The necessary expenses could be met from
the ordinary funds available for the acade-
mics
IL is pointed out that Gen. Porter, the
chief marshal OF the parade, might induce
some prominent Senator or representative
to introduce Joint resolutions in each house
requesting the President, ascommander-in-
chief, to direct that the Military Academy
and Naval Academy cadets be ordered 10
Washington to take part in the inaugural
parade.
At meeting Of the Union Veterans Pa
triotic League, held last evening at o. A.
r Hail. preliminary steps were taken to /
arrange for that organization TO take part |
in the Inauguration parade.
Pursuant to an order recently issued by 4
Gen. Daniel f. Sicbles, national president |
of the Patriotic Leagues, the various or
sanizations which have been formed dur /
ing the recent campaign. were requested to /
form permaLent organizations. The local |
league is the first to execute the order, and
will endeavor to stin lead by taking part in /
the parade. As it is Underst oOd that
leagues from several States are coming TO 1
Washington TO participate in the parade,
the members of the localIeague are anxious
to make as good a showing possible, and |
every effort will be made so swell the men,
bership between now and March 4.
Among the State leagues which are eX-
pected are: Ohio. 10000; New Jersey,
5000: and New York. 1900 The column
Of patriotic leagues viii be commanded by
Gen. O. O. Howard.
Instructions have been issued from the
office of tile building inspector in respect
to the construction Of private aud public i
reviewing stands for tie inaugural occa-
sion. as follows: Public stands may be
erected at any time after today, and must
he taken down by or before March 10. |
TIE construction OF private stands may
he commenced on the 23d instant, and
they must be removed from the streets 10y
or before March 6.
party Of New York artists, three in
number. was introduced to the Commits
sioners today by Mr.. II. p. Waggaman,
their object being to obtain the exclusive
right to take historic views on Inaugural
tion day. 1t was stated that the process
sion would be photographed from different
points OF observation, beginning with the
start at the White House, and permitwas
asked for 60 enable them to erect stands
at several points. They were advised that |
the Commissioners have no authority TO
grant the permits.