The Washington times., 1901-11-08

honor the memory of so great states
man. Iho Capital of the nation, he de-
| clared, was. without doupt. the most fit
| ting place for such a memorial, and he
felt sure, he said, that the workingmeI
of the country would look with favor
upon the plan as soon as it was brought
TO their attention generally. He an
nounced that he would prepare without
delay an official letter to the labor or
ganizations with which he is connected
and authorize it's issuance to the local
bodies throughout the country.
General Boynton reported favorable re-
| sponscs from a great number of those
persons chosen for the Press Committee
| but stated that he would defer until the
next meeting the announcement of their
names in order that his report might
| cover the whole list more completely. The
simple fact that the members Of the COM
roittee reside in every State of the Union,
some Of whom have probably not even, as
vet. received the formal announcement
Of their electiC<, explains the delay which
will necessarily occur before the list can
be given out officially and completely. In
view Of the popular love and respect for
the late President. however. and the gem
eTal desire to erect at an early date
fitting memorial to his memory, General
Boynton feds confidence in the early
completion of his large committee num-
bering several hundred members.
a matter Of considerable local interest
in the proceedings of yesterdays meet
ing was the election of Gen. John NJ. VIII
suu. L. s A., retired, to membership in
the Executive Committee. The election
was made unanimous upon the suggestion
Of Alr Bell. General Wilson, WHO until
a short time ago was Chief of Engineers
Of the Army, is a District of Columbia
man, and not only possesses the quail
ties Of energy and public-spiritedness in
a large degree but has been specially ac-
tive in several works Of particular in
terest to the District
Mr.. Parker Chairman of the District OF
Columbia Committee, gave encouraging
assurances. in u ,ette~ which was read
in his absence, of the rapid prosecution
of the work of organizing the sub-com-
mitteos of the local organization This
result. in the opinion of the men,
bers of the Executive Committee, was
most desirable, and informal expressions
of hope that Mr.. Parkers expectations
would be fulfilled were made. The work
of arranging a well-balanced roster of
is appreciated to be Il con-
siderable task and one requiring not only
the expenditure of great labor. but a full
understanding as well of the capabilities
of the citizens to be called upon.
The desire Of the members of the EXecu-
tive Committee for 4 generous response
from the District of Columbia as the
centre of the National Memorial Arch
movement is thoroughly appreciated
by the members of the District Commit
tee, and there is every indication that the
most enthusiastic efforts will be expended
by every one when the work Of securing
the funds in this vicinity is officially be
gun. Mr.. Parker is 10 hold a conference
at l O'Clock this afternoon with Mr.. Wei
Ter, secretary of the local committee, at
which time it is understood that num-
Der of details awaiting final action will
be decided upon.
The Executive Committee will meet at
the same place at / o'clock on Monday
afternoon next.