Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-04-07
Inaugural Committees Suggestion.

The committee which 1t Is expected will
be permanently organized this afternoon, is
the result of a resolution passed by the
last inaugural committee Just prior to its
final adjournment. That resolution recited
the fact that a change in the date Of the
inauguration of the President of the United
States had long been deemed most desir-
able reform, and requested the District
Commissioners to undertake the appoint
ment and organization Of a committee hav-
ing the proposed change for its purpose.
Commissioner Mcfarland, as president Of
the District board, took the matter in hand,
and after consulting with Chairman Edison
OF the inaugural committee, the personnel
of the national body was decided upon. AS
the states will have largely to do with the
necessary amendment to the Constitution, it
was thought that the governors Of the va
rlous states should form the main body Of
the committee.
Letters Of invitation were accordingly ad-
dressed to the state executives, and the
responses received by the Commissioners
have been framed with expression of the
heartiest approval Of the project. The gov
ernors heard from have stated, as a rule,
that they have long thought there should
be a change OF date, and are ready and
willing to do all in their power to bring
about the desired readjustment.
Expressions Of Approval.
The letters received from the governors
will be read as stated. Governor A. D.
Gambler Of Georgia writes that he regrets
the memorable demands of public duty on
MS attention ., but expresses his hearty
clares that for many years he has held to
the opinion that Inauguration day should
be changed from March to April 80
March, he says, has been found by expe-
rience to be one Of the most Indictment
months of the year in the latitude of Wash
ington. and the fourth day of the month
seems to be the most inclement day.
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about the end Of April Is usually fine, and
that on that date the immense crowds gath
ering at the inauguration of the President
could witness the outdoor ceremonies with
out danger to their health.
James B. Ornran, governor OF Colorado,
wrote:
II very much regret to say it will be i'm
possible for me to attend this meeting.
However. hope to be present at some fu-
ture meeting, and shall be glad to do any
thing can to assist the committee and
shall be pleased to receive report Of the
proceedings"
Geo. r. Mclean, governor of Connecticut,
wrote:
1T will be impossible for me to attend
April Z. will say with regard to the mat
ter that am heartily in favor of changing
the date, and assume that the idea OF the
committee will be to fix date later in the
season. Such certainly would be my de-
sire"
John HUM, governor of Delaware wrote:
ut is our full intention to be present with
you at the first meeting on Monday, April
Z, and We have marked the day SO that
nothing may prevent our being with you as
aforesaid mentioned"
w. s. Jennings. governor OF Florida.
wrote:
II beg to advise you that 1t will afford me
much pleasure to so act, and await your
future advices."
Will Concur in Action Taken.
Albert B. Cummins. governor of Iowa,
wrote: $780,
Il regret very much that shall not be