The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-10-25
Guaraed BY Thousands Of
Soldiers and Cheered BY
Millions OH Inaugural Ride
Through hh8 City.
Conditions for tie Regal
.SH000 Aaea-PagSaRt Wsf-
messed By tie Boer Generals
Fr0Rs Tr1afaLgaa Square.

LONDON. Oct. 25--London's welcome
TO the King on the royal progress
through the principal sections Of the
metropolis today was cordial-even en-
thusiastic- There were probably 1900,
600 of his subjects along the six miles
over which the procession passed, but
the crowd was nowhere overwhelming
or unmanageable. It was possible TO
move freely between the spectators and
the buildings for a large portion OF the
route. The stands and windows were
well filed, but seats were everywhere
available, and could be had al two or
three sbi1lings each
The royal pageant itself was impress
sive. but not imposing It was, in fact,
somewhat monotonous, consisting chief
" Of field guns, life guards, military
chiefs. court dignitaTies. and members
OF the royal family
The conditions for the parade were
ideal for the season of the year. It
was unreasonable TO expect sunshine,
but there was a glimpse Of It when the
King halted al Temple Bar to receive
the welcome Of the lord mayor The air,
however, was mild and dry and no dis
comfort was experienced during the long
wait which many thousands endured
with stolid British patience,
Like almost all official functions in
this country. the program was carried
out promptly The King left Bueking-
ham Palace precisely at noon, and the
progress Of the royal pageant was un-
interrupted, except al three points along
the route. which had been assigned for
bats
West End Not DemoBstrative. /.
1t vas noticeable that the western
end of the route the spectators were
scarcely demonstrative- They greeted
the bIuejackets, who were dragging
guns in the van OF the procession. with
q cheer, many evidently being under the
impression that these men we're the
crew OF The cruiser Terrible. who took
part in the war in South Africa, and
who are popular heroes OF 1he day in
England but the Terrfble's men took
no part in the parade, being provided
with seats as spectators at Westminster
The King appeared deshier than al any
time since his Illness He sat in his
carriage in q buddIed-up position. and
while his eyes missed nothing Of the
passing show, his majesty moved him
self as little as possible.
Anniversary Of Balaklava.
Today is the anniversary of BaIakIava,
and the Light Brigade heroes we're lined
up in front of the soldiers on Fleet
Street. The relocated old men, some
OF them hardly able to stand. attracted
great attention. King Edward. in pass
ing them, bowed and touched his hat as
a special recognition.
The Boer generals, Botha DeWet, and
Delarey. occupied seats in Trafalgar
Square.
King Edwards Speech.
IN reply to the lord mayors speech
handing him the keys Of London at the
GuiidhaIl. King Edward SAID:
1T gives much pleasure to myself and
the Queen TO have received the loyal and
dutifuI congratulations of the central
municipal authority, and on the prog
ress through the capital OF the empire
70 receive the greetings Of our people
on our coronation.
Your confidence that my favor will
De extended to every measure 10 anne
Horate the conditions Of my subjects is
well founded. Nothing appeals more to
interest and sympathy than those things
regarding the welfare Of the poorer
classes IN this and other great cities.
thank you for your good wishes for my
self and my house and I cordially share
II your aspiration that u has been
granted me by 2 divine providence.
'shich preserved my life from imminent
danger, TO reign over firmly estab-
lished and peaceful empire. and in the
loyal hearts Of a contented. prosperous
people"