New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-02
WILL BREAK ALL RECORDS
GREAT INAUGURAL SHOW.
Washington already Filled scith
Crords of Visitors.
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eyes frightened and the good natured crowd cor
daily shook hands with itself as IT pronounced
the heavy snowfall of to-day merely the fore
runner OF a bright and beautiful Inauguration
5av. with brilliant sunshine adding attractive
ness TO the gorgeous uniforms displayed in the
parade and 20 the inpressiveness OF the decora-
tons. The crowd admits that the weather is
freaktsh and usually untrustworthy in Washing
ton at this season OF the year. but 1t refuses to
admit for moment anything can happen on
Saturday to detract from the pleasure Of the
occasion. It simply win not listen TO dismal
<o-ebo6ngs and croakers are quietly but eff ct
ualiy put out OF business Professor Garriott.
OF the weather Bureau, said frankly to-day that
The storm was SIS unexpected It
pleasant and that it could not have been fore
seen under the meteorological conditions that
prevailed yesterday. He regards the outlook for
March as uncertain. but hopes for the best
and this opinion is regarded by the crowd here
Is q valuable output from the prediction depart
ment OF the government
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR VISITORS.
But, rain or shine. whatever may be the
ditions on Inauguration Day. it will be cele-
5rated in q manner unapproached by any SIM
lar affair IN the nations history. Everything
= practically ready for the ceremonies. and the
committee. with its Iabors nearly completed. is
fully satisfied with the results of its efforts ana
confidently awaits the end Of inauguration Day
70 insure for & the unqualified approval Of the
listing thousands. It has been impossible
apparently, for the committee or any one else
0'Irb the greediness Of certain of Washing
s citizens vho evidently wish to make
ough inauguration week to offset all possible
.osses for the next decade. Complaints are fire.
4uently heard the exorbitant rates charged
by the hotels. Their managers caking advan-
tAge OF Ii tremendous influx of visitors. have
certainly insisted playing the game without
Init a--o are standing pat" on every hand
without losing bet prominent hotel
rges $50 a day. but couples with the
te the demand that the individual held UP
-ust take the room for week. and if his
financial standing is not known the keys are
Ielivered when he hands over a certified check
9r S49h This is not an isolated case by any
means, but the prospective visitor need not feel
Harmed, for Washington IS filed with comfort
able boarding houses where accommodations
may be secured at reasonable rates. and many
Of the hotels have not increased their prices to
any great extent In addition to this Wash
ingtons hospitality is proverbaI and its citizens
frequently threw open their houses for the ac-
comm odation OF homeless visitors on occasions
Of this kind The Committee on Public Comfort
is confident that, notwithstanding the rapacity
crowd VIII see the whole show, have plenty TO
eat and drink, place to sleep, pay all expenses.
and still have money enough left to ride home.
The committee in charge OF the ceremonies has
faithfully worked out the details OF the pro-
granme for Inauguration Day. and from 1870
e. N. until midnight every minutes time has
been utilized The parade. which will start i'm
uediately after the President takes the oath OF
Office, wiz be the great feature Of the day, and
Will take part in IL. Many Rough Riders are al
ready here and by tomorrow morning it is
expected that g majority Of the organizations
IL the guard OF honor will have arrived. Three
more "bunches" Of Rough Riders are expected
from New-York City. Arizona and New-Mexico.
They include Craig Wadsworth. Captain Wood
bury Kane and Reginald Arnold
II was announced to-day that the escort OF
Rough Riders for the President will, at their
meeting tomorrow morning, complete details
for their part in the parade They will
khaki service uniforms. the only difference be-
tween their suits and those Of the regular cav
airy being the Rough Rider neckerchiefs OF
blue, with white polka dots. These VIII be worn
about the necks Of the men. they in the
Santiago campaign
PHILIPPINE SCOUTS ON THE WAY.
The company of Philippine scouts heralded
VIII arrive in Washington at early hour
Tomorrow morning Their journey Of ten
thousand miles and more 10 take part in the
snAc+acle incident 70 the second inauguration
since the Philippines came under the control
~ the United States entered into its final stage
his morning Last night the Filipinos were
chartered In the Newport Barracks. opposite
Cincinnati This morning the special train
bsaring them toward the capital drew out OF
that city.
T4i4,v cadets Of the Georgia Military Academy.
- College Park. Georgia, under the command Of
Colonel ! c. woodward. arrived this morning
70 take part in the Inauguration exercises.
Among the cadets IS Lieutenant stonewaH Jack
son Christian. a grandson OF General stonewaIl
Jackson. The President recently designated
young Christian for appointment a cadet at
West Point
The Governor Of Rhode Island and staff the
Governor OF Connecticut and staff, the Republi-
can Marching Club. Of Kingston. N Y; Com
any n. lst Regiment, Maine National Guard,
I'd Company K. 9Th Regiment, Ohio National
Guard. VIII arrive tomorrow night Many
other organizations are expected on the early
morning trains. AS every railroad running into
tie city has special rates for tomorrow. Friday
md Saturday, II is expected that the train sheds
IN be taxed 10 their utmost TO provide room
tor The constant stream Of cars
NOTABLE DEPARTURE
4 noteworthy departure in the arrangements
for the Presidents movements on Inauguration
Day has been made this year. Heretofore it has
been the custom Of the incoming and outgoing
Presidents 10 take luncheon ar the Capitol as