The Saint Paul globe., 1900-03-09

of London Occasion for an Out
Not Occur Again During Her
Reign-VictOries in south Africa
Basis for the Big Demonstration.
LONDON, March S.-Queen Victoria
and the people of the greatest city in her
empire today celebrated the victories
which they believe have transferred the
campaign in South Africa from one Of
reverse into one of success. That Is the
only explanation for the unparalleled.
unbounded enthusiasm with which hun
dreds Of thousands hailed their sovereign
in many respects today's demons trations
outdid those of the diamond Jubilee.
though there were no glittering pageants.
no triumphal arch, no procession OF
princes, but only dozen life guards
followed by little old lady in the plain
est black costume, who had come for a
six days stay at Buckingham palace, as
she has done many a time before Yet
her hold upon the hearts of her people
was probably never more strlkingly man
ifested. Unlike that of the diamond
jubilee, today's popular outburst was al
most impromptu. The popular pride in
the strength of a mighty empire which
pervaded the land, when the queen last
drove through the streets in 1897, had
vanished, and in its place there were gen.
uine thankfulness and rejoicing for the
victories which had succeeded months Of
gloom. The depth Of feeling which these
demonstrations represented could only
he ~ hoe
crowd. Mothers in deep mourning for
sons killed on the far-off veldt struggled
bravely with the most hilarious to catch
glimpse Of the queen, whose womanlv
sympathy and thoughtfulness for the
soldiers has touched their hearts
GRATEFUL WOMEN.
Often the long vigils were rendered
futile by tears that dimmed the ewes and
blurred the vision as the royal carriage
passed. AS one woman said, she had
seen her many time but She was
sorry for my boy, and I must see her
again before I die
Thousands braved the raw east wind
and stood for hours, waiting patiently.
who had often seen the queen and, IN
ordinary circumstances, would scarcely
Trends OF the sovereign, for instance the
countess Of BrOwnlow, a great friend of
Victoria, and a faVorite at the court sa,
shivering on the curb for hours. with
the crowd, outside of Buckinghom palace
In short 1t was not so much desire ia
see the monarch, as 1t was an over
whelming desire for an outlet for iubj-
lance over the war and the natural IN
clination to let the queen see and share
the gladneSS Of her people, that prompted
London so spontaneously to make today
one OF the most memorable celebrations
OF victoria s reign. 1t was quite differ,
ent from the mad rejoicing that marked
the relief Of LadYsmith Rowdyism was
censpicuously absent, although the
crowds reached such proportions that the
number of police would have been quite
inadequate had the people been obstre-
porous.
YEARS OF JOY.
Moreover. intermingled with the reioic,
ings of patriotism there were particularly
keen appreciation Tor the queens per
sonality. Her womanliness, her great
age, the spirit of reverence for sex
rather than for sovereignty, rendered tho
huge crowds perfectly tractable in the
hands Of the good natured police and II
was not hard task to induce them tC
surge back and to make way for the
royal carriage.
When the Queen of Great Britain and
Ireland and the empress of India did
pass, nodding as if to many friends, in
stead OF maintaing the royal restraint
here were heard, amid the cheers, many
h. rtfelt expressions such as God bless
her, fG0d keep her. my! but she's a
brave N'Qman,' and scores more like
them. l. was small wonder that now
and again tears of Joy rolled down the
cheeks of the aged sovereign
QUEEN IN LONDON.
The queen reached the city's con
hines on the embankment opposite the
Temple street station at about o'clock
when she was welcomed by the lord
mayor and corporation, in their robes OF
state. The lord mayor presented he
majesty with the city sword of state
With smile the queen took the sword
and returned it to the lord mayor, say
ing:
''Thank you for all that my city ha:
done"
To which the lord mayor replied:
Your gracious majesty's words will
forever be treasured in my heart"
The life guards marched on, the pur
pie and ermine and gorgeous uniforms
the marshal and sheriffs and aldermen
with the gold-laced f1unkies and lumber
ing state coaches, left behind, and the
Eomber-dressed queen drove quickly along
the embankment, which was black with
cheering people. Accompanying her ma.
1esty were the Princess Christian OF
Schleswig-Holstein and Princess Henry o.
Battenberg. The life guards trotted or
through the great thoroughfares of the
city, which were everywhere thronged
So quickly were the horses driven thai
the crowds hardly had a chance tc
cheer before the constantly boWing mon.
arch had passed out Of sight
By o'clock the queen, going by way
Of Holborn and Oxford streets, reached
Buckingham palace. 1t was a repett
tion of the jubilee drive, with the ex
ception that it was so hastily planned
that no attempts at decoration could
be carried out. But considering the
short space of time II was ASTONISHING
to see the number of flags which ap
peared along the route followed by hel
majesty Many American flags were
displayed by American concerns and
Americans or the street.
The whole metropolis assumed a gals
aspect. Thousands of people wore red
white and blue badges and flags, while
q body of students who had marched II
mtet the queen singing "Rule Britannia
had Union Jacks wrapped around thei
necks. Buttons and medals of Gems
Roberts, Kitchener Butler, White AMI
others found huge sale, and Khaki tie
and dresses We're everywhere in evi.
dence.
WILD ENTHUSIASM
The semi-oficial duties undertaken by
the queen during the day would have trio,