The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-03
Thirteen Hundred Persons Injured I'm
the Crush to See Royalty in
the Funeral Procession.
SOLEMN SCENES AT WINDSOR
SIMPLE But IMPRESSIVE EXERCISES
IN 81. GEORGES CHAPEL.
Archbishop of Canterbury Overcome
Choate Honored by Edward VII.

LONDON, Feb. 2-'It has been a great
reign" spoke Mr.. Balfour in his eulogy
tefore the House of Commons. "and it
has a happy ending"
All London and thousands from the re-
motest villages Of the kingdom paid their
final homage to the Queen to-day in her
capital; and. assuredly, as Mr.. Balfour
said. the end of her reign, which is now
passed into history, was happy. Deep
sClemnity filled all hearts. There was
reminiscent grief-the feeling that one Of
the empires great institutions was miss
ing-but no such sorrow as surrounded the
collins of Lincoln and Garfield. cut of
before their work was done. Every one
felt that the inevitable death had dealt
Kindly with their sovereign; that her pass
ing had been as happy as her life was
useful They gathered to honor her mem
cry rather than to mourn her loss. AS
Queen she was an example of the solid
virtues and the aspirations and lives of
the middIe-class Of Englishmen, and they,
fittingIy, seemed the most sincere mourn
ers.
The King and Queen, IN special audi
tIce granted Ambassador Choate and Sec
retary OF Embassy White. after the con-
clusion OF the services at Windsor, ex-
pressed themselves as profoundly touched
by the manifestations of sympathy in Amer
lea. In a course of conversation had by Mr..
White with other members of the royal
family all gave expression TO similar SEN
timcnts.
All business ceased to-day. even the
drinking houses closed their doors. The
newspapers suspended publication and life
tl,a Of e1a ranfra
turned from Its customary channels and
was focused upon three miles OF West
End streets. where the coffin containing the
body which was now merely a symbol of
victoria's self, whom often Londoners had
cheered, assembled as they were to-day,
but on occasions OF rejoicing.
NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN.
To an American the ceremonials, with
all the theatrical trappngs OF royalty,
were not more impressive than the funeral
OF a chief magistrate chosen by the peo-
pie. The kings and princes beneath sill
YER helmets and wearing gold-braided
coats were men. but the King riding after
the coffin OF his mother and Queen. with
four other kings, and half hundred OF
the highest royalties of European dynas-
ties following and the hereditary quaint at
taches of court. was a sight never to be
forgotten.
The popular mourning was less general
than IL would have been in the United
States. The nultitudes were remarkably
orderly. The whole ceremonial, including
the massing of $1,000 troops and the en-
tainment of all the visiting personages,
was an admirable example OF organization.
part" The imperial yacht Hohenzollern
awaits Emperor William at Port Victoria.
King Leopold and King Carlos have re-
turned 10 London preparing for their re-
turn home. and Prince Ferdinand departed
on an evening train. travelling incognito.
The city has somewhat Of holiday air,
thousands of persons parading the streets
viewing the decoration, and restaurants
and saloons are doing a tremendous bus
mess The uniforms of the militia and
colonial troops are visible everywhere, and
their wearers are lionlzed.
The hospitals cared for 1.300 persons who
were injured in the crowd. or this num-
Der, however, only sixty were seriously
hurt. including several policemen and SOL
diers and a number OF women suffering
from broken limbs
Already the political phases Of the oc-
casion are being discussed. The remark
able predominance of Germans and German
influence Is noteworthy. Emperor williams
officers, soldiers and sailors were more
conspicuous in all the ceremonies than
were those OF all the other nations together
This has had the effect of popularizinr
Germany with the people who recently re.
sarded her as their most menacing enemy
II is evident that Engiishmen realize that
King Edwards reign begins confronted bv
commercial crisis and political dangers
which give anxiety TO their mourning sor
The Queen.
LIES IN THE CHAPEL
Tonight the Queens body lies in the
Albert Chapel. at Windsor, guarded faith.
fully. awaiting the last rites. The castle
Is brilliantly lighted King Edward and
Queen Alexandra. Emperor William and
the princes and their suites dined mav-
niheently this evening. Three Kings and
heads OF principalities. with special rep-
resentatives. left Windsor his evening
after Iunching At the castle. Their de-