The Florida star., 1902-08-22
VIEWS ON CORONATION
How the Ceremony Impressed
Three Noted Americans.
NO sUOH PAGEANT SINCE 1904.
General Wheeler Says Eject of the
Display VIII he of Great Benefit to
Ensland-Justice Brown Thought
Spectacle Worthy Of Historic Ira
ditiOns-Music Impressed Hollis.


The New York Herald's European
edition publishes the following from
its London correspondent:
General Joseph Wheeler, who, with
his three daughters, saw King Ed
wards coronation procession passing
both ways from his stand, was much
impressed by the spectacle.
1T was certainly one of the most
brilliant pagcants ever witnessed since
the coronation of Napoleon BOnaparte,
In 1901" said General Wheeler. The
soldiers were selected men from the
Horse guards and the best military or
ganizations in all parts of the empire.
| think the effect of the display will
be of great benefit to England.
The colonial troops will go home
filed with qualification at the atten-
ton and applause they received. The
effect must be to cement the feeling of
good will toward England throughout
the colonies.
The Indian chiefs and troops were
especially applauded. | was rather
surprised TO learn of the extent of the
independent attitude of the princes of
India, who are almost absolutely indie
pendent SOvereigns. the eXactiOns by
Great BritainsTesting upon them in as
light 4 manner as possible. During
my almost three months stay In Eu-
rope | have accumulated evidence of
the unfaltering loyalty of the Indian
princes and people TO the British gov
ernment. Ii was interesting TO see
their devotion to Earl Roberts. | have
seen a great deal in the army admin
istration of Great Britain and France
which highly cOmmends itself to me.
| hope commissions of able officers
may he sent from America through
Europe 10 study European systems in
order that our own may be brought to
higher state of perfection.
''Of course the pageantry was one
appropriate only 10 monarchy and one
that could not very we'll take place in
our country. but the formations were
made and the troops put into position
without any confusion ana i'll II man
nCr showing it was done under men
who thoroughly understood the con-
troll of troops OH occasions of cere-
mOny.
The most striking thing to me about
the whole event." said General Wheel
er in conclusion, was the great ap-
plause given 10 Lord Roberts and Lord
Kitchener"
Mr.. Frederick w. Hollis Of The Hague
arbitration tribunal said:
Quite apart from the political and
constitutional aspects, the coronation
struck me spectacularly and musically
as one of the most beautiful and i'm
prcSSive religious services which could
be imagined.
The impression produced by a large
number of persons assembled for the
same purpose was of course immedi-
atcly heightened by the grand build
ing, the decorations. the brilliant uni
forms and the noteworthy dresses.
1T WAS most efficiently arranged.
Nothing could have been more solemn
and sweet than the beginning of the
service with the singing of Luthrr's
hymn. Fine frstc Burg list unSer
Colt in the distance and then the
subdued but very impressive render
ing of the hyWGrs. rst4 G"4, our Help In
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