New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
OF THE DAY.


Madrid May 15.-The Queen Regent to-day
-Aceived IN audience the foreign missions ap-
nonted 70 attend the coronation Of King Al
fonso. The function was surrounded with great
ceremonial Her majesty and the chiefs Of the
missions exchanged the most cordial expressions
Of esteem
This function marked the opening Of the Of
fetal ceremonies in honor of the majority OF
King Alfonso
The weather was auspici0Us. and q cloudless
SKY and brilliant sun favored the arrival at
Madrid of the Duke Of Connaught. Prince Al
bert OF Prussia. Princes Vladimir and Christian
OF Denmark. Prince Nicholas Of Greece and the
Crown Princes of Monaco and SIAM who ar
rived in a royal train. The incidents OF to-day
conceded with the festival Of Sar Isidro. the
patron saint Of Madrid, which brought immense
crowds TO the city from the surrounding coun-
try. Thousands Of persons gathered along the
route from the Northern Station 20 the palace
70 witness the procession.
The scene at the railroad station. upon the
arrival Of the royal train. was most brilliant
An escort composed Of the royal body guard in
shirumering breastplates and With drawn
swords cleaning in The sun, and a squadron OF
dragons in FURNISHED steel helmets and with
waving lances. was drawn up In the court yard
while within the station were assembled the
officers OF the royal hous hold. headed by the
Prince Of the Asturias The various ambassa-
dCrs and their stats all clad in handsome uni
forms. with breasts resplendent with orders and
de, orauons, formed striking group of color.
The edge Il the station platform was lined by
a company Of engineers in becoming uniforms
and tricolor caps. The regimentaI standard
was displayed within the station. and a band
was station there.
ARRIVAL or THE AMBASSADORS.
The train arrived az 430 A bugle sounded
tn guard OF honor presented arms. and the
band struck UP the Spanish royal march. The
effect Of the arrival of the ambassadors was
somewhat narred by a mistake of the engine
driver of their train. who brought the coaches 10
standsliu before reaching the official stop
ping place The brilliant throng on the platform
had. consequently. TO sCUrry down the station
10 the royal carriage.
Prince Albert of Prussia was the first ambas-
sador 10 alight- He was followed by the Duke
Of Connaughr and The various other foreign rep
reseutarives. who made their presentations 70
the Prince Of the Asrurias. Sir Henry Morti-
n-r Duranc- the BRUSH Ambassador at Madrid
presented me DUKE or toIIausHl VINO was cor
daily welcomed by the Prince The guard Of
honor then reviewed, the Duke # Con
naughr and the Prince Of the Asturlas walked
together E~st. FOL ORtE by the other princes.
Among these was The crown Prince Of Siam, IN
{ white uniform. conspicuous on account OF his
short stature. Prince Vladimir Of Denmark.
who walked al his SIDE lowered above him. The
Duke Of CouuauEht and the other ambassa-
Gors saLuted the standard and the royal body
guard They then took their places in carriages
ard drove 70 rh= palace, escorted b. the royal
bodvguard and the dra goons- Al the palace the
ambassadors were received by the Queen Regent
and King Alfonso. and conducted by them 10
their apartments. grand banquet IN their
honor was given Al he palace tonight
PRESIDENTS LETTER PRESENTED.
The United States special envoy TO the corona
seuted this morning President Roosevelt's letter
70 his majesty as follows.
Great and Good Friend In the name of and
n behalf ot the government. and the people Of
The United States. ! desire 10 present their sin
czre faicitati0ns on the occasion Of your maJes-
rys ND j0riry. and - assure you Of their friend
ship and good wishes for the welfare OF your
majesty ara your majesty : people- @ u-s' y.lI o
If --flI be long and happy. and that your reign
7eiI I've in TIE affections Of your people ana
bless them with peace prosperity and happi-
ness and I pray God To have you IN HIS safe
a7a A1-} Keeping ~ '- 1RoosEvELT
The MARQUIS Of ValIalobar "a former secretary
Of the Spanish Legation at Washington and an
old friend of DR.. curry, who has been appointed
70 attend the United States envoy while IN
Madrid called for the doctor at lo.lJ a. m, and
drove with him TO the palace in royal landau
where 70 the envoy were accorded honors by
the guard drawn up in the courtyard. DR..
he found the other ENJOYS waiting. Dr Curry
and Nj. simpkins were ushered into the royal
reception hall Immediately after the Papal Nun
cio and before all the other ENJOYS
The Queen Regent was simply dressed in
silver and gray King Alfonso wore dark
blue naval cadet uniform. Both their costumes
were n striking contrast with the gorgeous uni
forms and robes OF the courtiers and ladies in
waiting. who were grouped around. The Queen
Regent gave Dr Curry an extremely cordial
welcome She was most gracious in her de-
meanor throughout the audience. which was
necessarily brief.
Dr. Curry after the ceremony said that he
found the King, who stood beside the Queen
Regent 10 be a well grown youth, as tall as
his mother but very boyish in appearance His
features. however. were quite alert and he was
well possessed, perfectly easy IN his manners
and decidedly intelligent in his speech
The Emitted States envoy made a short ad-
dress the text Of which had been submitted 10
President Roosevelt before Dr.. Curry left Wash
ington He said:
The President OF the United States gladly
avais himself Of this method Of showing the
friendly regard which he mas for the government
and the people Of Spain He IS confident that
this mission viii strengthen the cordial rela-
tions now happily subsisting between the TWO
countries.
DR. Curry added, addressing the Queen Re
gent:
I hope il viii not be considered improper to
say that. By your personal and official conduct.
your majesty has bound the intelligent and good
Of al other peoples with strong bonds Of ad-
niration and regard.
THE KING GLAD TO SEE DIR. CURRY
The Queen Regent listened TO the address with
a. expression Of keen pleasure, and then, in
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