The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-03

than those which had been perfected
when her majesty started northward
last ght. These officials who have
superintended the transportation OF
czars. kaisers and the princes of all
nations in and out of Windsor. have
exerted themselves beyond precedent 20
insure the safety OF the royal train be-
tween Windsor and Holyhead.
Royal trains seldom run at night.
but the queen. who is especially ad-
verse TO fast travel, stipulated ~hat the
trip should occupy IL hours. although IL
is usually covered in six. This slow
ness at "A time when traffic is lightest
was one OF the reasons for deciding
upon a night run. The preparations
for the trip had been in hand for weeks.
and the train had already run every
foot OF the route: and every particle of
the apparatus of the train and the
track had been subjected to the most
careful inspection.
LITTLE SLEEP FOR OFFICIALS.
Leaving Windsor, the Royal train
was in the hands OF the Great Western
companys officials TO Bushberry,
where the London and Northwestern
companys officials assumed RESPONSE
blity at midnight. when the journey,
by way OF Crewe and Chester To Holy
head began. The officials of the latter
line will have little sleep tonight. sta
tionmasters. operators and track in
spectars at every station along the
route. no matter how small. We're inn
perativeiy required to be on duty half
an hour before the royal train was due
to examine personally as to signals and
switches, and to see that all was in
proper working order.
PILOT ENGINE FINDS LINE CLEAR
The pilot engine, named Prince OF
Wales" ran a quarter Of an hour ahead
OF the royal train. and after its pas
sage all lines were kept absolutely
clear
The royal train was drawn by two
locomotives, with expert eng .neers.
and a complete staff OF railway experts
and electricians accompanied the train
for immediate action in case anything
should go wrong.
DUBLIN ON THE QUI vIvE.
Dublin, April 3.-All Dublin, and in
truth, all Irelahd. Is on the qui vive IN
anticipation OF the queens coming.
Crowds are pouring i'm from all points.
and it Is estimated that the normal
populat on OF Dublin. about 100000. will
by Wednesday have swollen TO 100000.
Rooms are at premium. From every
town come thronRs anxious TO share In
the gayety that now promises TO be un-
marred. From Belfast alone 10000 are
expected.
BY the exercise .of the greatest pos
sible tact the government Itncials have
practically destroyed SECTIONAL feeling,
and there is no longer any doubt that
her a5esty will be welcomed with an
enthusiasm EQUAL 10. II not greater
than. that which was displayed during
her recent visit 70 London.
The Queen arrived at Holyhead at
$3.50 this morning the authorities Of the
place. the officers OF the warships in
the harbor and guard OF honor await
ing the arrival OF Her Majesty.The gen
eraI public were excluded from the
station When tho queen alighted she
was presented with the address of well
come. She gave her reply TO Lord Dem
bigh. who handed IL TO the officials. IL
read:
II thank you for your loyal and duti-
ful welcome and for your expressions
OF devotion TO my throne and person.
The practical ard generous sympathy
for those who have suffered or who
likely 20 suffer in consequence OF the
psesent war. which has been shown by
all classes OF my subjects. has been
great consolation 10 me during the time
OF suspense and anxiety through which