Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-12-13
WASHINGTON CENTENNIAL
Anniversary Of Establishment Of Seatof
Federal Government There.
THE CAPITAL IS IN GALA ATTIRE
Streets Filled With an Expect
ant Throng.
PROGRAMME BEGAN WITH A RECEPTION
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, Dec. 1.-The national
capital IL in gala attire today, 10 oeie-
bration Of the Tooth anniversary OF the
establishment OF the seat of the Federal
government at Washington; and for
the time being, the wheels Of govern
ment have ceased revolving and public
and private business is suspended,
while the President and bis cabinet,
the Senate and House of Representa-
tives, the Federal judiciary, the
governors OF many States and great
concourse of citizens and visitors join
in the elaborate festivities Of the day.
Perhaps never again will this generation
witness such significant gathering Of
the executive heads Of the States and
Of the chief executive of the nation.
One hundred years ago, the trans or
of the seat of the government was
made from Philadelphia to Washing
ton, and the site previously selected by
President Washington was taken pcs
session of by the various branches of
the government, President and Mrs.
Adams driving over from Philadelphia
and the Senate and House holding
their sessions here for the first time.
For months, Washington has been pre-.
pairing for fitting commemoration of
this interesting historical event, and
the celebration today is designed 10
bring out the Development which
century has brought forth both in the
capital and the nation.
From an early hour today, the streets
were filled with an eager and expectant
throng. Pennsylvania avenue was q
.xf ALL A,,I b. ...x1 tk,
business houses being hung with bunt-
great public buildings added their
share to the brilliancy Of the spectacle.
From the front OF the Treasury,
radiated an enormous sunburst OF red,
white and blue. Further on. the War,
State and Navy Departments and the
Department Of Justice were resplendent
In the national colors. At the other
end nf Pennsylvania avenue, the mas
sive front OF the Capitol was hung with
long streamers; and from the dome,
futtered myriad Of flags, while the
front OF ths huge Postofflce Depart
ment was covered with theg national
colors.
The exercises Of the day began at
TO- 80 O'Clock, with q reception at the
Executive Mansion, given by the Presi-
dent to the governors Of the States and
Territories, their ladies and the mem
bers Of the stats. The east room, the
red, green and blue pariors and the
corridors and staircases had been taste
| fully decorated with flowers and foliage
plants In great numbers. The dis
| tinguished guests began to arrivo at
| the mansion some time before 10
o'clock, and half an hour later all Of
| the large public rooms were COM
fortably filled. At Just 10. 80 O'Clock,
the President descended the west stair
way, with Secretary Hay at his side.
Immediately following. were the other
members Of the cabinet, walking two
and two, the only absentee being
Attorney General Griggs. As the Presi.
dent and party entered the west cor
ridor. the Marine Band Orchestra, in
dress uniform, struck up Hail to the
Chief" Gov. Roosevelt OF New York,
who had been spending an hour with
the President In the library, on the
second flour, came down few minutes
later, and joined the other governors
in the red parlor. As the orchestra
struck up the inspired strains Of "My
Country Ills of Thee," the reception
began.
Ebe ". Tunnel, governor of Della
ware, was among those present.
Following the reception, Dol. Bling
ham exhibited his model Of the pro-
posed enlarg ,ment OF the Executive
Mansion, and explained Its details.
Hon. II. b. II. Mcfarland. president
of the Board Of Commissioners of the
District Of Columbia, next delivered
an address on ''The Development Of
the District During the Century 1900
1900"
Gov. Shaw Of Iowa closed the speech
making at the White House, with an
address on the Development Of the
States During the Nineteenth Cen.
tury." =
The weather was ideal for the ont
clear sky, bright sun and invigoratipg
air. Throughout the morning, the
crowds surged In the downtown dis
tricts, seeking POINTS Of vantage along
the line of march OF the parade. All OF
the various organizations conveyed
toward the Treasury. where the hoad
OF tho procession rested until the Presi-
dent aud the cabinet we're ready to take
carriages for the Capitol.
At the head Of the parade, rode
Lieutanent- General Nelson A. Miles,
chief marshal. The military foices
participating included artillery, cavalry,
marines and sailors. The Fifth United
States Cavalry acted as Immediate
escort Of the President. With the
President, were the members of bis
cabinet. Next came the National Guard
Of the District Of Columbia, followed by
the governors. marching In the order
of the admission of tne States to the
Uuion, Gov. Tunnel Of Delaware
coming first. Following the governors,
came the Grand Army of the Republic,
the Spanish War Veterans, the Old
Guards and the specially invited guests.