Arizona republican., 1911-06-23

London. June 22-On this day of the crOwning of George V, king of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. and of the British do- minions beyond the seas, nothing has been wanting to make the solemn and impressive ceremony long to be remembered, not only throughout the country. but in every corner of the great empire.
 George V. more than any sovereign Of the past. represents the embodi- ment of the imperial idea. He only of the occupants of the throne has travelled through his vast dominions and thus acquainted himself at first hand with the needs and aspirations of all the various people of his em- pre
 The great state pageant was car ricd through with dignity and il made a deep impression on those who wit messed it. and it was accompanied by an outburst of loyalty throughout the kingdom.
 The stirring events of the day were carried through without hitch or seri- ous accident Of any kind. The weath- CT was less favorable than had been hoped for, but the rain was nor suf- ficient to detract seriously from the splendor of the pageantry. The at tendance of the general public in the streets, while large did not approach that at King Edwards coronation.
 This probably was due to the fears engendered by the unusually severe police regulations and the barricades erected to protect the line of the pro- cession route, which. under the cir cumstances. proved needless. Gloomy prOgnostications of trouble arising through public resentment at these precautions as an infringement of British liberty proved quite ground less. Everything was carried out with smoothness and in perfect or der, which excited universal admira- ton
 Perhaps never in history. certainly never in the experience of any person who witnessed it, has there been historic scene so magnificent as the ancient Abbey of Westminster pre- sented when King George V and Queen Mary were seated in state upon their thrones.
 All who attended the crowning of Edward VII agreed that today's cere- mony surpassed that spectacle in every circumstance Of stately stage setting. of solemn ritual. inspiring music. the host of royal and eminent personages and the wonderful display of rich uniforms. bright gowns and marvellous jewels.
 Their majesties, with glcaming crowns on their heads and gorgeous robes OutaDread behind them. the great Cullinan diamond flashing from the imperial crown. all the nobles Of the throne in quaint costumes of ancient officers with few modern uniforms, the four peeresses attend ing the queen in shimmcring gowns 1 pages in light blue and white | grouped behind them. an array of | church dignitaries in scarlet and gold. I formed the center of the picture Be 1 low the king and queen were the l young Prince of Wales almost smoth- | cred in the dark blue robes of the | order of the Garter. with the peers i crimson mantle around his shoulders ! and the Duke of Connaught in the | uniform of a field marshal. !
 Just above the altar to the right ! of the king, loaded with massive gold l plate. was the grlish Princess Mary. wearing the cOronet Of Deeress. with her hair hanging down her shoulders. and the three young princes in Scottish kits Near them were the other members of the royal | family
 YeOmen Of the guard with halberds lined the aisles throughout the space high against the walls and filling the |, transcepts and galleries were 1000 spectators. forming blocks of quiv- ering, variegated cOlors.
 In one group were the future rul- 1 CTS Of most Of the kingdoms of Eu- were the diplomatic corps competing with royalty in the splendor of their i uniforms and decorations Two blocks facing across the nave were i composed of peers and peeresses i wearing red robes and ermine capes. | holding in their laps their coronets :; until the king was crowned
 Another large section was occupied | by members of the house Of com mons. with their ladies Some of | them wore uniforms. but the majority ! were in black court dress Indian potentates, with gaudy turbans and |