The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-12

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nOuncing the death Of his father at their
home in Kentucky, and after paying his
respects to the president and explaining
the cause of his departure to the local
committee, left on the first train for
home.
THE NEW WHITE HOUSE
Following the reception Col Bingham
exhibited his model Of the proposed eI-
largement of the executive mansion and
explained it's details. OF all the records
he had been able to find of extensions,
that prepared under the supervision of
the late Mrs. Harrison came nearest, he
said, to fulfilling certain guiding princi-
pies considered as necessary to be fol-
lowed in any design for an extension,
not only on account of their own propri-
ETY., but to meet the views OF the great
majority of the American people. Mrs
Harr1Son'S plan, he said consists, in
word, of buildings about the size of the
present house, one on the east side ard
one on the west side Of the White House
grounds connected to the present man
sion by curved wings, the quadrangle
being completed by rebuilding the con-
servatories at the south end of the
grounds. Perhaps the most striking ad-
vantage Of this plan is that it quite
maintains the present OpenneSS to sun,
toward the south and southwest vital
necessity and preserves the beautiful
view to the south as unobstructed as it
is today.
This plan leaves the present mansion
unchanged, not an outer door or window
of a room is closed, the extensions be-
ginning on the prolongations of the
main corridors.
Architectural harmony has been pre-
served. Owing to the recession of the ex-
tensions to the rear the present building
is not dWarfed. Careful but not final
estimates on the extensions proposed
Col. Bingham said amount to 81, 100, 900,
including partial furnishing.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE DISTRICT.
H 3. Mcfarland, president of the
board Of commissioners of the District
of Columbia then delivered an address
on The development of the District dur
ing the century 1S00-1900''
Commenting on its form of govern
ment he said:
although many good citizens have
regretted that in the national capital
taxation without representation is the
principle of government, it is generally
admitted that for the District of Column
bia the present form Of government is
the best possible.
Free from the slightest suspicion of
scandal, successive boards of commits
sions Of the highest character have ad-
ninistered the affairs of the District
more efficiently and economically than
the affairs of any other American mu-
nicipality have been administered and
to such general satisfaction that there
has been no lasting criticism.
1.-THE capital of the nation claims the
allegiance Of the citizen of every other
city, even above that which he gives to
his own city. This is recognized in the
growing desire of our countrymen every
where that the needs of the national
capital shall be generously met"
Governor Shaw of Iowa closed the
speechmslxing at the White House with
an address on The Development of the
States During the Nineteenth Century"
The weather was ideal for the outdoor
features of the celebration, with a clear
sky, bright sun and invigorating air.
Throughout the morning the crowds
Hd zfelr
ing points OF vantage along the line of
march of the parade.
STREET CARS WE'RE STOPPED.
As congress had declared the day a
national holiday for the District of Co
lumbia- the whole city presented q Holt
schools being closed, thus permitting
the public to turn out en- masse. The
street cars on Pennsylvania. avenue were
stopped shortly after noon to give an
unbroken right of way to the marchers.
During the early hours there was the
sound of bands, as the Virginia State
troops and those from other sections ar
rived to take part in the procession
The United States artillery and cavalry
marched from Fort Myers and the ar
senal, while the Marine barracks and
the navy yard contributed their share
of blue jackets and marines. All OF the
various organizations converged toward
the treasury, where the head of the pro-
cession rested until the president and
cabinet were ready to take carriages for
the capitol.
THE PARADE
The great public spectacle of the day
was the parade and escort to the presi-
dent from the White House to the east
front of the capitol, where the president
reviewed the marching thousands. AT
the head of the parade rode Lieutenant
General Nelson A. Miles, chief marshal,
in full uniform, mounted on a superb
charger. His STAFF included BrigadIer
General Breckenridge and many other
prominent officers, mounted and IN uni
form, presenting a brilliant appearance.
The military forces participating includ-
ed artillery, cavalry, marines and sailors.
First came the Second United States ar
tillery, Lieut.. Col. Myrick, commanding
and three battalions of artillery from
other regiments The Fifth United States
cavalry, in their stunning uniforms and
flowing yellow plumes, acted as the I'M
mediate escort of the president Under
Col William A. Rafferty, the troopers
were assembled along the north curb OF
Pennsylvania avenue, fronting the White
House and as the president appeared
the cavalry salute was given and the
troopers wheeled in column of platoons
and swept down the avenue toward the
capitol. With the president were the
various members Of his cabinet in car
riages. Then came the National Guard
of the District of Columbia, three regi-
ments strong, Brig. Gen. Harries, COM
manding.
V1eing with the presidential party In
the interest excited, was the notable
procession Of governors Of the states and
territories, with their staffs and military
escorts. This gave a touch of individual
interest to the people from many states
and the chief executives were warmly
welcomed all along the line Of march.
The governors marched in the order Of
the admission of the states to the union,
Governor Tunnel of Delaware coming
first.
Following the governors came the
Grand Army Of the Republic, Spanish
war veterans. the Old Guards, and spec
tally invited guests.
The parade moved down Pennsylvania
masses of humanity. AS the parade
reached the capitol, it swung north
ward by c street and Delaware avenue
to the broad plaza on the east front.