The times., 1900-12-30
THE INAUGURAL PARADE
Line of March From the feace Mon
-nment to Washington Circle.
A Proposition to Break the General
Formation Mt Eighteenth street
Rejected by the Committee-Chair-
man Edison Authorized to Sign the
sion Building.

committee since ltS organization was hSiu
last night in the parlors of the Arlington
Hotel Chairmen Of the various sub-com-
mittets submitted reports upon the work
thus far accomplished and during the
meeting various matters relating to the
coming Inauguration we're discussed.
The most important matter before the
committee was the line of march for the
inaugural parade. 1t was finally decided
that the line should form at the Peace
Monument and move up Pennsylvania
Avenue, disbanding at Washington Circle
In discussing the line of march General
Harries strenuously objected to the long
route and proposed that the parade dis
band at Eighteenth Street. This sugges-
ticn met with disapproval on the ground
that should the general formation be
broken so near the Presidents reviewing
stand serious blockading of the Avenue
would follow, while if the procession con
tfnued to Washington Circle that danger
would be avoided.
Chairman Edison presented to the COM
mittee The agreement with the Secretary
OF the Interior by which every member
is bound to make good any damage to
the furniture other property OF The
Government in the Pension Build ng,
while in charge of the committee during
the concert or inaugural ball. Mr.. Ed
son requested authority to gn The agree
ment for the committee.
The agreement was subjected to much
criticism. on account of the great respon
sibility placed upon the members.
Charles J. Bell, who presided over the
inaugural Committee of four years ago,
stated that he considered the terms OF the
agreement so iron-bound that the Gov
4har1
TO the letter and that he did not consider
the document worth the paper upon which
it was printed The committee finally
authorized the chairman to sign the
agreement.
During the meeting, Mr. Edison stated
that he had as yet been unable to make
the proper selection for the chairman OF
the Floor and Promenade Committee. He
hopes to make the appointments tomor-
row.
Chairman Bell. of the Finance Com
mittee reported the subscription Of The
entire amount of the guarantee fund OF
$40. 600. The total amount now sub
scribed IS 55,025, and no further sub
scriptions will be solicited.
Plans for the arrangement of the Pen
sion Building for the concert and ball
were submitted by John Rush. Marshall.
Chairman of the Committee on Bali Room
Decorations. A reviewing stand for the
President is to be erected at the west
end of the building. overlooking the court.
The orchestra and band are to be sta
toned together at the east end of ihc
court on one platform. Both the music
stand and the reviewing stand are To lie
as small as possible and ella aborately deco
rated Mr. Marshall stated that the ma in
questions. connected with the duties OF
the committee were still under considcra-
ton. The committee will probably rec
ommend that the east half of the court
;.a covered with canvas, aand used as the
lcing floor
Vuliai.f 6. Knox brought up the subject
he approaches to the Pension Build
in the report of the Carriage Com
Zee. At his suggestion the appoint
nj of a subcommittee was authorized,
lch viii adopt plans. securing uniform
Of design and decoration, for all Of the
temporary structures to be added 10 the
Pension Building.
An appropriation OF s1C0 was voted the
Transportation Committee. Colin Studs,
in the absence of Chairman Ncrment, re
ported that communications had been for
warded to railroad associations all over
the Uuited States outlining the action OF
the trunk lines and requesting similar
con sidera:ion in the matter of reduced
rates for inauguration visitors.
The parking OF sleeping cars for the use
of transient visitors during the Inaugural
tion had been deemed unwise and unde-
sirable from sanitary standpoint. The
matter of special legislation for the build
ing OF temporary railroad tracks within
the city had been referred to the Legis-
latiye Committee, which brought the ques-
lion TO the attention of the District Com
missioners.
John e. Larner requested authority for
a subcommittee of the Committee on
Parks aud Reviewing Stands 10 make the
designs for stands and approaches uniform.
lie stated that no greater sum than the
award allowed for competitive drawings
would be required. The subcommittee VIII
be composed OF competent architects. The
suggestion was approved. The space he
tween Fifteenth and Seventeenth Streets is
to be treated as harmonious whole in the
construction Of designs for the Presidents 8
stand and the Lafayette Square stand and
approaches. A court of honor is couiem-
plated. The committee may recommend
that the Presidents stand shall not be
erected directly in front OF the Executive
Mansion. but built about 1o0 feet 10 one
side. This arrangement viii not interfere
with rhe view CT any illumination OF the
white House which may be decided upon
Information concerning the duties Of
the Auditing Committee was requested by
Chairman T. J. Stsllwagen. air. Edson
stated Al4St lls NOglN ne re-
Guirer 20 audit all bills as approved. and
would ne charged With the task of count
ing the ball and concert tickets.
A list Of the members selected to forci
the Committee on Public Comfort was sub
mitted by Chairman NJ. ]. Weller. The
map of the city which the committee Is
preparing for the use of visitors. he stated.
would be ready during the present week.
Mayors and other officials 81 over ne
haN IL
from the Committee on Civic Orsaniza-
tions enQuiring what org2niZs ti0ns con
template attending the inauguration
Chairman Warner of the committee Of
fered resolution which was adopted. dt-
recting that the committee should cyiend
Invitations TO the undergraduates II Tho
leading universities and colleges Of tho
United States 10 participate tn the faradc
such collegiate delegations as accept tn,
invitation are to be requested 90 provide
themselves with college G. lors and tadgcs
in order to present a uniform appear
snee. special subcommittee af IN,
Civic Committee will be appointed 30 take
charge of the project and ascertain tEt
number of probable participants. An Up.
propriatio of $500 was voted the com.
mittee.
George H. Harries, Chairman Of tn,
Committee on Military Organizations, re
ported that the committee had commmni
Gated with the Adjutants General o
nearby States, soliciting the attendance
of State militia at the inauguration t'
take part in the parade. He stated tha
a large number of Regular Army troop
and marines would be in line. The sum o
$500 was appropriated for the needs O
the committee.
Chairman Randolph OF the Firework.
Committee was not prepared 10 submit
plan for tie pyrotechnic display. The us'
of the White Lot or other grounds OF sim