The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-08-09
KING IS CROWNED TO-DAY
SALUTES FROM LONDON TOWER
 AND HYDE PARK.

London Last N.ght-Large Crowds
 View the 1iIuminations-saIva
 Army to be Represented at the Cere-
 monies.
 London, Aug g. 4:36 a. m.-Salutes from the tower of London and Hyde Park are just booming at sunrise of Coronation day.
 London, Aug. 9.-The eve of the coro- nation of King Edward VII was marked in London by large crowds, which wan dered all the evening somewhat aim lessly through the semi illuminated streets. The people were deterred from any signs of rowdyism by the acute recollection of the recent postponement of the coronation and those who had seen the unrestrained exhibitions which occurred upon the slightest pretext dur ing war times could not fall to notice the different temperament shown to- night.
 The absence of blatant horns and an- moving feathers was pleasantly atoned for by the lighting up of many build ings. The brilliancy of the illumination held the country visitors to the city so spellbound thta vehicular traffic became more and more difficult as the night wore on.
 Until very late hour the stand c,Aa f1,ri1yi Many of the thousands who walked through the streets exhibited unmistak- able signs of an intention to sit up all night in the hope of securing a free place of vantage from which to view to- morrow's procession.
 Workmen are still busy putting the finishing touches to the Abbey and it's approach and every detail of this work was watched eagerly by the spectators. In an undramatic sort of way London has been transformed by the multitudes wishing to see any part of the ceremo- nies into city of great unrest. Un- deriving an intensity of expectation there is curious nervousness among the majority lest they awake from their short ened slumbers to find the great event once more postponed.
 Among the many incidents of the night one of the most curious occurred at Scotland Yard, where Scotch mag nate, who had received a sudden tele- graphic invitation to be present at Westminster Abbey, with the proviso that he appear in court dress, appealed at late hour to the police to help him hire or borrow the clothes necessary for admittance.
 All signs point to an orderly celebra tion under doubtful weather conditions, and with public enthusiasm tempered by heartfelt relief over the passing of. the shadow which so recently overcast the empire.
 King Edward passed busy day at Buckingham palace and did not appear to the public at all At late hour to- night he was reported as feeling quite strong and as looking forward to to- morrow's ceremonies without the slight est misgivings.
 Acting upon medical advice, Lord Salisbury has obtained the kings per mission to absent himself from the cor onation. The ex-premier will shortly leave for the continent.
 One of the most curious incidents of the coronation will be the appearance of the uniform of the Salvation army in the Westminster Abbey. King Ed- ward directed that representative of the Salvation army should be invited to the coronation, and Bramwell Booth has been appointed to attend the cere~ mony. A difficulty arose about the uni form he should wear and the earl mar shal intirneted that he was not author ized to recognize the uniform of the Salvation army MT. Booth thereupon wrote King Edward requesting permis- sion to wear the uniform of the army, which he readily granted.
 The arrival of the regalia from the tower at Westminster Abbey made a stirring scene. A gorgeous state coach, with royal footmen in state livery, and closely bedged about with prancing troopers of the household cavalry, swung up to the abbey and the cavalcade quickly disappeared under the cloister archway. As soon as the jewels were deposited in the Jerusalem chamber force of yeomen mounted guard over them while extra forces of policemen were on duty outside the abbey throughout the night.
 There was an unusual celebration on the stock exchange here before the clos ing hour this evening. An orchestra had been stationed in the balcony under Union Jack. All the electric lights were turned on, and the orchestra play ed the national anthem. in which all the members of the exchange vigorously joined.
 The Gazette to-nights announced that King Edward had established new Imperial service order' for the recog milton of merit on the home and colonial civil service after a service of twenty five years or of sixteen years in an un- healthful colony.
 One of the most striking of decora- tions is the big building of the Auto- mobile club in Picadilly, the front of which is studded with 200 big acetylene motor lamps. promising brilliant dis play at night. A number of houses are handsomely decorated with artificial (Cnntin,1ad on Third Page