Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-01-15
House Committee Approves the Illu-
mination Of Buildings,
INAUGURATION DAY LEGISLATION
Discussion of Appropriation for
Erection Of Reviewing Stands.
CHAIRMAN EDSON'S PLANS

Many of the more important matters con-
nected with the preparations for the in
augural ceremonies of March 4 next are
now involved in legisla ton pending in Con-
gress, and favorable action is expected on
all during the present week. A decisive
disposition Of the bills appropriating mon
eys for inaugural purposes will be urged
as being Immediately necessary, the event
being less than two months distant.
The joint resolution appropriating s21 600
for the illumination of public buildings the
nights of March 4, and has been
ported favoraby by the House committee
on appropriations. In the House today the
appropriation bill setting aside $1,000 for
the erection of reviewing stands at the
Capitol brought about a discussion to
whether or not the House should be per-
mitted to officiate with the Senate in the
inaugural exercises. 1t was reported IA
vorably by the House committee and was
called up by Mr.. Bingham for action. He
said the platform proposed to be erected
would give to each member of the House
about six seats.
Mr.. Dalzell said that in the resolution
the House was not recognized at all TO
take part in The provision for the Inaugural
ton. 1t seemed that the ceremonies were
tC be conducted by the Senate entirely
Mr.. Richardson said the ceremonies at the
Capitol had always been Senate functions
Mr.. Dalzell said he thought it was time the
House had something to do with the cere-
monies.
Mr. Richardson said he hoped the gentle
man would insist upon the House being
recognized, and Mr.. Gaines said he had
been informed that tickets to these proceed
| ings fall into the hands Of spectators, who
charge visitors excessive prices.
Mr.. Hepburn remarked that the House
ought to divorce itself entirely from the
proceedings In the Senate chamber In con-
nection with the Inauguration Of the Vice
President. The visit Of the members to the
| Senate chamber upon such occasions had
| always been attended with discourteOus
| treatment, and he thought the House should
| keep away. The inauguration Of the Vice
| President seemed to him to be Senate
| affair entirely, and was not connected with
the Inauguration of the President on the
| outside.
| Mr.. Bingham said the proposition before
| the House was to provide a platform for
| the House, thanking the main platform.
which will provide 2.100 seats for the guests
| OF the House, under the control Of the Of
| ficers of the House.
Mr. DalZell moved to recommit the reso-
| luton to the committee on appropriations,
with instructions to report resolution pro-
viding for the conducting Of the inaugural
ceremonies by O joint committee Of the
| House and Senate. and this motion was
| adopted.
Rehearsal of Chorus.
The first rehearsal Of the chorus which
| will render program at the promenade
| concert Of March next, at the pension
| office, has been announced for tomorrow
| evening at o'clock In Carroll Institute
| Hall, 10th street between New York ave-
nue. and * street. Circular invitations
have been sent out to the choir singers
and we'll known musicians Of the city, ask.
ing their cooperation. The circular states
that following the usual inaugural ball OF
reception there are to be several prone.
made concerts. the series to conclude with
| a grand chorus of Washington's best sing
ers. The number is strictly limited to 500
All music will be furnished members Of
the chorus free of cost, and no charge o,
connected with the organization. It j,
stated that q carefully selected program