The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-02-05
GOVERNORS TO ATTEND
Invitations to Inaugural Ceremo-
MES Generally Accepted.
Question of Etiquette in the Tx
change of OGicIaI GubernatOriaI
tions as Aides-de-Camp to the
Grand Marshal of the Parade.

greater number of Governors OF
States than have ever before been assem-
bIed together at one time and place will
be in Washington, on March next, judg-
ing from the accepraHCes 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
berratoriaI offices, q nice question Of OFF,
ciaI etiquette has arisen. The Governors
who will attend the ceiebra-
ton of the second installation
Of Mr. Mckinley as President
of the United States. viii 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 4 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 or size, take pre-
cedence- The matter has been arranged
Oh various former occasions that the first
hOnoTs are due to the Governors of the
original thirteen States. in the order in
which their representatives signed the
Constitution Other States lake prece-
dence in accordance with their admission
TO the Union.
Chairman Weller, in response 10 the
tender Of the services of the Committee
on Public Comfort to secure quarters for
the Governors and their parties, has re-
ceiyed Acknowledgements from a great
many. most OF the Governors intimating
their intention to be present at the inau-
guration. and q fe@ stating their inability
to attend. From Wyoming. Governor De
Forest Richards writes that he will
participate in the inaugural ceremonies
and that he has already obtained quarters
at the Raleigh Hotel William J. 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. WelIsr'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 it
is anticipated that his attendance Is as
sured by his interest in securing the map
of the committee
From Maryland Gov John Walter Smith
writes that preparations for the accom-
modattan Of himself and staff have been
already completed The Governor OF
Michigan. A T. Bliss. with his stat. has
accepted the invitation of the committee,
! and viii be in the city during the cere
monies. Governor Yates. of Illinois, has
secured quarters at the Arlington Hotel
The Governor Of Connecticut. George P
Mclean. will be present. and hopes that
he Will be attended by his staff He has
secured quarters at the Shoreham- Gov
ernor White, OF North Dakota, sends re-
grets. and states that in view of the fact
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| sion at the time Of the inauguration he
does not expect that he viii be able TO
leave the State
Through the efforts OF the Committee on
| Public Comfort quarters have been Sc
cured for the Columbus Club. of Colum-
bus, Ohio. at Harper's Hall The Min
nesota Roosevelt Club has also been aid
ed in securing accommodations iur the
same building
! Lieutenant OYerton. in charge of the
headquarters of the Grand Marshal has
received acceptances TO the tender Of po-
siticns as aides-de-Camp to the Grand
Marshal for the inaugural parade from
Gen. Wilder S Metcaif, T. s Vol. of
Lawrence. Kan: from Col Harry aisndeI-
baum of Baltimore, Md, on the Govern
or's stan: from Gen. Eugene Griffen. of
the n Y n C.. and from Col. Harry
s Fuller wisconsin National Guard.
The Committee on Civic Organization is
in receipt of the official notification that
the Union County Republican Committee,
of Elizabeth y. J.. Will have $50 men.
preceded BY a full brass band. in the line
of march on March + The delegation
will be under the command of Hamilton
Fish hean. and viii be uniformed in cit
liens clothes with badges. Senator John
Kean of NeH Jersey Viii tender a recep-
tion 10 the delegation on the night Of
March /, after the parade