Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-06-06
Now Enjoying the Hospi-
tally Of King Edward.
SPANS Ruler Warmly Welcomed
by Eng|and's King.
Extraordinary Precautions for Safety Of King
Alfonso and His Conson.

London, June 5.-4.33 p. M.-The King
of Spain arrived in London, this after
noon. He was welcomed at the rdilrOa j
station by King Edward Their Ma jes-
ties arrived at buckingham palace at
AS p. NJ. The royal visitor was accord
ed the heartiest reception the whole
length of the route. No untoward Incl
| dent marrcd the event
| King Edward, in the uniform Of q
Spanish admiral, had driven up TO Vic
toria station just before the arrival of
King Alfonso, and as the train drew
up at the platform, King Edward ad-
vanccd to receive his young guest
whom he cordially embraced. The plat
| form was crowded with uniformed cab
| met ministers, diplomats and military
officers. The station was gaily decorat-
ed. Opposite the spot where King AL
| fOnso descended from the royal train
appeared the motto: "Bicn Nenidase
II Rey de Espana" CWclcomc to the
| King of Spain)
| The two mOnarchs entered Il state
| carriage with the Prince of Wales and
| the Duke of Connaught and amidst
| cheering from the big crowds assem-
| bled started for buckingham palace
| followed by half a dozen coaches with
| the officers of state and suites. Above
| the doorway through which the two
| Kings passed on leaving the station
| was the motto: "Viva Alfonso KILL
The streets were lined with troops.
The Spanish King everywhere met
with the hcartiest reception.
The route from Victoria station to
buckingham palace was thanked by
! arched strcamers, lamp posts bedeckcd
with yellow and red artificial flowers
and frequently deliberately decorated
grand stands.
The Spanish legation at GrosvenOr
Gardens was dcckcd with the Spanish
colors and Immediately opposite was a
grand stand for the Spanish residents
Of London, who gave the King Il native
welcome to his evident pleasure.
The crowds were somewhat disap-
pointed. In the first place, the police
precautions were so strict that few
persons could get close enough to sec
the royal visitor. Besides the wet
weather made it necessary for the two
monarchs to drive to the palace in a
closed carriage so that only a passing
glimpse was obtained of the Spanish
Kings bOyish face as he leaned to-
wards the window to acknowledge the
cheers of the people.
Had anyone desired to injure the
Spanish ruler, it would have been inn
possible. The route was lined with
troops for show purposes. but the sol
dicrs were backed by a force Of metro
politan police two deep and at congcst-
cd points, the outer line Of infantry
had several PAGES behind the mounted
troops. mounted police and foot police
four deep and police and plain clothes
men were scattered through the crowd
along the line.
Inside the palace was afforded a
splendid contrast with the uncOmfort-
able GriZZle outside. In the grand en-
trance hall. the Kings gcntlcmcn-at
arms and the yoemcn of the guard, re-
splcndcnt in gold and scarlet uniforms.
mounted guard. and at the top of the
great staircase Queen Alexandra and
Princess Victoria We're waiting to give
their welcome to King Alfonso. who
stopped n step just below where the
Queen was standing and kissed the
tips Of her outstrctched fingers.
The King. tonight. dined quietly
with King Edward and the royal fam
lily at buckingham palace.