The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-08-09

LONDON. Aug. 9.-King Edward VII
was crowned at 1921 O'Clock today
As the crown was placed on the mon
areh's head, the signal was flashed from
the gallery Of the abbey to the roofman,
who in turn telegraphed the news te
Hyde Park and the tower.
At these places when the word was re-
eeived that the real act Of the corona
tion had occurred the artillery fred
salute after salute, and this joined with
the ringing Of the bells made the whole
city reverberate with acclamations Of
joy
A Scene Of Remarkable Grandeur.
The scene when King Edward VII,
after a seven We s battle with death.
was trium- handy crowned ruler OF the
worlds mightiest empire at Wsstmins-
ter Abbev to-day, Just after the abbey
chimes tolled out the MONDAY hour, was
almcst beyond description Surrounded
ca al sides by scarlet robcd peers. ana
white satined peeresses. Edward sol
EMMY swore 10 govern according TO the
laws Of Parliament. whereupon the en-
tire abbey rang with shouts Of greet
ing and expressions OF loyalty.
The most republican spectator must
have been impressed with the soiemnity
OF the occasion The deep chants OF the
choir and the sonorous diction OF the
clergy reverberated from the walls Of
the stately abbey which has seen Eng
land grow from the smallest 70 The
greatest kingdom of the time, while
the mightiest men that are in the king
dom -were gathered together 10 swear al
Iegiance TO and humble themselves be
fore their sovereign, who is 10 them not
merely a man. but the representative
Of all their country has Of greatness
All Interest in Kings Health.
Interest in the abbey centered about
the appearance Of the King. When he
drove through the city on Wednesday it
was impossible to judge how he had
emerged from his Illness. Nov that the
King had really appeared in public for
the first time since he was stricken
down. as the royal procession entered
the abbey opera glasses were IeveIed
al his majesty. despite the rightly OF
court etiquette which forbids anyone
staring st his august person.
The morning opened with brilliant
sunshine, but later the sky was overcast
No rain however. fell. and a chilly
breeze. which was blowing. made the
conditions for The densely packed crowds
more comfortable. AmbuIances were lit
tie required.
Lacked Ruddy Glow Of Health.
Close scrutiny Of the King. after he
left Buckingham Palace promptIz at
eleven o'clock did not bear out the fav-
vorabIe impression o. The Kings phys
icaI condition. given by the first glimpse
OF his majesty. His usual ruddy ap-
pearance was missing. his face showing
very little color
His majesty walked erect and without
assistance. but his pace wes very slow.
The long crimson robes he wore ef-
fectualIy concealed his person. making
It impossible 10 say whether he had lost
weight Altogether his appearance was
somewhat disappointing, and did not
substantIate the doctors assertions that
Ne HdS pIdctCally we'll
Delay IN Kings Arrival.
There was slight hitch in tie Kings
procession Everybody had appeared ex-
cept his majesty's immediate eDtourage.
The choir began its chant OF welcome.
When this was ended it gave a loud cry
Of greeting. resembling nothing 50 much
as an American college yell But the
King had lot yet appeared
The choir stopped short. and the ush- /
ers went down the aisle. but stiH no
King. Fully three minutes passed, dur
ing which the abbey was beginning 20
fear that something had happened.
Finally. however. the King arrived. at
II-26 o'clock the choir began their chant /
again, and the King emereed from the /
dressing room and proceeded I'D The
aiale.
Half an hour before the King and (
Queen got 10 tue abbey, the members /
Of the foreign royalty appeared The