Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-16

this time, beyond reiterating what have
already said for publication in favor or
deferring the ceremonial until the latter
part of April
Martin F. Ansel, Governor Of South
Carolina: IT very heartily concur in the
change I shall be glad to serve on the
national committee on the proposed
change of Inauguration day. and, in my
aid in effecting the change. 1 have long
since thought that this change should be
made. and this spring spoke of 1t to
friends here. The first week in May has
suggested itself to my mind as a favor
able time: however, the last Thursday In
April will suit my ideas. and 1 shall be
glad to cooperate along these lines"
r. s. Vesspy. Governor Of South Da-
kOta: Il can assure You that heartily
favor the change. as l believe that to be
a much more appropriate time for the IN
auguration of our President than the 4th
of March. Anything can do to help the
movement along will be gladly done"
Malcolm r. Patterson. Governor OF
asking that serve on national committee
on the proposed change Of Inauguration
day. / accept this appointment, and VIII
be glad to cooperate with this committee
in bringing about the much-to- be desired
change in the date of inauguration.
Thomas NJ Campbell. Governor of
Texas. advised the chairman of the ma
tional committee on the proposed change
OF Inauguration day that he would be
pleased to accept service on the commit
tee.
William Spry. Governor of Utah: Il
take great pleasure in advising you that
I will serve on the national committee on
the proposed change OF Inauguration day.
and shall be pleased to cooperate In any
way possible to bring about this end.
Aside from the very good reasons for
this change as set forth in your COM
munication. the inaugural ceremonies
now come at a time when the attendance
of western governors Is precluded. be-
cause of the fact that the state legisla-
lures are always in session. later date
would make It possible for many rep
resentative men to participate in the
inaugural proceedings.
George H. Prouty. Governor of Yer
month: II was present In Washington
during the last Inauguration. and / my
self believe that 1t would be better IL the
date for holding this ceremony was later
in the season / should approve of the
change being made to the last Thursday
in April. I hardly know what would be
required Of me II served on the commit
tee, but am willing to do SO II I can do
any good"
Claude A. Swanson. Governor of vir-
ginia: This is the first opportunity have
had to answer your letter In reference to
the date for the inauguration of the
President and Vice President of the
United States. and the change to the last
Thursday in April. In reply will state
that 1 will be very glad to aid In any
way I can to have the aforesaid date
changed"
NJ E. Hay. Governor of Washington:
IT am in favor of changing the date of
Inauguration from the present date to
some time In April. II there is any
thing ] can do to help the movement
along you may consider me at the COM
mittee's service.
W. f. Glasscock. Governor of West
Virginia: II shall be very glad to serve
on your committee and am heartily in
favor of the proposed change OF inau-
Euration day"
J. O. Davidson, Governor Of WILSON,