The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-15
Small Danger From Fire.

Small Danger From Fire.
Replying 10 the fire danger argument.
Mr. Brown said the Pension Office Is
practically a fire-proof building. The
records. he said. would be taken care OF
in a safe manner.
He agreed that the $4,000 loss was a
good estimate. as ne had no way of
combating the figures named
In spite OF this, however, he thought,
as matter of civic pride, the inaugural
ball ought 10 be given every chance for
great success. He argued with en-
phasis that, unless the Pension build
ing be thrown open for the ball. there
will be no other structure available for
the event
How about the Library Of Congress?
interrupted Mr. Babcock. chairman Of
the District Committee.
1T would be the finest building on
earth for the ball" replied Mr.. Brown,
but we were given 10 understand by
our friends IN the Senate that it is alb
solutely impossible TO secure it
What do you say TO Convention
Hall?" queried Mr.. Morrell of Pennsyl-
Vania.
Mr.. Brown thought this idea was not
10 be entertained.
Would the rotunda OF the Capitol
do?" asked Mr.. Babcock.
81 think not" replied Mr.. Brown THE
Capitol IS too constantly used 10 admit
OF the necessary preparations for the
BAH and inaugural reception"
A Temporary Structure.
What do YOU think Of the cost and
feasibility OF putting up a temporary
structure for the ball?" asked Mr.. Cow
herd OF Missouri.
I've never had but one temporary
building. and that was a complete fail
ure" replied the speaker.
Mr.. Babcock here asked if the inaug-
ural committee disliked the idea of
ing the Library OF Congress for the
ball. and was told that the committee
would like the step, but thought it an
impossibility. Also, the information was
given that there is opposition to the plan
on both sides Of Congress. Mr.. DalZell
being mentioned as a strong opponen,
Mr.. Green's View.
Mr.. Brown repeated that aIthough
much Of the crowd would have TO be
handled on the Library's second floor.
this could be done, and his chief reason
for not advocating the use OF the Ii
brary was because it was utterly hope
less"
Bernard r. Green. Superintendent Of
the Library Of Congress, said:
From the point OF view or the in
augural committee the Library would
not be as suitable for the bali as the
Pension Building
Explaining this, he said two floors OF
the library would have 10 be used, and
there would not be much opportunity
for a general view Of the President.
There would be a little room for dane
ing" but the building would not be as
convenient as the Pension Building.
Mr.. Green also cOrrObOTated Mr.
Browns contention that the latter
hHHrf d rlr-Hu-. L.
much so as any other building of its
size in the United States"
He thought IL would be feasible 10
use the Capitol, if the Pension Building
could not be obtained.
Executive Committee Meets
At II o'clock this morning the eXecu-
tive committee OF the inaugural COM
mittee met AT the New Willard 10 hear
the reports OF those chairmen Of the va
rious committees who were ready TO re-
port. Treasurer Milton E. Allies re-
ported that The inaugural fund now
amounted 10 approximately 1900, Of
which sum $4,000 had been paid up
Mr.. Hege, chairman of the committee
on transportation. reported that he has
been in correspondence with the various
railroads, and has had a number OF re-
quests for information from railroad Of
fciais relative 10 the number of per
sons likely 10 be in Washington on in
augurattOn day. MIR. Hege made no es-
innate OF the expected number OF Wis
itors. but II is thought by men expert
enced in the affairs of inaugural com
mittees that tie crowd Will amount 10
nearly 10000. There were $500 here
at McKinley's second Inauguration.
Mr. Larner. chairman of the commit
tee on parks and reviewing stands. said
that he was happy TO announce that
Glenn Brown would serve as vice chair
man OF his committee. since Mr.. Browns
experience at the last inauguration
would be so valuable 10 that committee
Mr. Brown was chairman Of a suDcOm-
mtttee on decorations, and was the au-
thor OF number Of beautiful decorative
schemes.
Supper and BAH Tickets.
The Secretary OF the Treasury. said
Mr.. Mcguire, chairman Of the commit
tee on souvenirs and tickets, had been
communicated with relative 10 a plan
10 have the ball and supper tickets print
ed By the Bureau Of Printing and En-
craving. This viii keep the work in
Washington.
General Spear. chairman of the COM
mittee on medals and badges, said he
was in communication with manufactur-
ers OF these articles.
An important announcement was made
by n i. Weller, chairman Of the COM
tnluee on public comfort. 10 the effect
mat MS committee would have difficulty
IN taklnS care OF the large number Of
Nlsliors expected. and that il would
probably be necessary 20 ask Congress
10 pass an act granting the inaugural
committee the use of some Of the public
buildings 10 hOu e different organfza-
lions there being no Government regu-
iatlon az present covering this point
Mr.. Weller also announced that ne had
procured headquarters for his committee
IN room 800 C0rcoran Building.
Letters to Governors.
General Wilson. the chairman OF the
inaugural committee, announced that nc
had received a report from General Har-
ries, who was unable 20 be present at
today's meeting saying that he had sent
Out, a chairman Of the committee on
military organizations. a letter TO the
governors Of all the States and Terri