The Washington times., 1921-03-03
CROWDS AWAIT
HARDING TRAIN.
Members of New Cabinet A.
ready Here-WiIson Partici-
patton Hinges on Weather.

Although the biggest moment in
the life of the National Capital
the Inauguration of new President
lis but few hours away, the city
is quiet today and watchfully wait
ing.
The severe simplicity of the cere-
monies arranged by the Republicans
is holding in check the outburst of
jubilation ordinarily exhibited, at the
same time emphasizing the depres-
sion of the outgoing Democratic
Administration.
RAIN INCREASES GLOOM.
This sense of depression was
deepened by the death yesterday after
noon Of former Speaker Champ Clark.
one Of the most beloved figures in ma
tional life, casting gloom over Repub-
licans and Democrats alike.
Overcast skies and a chilly, drizzling
rsih thts morning played a large part
in creating the pail of apathy which
enshrouds the city.
The lack OF street decorations in the
downtown district is strikingly evil
dent. Government buildings are show
ing bunting and flags, but they are
widely scattered. The usual f1utter Of
gay colors on Pennsylvania avenue,
ordinarily a striking inaugural fea-
ture, was almost entirely absent this
morning. though later in the day
many stores were decorated. Very
few street vendors, with their assort-
ment of medals, flags, and inaugural
souvenirs. have so far made their
appearance.
Even the large hotels. barometers
OF human feeling. were quiet last
night and this morning.
CROWDS POURING IN.
True, there is a spirit of gayety in
the crowds that are pouring into the
city through the Union Station, but
so far this has proved insufficient to
leaven the duller mass already on
hand
The President-elect and his party
was due to arrive in Washington
at 1850 o'clock this afternoon. proceed
ing to the New willard. where they
will stay until tomorrow morning
The members of the new Cabinet
which was practically assembled last
night, spent the morning in consul
tation with one another and with
their predecessors and chiefs and
bureau heads of the departments OF
which they will be in charge after
tomorrow.
The Vice President-eIect this morn
ing kept rather closely to his apart
ment in the Willard.
Harry NJ. Daugherty. new Attor-
ney General. is also stopping at the
Willard. He conferred with Attorney
General Palmer there.
Edwin T. DENLY, designated as
Secretary of the Navy. arrived mere
early yesterday from Detroit and
Immediately went into conference with
Secretary Daniels.
HUGHES ALSO HERE.
Charles f. Hughes and Herbert
Hoover arrived here today.
VIII III. Hays. who is stopping at
| the Shoreham, was kept busy last
night and today in connection with
his preparations for taking over the
place of Postmaster General Burle-
son and for today's meeting of the
Republican National Cimmittee. Yes
| terday he was in conference with
A. T. Hert Of Kentucky. candidate
| for Mr.. Hays place as chairman OF
| the national committee.
Senator Albert B. Fall to be Secre-
| tary of the Interior after tomorrow.
has been here for some time. as has
| former Senator John w. Weeks, new
Secretary OF War, and Henry c. Wal
lace, new Agricultural head.
| Arrangements for the inaugural
have been completed. The Congress
ional Committee will call upon the
IPresident-elect and the Vice Presi-
dcnt-elect and Mrs. Harding and Mrs.
Coolidge at the willard at 1890
/ o'cIock tomorrow morpipp