The Washington times., 1910-05-11
ROOSEVELT FAYORS
HOMECOMING PLAN
Former President Is, How
ever, Indefinite Regarding
His Attendance.

Theodore Roosevelt has answered
the cablcEram sent TO him at Brussels
requesting that he visit Washington
during homecoming week in October
The ex-President does not say what
it was most wished he woUId-that he
would OF q certainty be among the
homecoming week guests But he
goes so far as 10 declare that the pro-
posed celebration appeals 20 him as
being an attractive one, and the mem
bers of the publicity committee, on
the strength Of the statement. are
planning 20 renew their efforts 20
have him atteI4S = part, at least, OF the
fall fete-
Chairman Isaac Cans this morning
received a letter f-ym Colonel RoOse-
veIt. written at Hague
When the ca5legram was sent Mr..
Roosevelt -7e committee had not de-
cided at what time the celebration
would be held. and simply asked II he
would be able to come TO Washington
in October
Flatterng Reference
It is believed that in view Of M
RooseveIts fatterinE reference 10 the
homecoming idea, he VIII make every
effort 20 visit Washington when he
has been informed as 10 the exact
date Of homecoming
Mr.. Cans said today that his commit
tee would notify Colonel Roosevelt OF
the date and extend him an invitation
which would clearly indicate the desire
OF Neutrality-suspicious. 20 have him visit
the city which was once his place OF
residence
II was announced today that special
meeting Of the board OF directors Of the
Chamber Of Commerce viii be held
Tuesday. at noon. when Mr. Cans VIII
submit his estimates concerning the
amount OF money that VIII be necessary
20 hold homecoming, on the elaborate
scale mapped cut BY the publicity com
mittee. and in2oTsed by the Chamber
Financial Plan.
II IS understood that as soon as the
directors have worked out a financial
plan, an active campaign VIII be in
augurated Immediately looking toward
the successful carrying out Of every
detail connected with the holding OF the
big celebration
Mr. Cans last night submitted 10 the
members Of the Chamber the program
for each days entertainment during
home week Il was unanimously adopt
ed.
The program follows;
Morning Events
Sunday. October 16-"Patriots' Day
Special exercises in churches.
Monday October IT-'eNation's Day
Special exercises at Arlington and Mt
Vernon
Tuesday, October s-"Home-comers
Day-'-TVelcoue b,- President Taft
wednesday, October ST District Day
welcome by Commissioners
Thursday. October Departmental
Dav''-PrOEram to be arranged later
FRIDAY. october .2I-'.ATfIitarv Day
Parade on Avenue at noon.
Saturday October 22-'W0nen's Day
To be dedicated TO movement to form
To be dedicated 70 movement TO form
national association which VIII fOSt 81
teaching Of patriotism 81 homes; mass
/ meeting VIII be heI= N one Of the the
aterS.
Aviation at Benz ing each afternoon
Evening Program
Illumination o. Avenue each evening
SUnday-Patriotic musical program n
( churches.
Nonday-Tllu Of waTships and
+ craft on river Reception
Observation-Disclosures on EIIfDse-
/ Wednesday-Hf floats on Ave
( nue. followed by ringing Of bells at mid.
night
/ Observation-Disclosures fights at Ben.
ming.
Friday-Home-come ban.
/ Saturday-DriiI at Fort Mver
{ Special guides from cadet corps vii
/ escort visitors 10 places Of interest