Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-02-23
CITY GAY IN COL0RS
Taking on Festive Appearance
for Inauguration.
Col. Birch Pleased With Plans for
Big March 4 Event.
PICTURES FOR THE MOVIES
Scene When Mr.. Wilson Takes the
Oath May Be Viewed by Mil
lions Of Americans.

Although the Inauguration of President
elect Woodrow Wilson is still ten days
away. the city is assuming a gay appear
ancc.
Buildings in the downtown section and
along the line of march have been deco
rated with the national coiors as we'll as
white and green. the official inaugural
color scheme. Nearly all public buildings
have received dress of bunting and
flags.
Beginning tomorrow the finishing
touches will be put on all the reviewing
stands. The Presidents stand, the GEN.
trail feature of the court of honor in front
of the White House, practically is conf
pleted.
During the coming week the last meet
ings Of the various subcommittee of the
inaugural committee will be held to go
over the completed plans for the various
features of the Inauguration.
To Get Final Instructions.
Then will follow the last meeting of the
general committee. at which the various
committee heads will make their final re-
port to Chairman Eustis and receive final
instructions to carry out successfully in
every detail the plan as prepared.
Millions of Americans will see this year
for the first time moving pictures of the
actual administration of the oath to the
President of the United States The strict
rules which have heretofore limited Oc-
cupation Of the battery stand facing
the inaugural platform, to photographers
representing large newspapers. have been
suspended by the congressional inaugural
committee and an addition built at each
end of the platform to accommodate
operators from eight motion picture con-
Germs. The concession to the movies
ID. Preston. superintendent OF the Senate
press gallery. after conferences with
members Of the committee.
Certificates for Guides.
Police Chief Sylvester has directed the
police to see that persons acting as guides
about the city during the inaugural
period are proper persons for such work.
1t is realized that the few licensed guides
will not be able to handle all the stran-
gers who will want to be shown the
sights Of the city, and those who perform
emergency work will be required to OBJ
tain certificates Of good standing.
At the suggestion of Maj. Sylvester the
Commissioners incorporated In the inau-
gural regulations a section which reads:
No person shall offer, solicit. contract
city guide, Washington guide or guide
for visitors about the streets and avenues
of the District Of Columbia. or wear or
display any badge as an inducement for
such employment or patronage, without
first securing from the captain of the pre-
cinct where he or she pursues such call
ing a certificate of good standing and
qualification as such. and soliciting or
lettering by such person in the vicinity
of public buildings, hotels or such public
places lis prohibited
Wilson's Aid Gratified.
Col Thomas NJ Birch of Burlington
n. j., personal aid to President-elect
Wilson. in an interview last night ex-
partisan and wholly friendly spirit in
which he says he has been greeted and
entertained during his recent visits 20
Washington. Col. Birch returned to
Trenton on the midnight train last night
highly delighted with the perfected ar
rangements and enthusiastic in the be-
lief the inaugural ceremonies incident to
the induction into Office OF President-elect
Wilson would prove an epochal period Of
American history.
Il have been more than pleased and de-
lighted said Col Birch, with the recep-
ton l have had in Washington, and with
the earnestness of the greeting extended
to me in my official capacity as aid to
Gov. Wilson. All of the arrangements of
the joint congressional committee and
the inaugural committee are so perfect
in their consideration of detail and nave
been so carefully made as to leave no
opportunity for suggestion or criticism.
Police Plans Effective.
Il have been particularly struck by the
entire sympathy with Gov. Wilson's ideas
as indicated by the plans formulated by
Mai. Gen. Leonard Wood for the pageant
of March 4 and the hearty spirit of CO.
operation which has been manifest at all
times. The police program outlined by
Maj. Sylvester Is characteristic OF what
We in New Jersey would consider not only
essentially democratic but the standard
of effectiveness.
THE plans for the Wilson Inauguration
as completed are distinctive of the dignity
which are In concordance with the Will
sOnian idea Of democracy and illuminative
as fOrerunner of an administration
which will be the embodiment of that
sanity of thought and breadth of vision
which characterized the immortal Jcffer-
son. Gov. Wilson's accomplishments in
New Jersey are now being applauded
throughout the length and breadth of the
land, and his Inauguration as President
will mark the beginning. of sympathetic
application to the nation itself Of the
constructive policies which have regener-
ated New Jersey
Official notification was received here
yesterday from Gov. Mann Of Virginia
that he and sixteen members of his
staff would ride in the inaugural parade.
Among the members Of the governors
staff who will take part in the parade
is Col. Edwin A. Halsey. who is well
known here in Washington.