Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1909-01-29
ATLANTA MAY HELP
INACCURATE TAFT
HENRY S. JACKSON SUGGESTS
THAT DRUM CORPS AND MILL
TARY CADETS PARTICIPATE IN
CEREMONY AT WASHINGTON.

A movement was set afoot Thursday
morning which will doubtless result in
Atlanta having a prominent, non-politi-
cal part in the Inauguration of President
elect Taft next March.
The plan was conceived by Henry S.
Jackson. Briefly stated it is this: That
the city's famous drum corps together
with companies of cadets from each of
the local military academies and from
Georgia Tech be sent to Washington to
take part in the inaugural parade and
thereby show Atlanta's interest in nation
al affairs. Mr.. Jackson already has as
surances that such delegation would be
given fourth place in the line of march.
A movement of this character, as Mr..
Jackson points out, would signal Attain
ta's name and enterprise from one end of
the union to the other. 1t would add an
other and powerful note to the harmo-
ny of a reunited America. 1t would be
absolutely non-political and would show
the people of the east and north and
west that In this city they win find a
kindly and bipartisan welcome. And 1t
would be a gracious return for the COM
pliment Mr.. Taft showed the state by
coming here to spend his vacation and
for his friendly assurances at the re-
cent banquet.
Would Make Big Delegation
If all the military companies of this vi
cinity should detail cadets to go to Wash
ington, these together with the drum.
corps and a party of Tech boys, would
make up a delegation of something like
300 to $50. Atlanta would also have the
privilege of naming ten prominent citi-
zens to act as aides. The institutions
from which the cadets could be drawn are
the Marist college, the Georgia Military
academy at College Park, and the Donald
Fraser school at Decatur. Though Tech
has no military features, suitable uni
form could easily be devised for it's stu
dents. The Firemens Drum and Fife corps
Is already known the country over.
Everyone to whom the project has been
mentioned indorses it cordially. The only
thing that remains to be done Is to per-
feet the details of sending the boys to
Washington. This will be taken up at
once. 1t has been suggested that council
appropriate a fund to pay the expenses
Of the drum corps. Citizens at large could
raise a similar fund for the transporta-
ton Of the cadets. This entire outlay
would be small, compared with the
unique prestige that would accrue to At
lanta.
Similar Expeditions
Mr.. jackson is personal friend of Mr.
Taft and was one of that gentleman's
strongest supporters in his recent victor
ious race. He Is enthusiastic over this
movement and hopes to carry it to a sue
cessful conclusion.
1t will be recalled that similar expedi-
tons have been made to great national
ceremonies and their lasting value abun-
dainty shown. The Journal sent a large
party to President McKinley's Inaugural
ton and the Fifth regiment was present
at the lamented presidents funeral in
Canton, o. These incidents ELECTED ma
tional comment at the time and have
since redounded to ,Atlanta's fame as a
city which is responsive to every big
moment in the country's history.
Indications are that the plan to take
part in Mr.. Taft's Inauguration Wal meet
unanimous enthusiasm and be accom-
plished -- .....e. s...