Omaha daily bee., 1902-07-02
QUEEN APPEARS IN PUBLIC
All An1isty as to Condition of the King is
Nov Removed.
ALEXANDRA REVIEWS COLONIAL TROOPS
Every PORTION Of the British Empire
with h Exception of India
Represented in this Com
tingent of Soldiers.

The king passed an excellent night Of
natural sleep. He has gained strength
and made Substantial Improvement in all
respects. REEVE
LAKING,
The following bulletin was posted at
Buckingham palace at Z p. m:
The advancement in the kings condition
and the dressing Of his wound is less palm
full. His majesty Is still easily fatigued on
the least e1ertion, TREyEss,
The temperance today of Queen Alex
andra az a participant in = public cere-
mony practically marks the end of the
period Of anxiety caused by King Edwards
condition.
Her presence at the review of the colonial
troops by the prince Of Wales greatly in
creased public enthusiasm over what in It
self was a picturesque and interesting
event. Upwards OF 2.bo0 colonials were
brought in from the various e~neempments
and marched through great crowds down
Constitution Hill, which was lined with
troops, past Buckingham palace, which for
a week has been the center Of such supreme
interest, and along. the Mall to the Horse
Guards parade.
Empire is Well Represented.
The contingent present represented all
parts OF the British empire, with the ex-
ception OF India, whose troops will be sep
arately reviewed tomorrow. The Canadian
detachment numbered 600 men and was the
largest body on parade. The smallest de-
%tachment consisted OF three natives Of the
island Of st. Lucia. Borneo, Ceylon, FIJI.
the West Indies generally, Cyprus. the gold
coast Of Nigeria, Uganda and other remote
( nn1AHNa ur1r. 10 NAsrA .
In clothing Of striking variety, while straight
from the fighting line IN South Africa were
details from the Canadian scouts, kitche-
ner's horses and continsents from a number
Of local levies raised during the war.
The queens appearance while on her way
from the palace to the Horse Guards was
greeted with cheers, which Increased in
strength as the spectators noticed that the
ordeal OF the last week had but little eff
feet on her majesty's health and noted the
absence Of any signs Of anxiety as she
cheerily acknowledged the congratulations
Of the public at the uninterrupted progress
OF the king.
Seated In Open Carriage.
The queen was seated in an open car
riage. Beside her was the princess of
Wales and seated opposite were the
Princess Victoria and Princess Charles of
Denmark. Several carriages, containing
the duke Of Cambridge, the duchess Of Con-
naught and others. followed.
The prince Of Wales was accompanied by
the crown prince Of Denmark, Prince Fred
erick, Prince Charles of Denmark and their
suites and by the foreign attaches, includ-
Ing Major E. B., Cassatt, the United. States
military attache. The duke Of Connaught
and Lord Roberts, the commander-in-chief,
surrounded by brilliant staffA, rode behind
the prince of Wales party. The long line
of troops completely filled the Horse Guards
parade and their variegated uniforms stood
out in vivid contrast with the trees in the
park. ~ f9
Thousands Of spectators nlled the, stands
or stood behind the police, Among the
interested onlookers was Prince Eddy" and
the other children OF the prince and princess
Of Wales. All the colonial prerniers. Indian
princes and other guests Of the nation were
present, to say nothing Of people and men,
bers Of the House Of Commons without
end.
The troops marched quickly past the
queens carriage, the prince of Wales re-
lcetving the salute. The queen then drove
slowly in and out OF the lines and the
prince Of Wales closely Inspected the troops
and dismounted and conferred medals and
crosses on those who meEited the honor,
shaking hands with the recipients Of the
Victoria cross.
Three Cheers for the King.
Then followed the most picturesque event
OF the day. The duke Of Connausht, at the
head Of the troops. and facing the prince Of
Wales. in clear tones gave the command
THE parade will give three cheers for the
king" and himself started the hip, hip
In a SECOND the refrain was taken up and
there afose cheers such as London. seldom
hears, the sound OF which must have
reached almost to the royal sick room, hall
a mile away. Helmets, caps and campaign
hats rose In waving confusion at the bayo.
nets points and the assembled crowds
Joined in with equal vigor. A man in tn,
Canadian ranks shouted "And a tigeri" q
which the troops and crowd once more yellet
themselves hoarse. It was the FIRST oc.
casion since the announcement OF thu
: kings illness that the general public had al
/, opportunity to vent it's feelings and tn,
people took advantage Of It.
, After this the Life Guards rode up to thu
queens carriage, to the accompaniment o
"God Save the King and cheers not un
mingled with tears of the women. many o
! whom were deeply affected. The queeI
! drove slowly past the troops to Bucking
/. ham palace. constantly bowling and smilinI
Acknowledgements Of the peoples greet
ings; the prince Of Wales and the othe
members Of the royal family followed, tn
eolonials reformed In columns. and. amids
4 the hearty cheers from the crowds, returne
to their -encampments.
70 Progress Fully Maintained.
a The steady progress OF King Edward
fully maintained and his majesty take
light nourisAmOnt with keen enjoymen
; He is allowed q light cigar a day. H
q evinced the greatest interest in the a.
rangements for today's review OF tn
J. colonial troops and he was eager that II
people should be in some way compeE
stated for their disappointment becGuse
the postponement of the coronation. III
king received Queen AleKandra's report
the review with much pleasure and
l. was immensely pleased later in the ds
70 when the sounds Of the cheers from Il
ID Indian troops. given for the queen as the
marched past the palace, penetrated Il
T. sickroom. - r.
J. The kings grandchildren are allowed
a brief daily visit to his bedside, while
In scarcely less welcome and even more eI
thusiastie visitor to his majesty is his p
he Irish terrier. Jack" which is allowed
the kings room every afternoon for
ct short time.