The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-06-24
streets Crowded All Monday by Sight
seers, who Viewed the Arrival
of Special ENJOYS.
RAs MAKoNNEN A SPECTACLE
ABYssINIAN ATTRACTED MORE At
TENTION THAN GREAT PRINCES.
Great show of Barbaric Sp1endor-
Rehearsal of Coronation CeremO-
nies-Prince of Wales Busy.

LONDON, June e3.-Coronation week
opened to-day with an ovation TO King
Edward and Queen Alexandra, who arrived
in London from Windsor at noon. His
Majesty appeared to be in the usual good
health. big throng took the opportunity
OF greeting the King and Queen on their
entry into the capital and semi-state pro-
gress TO Buckingham Palace. Accompanied
by Prince and Princess Charles, Of Den
mark. their Majesties reached Paddington
at 1880 D.. m, and proceeded in semi-state
landaus. drawn by four horses with pos
tiIlions, preceded by outriders and attend
ed by an escort OF the Royal Dragon
Guards along the route usually followed
by the late Queen Victoria. The thorough
fares were quickly lined with people and
the enthusiasm of the spectators evidenced
their delight at the ocular proof of the re-
covery of the King from his recent in
disposition. Rigorous police precautions
were taken at the railroad station, but the
public managed to invade the bridges cross
ing the track and the royal train was
greeted with cheers. The King lost no time
In alighting and after chatting with the
railroad officials entered the carriage. He
walked perhaps somewhat heavily but
showed very little symptoms of his recent
illness. Their Majesties reached Bucking-
ham palace shortly before o'clock. They
received 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.
Whitelaw Reid began a busy week to-day
During the afternoon he made round of
official calls at the embassies in a royal
w.tara N,I t.xr II fa.TNn pr,f
Colonel Sir Fleetwood Edwards. the extra
equerry to his Majesty, who is in special
attendance on Mr.. Reid. Tomorrow all
the members OF the American special en-
bassy probably will be presented at a big re-
ception 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 TO
the King. that they may be excused from
attendance at the crowded function to-
morrow.
STATE DINNER TONIGHT.
Tomorrow night there will be the state
dinner in the ballroom of Buckingham
Palace. TO which all the coronation guests
have been invited. The ballroom has
been elaborately decorated. There will be
a large table for the King and chief envoys
at the end of the hail. and fifteen smaller
tables for the other guests. Mr. Reid will
be seated at the Kings table where the
Princess of the Asturias princess Charles
of Bourbon-Sicily. eldest sister of the King
OF SPAIN will have the place of honor at
the Sovereign's right. Princess Henry of
Prussia will be seated on his Majesty's
left. Mr. Reid will be placed between the
Earl of Pembroke. lord steward of his
Majestys household. and the Maharajah of
Gwalior, the most prominent of the visiting
Indian princes. Mrs. Reid will be seated at
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,
alone OF the members Of the American en-
bassy. and Mrs. Reid will dine with the
Prince and Princess of Wales. at St.
James Palace.
None of the special ENJOYS who arrived
here to-day, though they included princes
of the greatest European dynasties
Makonnen. the Abyssinian general and
special representative of King Menelik.
IN picturesqueness and barbaric splendor
the Ethiopian commander and his suite
paled even the brilliancy OF the Oriental
princes whom London has become ac-
customed 10 during the past Makonnen.
cloak of white silk. pantaloons. a shoulder
cape OF heavy white satin bordered with
gold and broad brimmed green felt hat.
The native chiefs who accompanied him
were scarcely less gorgeous in their apparel.
while an African priest carrying a heavy
Companion. Ras Makonnen's native fol-
lowers carried guns and spears.
Among the other arrivals to-day were
Francis Ferdinand heir presrmptive TO the
throne of Austria. the Prince of the AS
tgrias Crown Prince Gustaf of Sweden and
French mission and Monsignor Merri Del
Nal. the Papal envoy
SCENES IN THE STREETS.
The scenes in the streets to-day were
largely a repetition OF those Of Sunday.
During most OF the day they were even
more crowded. many of the omnibus lines
deserting the main thoroughfares and con-
gested districts and running through back
streets. The decorations are nearing COM
pletion. and the weather, after weeks OF
cold and rain. has become sitting hot
Among the national observances on cor
onation day which have received the ap-
proval of the King is the suggestion. evi-
IDENTIFY traceable TO the simultaneous stop
page of ali trains. ETC. in the United States
the late President Mckinley's funeral tina:
at 5 o'clock on Thursday evening every
subject OF the United Kingdom or the colo
nfes whether in the street. at home in a
theater. in church or elsewhere. shall un-
cover and join in singing God Save the
King" The promoters hope that wher-
ever BritOns are assembled I'm America they
wgil Join in singing the national anthem.
Ihe erowds were 80 sIeat tonight IN
oughfares leading from this point that the
omnibusss found II almost impossible tC
proceed. The cOnEeSted COn0itiOn or traffic
above ground was practically repeated In
the various underground routes and the
travel resources OF the two-penny tube and
the steam underground lines were heavily
taxed. Passengers on these lines had tC
wait long before they were able TO board
the OveTcrOwded trains
King Edward and queen Alexandra gave
a grand dinner party tonight at Bucking.
ham Palace 10 seventy royal persouages
wko practically represented the sovereigns
Of all the monarchies Of the world. The lis,
a. their NECESSITIES guests was headed by