New-York tribune., 1902-07-02

,,icturesoue spectacle. which created marked en-
thusasm among the multitude of sightseers
from Victoria the Horse Guards Parade
About . 100 men We're in line. including all the
hodvguards and escorts which were to have
taken part in the second days procession after
the coronation. The Canadian contingent was
the largest and made 4 fine display the men
marching in fun ranks and with true military
bearing the bulk Of the force being we'll sea-
soned veterans of the war in South Africa. The
Australian contingent was the next in strength,
and like the w-Zealanders, made UP of
.yUnbrowned and brawny men. Cape Colony and
Natal were represented by veterans, and there
was a strange medley of uniforms and costumes
in the bodyguards from the West Indies,
Uganda, Rhodesia. West Africa. Ceylon, North
Borneo, Fiji the Straits Settlements and the re-
rlotest borders Of the empire. Behind these
forces were four hundred colonial soldiers, rep
Tesenting eighteen regiments and organizat tions
who had from the seat of war They
symbolized the loyalty of Canada, Australia and
the uttermost districts of the empire, and were
received by the spectators with exceptional en-
thusiasm. Premiers Laurier, Barton and Sed-
don and a great company of colonial officials
occupied seats of honor, and witnessed the nom
ors paid the imperial contingents as the Queen
and the Prince of Wales passed up and down
the FIVE or six lines of troops drawn up across
the parade ground. The Queen looked handsome
and animated. and the Prince Of Wales older
and graver than usual. All the members OF the
British royal family We're present, and many
foreign envoys and princes still remaining IN
London The most impressive detail OF the
spectacle was the presentation by the Prince of
Wales of the Victoria Cross and other decora-
lions to various veterans for heroic deeds under
fire in South Africa. The reception of the queen
hv the immense throng Of spectators exceeded IN
heartiness any recent demonstration of loyalty
and affection for any member of the royal
family.
The Dominion troops made detour from the
Horse Guards Parade TO Whitehall for the pur-
pose Of passing under the Canadian Arch' and
Sir Wilfrid Laurer and other premiers followed
them in royal carriages
There will be a similar review to-day OF the
Indian troops and a durbar in the India Office
on Friday.
LOYAL Canadians, to the number of 49, dineo
at the Hotel Cecil last evening. TO celebrate tie
tbirty-fifth birthday of the Dominion of Canada-
L.oEd Strathcona occupied the chair, and the
greatest enthusiasm prevailed when he pro-
posed the toast of THE King" Lord strain
coma then read a letter he had received from the
Queen. conveying her most heartfelt tnahAs 10
the representatives of his majesty's self-goVern-
ing dominions beyond the seas for their eX-
pressions of sympathy in time of anxiety ana
ytlfrid Laurier who was received with Yocifer-
Gus cheers made the speech of the evening IN
,esponse TO the toast of THE Dominion" He
referred TO Canadas devotion to the mother
land and claimed for Canada the distinction OF
having led the way in the direction or sell
government for the colonies. which was at the
root Of their prosperity and the permanence OF
the empire. Though still colony Canada was
:. nation with history He spoke in humorous
,icg, ,s--i1I lie hpra
concerning the Dominion. The Duke of Argyll,
who proposed the toast of The Dominion" an
1icipated that the time was soon coming when
A new line OF steamers would bring Ottawa
within FIVE or six days of London.
Senator Depew speaks enthusiastically Of the
London crowd. He says it is the best in the
world Its order. good humor and heIpfulness
have never failed 10 impress him agreeably
The celebration of the one hundredth perform
ance of Ben Hur'' at Drury Lane was marked
last evening 10y the presentation Of artistic SOU
Nenirs.
striking painting by Hal Hurst, entitled
THE First Court Of the Present Reign" will be
exhibited to-day for private view. It is a
brilliant view of the ballroom of Buckingham
Palace with the King and Queen. attended by
oa,cials princesses and ladies in waiting re-
eefF-
scheme is we'll managed, pale shades of green,
,.o4fo,, and white running in with a blaze Of
feds Many faces and gowns in the picture are
those that were seen at the first court Of the
reign
Lady Lansdowne's reception of the ENJOYS
and diplornatists and Lady Strathcona's recep-
ton ~ the Royal Institute after the Dominion
Day dinner marked the resumption of the gayety
of the coronation season. which mad been sus-
pended as long the King was known to be
in any danger.
The Buckingham Palace bulletins continue 10
he Of a satisfactory nature. but the doctors evi
IDENTIFY wish the nation 10 understand that a
considerable period must elapse before the cor
onation can take place. The official statement
mat the hlhg IS easily tatgued on the leaSI
eXertion is understood TO imply that his NAL
esty will not, even under the most favorable
conditions, be able TO take part in any impor-
fant public ceremony for some months.
At the conclusion Of the Boer war there were,
excluding the local forces 100000 British troops
under arms in South Africa The military au-
thorities are now arranging to send home sew
enty thousand Of these soldiers All the Cana
dian troops returning to Canada in the |
ships which took out the last contingent
Sir Charles Tupper had an interview with Mr.. |
Chamberlai, at the House Of Commons yester- |
day afternoon.
The following Americans have registered at
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Alfred Z. Marling and A : Vet
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