Evening star., 1916-12-27

similarly called attention to the fact
that the names of A. Coulter Wells and
Guy Mason had been omitted from the
legislative committee.
The announcement given some pub
licity today that Troop B, "the Presi-
dents own" squadron Of cavalry Is
to be the official escort of the President
in the parade is premature. according
to Chairman Harper. Troop B is a
candidate for this honor.
Matter Referred to President.
The matter has been brought to the
attention Of both President Wilson and
inaugural Chairman Harper and is be-
ing given serious consideration.
There is considerable rivalry among
mounted military organizations for the
distinction Of escorting the President.
No action has yet been taken officially.
and Chairman Harper said today he
does not believe any definite announce
ment can be made for some time.
Several of the committee chairmen
had conferences with Mr.. Harper today
regarding preliminary work for the
comfort of inaugural visitors
Plans are being worked out for a
handsomely illustrated souvenir pro-
gram which. it is believed. all inaugu-
raj visitors Will want to preserve and
take home The Intention of the in
augural committee is that the program
and all similar features of the inaugu-
raj arrangements shall be made as far
a s possible a source of revenue to help
meet the proper inaugural expendi-
lures.
Strict Economy to Be Enforced.
Rules for businesslike conduct of
inaugural business by all committees.
holding each down to strict economy
consistent with a successful celebra-
ton, were promulgated by Chairman
Harper following the meeting of his
advisory council yesterday. at which
meeting they were approved:
"All contracts shall be made in the
name of the inaugural committee. No
debts whatsoever shall be contracted
under any circumstances. nor money
spent, until authority from the inaugu
raj committee or the advisory council
is first obtained.
"All such appropriations. when made.
shall he reported in writing. over the
signature of the inaugural chairman,
and attested to by the secretary, to the
treasurer. and copy to the chairman of
the auditing committee.
The form of the Appropriation shall
set forth the amoUnt. for what pur-
pose. the committee for which such
appropriation was made. and the con-
ditions agreed upon for payment. This
treasurer. and shall not be deviated
from. except with the consent of the
inaugural committee. or the advisory
council, first obtained.
BILLS presented for payment must be
approved in writing by the chairman
of the committee contracting such
bills. attested to by the secretary as
being in accord with an appropriation
approved by the inaugural committee.
as heretofore outlined.
hi he
forwarded at once to the chairman OF
the auditing committee. and retained
by him until the final settlement of all
accounts has been made. and finally
reported IN writing to the chairman OF
the inaugural committee"
On Reviewing Stands.
John B. Colpoys. chairman; Charles
T. Nesbit. vice chairman; Hugh L.
Kerwin. secretary; T. ]. H. Ball. Wal
lace Bassford. Alexander H. Bell,
James Boyer. J. Rozier Biggs, Albert
Berries, Thomas Bradley, ]. J. Bowles.
Joseph II. Bradley. ]. S. Brand. John
Brewer. E. r. Brownley, John Britton.
James E. Cogan. J. p. Coon. Thomas
Costigan. Michael Cofrey, c. E. Carter,
Wade H. Cooper, J. A. Costello. James
A. Cahill, Charles Cox. Walter c.
David. Hugh Digney. W. G. Dent. Pat
rick Dugan. G. Thomas Dunlop. Dr.
Charles Dugan, James Eagan. James
r. Elferson. o. r. Evans. Joseph r.
Fague. Henry H F1ather. Chapman
w. Fowler. j. E. Giles. l.. ". Groomes,
Patrick H. Gallagher, C. J. Gockeler, A
c. Hayden, Grant Hamilton. j. Hurley,
w F. Ham, Edw- s. Hege. H A. Hesse,
W. A Hill, James J. Horrigan. William
H. Howlin. Newton A. James, J. Miller