The Washington herald., 1911-08-27

rial in The Washington Herald yester-
day, civic, commercial, and patriotic or
ganizations of Washington offered
hearty support to the suggestion that the
coming centenary of the conclusion of
the war of 1872 be fttingly celebrated
in this city.
BIG CARNIVAL PLANNED.
AS a result Of yesterdays discussion of
the proposition. an industrial and patri-
otic carnival Of international scope, and.
for Washington. unprecedented brilliancy
is practically assured for the spring of
1915. the centenary of the final ratitica-
ton of the treaty that put an end to the
last war between this republic and the
mother country.
Already plans had been progressing
quietly for a celebration here to mark
the formal opening OF the Panama Canal
In the spring Of 1915. Following the idea
advanced by The Washington Herald
yesterday morning. however. those who
had been working for the success Of the
Panama Canal celebration were quick to
grasp the possibilities OF q combination
OF the two.
The announced plans for the Districts
canal celebration feature visit from
and a grand ball to officers Of foreign
war vessels en- route to the San Fran
cisco exposition through the Panama
Canal. 1t is planned to have these ves-
sells rendezvous at Hampton Roads. Va.
from which place the visitors will be
escorted TO Washington for a round OF
festivities.
Urge Exhibition Here.
To this plan 1t is nov proposed to add
carnival features not anticipated in the
first plan. The war Of 1872 witnessed
the only invasion Of the Capital by q
foreign army. II also witnessed the
burning Of government buildings and the
devastation Of the surrounding country
by the retreating English. AS the cole
bration of the centennial of this event.
the carnival will feature industrial ex-
hibits, showing the growth and advance
ment of the Nations Capital, and the
surrounding country since that time.
AS plans now stand, the principal day
light feature of the celebration, which
may last as long as a week. will be
pageant of peace and its arts. The Ma
tional Capital furnishes a wealth OF ma
terial and inspiration for the designer of
a pageant and floats.
One of the impressive ceremonies that
will be reserved for the occasion will be
the dedication Of the three magnificent
new homes for the State. Justice, and
Commerce and Labor departments in
the Mall. Money for these buildings al
ready has been appropriated, and 1t is
expected they will be largely. II not alto
Gether, completed by that time.
1t was learned yesterday that the joint
committee of the Chamber of Commerce
and Board of Trade. appointed to obtain
for Washington a PanamL Canal cele-
Nbration, has been working quietly during
the extra srssiOri, and has received much
encouragement from Congress. Commits
sioner Rudolph, who is chairman Of the
Joint committee, enthusiastically indorsed
the idea Of a combined celebration yes
terday.
Rudolph Indorses Plan.
The suggestion that the two celebra-
tions be made cne is an admirable one"
said Commissioner Rudolph. The cen
tenary Of the ending Of the war of 1872
is an event worthy of celebration. though
the celebration will be over the fact that
100 years have healed the breach, rather
1T Is peculiarly fitting that the formal
opening of the Panama Canal should fall
and be celebrated at the same time. !
am sure the committee will be glad to
work for the combination OF the two into
a splendid carnival commemorating both"
Capt James F. Oyster. president of the
Chamber of Commerce, and a member of
the joint committee, was equally enthusi-
astic.
The committee appointed to procure
for Washington a celebration of the
Panama Canal opening has been quietly
at work for months. Several conferences
have been held and the members are
most optimistic of the outcome,
1T certainly is worthy of commemo-
ration, and no place is more fitting for
such a celebration than Washington.
other city, perhaps, through the war"
William D. Hoover, a member of the
committee appointed from the board of
trade, is particularly interested in the
war celebration because of his affiliations
with the Francis Scott Key Memorial As
soc1ation, for which he has long been one
Of the most enthusiastic workers. The
association is striving to raise funds to
purchase the old home Of the author of
the "star Spangied Banner" near Thirty
sixth and NJ streets. Georgetown.
TT is an admirable idea said Mr..
Hoover yesterday. "and one in which the
people of Washington should be greatly
interested. Such a pageant and celebra-
tion as is proposed would be Of absorb
ing interest to Washingtonians. and the
other attractions possible in connection
with the joint celebration should bring
people from all over the country"
Sees Big Possibilities Here.
washington furnishes opportunities
and possibilities that can be equaled by
no other city In the country for such a
celebration as Is suggested" said A.
Leftwich Sinclair. q director Of the |
Chamber Of Commerce and chairman OF |
one Of it's most important committees. |
I'VE can furnish the greatest carnival |
week the country has known II given the |
proper Opening The splendid parade OF
all nations that featured the Hudson
Fulton celebration In New York can be |
eslipsed II the opportunity Is offered. II |
IL magnificent idea. and should be