Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1902-06-24
Special Ambassadors, Envoys and Princes
Become Guest Of King Edward.
ENTHUSIASM OF PEOPLE IS INTENSE
TbOrOughfares ThrOng with Spectators Bent
on Seeing England's Grand Display,
wHITELAw REID STARTS BUSY WEEK
American Envoy Enters Into Gay
Round of Pleasure and VIII he
DIned by Princes, Dukes
and other Royalty.

LONDON. June 23.-King Edward and
Queen Alexandra arrived in London from
Windsor at 1890 p. m. today. His majesty
appeared to be in his usual health
With the return OF the court to London
from Windsor today the festivities Of the
coronation may be said to have commenced,
and each day until midnight Saturday, when
the last gun Of the royal salute will be
fired by the feet at spithead will furnish
Its quota Of the attractions which promise
to make the week memorable.
From today the special ambassadors, en-
voys and princes invited TO join In the
festivities become the guests of the king.
Throughout the day numbers Of royal per-
Bonages have been arriving from the conti-
nent. They were met at the railroad sta
tions by royal carriages and guards OF
honor and were escorted to the ofhcial resi-
nences assigned to them. Consequently.
plenty OF entertainment was provided for
the crowds of sigbtseers filing the streets.
big throng took the opportunity OF
greeting the king and queen on their entry
into the capital and semi-Btate progress
TO Buckingham palace. Accompanied by
Prince and Princess Charles Of Denmark.
their majesties reached Paddington at H.
p. m, and proceeded in semi-state landaus.
drawn by four horses, with Positions pre-
ceded by outriders and attended by an es-
sort Of the Royal Dragon guards, along
the route usually followed by the late
Queen Victoria.
Delighted at Kings Recovery.
The thoroughfares were quickly lined with
people and the enthusiasm OF the specta-
tors evidenced their delight at the ocular
proof of the recovery of the king from
his recent indisposition. Rigorous police
precautions were taken at the railroad
station, but the public managed to invade
the bridges crossing the track, and the ar
rival of the royal train was greeted with
cheers
The king lost no time in alighting. and
after chatting with the railroad oflcials
entered a carriage He appeared to be In
his usual health. He walked perhaps some
what heavily but showed few symptoms
of his recent illness.
Their uAJesties Reached Buckingham
palace shortly before j o'clock. They re-
cetved the same hearty welcome from the
thousands OF people who congregated in the
avenues leading to the royal residence as
greeted them throughout the entire route
from the station.
MRkOnnen ArOuseS Interest.
None OF the special envoys who arrived
here today, though they included
aroused as much interest as did Ras
Makonnen the AbyssiniRn general and spe-
cial representative OF King Menelik. In
picturesquensss and barbarian splendor the
ethiopian commander and his suite paled
even the brilliancy Of the Oriental princes
whom London has become accustomed to
during the past week. MakOnnen, who has
black curly hair and a beard, wore cloak
of white silk pantRloons, a shoulder cape
and a broad brimmed green felt hat. Three
native chiefs who accompanied him were
scarcely less gorgeous In their apparel
while an African priest. carrying a heavy
silver crozier, was the generals constant
companion. RRs MAkonnen's native fol-
lowers carried guns and spears.
Among the other arrivals today were
Prince Henry Of Prussia, the Archduke
Francis Ferdinand, heir presumptive TO the
throne OF Austria, the Prince OF Austria,
Crown Prince Gustaf OF Sweden and Nor
way. Admiral GervRis, head Of the French
mission and Mgr Merrie del VAL the papal
envoy.
The sCenes In the streets today were
largely a repetition of those OF Sunday.
During most OF the day they were even more
crowded, many OF the omnibus lines de-
Berting the main thoroughfares and con-
gested districts and running through back
streets.
The decorations are nearing completion
and the weather, after weeks Of cold and
rain. has become sitting.
Whitelaw Reid. the special envoy Of the
United States to the coronation began a
busy week today. During the afternoon be
made a round Of Official calls al the en-
bassies In a royal carriage, escorted by
Lieutenant Colonel Sir Fleetwood Edwards.
the extra equerry OF his majesty, who is IN
special attendance on Mr.. Reid. Tomorrow
all the members Of the American special
embassy will probably be present at a big
reception Of the special ambassadors at
Buckingham palace, though it is possible,
in view OF the fact that Mr.. Reid and all
his suite have previously been presented 10
the king. that they may be excused from
attendance at the crowded function tomor-
row.
state Dinner AT Buckingham.
Tomorrow night viii occur the state din
ner in the ball room Of Buckingham palace,
to which all the coronation guests have
been invited. The ball room has been
slAborately decorated. There will be
large table for the king and the chief en-
Toys at the end Of the hall and fifteen
smaller tables for the other guests. Mr..
Reid viii be seated At the kings table.
where the princess Of the Asturias princess
NhAiieh OF bouroon-Siclly. eldest SISTER OF
the king Of SPAIN VIII have the place Of
honor on the sovereign's right. Princess
Henry OF Prussia will be seated on his
nAjeSty's left Mr.. Reid will be placed
between the earl OF Pembroke. lord steward
Of his maiesty's household, and the mAhara-
Sab Of GWAlior. the most prominent OF the
Indian princes. Mrs. Reid will be seated
Ht one Of the smaller tables, between Prince
George Of Greece. who is an old friend. and
= Admiral Gervais. head Of the French
special embassy.
On "Wednesday Mr.. Reid and Mrs. Reid
viii dine with the prince and princess OF
Wales at ST. james palace. On process
sion day, Friday, Mrs Reid and Miss Reid
viii be the guests Of the duchess Of Bue-
eleuch. -ths mistress OF the robes Mr..