New-York tribune., 1901-01-07
COLLEGE HEN AT INAUGURATION
ALL COLLEGE PRESIDENTS ASKED TO
HAVE THEIR INSTITUTIONS WELL
REPRESENTED

washington, Jan. GA distinctive feature of
the second inauguration of President Mckinley,
II plans now under way fulfil their early prom
lse VIII be large representation of the colleges
and universities of the United States H. the line
OF the parade for the first time The matter has
been put in the hands Of an intercollegiate com
mittee. which has addressed invitations 10 the
presidents of more than four hundred Ameri-
can institutions of learning requesting that dele
cations be sent on to represent their respective
institutions in the inaugural parade. It is ex-
pected that each college or university will have
a distinctive uniform and banner and that the
result will be a pleasing addition to the other
details of the parade. The letter of invitation
addressed to the college presidents is follows:
Washington. January Z, 1901.
the young men of our country by means of the OBJ
ject lesson which the inaugural ceremonies will
extend through you invitation to the student
augural parade of March L. 1901 A similar invita-
ton has been sent TO all the leading American col
many of them possible. whether large or small
represented on the above occasion It is earnestly
requested that you give this movement your hearty
approval, and. either in person or through a com
the students consideration in mass meeting
sembled. It is desired for obvious reasons that
practicable OF the representation if any, it may
expect from your institution E6espectffTlIy Res n fTI
Chairman Intercollegiate Committee.
In order that the movement may he success
full, the suggestion is made that mass meetings
be held by the various alumni and university
clubs throughout the country for the purpose of
interesting college men in the project. The first
mass meeting of this kind will be held in Wash
ington next Saturday at the Columbian Uni
versity. when graduates from the leading uni
versities are expected TO speak to an assemblage
TO which all resident college invited.
1t is stated by intercollegiate committeeman
that the different college clubs and societies are
expected TO come as delegations. Their partici-
patton will be strictly non-partisan. There will
be no maximum minimum limit to the size Of
each body shall be uniformed or decorated so as
to display it's college colors. Freedom is given
to introduce unique features characteristic of
college life. Delegations it is suggested, should
perfect themselves in marching either by col
unan, figures changing their formation while
in line of march One large banner should be
carried in front OF each delegation
Cheering will be confined exclusively TO the
time when the respective colleges are passing
the Presidents reviewing stand. Each delega-
as 10 prevent an interruption 10 the cheer of the
college following. Horns or other instruments
for the purpose merely of making noise will
not be allowed in the parade. 1t is requested,
however that bands be brought from as many
colleges as possible. The local committee will
make all arrangements necessary for accom-
mediation OF institutions sgnfying a purpose
TO be represented. The railroads will give a
special rate to college delegations.