Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-11
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LONDON. Aug s.-Sunrise promised
perfect weather for coronation day, but
long before the ceremonies had com
msnced threatening clouds had gathered
overhead
The earlier crowds were in nowise as
large as IL had been generally antici-
pated they would be. Many enthusiasts,
with camp stools and ample supplies OF
provender. had spent the night on the
best points OF vantage that could be Sc
cured and @K-ere in the same positions
at o'clock :hfs morning.
At that hour the troops began TO take
M their allotted stations, and policemen
lined the route OF procession from Buck
ingham palace 20 Westminster Abbey.
Up TO : O'Clock there were certainly
more police than sight-seers visible. but
after that time there was a rapid in
crease In the number OF spectators. su-
burban trains and tram cars emptying
thousands OF persons every few minutes
into the stations adjacent TO the process
zion route.
Crowds In the Streets.
East End London residents also fiocked
westward In such numbers that streets
east OF Temple Bar became progressively
silent and deserted. Most Of the best 20
sitions along the route OF the procession
were thickly crowded by s O'Clock and
the spectators were furnished with plenty
OF diversion by the marching ard counter
marching OF the troops. headed by their
bands and quickly passing state coaches.
private carriages and automobiles.
buckingham palace naturally Has one
Of tho principle centers OF interest. as Il
was the starting point OF the great pag-
cant Crowds assembled there In i'm
nense numbers and the first hearty cheer
Of The day went up when the news was
circulated that King Edward was In the
best OF health and well equipped to IN
dergo the fatigues Of the day.
BY sd the scene IN the vicinity OF the
palace aud the Mall was extremely ami
mated
The roof Of the palace and those OF
all the surrounding buildings were crowd
ed with spectators. and the constantly ar
rivIng members OF the royal family. with
their suites, and the appearance OF other
participants IN the procession enlisted
cheers varying in degree OF enthusiasm
according 10 the popularity Of the person
ages recognized BY the people.
Almost as animated was the scene IN
Westminster Abbey. where hands OF mu-
sic. stationed about the building. reliev-
ed the tedium OF the early waiting. and.
soon after the doors were opened state
coaches. carriages and automobiles rattlei
M in a ceaseless line. the rich apparel
OF their occupants elicitiag hearty apprO-
val which. however. was surpassed by
the reception accorded 20 the men OF the
a swinging pace 10 take up q favored
position guarding the route near the abb
bey
The colonial premiers and the privy
councillors were warmly welcomed. The
Ffuans. In pettycoats. were the center OF
much interest. and a red Indian chief.
IN his native costume. feathers and blan-
kets. decorated with the customary mir
rors, caused the most lively amusement.
Great Cheers are Given.
As the appointed time for the departure
Of the royal procession appeared. the ex-
element about the buckingham palace
was most marked Punctual 20 the time
the advance guard Of the royal cavalcade
issued from the archway. the horses OF
the troopers curveting nervously as they
faced the wall Of humanity that cheered
their coming
Shortly afterwards the Prince and
Princess OF Wales procession. and finally.
after a few minutes. his majesty's CARR
age appeared at the gateway. and the king
and queen smiled and bowed in response
10 the mighty roar Of cheers which
dwarfed all previous welcomes
THE scene In the vicinity was remarka-