Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-19
CROWDS IN THE STREETS
Thousands Wait for Hours to Take
Look at Dead Monarch.
FLORAL TRIBUTES NUMEROUS
Cover Lawn Of st. Georges Chapel.
Mr.. Taft Sends Wreath,
Funeral Program.

LONDON, May 19.-Emperor William
arrived in London at noon today. The
German imperial yacht Hohenzollern
reached Sheerness last evening but his
majesty did not land until this morning,
when he proceeded to the capital.
At Victoria station the emperor was
welcomed by King George. the Duke of
Cornwall, the Duke Of Connaught, Prince
Henry of Prussia and others Of he royal
families and diplomats.
The greetings of the monarchS were
most afrectionate. From his cousin the
emperor turned to the young Duke of
Cornwall and kissed him on both cheeks.
AS the emperor and King George drove
to Buckingham Palace great crowds in
the streets exhibited lively interest in
the German ruler. The men raised their
hats and the women waved their hand
kerchiefs as the royal carriage passed.
Arriving at the palace the emperor was
taken at once to the apartments of
Queen Mother Alexandra.
Thousands Brave Storm.
The last day Of the lying in state OF
the body of King Edward brought a
repetition of yesterdays scenes on an
even larger scale. The resolute band OF
a thousand or so persons, mostly women,
who had braved the storm throughout the
night, was increased to a score of thou
sands before the sun rose above the roof
tops and by noon the line awaiting adj
mission to Westminster Hall stretched
for miles to the westward Of the house
OF parliament.
Because of the enormous number of
persons who were sure to be disappointed
last night. 1t had been planned to keep
frvht lv>
stead of closing them at 10 o'clock. as
was the original intention.
This plan. however. was frustrated by
the action Of those nearest the entrance,
who became unruly and fairly rushed
the building. To avoid q panic the doors
were hastily closed and the police re-
serves summoned to assist in restoring
order. 1t was half hour before this
was achieved. Soon afterward rain fell
heavily and all but about 1000 persons
returned to their homes.
Mr.. Roosevelt's Quiet Day.
Mr.. Roosevelt spent this morning writ
ing and reading. He saw no visitors. At
luncheon at Dorchester House the former
President met Lewis Harcourt. minister
Of public works.
During the week Mr.. Roosevelt has met
about forty men distinguished In public
life in Great Britain, including, with two
or three exceptions, all the members Of
the cabinet.
This afternoon Mr.. Roosevelt called
upon Emperor William at Buckingham
Palace.
The official program of tomorrow's cere-
monial. which was issued last night. is ex-
ceedingly detailed. In brief. 1t Is as fol-
lows:
The coffin will be transferred from the
catafalque at Westminster Hall to a gun
carriage at 9:45 o'clock am. The royal
regalia will be placed on the coffin and the
procession then will be formed. 1t will be
headed by a multitude of men prominent
In the British and foreign military and
naval services. their names and ranks be-
ing fully set forth In the program. and
massed bands and royal suites. Immedi-
ately behind the gun carriage will come
Prince Louis Of Battenberg. King Ed
wards charger will come next. led. and
then the royal standard. And behind will
come q cavalcade OF royal personages,
King George leading. The kaiser will ride
on his right and the Duke of Connaught
on his left, few PAGES to the rear.
Rulers Three by Three.
In ranks of three there will ride. the
kings OF Norway, Greece, Spain. Bull
garia Denmark porf.oal and Relgiuyo