The Washington times., 1902-06-15

be the man who partly caused and man
aged the Boer war, who stands head
and shoulders above every station in
the British Isles, and who, although
he has been mathematical more than
any man in England, is nevertheless
the Kings choice for the next premier
namely Joseph Chamberlain. Mr. Cham
berlain's position will entitle him to
| take no part in the ceremonies He
Will wear no 'ermine, hold no staff or
spurs, but sitting in the background,
with the members OF the House OF
| Commons, has the right only to rise
with the other five thousand and give
nine great cheers as the audience con-
cludes the performance with God Save
the King
Ambassador Choate's Duties.
OF our countrymen the one upon
whom eyes will oftenest turn is the
Hon. Joseph Chonte, Ambassador TO the
Court of st. James who is looked upon
in England as the apogee of American
wit and culture. It is fortunate
thing for Mr.. Choate that he is n
wealthy man, otherwise the prospects Of
a coronation would send chills down h!.
spine. Precedent has established that
the American Ambassador is to make
his way to Westminster Abbey in
coach Of extravagant build and orna-
mentation. This alone has cost Mr..
Choate $4,000. In addition he must
give a state ball, several receptions and
otherwise entertain lavishly. For all
this our Government makes no special
provision, the bill recently passed in
Congress covering only the expenses of
Mr.. Whitelaw Reid, Special Ambassa
dor; Brigadier Gen. James II. Wilson.
representing the army, and Rear Ad-
miral John c. Watson, representing the
navy.
Lady Beatrice Pole -Carew.
A unique parsonage will be that OF
Lady Beatrice Pole-Carew VINO has the
novel distinction of being the most
beautiful woman in the United Kingdom
according to the Kings personal judg-
ment. II is said that not on account of
rank, but owing to her loneliness and
many virtues did the King extend her
an invitation.
The number OF royalty will be great
England. nearly every nation in Eu-
rope having chosen some one near the
crown to be its representative. From
Germany there will be Prince Henry
and his wife. From Russia, Grand Duke
Michael, brother OF the Gear and the
Duchess of Serge; from Italy the Duke
of Genoa, uncle of the King; the Crown
Princess of Roumania King Edwards s
niece; Prince Rupert OF Bavaria, the |
crown Prince and Princess of Denmark,
the Duke OF Saxe-roburg- Gotha. Prince |
and Princess of Sweden, the Duke OF
oporto brother Of Portugals King. and |
many other scions OF royalty. These
prospective rulers Will be accompanied |
by their various suites and, together |
with peers. pceresses. members of the |
House of Commons, home royalties, am |
bassadors with diplomatic corps. and |
representatives from the universities
and guilds and musicians, Will make up !
the bulk Of the spectators.
Unlike in America, where he is |
treated with extreme courtesy. the
poor newspaper scribe will at this func-
tion. be given short shift. King Edwa I'd |
will allow but two reporters In the
Abbey to witness his coronation and
they are to be slowed away among the
rafters.
In order to accommodate the five
guests the Abbey has been
built up to the roof with bleachers.
Even then the room is so limited that
only sixteen inches OF space TO each
person is inevitable and considering
that he majority OF the great Peeresses
are cry fat, and that their natural area
will be re-enforced both by heavy
dress and tremendous velvet robe and
that the building is not provided with
electric fans, Westminster Abbey on