Evening star., 1924-12-04
URGE ELABORATE
INAUGURAL RITES
Merchants and Manufactur-
ers Want Huge Parade, Fire
works and Reception.

Elaborate plans for the inaugura-
ton ceremonies March were for
warded to President Coolidge for his
approval today by the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association
They urge that the parade include
the West Point cadets, the Annapolis
midshipmen, Army units. Navy con-
tingents, National Guard troops from
the States, Coast Guardsmen and
groups from every Government De-
partment with floats and symbols.
Governors of the States with their
staffs, or representatives OF COVER
nors, would march under the proposed
plan, and at reception to follow
the governors, the Supreme Court.
the diplomatic corps, the cabinet
members of Congress, high Army and
Navy officials and citizens would be
guests.
Would Have Big Display.
Beginning an hour before the re-
ception and continuing throughout
the night there would be a fireworks
display and the city would be lighted
with powerful fiood-lighting ap-
paratus. Public and private buildings
would be decorated during the in
auguration period.
The plans submitted, 1t was argued
would permit of economy to the Gov
ernment. Federal expenditures being
limited to the erection Of stands and
participation of the Army and Navy
and other Government branches.
President Coolidge has indicated
that he desired simple inaugural ex-
ercises, but that he did not object
to a parade. He also is averse to
an inaugural ball
Submitted to President.
The plan was submitted to the
President by Charles J. Columbus.
facturers' Association, and calls foI
the appointment by the President OF
an inaugural committee, to be COM
posed of one representative from each
State, each Territory and the Dis
trict Of Columbia. The committee
would be legally incorporated under
the laws Of the District.
It would be the duty of the chair
man of this national committee TO
appoint subcommittee of three
with himself as chairman. to select
other subcommittee chairmen who, in
turn, would appoint the personnel Of
their particular boards to handle
specialized details. The national in
augural committee would always
have the right of veto over the &C
tivities Of these under boards.
Would Limit Attendance.
The issuance Of cards for the re-
ception in honor Of the President and
Vice President would rest in the hands
of the national committee. which will
also consider later the question or
whether or not fee for admission
may be charged. It Is stipulated that
the President and the Vice President
may retire at their discretion, the fes-
tivities to continue, accompanied by
such diversions as good taste and
substantial American custom die
tate"
The plan then goes into q descrip-
tion Of the proposed fireworks, deco
rations, housing of visitors, erection
of reviewing stands, maintenance of
order, handling of necessary public
ity, finances and other important
questions. In conclusion, Mr.. Colum-
bus said:
"The ceremonies would only require
a minimum of time and service-less
than q day-and be happy means to
express American solidarity and of
our desire to go forward In peace and
prosperity under the leadership of a
newly named President OF the United
States"
The Chamber of Commerce also IA
vors an elaborate celebration of the
Presidents inauguration, and Isaac
Cans, president of this organization,
called at the White House this after
noon to make an engagement for a
special committee to call on the
President on Saturday afternoon or
Monday to formally present reso-
lution favoring this form of inaugu-
raj.