The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-06
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Work on the Hall to Be Begun in
a Few Days.
The Structure to BE Erected on
Ground Adjoining the Pension Of
fce-Thc Uniforms for the Blaine
InvincibIes-Tbe Students of Co.
iumbian University to March.

Active work on the construction of the
banquet hall to be used in conjunction
with the inauguration festivities, will be
commenced on the 18th of the present
month. The hall will be built on the ex-
terror of the Pension Building. All of the
been accepted are making preparations to
begin operations. Within the Pension
Building proper very little work will be
done until the last of the month. as the
official work of the bureau will not permit
of Interference until that time. Such
work, however, as can be done without
disturbing the routine of the Office will
proceed at once
Chairman Warner, of the Committee on
Civic Organizations, has received the Of
fetal notification that the Blaine In
yiucible Club of the District of Column
bia will participate IN the inaugural pa
! rade. The delegation will consist of 1875
men and will be under the command of
J. Il. Matthews. A special uniform is be-
ing made in Baltimore for the marchers,
and they believe it will eclipse in splendor
anything to be seen at the inauguration.
Perry Carson is the president Of the club.
This evening az o'clock, at the Co
lumbar University, mass meeting OF the
students Of the institution will be held to
discuss and perfect plans for the partici-
patton of the undergraduates in the in
augural parade as a part of the intercol-
legiate division. The Columbian Uniyer-
sity expects to have very large repre-
sentation in line
A greater number of Governors of
| States than have ever before been assem-
bled together at one time and place Will
be in Washington on March next, judg-
ing from the acceptances which have al
ready been received to the invitation of
the Inaugural Committee to attend the in
augural ceremonies. In view of the at
tendance of these many holders Of the gu
bernatorial Offices nice question Of off,
cial etiquette has arisen. The Governors
who will attend the celebra-
tion of the second installation
of Mr.. Mckinley as President
of the United States Will exchange formal
calls undoubtedly. and it is thought by
many that this ceremony will be conducted
under the direction of the Inaugural Com
mittee. The Inaugural Committee has not
planned any such occasion, but official calls
will be made as a matter of official respect.
The question of precedence arises as to
which States are entitled to the honor of
the initial calls. whether States represent
ing wealth or population OF size take pre-
on various former occasions that the first
honors are due to the Governors of the
original thirteen States in the order in
which their representatives signed the
Constitution. Other States take prece-
dence in accordance with their admission
to the Union.
Chairman Weller. in response to the
tender of the services of the Committee
on Public Comfort to secure quarters for
al, Nl.zrw.
ceived acknowledgements from a great
many. most of the Governors intimating
their intention to be present at the iRau-
guration. and few stating their inability
to attend From Wyoming Gov De
Forest Richards writes that he will
participate in the inaugural ceremonies
and that he has already obtained quarters
at the Raleigh Hotel William ]. Sam
ford, Governor OF Alabama. states that
his duties will unfortunately interfere
with trip to the National Capital on the
4th of March. John Hum, Governor
of Delaware. acknowledges Mr. Weller s
communication. and requests few maps
of the city, which the Committee on Pub
lie Comfort has had printed. He does not
state an intention to be present, but 1t
is anticipated that his attendance is as
sured by his interest in securing the map
of the committee. SO
From Maryland Gov John Walter Smith
writes that preparations for the accom-
mediation of himself and staff have been
already completed. The Governor OF
Michigan, A. T. Bliss. with his staff, has
accepted the invitation OF the committee,
and will be in the city during the cere-
monies Governor Yates, OF Illinois. has
secured quarters at the Arlington Hotel
The Governor OF Connecticut, George T.
Mclean. will be present. and eopes that
he will be attended by his staff. de has
secured quarters at the Shoreham. Gov
ernor White OF North Dakota, senSs re-
grets and states that in view OF the fact
that the State Legislature will be In SEES
sion at the time of the inauguration he
does not expect that he VIII be aDle 10
leave the state,
Through the efforts of the Committee on
Public Comfort quarters have been Sc
cured for the Columbus Club. OF Column
bus. Ohio. at Harper's Hall. The Min
nesota Roosevelt Club has also been aid
ed in securing accommodations in the
same building.
lieutenant overton, In charge of the
Headquarters of the Grand Marshal. has
received acceptances to the tender OF po-
sitions as aides-d e-camp to the Grand
Marshal for the inaugural parade from
Gen. Wilder s. Metcan. U. S. ", OF
Lawrence. Kan: from Col, Harry Mandel-
baum, OF Baltimore. Nd. on the Govern
or's staff; from Gen. Eugene Grinen, OF
the n. Y N G.. and from Col. Harry
S. Fuller. Wisconsin National Guard
The Committee on Civic Organizations IS
/ in receipt of the official notification mat
the Union County Republican Committee.
| of Elizabeth. n. J., will have $50 men.
preceded by full brass band, in the line
OF march on March 4. The delegation
will be under the command of Hamilton
| Fish Kean. and will be uniformed in cit
liens clothes, with badges. Senator John
! Kean of New Jersey will tender recep-
ton to the delegation on the night OF
| March 4, after the parade.