New-York tribune., 1902-05-19

reasons for King AIft nso's delay but in agitated
tones showing that the speakers themselves
doubted the reasons they advanced. At this
moment Senior Arnijo TO be in con-
versation with the Duke of Bivona, who had
hurriediy entered the Chamber The expression
noticeable on Senior Armijo's face showed that
he was receivin@ a communication of most i'm
portant news Then with agitated demeanor.
senor Armijo advanced TO the front Of the
platform and upIifted his hand a signal for
silence 1t was a most unusual step for the
President to address the assemblage at this
period of the session. and at each moment
his action produced immediate effect deep
silence fell upon the Chamber. In a voice shak-
ing with emotion, Sehor Armijo said:
BE. reassured! A nadman or a miscreant
has attempted outrage on the King. Happily
no injury done. The criminal was ar
rested"
The assemblage listened to Senor Armijo with
5ated breath, and as the first words fell from
his lips of the announcement that the King had
been victim Of outrage, looks OF horror ana
stupefaction came over the faces of his near
ers When Sefor Armijo had concluded a gen
eral Outcry Of indignation and protestaton
arose. For some moments the distinguished
personages present seemed to have lost their
senses. An ordinary tone of voice appeared IN
adequate to express their feelings and SHOUTS
alone relieved them In the two principal trio-
unes, and especially among the diplomats, con-
sternation prevailed. The members of the gov
ernment were their feet and gathered in
group, eXctedy discussing the matter The
Bishops several Of whom present. stood
IN another group gesticulating to each other
Many of the women In the gallery arose ana
moved toward the DOORS as though fearing a
catastrophe, while Senators and Deputies hlled
the passageWays between the benches and asked
questions. which nobody answered.
But only a few seconds had elapsed before
cheers from outside the building penetrated the
Chamber. 1t was the assembled crowd applaud
Ing the King. who had arrived and who entered
The hall preceded by the Parliamentary deputa-
ton. AS the youthful form of his majesty
paused between the red curtains hanging In the
doorway at the back Of the platform and was
perceived by the occupants of the Chamber, all
he rules of etiquette which were solemnly laid
iown in the programme, were cast to the winds,
and the entire assemblage' including the per
sons in the public galleries. sent forth ringing
cheer after cheer, crying Viva el Key!
The King was serene of aspect and smiled ana
bowed in response TO the prolonged cheering.
Finally the vociferatiOns subsidized and the voice
of his ma .esty was heard enunciating coolly and
distinctly the traditional words, BE seated!
The ceremony then proceeded.
A touching incident occurred. as the members
Of the royal party were leaving the hall All or
them had left the Chamber. with the exception
of the King and the Queen Mother, when ms
majesty instinctively stepped aside to permit
hts mother 10 pass first. But the Queen Mother
moved back and motioned 10 her son that II was
his place go before her. now that her regency
had ended and that he reigned as king
In assuming command OF the army ana navy
King Alfonso said:
AT the moment l. myself. assume command OF
the army and navy / perform duty that Nils
me with great satisfa ction. As King. as general
as a Spaniard and your fellow citizen salute
youi Valor, courage, energy, perseverance us
cipline, patriotism-you have all OF these. FOR
the welfare and the prosperity of the country L
shall live quite close TO you and always be with
you in moments OF peril History VIII speak OF
me when il deals with you. Always do your
duty for the greatest splendor Of the nation, ana
you may reckon upon the affection or your King
THE KAISER'S GIFT TO ALFONSO.
Berlin MAY 1s-Emperor williams coronation