The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1901-02-05

coffin containing the body which was
now merely a symbol of Victoria's
self, whom often before Londoners
had cheered, assembled as they were
today, but on occasions of rejoicing.
Theatrical Trappings.
To all American the ceremonials
with all the theatrical trappings of
royalty were not more impressive than
the funeral of a chief magistrate
chosen by the people. The kings
and princes beneath silver helmets
and wearing gold braided coats, were
men, but the sight Of seeing the king
riding after the coffin Of his mother
and queen with four other kings and
half a hundred Of the highest royal
ties of European dynasties following
with their attaches of court was n
never to be forgotten.
The popular mourning was less gen.
eral and ostentations than it would
have been in the United States. The
multitude were remarkably orderly.
The whole ceremonial including the
massing of 80, 900 troops and the en-
%tertainment of all the visiting person.
ages was an admirable example of
organization. Tonight the captains
and the kings DEPART
The imperial yacht H~ohenzollern
awaits Emperor William at Port
Victoria, King Leopold and King
Carlos have returned to London, pre-
pairing for their return home, and
Prince Ferdinand departed on an even
ing train, travelling incognito.
The city has somewhat of a holiday
attire, thousands of persons parading
through the streets, viewing the deco
rations and restaurants. and saloons
are doing a tremendous business. The
uniforms of the militia and colonial
roo are visible everywhere and
their wearers are lionized'
Many Spectators Injured.
The hospitals cared for 1900 per-
sons, who We're injured in the crowd.
Of this number, however, only so
were seriously hurt, including sever
al policemen and soldierss, and a
number of women suffering from
broken limbs.
Mindful always of its rigid military
character, the funeral procession
moved from Victoria station pre-
cisely at the appointed hour, 11:l5
a. IN. 1t was led by a white plumed
officer of the headquarters staff sup
ported by scarlet clothed bands of
royal horse guards and Second Life
guards. Then followed in order
squadrons of soldiers, representing
every branch Of Britain's military
army. The volunteers held the right
of the line. In their train marched
the yeomanry. colonial corps, volun-
teer artillery, departmental corps, de-
tachments of the Indian army, in
fantry of the line, foot guards royal
engineers, royal artilley, cavalry,
household cavalry and detachments' of
blue jackets from the royal marines.
On the sleeve of each man was sewed
a deep band of Grape.
Major Cassett Leads.
Behind these orphaned soldiers of
the queen rode the military attaches
of the embassies in London, headed
by Major Cassett Of the United States
army. The headquarters staff Of the
British army came next, 40 stalwart
officers in gold and white, ast1ide
magnificent black chargers. At their
very end rode Earl Roberts, looking
pale, even through the bronze of his
South African campaign-a saddened
little figure.
TLo- &lovo x-oro roor1 hands 'nf
music, which acted as an escort to the
earl marshal and his richly caparison-
ed suite of naval and army officers.
Their eyes dazzled with this array Of
splendor, the peoples gaze next met
the khaki colored gun carriage, upon
which rested the body of their beloved
queen Noiselessly the moving wal
wagon was drawn by eight great,
cream colored horses, each ridden by
an ar~tilleryman. The royal casket
shone brilliantly i'll the sunlight with
it's silk embroidered drapery OF flags
and standards, surmounted by the
royal crown, mace and sceptre.
The bearer party Of non-commis.
stoned officers walked on each side OF
lhe coffin and lanking them were
suites representing the late sovereign't
personal aides-de-camp. King Ed
ward, Emperor William and the duke
of Connaught, dressed as field mar
shals, rode directly behind on thei1
splendid horses at a funeral step
Other royal princes followed OF
horseback, led by King George o.
Greece, King Leopold Of Belgium
King Charles of Portugal, with a hos
of European crown princes, and her
editary monarchies in their train.
Then came carriages carrying thu
women of the royal family. Queer
Alexandria was in the first carriage
with the duchess Of Fife, Princes
Victoria and Princess Charles Of Den
mark. All were heavily yelled
Only. the official programme enabled
tho snectatOrs tn fionre ont which q