Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-21

ward to attempt to intercept olivier 1t was
then recalled in haste and sent north to
perform the turning operation for Gen.
Tucker, and thereafter at once recalled to
Bloemfontein to be at hand for such an
emergency as that of Saturday. 1t is not
possible that the cavalry horses will ltTg
stand the wear and tear of such close work,
and the lack of remounts seems to be re-
sponsible for such severe calls upon the
cavalry.
To be beaten in marching and in tactics
at this stage of the war is an unpleasant
reminder Of the fact which Lord Roberts
successes have made us forget-that the
Beers are skillful and brave foe.
How the Queen Travelled.
The queen has arrived in ireland today
after neglecting that part of her dominion
for half a century. She is receiving a tre-
mendous reception. as is her due. but we
must not be surprised if many honest Irish
people are not entirely enthusiastic over
their sovereign's belated visit 1t may be
interesting to know how the queen Travelled.
AT half-past on Monday the train which
was to carry the queen and her encourage
10 Holyhead arrived at Windsor. 1t was
made up or the saloon car especially built
by the Northwestern Company for the
queen, and niue other saloon carriages used
by the company for their Irish mail service.
luggage van was at either end. The
royal car was, OF course. in the center be-
ing siXty-six feet in length and divided into
SIX compartments. In the middle one her
majesty slept last night, and another couch
was prepared by her side for Princess
Henry or Battenberg. A small drawing
room adjoins the sleeping compartment.
shortly after the train had drawn up at the
PLATFORM employees of the lord chamberlain's
department arrived from the ca stle with the
bedding for her majesty and suite and
Whi!e arrangements were being made for
| the comfort of the passengers in this direc-
ton the gardeners from the queens con-
serVatories at Frogmore were engaged in
grouping beautiful plants and flowers in the
little building on the platform designated
the royal waiting room. through which the
queen would nave to pass. This floral dec
grafton Is detail never missed at the go
| lngs and comings of the queen. and is al
| ways noticed with pleasure by her majesty.
The royal party arrived about 0. and be-
sue the ordinary attendants included Sir
! james feelo' the queens physician.
On Board the Train.
!. AS the queen walked up the sloping
| baize-covered plank to her saloon in the
center of the train leaning on the arm of
an Indian attendant twas the subject of
general remark that she was looking re-
markably well. Princess Beatrice entered
the saloon with her mother. but Princess
| Christian had a saloon for herself Two
beautiful bouquets of orchids, lilies of the
valley and tea roses were placed on the ia
also a bunch Of shamrock in a little vase.
| The shamrock was tied with red, white
| and blue ribbons. 1t had been received
from Ireland by the mayor. and permission
| had been readily given to his worship to
place 1t on the queens table. A pilot en-
CINE left ten minutes before the train it.
self, which started punctually at half-past
8 o'clock. As the train steamed slowly out
| Of the station the queen drew up the blind
| OF her carriage. SO that all those on the
| platform could see her plainly.
| Length of Her Stay.
The royal party arrived at Holyhead
yesterday morning and stayed there long
enough for her majesty to make grace
full little speech Although the royal serv-
ants have no definite instructions as to the
length of their stay in Ireland. it is re-
garded as probable that the queen will
leave Dublin on the 22d instant.
1t is expected that the following social
functions will AXE place during the