The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-06

The Inaugural Committee held its regu-
lar weekly meeting last night in the paI
lors of the Arlington Hotel The reports
of the chairmen of the various sub-com-
mittees reviewing the progress made dur
ing the week indicated marked de-
velopment in the plans for the Inaugural
ton.
A brief report wag made by Chairman
Charles ]. Bell. of the Finance Commit
tee, who stated that s57,450 had been
subscribed to the guarantee fund. The
sum Of SIS. 766.2J the receipts from the first
payment of one-quarter of the entire
fund, payable after January l, and from
the payment in full of number of The
subscriptions has been turned over to
the treasurer. An appropriation of $3.50,
the same amount as expended by the FL
nance Committee in 1897, was requested
by Mr.. Bell and allowed.
An appropriation of $500 requested by
Chairman Rdpley. of the Music Commit
tee, was also granted. This amount is also
the same as expended by the Committee
on Music four years ago. For the i'm
mediate expenses, for the rent of a hail
for rehearsal. the salary of an accom-
PIANIST, and the rental of books. the sum
of 500 will be taken from the $500 ap-
preparation. The appointment of Mr.
Foster, member of the Music Commit
tee, as director OF the chorus without
salary was announced.
1t was decided at the meeting that the
music TO be played in the line of parade
be placed in the hands of the Music Com
mittee to arrange with the various bands
such programme of music as may seem
best
John B. Larner Chairman of the Com
mittee on Parks and Reviewing Stands
stated that the designs of the reviewing
stands had been placed in the hands of
committee composed of five architects.
building Inspector, and u general con-
tractor. The designs will be ready for re-
port in ten days.
The introduction in Congress of the
JOINT resolution covering the general leg
is!atiVe needs of the inaugural Commit
tee Has reported by A. D. Browne Chair
man of the Legislative Committee. Mr.
Browne stated that the resolutions had
been accompanied by the endorsement of
the District Commissioners. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the resolu-
tions would be taken up in the
House about Wednesday and would prob
ably he passed by the end of the week.
Mr. Browne stated that the resolution
sNS'NA%S Avn liz apPi tOI the HUI
mination of the public buildings during
the inauguration had been discussed with
members in both houses and that it had
been generally favored. Mr.. Browne said
he thought the bill would be passed and
asked the committee TO GO on record In
its advocacy of the proposed illumination
of the city by the adoption; OF resolutions
urging Congress TO make the necessary
appropriation. The resolution follows:
Whereas this committee and the merchants and
residents of the city will incur large eXpendi-
turc in the electric illumination Of the Avenue
and buildings thereon upon the evenings of
March fourth, fifth and sixth next, and Tor the
purpose OF entertaining the many thousands Of
citizens whose Attendance from all parts of the
Union at the inaugural ceremonies is nov assured.
Resolved, That the Congress be and is hereby
earnestly and respectfully urged to provide Tor
like electric illumination of the Capitol Build
ing and approaches thereto the Executive Man
sion and grounds fronting the same and the
Postoftce, Treasury. War State and Navy De
partmcnt Buildings by making immediate ap-
preparation of the estimated as necessary
therefor by the officials in charge OF each OF said
buildings, and embodied in the bill now mend
ing for this purpose
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