New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-06-17
KINGS HEALTH BETTER.
UNABLE, HOWEVER, TO ATTEND RE-
VIEW AT ALDERsHOT.
THOUSAND TROoPs-ALL BRANCHES OF
SERVICE REPRESENTED.

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THOUSAND TRooPs-ALL BRANCHES OF
SERVICE REPRESENTED.
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! London June II. 1 a. m.-Laffan's Plain,
while ideal parade ground when the wealth
| er is fine, is a slough of despond when the
! ground is soaked with rain and when service
able umbrellas are substituted for bright sun
| shades. The attendance Of spectators was re-
duced yesterday by lowering skies. yet there
| was a large assemblage to lament the absence
| of the King and to greet the Queen and the
Prince of Wales. and before the review ended
| the patience of the visitors rewarded by
| clearing weather.
| 1t a we'll ordered review. impressive from
| the strength of the forces massed rather than
brilliant a spectacle. although there was a
great gain in color when the overcoats of the
soldiers were discarded after the rain.
The number OF troops exceeded thirty-one
thousand, the bulk of this force being militia
and volunteers in nine brigades. There was a
brave display of mounted troops, well horsed
| dragons. lancers and hussars and remounts
had been provided at Aldershot for the brigade
of imperial yeomanry. There were eighteen
batteries of artillery. with a brigade Of marines
! and every branch of the service repre-
! sented.
The Prince of Wales inspected the line and
the Queen presented a set of colors to the
| Highland Light Infantry. the standard bearer
| kneeling to receive them The bands were
rnassed with splendid effect
! Lord Roberts and Generals Kelly-Kenny and
Pole -Carew were notable figures among the vet
eran officers. The Premier Of New-Zeaand.
Mr.. Seddon. and Mr. Borden among the
! coIonials, and the Indian princes officers
| cheered
Alarmists took advantage of the occasion.
both at Aldershot and at London. and the Kings
| ailment was the subject of exaggerated re
ports, which finally contradicted by the
| announcement that he would make the jour
ney TO Windsor originally planned. while the
croakers persisted in shaking their heads om-
| inously.
The best information obtainable confirmed the
statement that the King was merely III,
| hut merely suffering from a slight attack
| of lumbago. and had been warned by his ply
scian that h. must he prudent and take no
| risks. He travelled from Adershot to Windsor
| last evening quietly. and inquirers at the castle
were Informed that although there oc-
| casion for alarm II possible that his mates-
ty might not be able to fulfil his Ascot engage
| ment to-day
! ridiculous Stock Exchange rumor that the
| Kings condition was critical had the effect of
causing rather sharp decline in consols.
| The King hore the Journey from Aldershot
we'll and the royal physicians pleased to get
| their patient to Windsor Castle where there are
greater facilities for treating his ailments than
| at Aldershot. His majesty gave dinner party
| In the evening IN the dining room IN the P-'~rH
| Of Wales's Tower hut retired at early hour
| in order to escape the fatigue entailed ny the
| entertainment of many guests.
! 1t is reported that in the last few days ex-
| traordinary precautions have been taken by the
police Of Vienna To insure the safety Of Emperor
Francis Joseph for the reason that informa-
ton has reached the police that some Italian
anarchists have conspred against his life.
The final polo match between England and
America has again heen postponed owing TO
| rain The HurIngham field at present is little
better than a quagmire. and will scarcely he
fit for play even under the most favorable con-
ditions before tomorrow. No date has Yet
been definitely fixed for the decisive match
but probably the game viii he played on Fri
day.
In view Of the visit Of the Canadian rife team
to BisIey. a committee has been nominated by
the council of the English National Rifle AS
sociation to- if arrangements can be made
for a rife match between England and Canada.
of Commons last night hinted plainly enough at
! n reduction of the import duty on maize.
Every country house around Windsor and
! Ascot is filled with guests. Whitelaw Reid Spe-
| cial Ambassadors: Mrs. Reid. Admiral Watson
| Mr. and Mrs Baylies and Mr.. Wetmore Will
! 90 this afternoon to Cliveden, where Mr.. AS
| tors house party will include the Duke and
| Duchess Of BuccIeugh. Lady Constance Scott
! the Duchess of St. Albans. the Duchess Of Buck
! ingham and Chandos Lord EgertOn. Lady
| Alexander Reauclerck, Lady Blandford and
others.
Mr. Rispham recited "Enoch Arden with
! Richard Strauss's setting at St James's Hall
Yesterday. and sang with spirit and decacy
| six songs delightng a sympathetic audience
| Madeleine Lucette Ryley's 'Jedbury Junior
was revived at the Shaftesbury Theatre and
| Nine Bernhardt played Camille" before an
| enthusiastic house at the Garrick l. n. F.
KING NOT TO GO TO ASCOT.
London June fixing Edward bore yester-
dav's tourney to Windsor well, but it has been
decided that he will not go to Ascot to-day
Queen Alexandra however, accompanied by the
! Prince and Princess Of Wales and other mem
| hers of the royal family, will attend the races
in state.
THE 4RCHRTSHOPRTC TACANCT.
| SAID To BE TWO OBJECTIONS TO BISHOP