The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-02-02
BEARING THE COFFIN.

Then 100 feet behind, but seeming across
the water but a stones throw. followed
the royal yacht Alberta, the vessel on
which the eyes of the world, may be said
to have been centered. She was a COM
nonplace looking little vessel lying lew
in the water, with a gilt trimmed hull
and side wheels, protected by yellow pad
die boxes. AT her stern stood a tall Of
f1cer attired in deep black as motionless
as a statue. The Union Jack was on the
fcremast, the royal standard fell half
way from the mainmast and the naval
ensign fioated from the stern. Half way
in the ship was a white awning, and be-
meath the awning glasses could see the
ruby lined robes beneath which rested
the coffin. A few persons could be seen
clustered on the Alberta's deck AS the
Alberta moved slowly past the decks of
the warships were crowded by their
crews. They were all manned to their
full capacity.
Following the Alberta came other
boats at intervals. First the Victoria and
Alberta, royal yacht like the Alberta
and OF similar design. She carried the
royal mourners, who, as relatives or Off
cials, followed the coffin. King Edward
and Emperor William were chief among
them. But from the observation boats
they were the only group not recogn z
able In the rear of the Victoria and AL
berta Emperor Williams yacht Hohen-
zcllern loomed up like an ocean grey-
hound, as large as a warship painted
spotless white, with yellow tunnels,
trim, gllttering and unfunereal Three
other yachts came in single file behind.
The Osborne as large as the Alberta
and of the same class. Next came A
small yacht, Enchantress, and then
little Trinity yacht Then came black
torpedo boat destroyer.
When the Alberta Entered the harbor.
with the minute guns in forts sounding.
the bells of all the churches tolling. the
ancient frigate Osborne moored there
fired a salute of muzzle leaders The
men manning her stood at arms The
band played dirge The escorting tor
pedo boat destroyers drew ahead and
steamed to their berths and the Alberta
was moored in Clarnece yard A guard
OF hundred marines marched on board.
During the night the quarter deck, where
the bier rests, is lighted by electricity.
Conspicuous among the officers on dutv
aboard are Vice Admiral Seymour. VIII,
distinguished himself in the China cam
paign, and Capt. Lambton, of South lAf-
rican fame.
The kings yacht was made fast to a.
! buoy in midstreanl, with the Hohenzol-
~ ~ ~ ms 1ISetA- tiS IONdI ana
their suites dined on board and will pass
the night there. Steam launches with
armed guards, patrolled both yachts all
! night. The crowd in Portsmouth is esti-
| mated at 100000. Every town along the
| channel contributes its quota and the
railway companies were HELPLESS this
| evening with the rush of persons going
home from the parade, Thousands crawl
| ed into the stations and literally fouyht
| their way to the trains The spectators
| We're at their mercy. Foreign officers
! diplomats and members of parliament
mingled in the rush and took their
! chances with the mob. The cars going,
| towards London We're packed to suffoea-
tion by all classes of people
! A collision, though not serious. occurred
| in Portsmouth harbor, between the ex-
cuTsion steamer Princess May and the
| torpedo boat Daring. There was a sharp
! impact and some of the passengers We're
thrown down, but no one was injured.
and the steamer was able to continue on
! her Journey.
The war office announces that the king
! wishes that flags should continue to fly
al half-nast untii sunset Monday even
| ing.