Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-10-27

color was from the lance pennants Of tho
Iancers and the brass helmets OF the
heavy cavalry. Khaki painted guns OF
the artillery 0nd a naval gun OF the
same hue added to the general note OF
scmhreness.
The roofs II houses near the palace and
other points OF vantage giving view
OF the picturesque panOramas.of the green
park and the historic Mall. were well
filled with spectators. whose cheering
announced 10 the less privileged public
the starting OF the state carriage with
their majestfes.
Boer Generals Present.
Partly in consequence OF the length Of
the route there was nowhere a great
crush OF people with the exception OF
open spaces like Trafalgar square. where
the city council presented the king with
an address OF welcome and where the
Boer generals. Botha. Dewet and Delarey
were prominent among the spectators and
at the city boundary. Temple Bar. where
the lord mayor, the sherfns and other
city Officials wefcome3 his majesty and
presented him with the city sword. At
the Mansion house most OF the procession
stopped. their majesties being accom-
panied from that place only by the SOW
ereigns escort and the Prince OF Wales,
the Duke OF Connaught and other princes.
equerries and aids 20 the Guild han.
A.
ordinary incident.
Owing 10 the kings carriage being the
last. some confusion occurred at the en-
trance OF the Guild hall in an endeavor
20 empty the carriages quickly and avoid
keeping his majesty waiting. Several of
the princes were rather unceremoniously
deposited on the sidewalk. where they
tried 20 throw their wraps In the carriag-
IS. which were being hustled OF down a
narrow street. and a confused mass of
policemen. princesses. ladies-in-waiting
and such generals as had time to dis
mount gathered under the canopIed en-
trance.
King Looked Weary.
When the king arrived he looked tired
and stepped heavily from his carriage.
The queen threw OF the wrap which
covered her simple straw-colored dress.
trimmed with gold Her majesty. who
looked marveIously wen. accepted a bou-
quet from the lady mayoress and the
king shook hands with her. The pro-
cession then started OF down a long pic
turesque row OF ''beef-eaters'' and the
equerries and generals struggled In be-
hind
Among those present were Ambassa-
dor Choate and General Wood.
The most interesting feature OF the roy
al progress up 20 this point was the
kings reply 70 the address OF the Lon
don county council OF Trafalgar. The
Boer generals occupied prominent seats
IN the center OF the county council stand
Immediately facing the king. His majes-
tvs reply was clearly audible to all in
the vicinity. He said:
King Makes Reply.
1T gives much pleasure. both to myself
and the queen. 10 receive In person the
loyal and dutiful address Of the center
OF the municipal authority on the occas-
ion OF our progress through the capital
. OF the empire and to receive the greet
fngs Of our people on our coronation.
Your confidence that my favor viii be ex-
tended 10 every measure calculated 70
ameliorate the conditions OF my subjects
Is vel founded and Of the numerous
important questions which come under
your observation none appeal more strong
70 my sympathy than those directly
touching on the welfare OF the poorer
classes OF this and other great cities /
thank you for your good wishes for my
self and my house I cordially share your
aspiration that IL may be granted me by
the same divine providence, which pre-
served my life from imminent danger. to
reign over my firmly established and
peaceful empire an IN the LOYAL hearts
OF my contented and prosperous people
After other formal toasts. the party left
the hall. the procession reformed and il
restarted on its progress across the river.
The pageant traversed several miles OF
streets on the surrey side Of the river
Thames.
There was no special incident, though
the heartiness OF the welcome far trans
cended anything heard in the more aristo-
cratic portions OF the route
At $50 D. m. their majesties returned
safely 70 Buck--sham palace