The times., 1899-09-20
TEE DEWEY RECEPTION
Another Committee Meeting 10
Further Arrangements.
General Miles Gives His Reasons
Why ReguInr Troops Should Not
Change in the Program Suggested
-Two-Dnys' Celebration Probable.

VI dSE1HRlDu may nave LhO QGlS u NSIe-
bration when Admiral Dewey returns to
this city. At meeting of the executive
committee on the reception. at the Ames
Building yesterday afternoon, letter from
Mai. Gen. Nelson A. Miles was read, in
which he offered several objections 10 the
regular troops taking part in the night
parade. The missive stated that should
the troops be called out to participate in
the reception, precedent would be es
tablished which might cause trouble in
the future. as under existing conditions
even the President is not entitled to a
night parade of United States troops in
his honor. Another objection offered was
that the glare of red FIRE and pyrotechnics
which would accompany the night parade
would be very likely to cause much trou-
BILE with the raw cavalry horses, and in
the event of any accident or ludicrous in
cident the effect of the whole pageant
would be spoiled.
After the reading of the letter by Secre-
tary Van Wickle, Chairman Moses intro
duced Major J. A. Johnson, assistant ad-
jutant general, U. S. A., who has been
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parade. Major johnson cited the objections
of the War Department to the night pa
rade of regulars, who are supposed TO be
dismissed when the days work is ended,
and dwelt upon the dangers which were al
most certain to come from driving several
troops of raw cavalry horses through red
fire and Roman candles. He urged that a
change be made to hold the parade in the
afternoon Of October or upon the follow
ing day.
The report was received favorably, al
though the change will upset the labor of
nearly a month. After long discussion,
Chairman Larner, of the stands committee,
proposed that the civic parade be held on
the night of October 2, as originally in
tended, and that the military parade and
escort to the Capitol be held at noon on
the following day. This was received fa-
yorably, and a special committee was ap-
pointed to prepare report which will be
received this afternoon. The civic parade,
with fireworks, torches and searchlghts
viii be held as was intended and will be re-
viewed by Admiral Dewey, the President,
and other officials mentioned and invited.
Nearly 10000 men have been assigned TO
places in line and the parade will be about
two hours in passing. No horses will be
allowed in the night parade, however, and
every precaution will be taken TO avert ac-
cidents.
On the following day. at noon, it is sug-
gested that the military parade take place
This Will be in the nature of an escort
TO Admiral Dewey to the Capitol, where
he viii receive the sword presented by
Congress. The line viii be composed Of
the Admiral and his retinue, the President,
members of the Cabinet, all CT the State,
War, and Navy officials on duty in Wash
ingtcn, the Governors of twenty-four
States and their stats, three troops of
regular cavalry, several battalions Of mar
ines and sailors, regular infantry and ar
tillery, the District OF Columbia National
Guard, and details Of State troops from
many States. The civil escort vii be COM
posed Of fifty prominent citizens and the
parade viii be big feature and will
give an opportunity to see Admiral Dewey
in daylight.
Vice Chairman Cox reported that the
Navy Department had ordered the gunboa.s
Machias and Marietta TO this city during the
reception. 1t was also reported that Cen
eral Miles will accompany the Washing
ton reception committee to New York, and
aid in receiving the Admiral. Marines will
be ordered to this city from League Island
and Norfolk, and good showing will be
made. Chairman W H RapIey, of the pa
rade committee, reported that already
nearly 5000 men had been figured upon in
the parade, and replies are coming in every
Gay. The answers received so far include
the District of Columbia National Guard
the Grand Army of the Republic, the Old
Guard, the Spanish-American War Vet
erons, the Union Veteran Legion. the United
Catholic Societies, the Letter Carriers. the
Young Mems Christian Association bicycle
clubs, labor organizations, and secret and
fraternal organizations.
Chairman Stellwagen, of the committee
on transportation, reported that the South
eastern Passenger Association had held
meeting at the Raleigh Hotel during the
afternoon. and had agreed to give rate
Of one fare for the round trip. This will
include the Southern Railroad, and all
southeastern points over other railroads.
This viii complete the single fare link
and viii doubtless induce thousands TO at
tend the reception.
The total amount of subscriptions re-
ceived yesterday was S22S, as follows:
Charles Rauscher, $40; H. S. Cummings,
SIG; John Lynch. jr.. s.: S. s. Shedd &
Coolidge, SO; J. G. Kimball. So: J. B.
Wilson, s1o; Stone G. Fairfax. SO; F. L.
Freeman, SO; N. G. Emery, $40; Alex
Grant, S.; J. L. Petty, S.; G. Taylor Wade.
$40; Charles G. Dawes. $40; Charles Graft,
S.; Andrew LofIier, $40; A. GUIDE S Son,
SO; J. p. Earnest. So; H. B. Davis, So;
John c. Parker, $40; Felix Alexander
Reeve, SO; George n. Acker. s.; Louis D.
Wine, s.; John Joy Edison, $25; George W.
Harvey, SO.
The executive and finance committees