The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1902-10-25
LONDON GREETS KING TO-DAY
Long.De,ayed Coronation Procession VIII
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LONDON. Oct. ?5.--4 A. M.-The streets
OF this capital are again arrayed for great
martial pageant. with the King and Queen
as the centre, and Il Ia already evident that
hundreds OF thousands Of persons are de-
termined to witness IT,
The royal procession through London
from Buckingham Palace TO the Guildhall,
thence across London Bridge and through
the densely populated south side and back
across Westminster Bridge, which was
the prograine for the second day. "a the
original coronation festivities were ar
ranged. begins at noon to-day. The
weather has been almost unseasonably
dry since the beginning Of the week. en-
sbling the streets along the route to resume
something Of the decorative glories shown
In June. Great red poles are again in
place throughout the line Of the procession,
and festoons Of paper roses, which are the
chief feature OF the display have only
few hours to hang when they will have
answered their purpose. without the disas-
trous experience OF downpour Of rain.
The forecast for to-day promises light
breezes and fair weather with thick local
fogs In the south Of England and cloudy
weather with slight showers in the north.
This is a more unfavorable outlook than on
recent days. but the crowds In the streets
are In oliday mood. hoping for the beet.
II the day 10 fine the show promises to be
brilliant one. with a vast attendance Of
spectators. for the route to be covered is far
longer than that of any royal procession
Of the present reign. Indeed, it " identical
with that Of Queen victoria's memorable
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Jubilee. In 1907.
King Edward and Queen Alexandra
will to-day occupy the splendid State car
rage which will be drawn by eight cream
colored horses. They will be escorted by
a group Of mounted Princes and military
aides-de-camp. bearing the royal stand
ard. Seven carriages ahead OF the State
coach will convey the chief members OF the
royal household and the royal prinoesses,
including Princess Henry OF Battenburg.
the Duchess Of Connaueht. the Duchess
OF Argyll, Princess Christian and their
families. Ths Princess Of Wales, whose
confinement is expected In a few weeks.
win not be present. and Princess Victoria,
will be the only one OF their Majesties'
daughters attending Neither the Duchess
OF Fife nor Princess Charles OF Denmark
will come to London.
Tn most attractive feature Of the display
will doubtless be the full personal stan
Of the King, embracing hundreds Of the
leading military and naval officers. from
Earl Roberts downward in full dress
uniforms and wearing all their jewelled
decorations.
When the procession enters the boundary
Of the city OF London 1t will be Joined by
the Lord Mayor and Sherifs of London,
also mounted. wearing their apparel and
chains OF Office.
The royal party will take luncheon at
the Guildhall. where the foreign Ambassa-
doris will be among the guests. These will
each have an escort OF mounted police for
his carriage.
The market In seats. which was a sensa-
tional feature Of the coronation procession
last summer. IL practically non-existent
to-day. The owners Of stands which have
remained since the coronation. when they
received from three to ten guineas seat,
now ask only a few shillings Many Of
the stands will be devoted gratis to the
accommodation Of friends Of the Govern
ment departments and local authorities
In the poorer seats Of South London half a
dollar will procure a seat and many small
stores display limitations that no reason
ahle offer will be refused