Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-23
SUNSHINE BRINGS CLADNESS
First Day of Coronation Week in London
Tshsred in Without Murky Weather,
4: ~. fM IPREsENT SCENE OF eAlETY
weird Tales of Plot to Assassinnte
King Edward DispeIIed by His
Friends and All England
Prepares to Rejoice.

LONDON. June 22.-The temperance to-
day OF brilliant sunshine after weeks of
murky weather and rain gave to the first
day OF coronation week an air of unusual
gaiety and gladdened the hearts of thou
sands Of British subjects from all parts Of
the empire and the thousands OF foreign
ers who were pouring into London eager to
witness as much of this weeks events as
possible.
The announcement that King Edward,
| Queen Alexandra and the court would re-
| turn to London from Windsor tomorrow at
noon increased the universal anticipation
| for that day and increased to some extent
the food OF extraordinary rumors concern
ing the kings physical condition, coupled
with wierd tales of plots to assassinate his
majesty. have been dispelled by persons
close to the king. King Edwards health
| was authoritatively declared to be good
at Windsor castle today and this morning
his majesty attended divine service, ac-
companied by other members of the royal
family. This evening he enjoyed drive
through the royal gardens Of Windsor castle
in a closed carriage. The court will arrive
at buckingham castle for luncheon to-
night.
! At the command Of the king many thou
! sand persons were admitted to the east
| terrace of Windsor castle this afternoon for
the Sunday band performances. The ter
race was crowded. The king and queen
! listened to the music from the windows of
their private apartment King Edwards
appearance does not justify the sensational
rumors of his illness.
Thousands Crowd Streets.
The congested condition of the streets
| of London today were an omen of the
conditions OF travel through these streets
the latter days of this week. The barriers
across the streets which intersect those
through which the coronation professions
will pass and which have now been COM
pleted are proving an impediment to ord
mary traffic. Tomorrow 1t will be impossl-
BILE to proceed faster than a snails pace
through the thoroughfares between Hyde
park and the Mansion house. The omnibus
companies have Increased previous fares
two and three times, and further increases
in these rates are probable. The obtaining
| OF a seat on an omnibus was today more a
question Of physical than financial ability
The crowds out today were singularly good
natured and accidents were few and Of q
minor character.
The police are distinguishing themselves
even more than usual by their courtesy and
alertness In the interests of pedestrians
Kensington gardens and groves about the
| Crystal and Alexandra palaces are filled
with colonial and native troops clad IL
scarlet, white, khaki and blue uniforms.
The throngs in the street at night int
much to engage the eye. The fronts of In
Vulnerable buildings are hung with lighted
decorations and the Venetian masts are
covered with garlands and connected b!
strands of roses. The streets are filled
with mile after mile of many colored lights
and the various stations OF the roya
coronation procession are marked will
arches representing Great Britain's colo
nies American flags we're in evidence a
a great number of windows. Some hotels
are flying both American and British flag
from their stats in honor Of the man!
American visitors domiciled within.
Count von Waldersee, one of the German
representatives to the coronation; the duk
and duchess of Aosta from Italy, and man!
other distinguished representatives of for
eign royal personages arrived in Londol
today.
Count Won Waldersee and the German
officers with him were entertained at din
ner tonight by Field Marshal Lord Roberts