New-York tribune., 1905-06-08
ALFONSO VISITS THE CITY
LUNCHEON 1T GUILDH4LL
Lord Lansdoaone Dinner-Spanish
Kings Automobile on Fire.

-,5on J.Ine T-Under improved weather
.o,s;tions King Alfonso Of Spain paid an Off
oisl visit to the city to-day, and enter
.eIn.d at luncheon at the Guildhall by the Lord
x.vor and Corporation of London. The pro-
cs.s;ons to and from the city were imposing.
end afforded the people an opportunity to give a
n.srty welcome to the young monarch.
Later in the afternoon King Alfonso and King
Edward went in motor to Ranelagh.
1vbsre q special polo match had been arranged.
7ord Lansdowne, Secretary of State for For
.,rn Affairs. tonight entertained some sixty
y7,e.ts at dinner IN honor of King Alfonso They
included the Archbishop of Canterbury. White
law Reid the American Ambassador. and a
nnrabe- of other Ambassadors and Ministers;
premier Balfour, several members Of the Cabi-
,.t and Sir Henry Campbell -Bannerman.
Alter the dinner the Spanish ruler was pres
ent ST ball given by the Marchioness of Lon
donderry-
The only unpleasant incident of the day oc-
Cured IN Bond-st- early this morning. His
majesty and three other persons were the occu-
pauts of motor car and had passed through
tbs shopping district without attracting unusual
attention when the car was discovered TO be on
fire. The King at once alighted and returned
TO Buckingham Palace in another motor car
provided by detectives from Scotland Yard, who
we're in attendance on his majesty.
The weather this morning was sufficiently fine
10 enable King Alfonso to appear in an open
carriage. and for the first time anything in the
nature of really large crowds gathered to well
come him. From Buckingham Palace to the
Guildhan the royal procession passed under a
continuous archway OF flags and flowers. both
sides Of the route being hedged by deep rows
of sightseers, whose welcome to the young mon
arch was Of the heartiest description Seven
thousand troops lined the route. which included
Pail Mall, Regent-st-, Oxford-st. and Cheapside.
The procession returned to the palace by the
Victoria Enbankment, thus giving the general
public ample opportunity to witness it. This
was composed of six landaus drawn by four
horses, with postillions and a sovereign's escort
of the Life Guards. Beside the Spanish King
sat the Prince of Wales
Hats were made at the boundaries of the
different boroughs to receive and answer the
addresses Of the local authorities. At each of
these points the decorations were especially
elaborate and the crowds were notably large.
King Alfonso showed unrestrained pleasure at
the demonstrative greetings which eliminated
IN q scene Of great enthusiasm as he entered the
Guildhall. Members of the royal family. Cab
met Ministers and naval. military and court
officials had assembled there. The City's ad-
dress Of welcome was presented to the King in
a gold box
King Alfonso did not reply to the presentation
address which referred TO the admiration which
the citizens of London had for the art and litera
ture Of Spain, the services of the country in the
cause OF civilization, and recalled the CONNER
cial ties uniting the two countries.
After the presentation of the address Of well
come, a procession was formed. King Alfonso
escorting the Lady Mayoress to the ancient hall.
where luncheon was served. At the end Of the
luncheon the Lord Mayor. John Pound, toasted
the King, saying that Londoners recollected
that several centuries ago English Princess
became Queen of Spain and that four Queen
Consorts OF English Kings had been Princesses
o. Spain.
King Alfonso expressed his deep gratitude for
Londons reception and proposed the health Of
the Lord Mayor. The royal party Immediately
afterward returned to Buckingham Palace. The
streets were lined with soldiers and police, who
Kept the crowds well back, and every other pre-
caution was taken to insure the safety Of the
Inc