New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-23
AN EMPIRE PAYSITS HOMAGE
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been anticipated In streets like Whitehaii anu
the Strand there was no block at any Time ana
rood ulaces on the sidewalks could be obtained
At the last moment, fairly near the curb
When the procession had passed, the crowds
broke up rapidly, and by 3 o'clock In the after
noon Il was possible for any one to go ABOUT
comfortably anywhere on the line OF march.
The streets filled UP again after O'clock BUT
the crowds were not larger than those which
blocked the entire route Of the procession on
Sunday Those formidable millions OF specta-
tors whose presence has been regarded LOT
weeks with apprehension were not to be seen
during the day.
This anomaly may be partly explained by sys-
tematic arrangements made for the parade II
was triumph Of military organization ana
police precaution Every detail had been s'uuieu
as closely as though the parade were miii'ar!
campaign; every dangerous point had pee"
guarded by cavalry or wooden gates, ana every
risk of a sudden rush or panic had been lore-
stalled . ... ''
The MANAGEMENT of the parade was admirable
in every respect. and with the long marching
circuit and prompt measures taken for renewing
the pressure OF the crowds when the cavacade
had passed the magnitude OF the assempiage
was doubtless concealed. But when everything
Is said the millions who were expected were not
visible during the parade. The early trains ala
not bring them into London. Thousands OF
suburban sightseers were kert away by the ap-
prehension of danger from the vast, unmanage-
able crowds and by their aversion to early
rising.
AFTER THE PARADE.
Few social engagements were made for TINS
evening on account of the dread or crowded
streets. and the palace arrangements included
only luncheon for the royal guests and family
dinner before 0.
While London cannot be truthfully described
tonight as the City Of the Midnight Sum- 1t Is
brilliantly Illuminated The dome OF ST. Paurs'
by fash lights in various coors. is brought out IN
bold relief like gigantic lantern IN the heart
of the city. London and Westminster Bridges
are converted into fairy spans across the Thames
by the use of innumerable electric lights The
Bank of England, the Mansion House. 'he
Royal Exchange and nearly all the great s'ruc'-
ures of commercial London are resplendent with
patriotic inscriptions and gilded iattces Oh eiec
trio lights and gasjets
St James s-st., Whitehall, Pail Mall the
Strand and piccadilly are aglow with splendor
Mverv residence street in the West End is trans
formed with the glory Of Venetian carnival
and the wonderful night life or faris Is repro-
duced for once in prosaic London
outside of London there are twenty-five hum
dred beacon-fires ablaze on hilltops In honor
of the longest and most glorious reign IN Eng
lish history The decorations throughout Lon
don. like the Examinations, are on scale OF I'M
exampled magnitude. st. James's-st is the
most artistic one, and is wonderfully oriiiiah';
the Strand and Fleet-st rank next. Every THOR
ouebfare and residence street has been amaze
with color all day and night.
One of the most notable features Is the large
use made of the American flag in decorating
houses and stands. 1t could be seen to-day at
every angle of the route of the parade. No other
foreign flag was so commonly used for decorative
purposes This is a sign that good feeling pre-
walls In England toward America, in spite OF
the rejection of the recent treaty. and that the
appontment of a Special Embassy by Presi-
dent Mckinley has promoted international good
will -+ -..- -. J. N. +.