The Washington times., 1917-02-09
Harper Declares Situation Will
Permit Even More Patriotic
Demonstration.
WILL OBEY WILSON'S WISH
Chairman of Committee An
nounces Greatest Simplicity
Will Be Observed.

The splendor of the public cere-
monies attending he inauguration
of President Wilson will not be dimin-
ished because of the severance of
Diplomatic relations with Germany.
The international situation will afford
opportunity for an even more patri-
otic demonstration than first was
planned.
This is the assurance given today
by Col. Robert n. Harper, chairman Of
the inaugural committee, in announc-
ing that, at the same time, the wishes
of President Wilson that the great
est possible simplicity be observed
will be strictly adhered to.
Want Flags Used.
In line with the plan to increase the
patriotic aspects OF the inaugural
ceremonies, the committee on street
decorations today issued an appeal TO
all residents of Washington to deco
rate their homes with flags during
the week of Inauguration.
The appeal was directed to the citi-
zens' associations of Washington, and
each was urged to communicate the
desire of the committee for n oity-
wide display of the national emblem
to the members.
The assurance given that the White
House assents to the inaugural cere-
monies, simplified in accord with the
desires of the President, was followed
today by the President signing the
bill which extends authority to the
committee to construct stands on pub
lie parking spaces. The bill passed
the House and Senate without opposi-
Tinn and fha PraafdanffC ciu fn-
day made it effective.
Work on Stands Resumed.
The work on the reviewing stands.
the court of honor, and the other
points of vantage for inaugural par
ade spectators was resumed in full
force today. More than 100 men were
employed alone on the commodious
stands being constructed in front of
the White House.
The section of the reviewing stand
set aside for the President and his
guests was approved by the White
House today. The fact that the struc-
ture provides more comfortable and
larger space for the President and
other officials was favorably COM
mented on at the White House.
Preparing List.
The committee on civic organiza-
tions is now preparing a list of
marching clubs and state representa-
tions that have signified their inten-
tion of participating in the parade.
The list will be turned over to Brig.
Gen. c. A. Devol, adjutant general of
the pageant, who will determine
where in the parade the organization
will march. 1t was pointed out today
that those desiring to march should
communicate at once with Chairman
G.. r. Linkins, of the committee, il
order to be listed in the official pro-
gram. Tickets for seats along the
line of march will be placed 6n sale
early next week. The chart showing
the location of seats is now at inau-
gural headquarters, but the printing
of the seat coupons has not been
completed.
A Leftwich Sinclair, chairman of
the committee on public comfort. has
announce that the listing of homes,
where accommodations may be OBJ
tanned, will be discontinued Febru-
ary 20.
Louisianians of Washington will
dance Monday night at the New Eb-
bitt to raise money for a float they
have agreed to furnish for the pa
rade.
The colored department has opened
headquarters at 11O3 U street north
west, with A. H. Underdown, chair
man, and F. o. Williston, vice chair
man, in charge. Colored civic bodies
throughout the country have been in
vited to attend or send delegates to
the Inauguration. Inquiries indicate
that the colored people will be well
represented.
The public comfort committee is
handling the housing problem, per-
sonalIy requesting colored residents
of the District to throw open their
doors to the visitors.