The Washington herald., 1911-10-21

the people of Washington, at least
a half million citizens would cheer
fully come to their Nations Capital.
A programme could be prepared
for each day on the following lines:
First day-The formal inaugura-
tion of the President, escorted from
the White House TO the Capitol and
return by the inauguration commit
tee and limited number of picked
troops. At night a grand ball to the
President. and musical concerts.
Second day-A parade of West Point
cadets, the military and political clubs,
reviewed by the President and Vice
President. At night a grand ball to
the Vice President and musical con-
certs.
Third day-A parade Of Naval Ca
diets, Marine Corps, and fraternal or
ganizations, to be reviewed by the
President. At night a grand ball and
operas.
Fourth day-A parade of historical
and allegorical floats and commercial
organizations, to be held in the after
noon and reviewed by the President
and distinguished guests. At night
grand ball and operas.
should Proclaim Holiday.
A similar programme may be contin-
ued for two more days, and the people
Of Washington should proclaim a gen.
eral holiday to enable all the people to
devote their time to entertaining the
city's guests
The Brightwood Citizens Associ-
alton. in public meeting assembled
this 20th day of October, 1911, in
dorses and commends the above plan
for the Inauguration OF our next
President and hereby instruct the
president of this association to ap-
point committee of five members TO
cooperate with similar committees
from other organizations Of this Dis
trict. 20 begin in time the preparation
of plans to make inauguration week
a memorable event. which will reflect
credit on the people of Washington
and greatly advance its material
prosperity.
The president of this association is
hereby directed TO transmit a copy
of these resolutions to the Federation
of Citizens Associations. to the
Chamber of Commerce, the Board of
Trade. and the Commissioners Of the
District of Columbia, with the re-
quest that they will indorse said plan
for Inauguration week.
Attack on Judson.
Mr. Lancaster submitted second reso
1tion, demanding Commissioner Jud
;on's immediate transfer to some othe
,ost of duty, declaring that his treat
nent of citizens has been arbitrary anc
insulting This resolution was opposed
" Attorney Wilton Lambert, wh'
ucceeded in having it tabled.
The movement for universal transfer:
eceiyed impetus when Attorney Lam
ert introduced and succeeded in haV
ng passed a resolution which author
zes President Louis P. Shoemaker Il
ppoint a committee of five whose mis-
ion II shall be to urge upon Congress
he necessity of at once appointing 1o'
he District a public utilities commls'
ion patterned after the plan recently
dopted in New York. Mr.. Lambert ar
ued that by the creation of such
oard the agitation for universal trans
ers will assume definite proportions
nd that its object will then be realized
nasmuch as the proposed uIlity il coIll
oission would have the power to regu'
ate differences between the traction
ompanies.
Highway Project APpro'e"'
Among other resolutions passed was one
pproving the Lincoln memorial highway
roiect, another protesting against the
roposed increase in water rates. and an
ther against the annual assessments OF
cal estate, claiming that these assess
oants are too often gerrymandered In be-
aIf of a favored few and that they are
ften influenced by certain real estate IN
erests. IT, n.,,
Contending that only the rich nave
ccess to the advantages OF ROCK Creeh
park. and that unless man owns ar
1tonobiIe the pleasures of the park are
enied him, William Ramsay introduced
resolution urging that pressure be
rought to bear upon Congress to insist
pom street car service to Rock CreeF
bark. Mr.. Ramsey chal acterized the
ark as the rendezvous of the rich and