Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-22
Lord Chamberlain Objects to Violating
Precedent but the King Settles 1t.
BAN IS REMOVED FROM TWO NOTED MEN
Henry Labouchere and Sir Charles Dixie
Invited to the Coronation.
IEwElER FINISHES THE KINGS CROWN
Rehearsal of Coronation Ceremony
Proves a Travesty on Account
of Personality of Par
ticipants.

Copyright, 1902. by Press Publishing Coz
LONDON, June 21.--(New York World
CAblegram-special Telegram. )-Whitelaw
Rsid, the special envoy Of the United States
10 the coronation. will have a carriage
TO himself in the royal procession through
London's streets next Friday. The World
correspondent has learned that the re-
msrksble circumstances under which this
departure from the published Official pro-
gram was brought about are these: The
official list placed the special envoy OF the
United States in a carriage with Turkhal
Pasha, the special representative of the
sultan of Turkey, and Admiral Gervais,
representing the French republic. II would
he bad enough to he in the same carriage
with the Turk, but the position was aggra-
waited by the fact that the American envoy
was to be placed with his back to the
horses, while the Turk would sit beside
Admiral Gervais in what is usually re-
garded as the seat Of honor. Mr.. Reid
Immediately protested that as the envoy
Of the United States he could not accept
the position allotted to him. The lord
chamberlain was very sorry, but urged that
his place was fixed strictly in accordance
with the table OF precedence. Mr. Reid
EXPRESSED his regret that he should have
definitely to decline to join the procession
under such circumstances.
The matter was referred to King Ed
ward, who, the instant he heard OF the
trouble, directed that the United States
envoy should have a separate carriage. The
lord chamberlain was technically right In
his Arrangement, according to the estab-
lished court usuage. but MIR. Reid has shown
II in time that medieval notions OF prece-
dence should be revised in the light of the
existing order of things.
Ran Removed from Two.
Few incidents connected with the coro-
nation have excited more comment than
the Invitations sent to Henry Labouchere
M.P and Sir Charles Dixie. NJ. p, TO
luncheon on the kings yacht at the naval
review Mr.. Lsbouohere's caustic criticism
OF the court got him prescribed by Queen
Victoria, but he always was friend OF
the present king who hassthus shown his
liberal tendencies. Sir Charles Dllke Is
one of the ableet and most valuable states
men in England, but Queen Victoria would
never recognize him after his divorce court
trouble. The king evidently Intends to
withdraw the ban so Dixie can be included
IN the next liberal cabinet.
The crown that King Edward VIII wear
ht the coronation has been finished by mis-
majesty's jewelers. II Is maBnincent'
dazzling bauble. 1t has been shown only to
a few Of the kings intimate friends and TO
some OF the East Indian potentates, whom
nothing impresses as do Jewels and to whom
gems are typical OF power To create the
new crown the jewels were taken from
coronation crowns Of the kings predecessors
and replaced by paste limitations. Indeed
all the historic regalia Of Great Britain
has been laid under tribute. The new
crown is most graceful in form. In It's
front bIazes the huge ruby given by the
king Of CASTLE TO Edward. the Black Prince,
a ruby valued at $1,000 900. From Queen
ElIzabeths crown diamonds and pearls were
taken. The Jewels in the crown, scepter
and sword worn by the king at the corona
tion ceremony are estimated TO be worth
more than 81 ,000,0
, King Has Recovered.
The king is almost himself again. His
recent illness was caused by severe chill.
which particularly affected the lumbar
region. His majesty suffered such agony
that the strongest possible drugs were al
ministered to him. He contracted the chill
by changing his ordinary clothes for a
military uniform, of light texture. He had
a precisely similar seizure last autumn at
Balmoral. when. wearing kits. he went out
shooting on a wet day. There was a story
current In the royal enclosure at the Ascot
races that his majesty had fallen In a ft
but the report was groundless.
His majestys notion of the Importance
OF bridge whist in the scheme OF affairs Is
proved by his sending a card for the royal
box In Westminster abbey TO Miss JANE
Thornewell. the woman who taught him
bridge whist and who is one OF the mos
skillfui OF women players. There are many
prominent women in London society who
would give almost anything they possess
TO be included In that select party. Misi
Thornewell is only known as the king
favorite partner in the favorite game.
An astonishing travesty on the coronation
ceremony was witnessed at Westminste
abbey Wednesday morning. The kings par
in the rehearsal was assumed by tn,
learned and estlmable Lord Chancello
Halsbury, who, however, happens to be tht
homeliest and least dignihed figure In al
the peerage. In truth. his lordship is
Vulgarized edition OF L. Toole, the fsmou
low comedian.
The queens part was taken by tn
duchess OF Buecleuch. mistress OF the robes
a stately, aristocratie woman than whom
no one is more familiar with court func
tions. The contrast between the graceful
elegant carriage of the duchess and tn
grotesque little chancellor as he strutte
around affecting regal demeanor and goin
throught the kings business" excited I
laughter even the workmen on the abbey
When Halsbury seated himself on the chat
that represented the throne his feet wer
elk inches on the ground The duchess an
all the court funcuonaries nearly choke
In their efforts not to offend the chancellor
Two Dresses from India.
LADY CurEon OF Kedleston. vicereine Q
India. designed for Queen Alexandra an
had made in India the material for tn
two most beautiful dresses the queen wi
wear at the coronation festivities.
One OF these superb gowns consists in par
of an oyerdress OF tulle entirely covere
with gold and pearl embroidery. The over
dress has a transparent. jeweled Medic
collar OF lace edged with gold Hangin
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