The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-10-26
Much Alarm Was Felt, However, and
the Place Was Soon Filled with
Firemen and Policemen.
GLOOMY DAY FOR THE SHOW
UNIFORMS OF THE TROOPS HIDDEN
BENEATH SOMBRE CLOAKs.
Incidents Of the Procession-I<ing Ed
wards Speech at Trafalgar Square
-Boers Among Spectators.

lowed the royal procession to-day
and for a time IL was feared the lives OF
the King and Queen were periled Fire
broke out in the Guildhan soon after their
Majesties left the structure. Many people
feared the King and Queen were still there
and there was rush toward the building.
Edward and Alexandra. however, had left
the hall and were returning to the palace
when the fire alarm was sent in. Little
damage was done.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra pro-
ceeded on their royal progress toward the
city shortly after noon to-day in some
what dull weather. The rain, however,
kept off, and the temperature was suffi-
ciently milo TO make the day enjoyable.
Outside Buckingham Palace. which natur-
ally was one of the greatest centers OF
attraction. a great crowd had been wait
ing for hours, watching the arrivals and
departures and the forming up of the pro-
cession. The brilliancy Of the latter was
greatly detracted from by the fact that
all the troops were cloaked. The only
touch of color was from the lance pen
nants of the lancers and the brass helmets
of the heavy cavalry. Khaka painted guns
of the artillery and a naval gun of the
sombreness. The roofs of houses near the
palace and other points of vantage giving
a view of the picturesque panorama in
Green Park and the historic Mall were
well filled with spectators whose cheering
announced to the less privileged public the
starting of the state carriage with their
Majesties. The procession formed up out
side the gate and had already moved OF.
when the first carriage. containing royal
personages and members of the house.
hold, emerged therefrom. The veteran
Duke of Cambridge. who was in a carriage
with Princess Victoria, came in for slight
cheering, but Lord Roberts and his staff
passed almost unnoticed.
KING AND QUEEN LOOKED WELL.
There a somewhat tedious interval
before the appearance of their Majesties.
who drew forth the first real cheers OF
the day as they passed through the rows
OF blue jackets from the first-class cruiser
Terrible. lining either side of the main
entrance to the palace. The King wore
a field marshal's uniform with the cloak
thrown back, showing his decorations. The
Queen had on a straw-colored toque and a
fur collarette and cloak. Both the King
and Queen looked extremely well and con-
tinuously bowed their acknow,edgements
of the warm welcome extended TO them
The Kings escort of life guards. equerries.
etc. were about the only detachment Of
the procession not wearing cloaks. anc
these troopers made a brilliant display. ib
striking contrast with the general lack OF
color pervading the pageant
Partly in consequence OF the length OF
the route there was nowhere great crush
of people, with the exception of open
spaces like Trafalgar square. where the
with an addi of welcome, and where the
Boer generals. Botha. Delarey and DE Wet,
were prominent among the spectators. and
at the city boundary, Temple Bar. where
the lord mayor, sheIifrs and other city Of
ficials welcomed his Majesty and presented
him with the city's sword.
At the Mansion House most of the pro-
cession stopped, their Majesties from there
being accompanied only by the sovereigns
escort and the Prince of Wales the Duke
of Connaught and other princes. equerries
rived without any extraordinary incident
Owing TO the Kings carriage being the
last some confusion resulted at the en-
trance OF the Guildhall in an endeavor 10
empty the carriages quickly and avoid
keeping his Majesty waiting. Several OF
the princesses were rather unceremoniously
deposited on the sidewalk. where they
tried to throw their wraps i'm the car
riages, which were being hustled OF down
narrow street, and confused mass OF
policemen, princesses. ladies-in-waiting and
such generals as had time 10 dismount
gathered under the canoDies at the en-
trance.
When the King arrived ne 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 mar
bouquet from the lady mayoress. and the
King shook hands with her. The process
sion then started off down long. rictur-
ries and generals struggled in behind.
Among the last was the Prince of Wales,
who was rather long In dismounting. He
came running up. scarcely recognized. and
nearly shut out by the Gordon of police
men, who gathered about the doors. In
the great hall the several hundred per-
cheered as the King came In. His Majesty
accepted the corporations address. and
then the members OF the royal family sat
those present were Ambassador Choate and
General Wood.
THE KINGS SPEECH.
The most interesting feature of the royal
progress up TO this point was the Kings
reply to the address OF the London County
Council on Trafalgar square. The Boer
generals occupied prominent seats in the
center in the County Council stand. i'm
mediately facing the King. His Majesty's
reply was clearly audible to all In the vi
cinity He said:
1T gives much pleasure. both 10 N.Y.
self and the Queen. TO receive in person
the loyal and dutiful address OF the center
OF municipal authority on the occasion OF
our progress through the capital OF the
empire. and TO receive the greetings 90
our people on our coronation. Your conn.,
dence that my favor will be extended 10
every measure calculated 10 ameliorate
the conditions OF my subjects Is we'll found
ed. and OF the numerous important ques-
tions which come under your considers
ton none appeal more strongly 20 my
interest and sympathy than those directly
the welfare OF the poorer