Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-04
GEN. GREENE'S PLANS
Grand Marshal of Inaugural Parade
Arranging the Details.
CONFERENCE With CHAIRMAN EDISON
Meeting This Afternoon of the
Committee on Music.
LOCAL FIRM GETS CONTRACT

Gen. Francis V. Greene of New York.
chief marshal of the inaugural parade Of
March next. arrived in Washington last
night to arrange the preliminary details of
the formation of the pageant which will, as
usual, be the spectacular feature of the
ceremonies. This morning Gen. Greene was
In consultation with Chairman John Joy
Edison of the inaugural committee, being an
early caller at headquarters. The chief
marshal and chairman are friends Of many
years standing, and. in addition to discuss
ing matters pertaining to the inaugural
celebration, the two had a very pleasant
personal chat.
Gen Greene and Mr. Edison talked Of the
appointment of aids and the selection OF
headquarters for the marshal. Rooms in
the Washington Loan and Trust building
connected with those of the inaugural COM
mittee will undoubtedly be chosen. in order
that cooperation may be assured and con-
sutation had constantly Gen. Greene re-
turns to New York Sunday night, but will
make several trips to this city between now
and the latter part of February, and he will
be in Washington for at least two weeks
prior to the date of the inauguration.
ut is little early yet to talk of pans
for the parade said Gen. Greene this
morning to Star reporter mir. Edison
and have consulted in regard to the gem
eral outline of the pageant, and We both
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cent the country has ever seen. In New
York going to make special effort
to send over the flower of our military Or
ganiZa tons and to have a splendid civic
representation as well.
Il will consult with the War Department
officials this afternoon in regard to what
assistance will be rendered In regard 10
| the appointment of a chief of staff. have
not made a decision yet. 1t is highly i'm
| portant that this Office shall be filed by a
man thoroughly familiar with the work in
| hand and with the ability to take care of
| it | will not take up this appointment
| just now, nor the appointments of aids
General Greene has many friends among
| the officers duty at the War Depart
| ment ana it is believed he will choose
| most of his assistants from among them.
The Musical Features.
The committee on music, of which Mr..
| William Harryman Rapley is chairman, will
hold its regular weekly meeting this after
noon at 4:15 o'clock in the inaugural rooms.
| A number of proposals to furnish music for
| the inaugural ball and parade have been
| received. A report will probably be made
| this afternoon by the subcommittee ap-
| pointed at the last meeting to confer with
| Chairman J. r. Marshall of the ball room
! decorations committee In regard to the 10
| cation and construction of the music stand
| and balcony. The stand will be built at
| the eastern end Of the hall and will accom-
| modate 1875 musicians. as recommended by
| the music committee.
| Additional Subscriptions.
Chairman Charles ]. Bell of the finance
| committee announced today three addition
| al subscriptions to the inaugural fund.- as
| follows
Previously acknowledged. .$57. 125
| Alfred S. Gillette. Observation-Disclosures. 200
| Judd & Detweer. Observation-Disclosures. 100
| A. Z. L. Leckie. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. %
| Total. .....................$5 7 $50