Bisbee daily review., 1902-05-18
KING ALFONSO
 IS OF AGf

took the oath to the constitution in the hall of assembly of the chamber of deputies today, with the utmost ceremony and in accordance with all the religious forms and ancient rites.
 Shortly after the break of day the ceremonies began with salute of twenty-one cannon shots, marki,- tAo opening of the day, and at the same hour the church bells throughout Mad rid began ringing. At 10 o'clock the court dignitaries and distinguished persons who were to take part in the royal cortege began to assemble in the halls of the Royal palace. The ladies wore court dress and the dignitaries were in full uniform. The envoys ex- traordinary, the ambassadors, the min isters plenipotentiary and the charges daffaires, with their wives, assem- bled at the palace at II o'clock and were invited by the master of cere- monies to repair to the chamber of deputies and take the places reserved for them.
 Previous to this an immense body of troops had been gathered around the palace, and from one end of the route to the other, followed by the royal party in passing from the palace to the chamber of deputies and from there to the church of San Francisco Fl Grande, troops formed double lines on both sides, those immediately protecting his majesty being the royal halberdiers and attachments from the various cavalry regiments.
 The firing of cannon announced to had arrived for the departure of the royal procession for the scene of the days ceremonies. Leaving behind the magnificent pile of granite and marble with its superb view of the Valley of ManZanares, the royal cortege moved :s.s,;;,l,- -,,;;. .:,-a-d toward the capital The entire route. which lay through the Calle de Alcala, the Puerto del Sol and other famous thoroughfares and public squares, was ablaze with color. The innate love of the Spaniard for color and display had found vent in q wealth of decorations that was as De wildering as it was gorgeous and at tractiye. Entire house fronts were hid den beneath masses of red and yellow bunting and from every possible point fiuttered flags and streamers bearing the royal coat of arms. The streets tian masts from which fioated ban ners of gorgeous hue.
 Two facts were worthy of note in ra- gard to the progress of the royal cor tege through the crowded streets. In the pageant itself, with the gilded car riage of state and all the gala uni forms, there was nothing to suggest the poverty of the Spanish monarchy, while in the enthusiastic demonstra- tions of the populace there was no outward indication Of that spirit Gf discontent and revolution which i5 supposed to exist among the Spanish people. For the time being everyone appeared absorbed in the enjoymen. the gorgeous spectacle. For the first time in nearly score of years Spain was to have king and the contempla- ton of that fact alone was sufficient fDr icfa ho 1n gave their hearty cheers to the young monarch, not forgetting the queen mother, now about to relinquish the the reins of government in favor of him to whom she has given all her care and affection since his birth un- der pathetic circumstances sixteen years ago today.
 The grand procession was headed by a detachment of cavalry forming the garrison of Madrid Following were the court dignitaries, the mayor of the leading cities, members of the various local and provincial governments and representatives of the universities and other institutions of Spain. These were followed by delegations from the sen ate and chamber, the nobility. the church, etc.
 Throughout the entire proceedings the queen mother remained by the side of the young king. The composed demeanor of the young monarch dur ing the trying ceremonies was such as to make favorable impression on the minds of the all the spectators. The ceremonies at the church were simple but impressive. At the great reception