New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-26

The colonial and Indian contingentE may aiso
be reviewed by the Prince OF Wales before their
return across the seas.
Admiral Crowninshield has returned 10 Spit
head after flying visit to Captain Glover, and
the Illinois will leave English waters speedily
The crowds in the streets have thinned out
but there are still large masses who VIII have
their three extra holidays. But they hardly
know what TO dc with themselves Night ana
day they tramp through the gorgeously deco
rated streets but without signs Of gayety or
mirth Overstocked pedlers continue to hawk
flags. medals, toys and coronation enbleIns, but
there is market for their wares, There is
real touch OF pathoc in he attempt or the
working people to get some entertainment out
OF the abandoned revels and in their evident
signs Of emotion whenever they pass under the
emb1azoned inscription, GOD save the King
The decorations of Piccady, ST. James'ss the
Pail Mall, Whitehall and other thoroughfares
are slowly disappearing. and the Examinations
Of the millions Of jets. globes and candles will
never be seen. South London, after successfully
rivalling the West End In artistic combination
OF oolors and lghness Of decorative effects. VIII
soon be bare and commonplace. The Canada
arch still remains the best advertisement Of
colonial energy in town. and the quaint decora-
tions of Westminster Bridge are the most pictu-
rescue feature Of the costliest scheme Of orna-
snentation ever known in London 1t has been
estimated that there was seating accommoda-
ton throughout the line OF royal progress for
half million spectators. ard that another half
million could have seen the procession from
windows and roofs. There was standing room
on the sidewalks for another million and half
These figures give approximate idea Of the
disappointment caused by the abandonment of
the coronation shows.
No expert ventures TO compute the value Of
the coronation robes, gowns and Jewels which
were in readiness for the pageant in the Abbey
While immense losses have been involved by
the postponernent of the coronation, an enor-
NOUS sum has been expended among the trades
people jewellers, dressnakers. carpenters and
decorators Insurance risks were taken in many
forms and the underwriters hardly know where
they stand. a large class Of risks was de-
pendent upon the Kings life during coronation
week If he lives as now seems probable, until
Sunday the underwriters Will be relieved of a
considerable share of financial responsibility.
The medical papers speak hopefully Of the
Kings chances of recovery. The British Med
zeal Journal" states that the operation on the
King was performed in the ordinary way. the
incision being made in the usual situation; but
the abscess which was opened lay at a con-
siderable depth, and was of a very large size
The matter evacuated had undergone decompo-
sition, so that it is clear that his majesty has
borne with admirable courage severe suffering
in the hope of not disappointing his subjects
The abscess was completely evacuated and thor
oughly washed out Two large drainage tubes
were introduced and the wounds packed with
antiseptic gauge Having regard TO the fact
that the abscess was situated within the alb
domen II Is Of course, impossible TO say that
some complication may not yet arise.
At IL O'Clock last night official bulletin
stated that the King was making satisfactory
progress.
The list Of coronation honors is exceptionally
long and interesting. The Prince of Wales. al
ready admiral, now becomes a general, and
field rarshars baton is given to the Duke Of
Connaught- There no longer be any doubt
that the Kings brother will succeed Lord Rob
erts as commander in chief OF the British army.
The new order Of merit which has been insti-
tuted covers a wide field. The list of appoint
ments includes the names Of Lords Roberts
wclseley. Kitchener, Rayleigh, Kelvin and Lis
ter. John Morley and ". E H. Lecky. The
Duke Of Wellington and the Duke Of Sutherland
are made knights Of the Garter. and the Earl Of
Hopetoun. Governor General of Australia. is
raised TO the rank of marquis. Lord Miner is
one OF the three new viscounts, so that the
South African High Commissioner is on a
par with Lord Kitchener There are seven new
peerages and there is long list of baronetcies
and knighthoods Sir Francis Laking and Sir
Frederick Treves whose names appear at the
foot Of the Buckingham Palace bulletins, are
made baronets. and similar honor is conferred
on Sir Thomas Upton To Gilbert Parker.
NJ. P; Henry Taschereau, Judge of the Supreme
Court of Canada; Robert Boak. president Of the
Legislative Council of Nova Scotia, and E D.
Shea, president Of the Legislative Council of
Newfoundland are granted the dignity of
knighthood.
The following Canadi also become knights
with the decoration Of the Order of St Michael
and St George: D. H. Mcmillan Lieutenant
Governor of Manitoba; F W. Borden, Canadian
Minister of Militia and Defence. and w Mulock.
Canadian Postmaster General similar els
tinction is also conferred upon the Hon Michael