The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-05
Circulation Statement.
The Day After.

Yesterday Washington was en fete and
a scene of uulti-colored splendor- Today
it is a secondhand lumber yard where
it is not paved with cigar stumps and
peanut shells Also there are eyes that
look bit rudy and heads that long
for larger hats. But We are used 10 all
that in the Capital. and in former times
have counted the game well worth the
candle. There may be a change Of Opin-
ion on that score before another Inaugu-
ration.
1t must be said that but for one or two
painful incidents. nothing happened yes
terday, except the rain, to mar the digni-
~ or harmony of the occasion It was
q fearful exhibition of discourtesy on the
part of the committee in charge of the
ceremonies at the Capitol to let the Corps
Diplomatique stand unprotected in the
wet while the President was delivering
his Inaugural. The committeeman, it is
said. took the first opportunity to hunt
cover and did not trouble themselves to
find shelter or umbrellas for the ambas-
sailors, ministers. and their suites When
We reflect that these ambassadors repre-
ent the imperial or royal perOnS of their
Sovereigns, such a slight can be consid-
cred but little short of an international af-
front in their case. The episode will not
conduce to the good name of the Ameri-
can Republic abroad. II may even result
in diplomatic friction, and possibly. the
departure of several distinguished diplo-
mats on long leave
To another regrettable happening We
need not pay the same degree of atten-
ton 1t is always understood that the In
auguration season. once in four years, has
been selected by Providence as the proper
occasion for fights between the Washing
ton police and the Pennsylvania militia
This year the usual series of rows be-
tween these ancient adyersari occurred
with much ecIat and commendabIe at
tentIon TO detail. The stOrming of the
First Precinct stationhouse by a proyfs-
1ohdi detachment of the Twelfth Penn
syiVania, was spirited, and both the at
lacking and the defending forces display
ed admirable nerve. Wives and mothers
IN the Keystone State Will be caring ten
DERBY for scalp wounds and discoIored
eyes for several days TO come 1t is dis
agreeable To have to club these brave and
gentle defenders Of the nation: but if they
VIII insist upon amounting the guardians
OF the city 5 peace with brickbats and
beer bottles. it is difficult to see how II
can be avoided Perhaps, another time. it
might be good idea to request the Gov
ernor Of Pennsylvania TO keep his Twelfth
Infantry at home 1t is fine regiment
no doubt. but 1t exceeds the limit in point
Of eXuberant enthusiasm.
Barring the only unpleasant features Of
the imperial celebration TO which we have
referred, the day and evening Of President
Mchinley's second Inauguration passed
OF as successfully and as brilliantly as
he or his best friend could wish
Now he VIII be glad of a little needed
rest, which no one VIII begrudge him. lie
mas an arduous task ahead, and requires
the strength OF TWO strong men, at least
to undertake and carry il through He
should now deliberately set about building
UP his physical strength for he must
know that every American citizen Is Vi
tally interested in his survival until the
Fourth Of March. A D. 1893.