The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1911-06-22

London, June 2l.-The British ma
tion shows not the slightest sign of
diminishing favor toward monarchiai
government. A half century of quiet
life under Queen Victoria has been
succeeded by stirring decade, which
has seen n coronation and two state
funerals. Yet the public appetite Is
unsated. but rather augmented I'm its
enthusiasm for royalty and kingly dis
play.
To the casual observer the countless
population of the city, with It's myri4
ads of foreign and provincial visitors,
did not go to sleep, and the scenes un-
I'll midnight vividly recall those en-
acted when the news OF the relief OF
Mafeking was received. After that. for
a few hours. there was slight sub
sidence before the thrush from the
suburbs of the great crowds to watch
the coronation procession and secure
places.
The eve of the coronation found
London at the highest point OF fever
heat. Immense crowds of the preced-
ing days became tonight seething
'basSCo' al u gun want
age ground to view the mornings
royal procession.
Historic Crowns Brought.
Late at night a strong escort of
life guards reached Westminster alb
hey, conveying a great sealed wagon
In which the royal regalia was car
ried and handed over the historic
crowns.
In preparation for tomorrow's or
deal and after trying day. King
George and Queen Mary passed the
evening alone with the Prince OF Wales
In Buckingham palace. before which
great throngs waited patiently hoping
to obtain a sight OF their majesties.
From time to time the people sang the
national anthem and other patriotic
airs.
There has been considerable anxiety
concerning the weather, but the clouds
gave place at midnight to a beautiful
starry sky, and hopes rose for tomor-
row The entire police force came on
duty and kept pedestrians moving. al
though they were compelled to stop all
vehicles
Crowds at Midnight.
Numbers of people who had engaged
stands took possession at midnight.
Long before dawn drums and trum-
pets gave evidence that 10000 troops
were preparing for their strenuous
duties.
Portraits of the king and queen are
displayed on every hand. They called
forth cheers and cries of God save
bA
tonight that the Prince of Wales had
been gazetted midshipman. thon-
sands took up the song God Bless the
Prince of Wales"
The authorities have taken the most
careful measures to prevent accidents.
Ambassador Hammond will be es-
corted to the palace at 7:30 O'clock In
the morning by Lord Sandhurst who
drives with him In the procession. The
American envoy will wear an ordinary
dress suit with knee breeches. silk
stocking, low shoes and crush hat.
| Major General A. w. Greeley. who
represents the United States army. and
Rear Admiral Charles II. Vreeland.
representative Of the navy, VIII wear
full dress.
Thousands of Americans are In Lon
don for the coronation. Perhaps the
greater number arrived from the con-
tinent today and tonight they are tax
ing the hotels to the utmost. Every
state in the Union Is well represented
The Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught gave n dinner tonight at st.
James palace to the representatives
attending the coronation officially.
| Special Ambassador John Hays
| Hammond and Mrs. Hammond were
present.
| .