Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1911-06-22

O1 possible showers curing l1e u'
London. June 2l.-Thc British nation
shows not the slightest sign of dmin-
lshing favor towards monarChial gov
srnment a half century of quiet life
under Queen Victoria has been sue
reeded by a stirring decade, which has
seen q coronation and two state fun
srals. Yet the public appetite IS un-
sated, but rather augmented, In it's
enthusiasm for royalty and kinglv dis
play. Never before has this enthusiasm
reached such high pitch, and the
ceremonies attendant upon the corona
tion of King George tomorrow ap-
pear likely to he attended by n de-
gree of excitement and public fervor
nnrivalled in any great state cere-
monies in past times. Further. this
tribute of affection and devotion is
manifestly accorded more to the mon
nrchy than the monarch, for II can
not be said that George or Queen
Mary is either as beloved as was Vic
toria or as popular as were King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandria.
To the casual observer the count
less population of the city, with its
myriads OF visitors, IS not sleeping to-
night, and the scenes until midnight
vividly recalled the scenes enacted
when the news Of the relief of Mafek
Ing was received.
The King and Queen, although they
have long and exhausting ceremonies
confronting them, spent a busy day re-
ceiving coronation visitors attendln Z
10 matters of State and dropping in on
the horse show at Olympia. Wherever
they appeared in public they were the
objects Of unhounded enthusiasm.
LONDON AT FEVER HEAT.
The eve of the coronation finds Lon
don at fever heat. Immense crowds
Of the preceding DAYS became tonight
Feething, all determined to secure
vantage ground from which to vIew
the mornings royal procession. The
streets in the West End were almost
utterly impossible but everybody was
thoroughly good humored and ready
to cheer at the slightest provocation
Myriads proceed around the route to
watch the brilliant decorations. which
were illuminated until long after mid
night.
Late at night a strong escort of Life
Guards reached Westminster Abbey con
Noying great wagon in which the roya
rcgaia was carried and handed over
the historic crowns. sceptres and sword!
to the dean and canons, who placed then
FOR safe custody in the Jerusalem cham
ber surrounded by an armed guard o
eight tower warders.
King George and Queen Mary passed
the evening alone with the Prince o
Wales In Buckingham palace before whicl
mutitudes waited patiently, hoping T.
obtain a sight Of Their Majesties. From
time to time the people sang the nationa
anthem and other patriotic songs
There had been considerable anxiet
concerning the weather. but the cloud
gave place at midnight to a beautifu
starry sky, and hopes rose for to-mor
rows prospects. Dense crowds OF people
who had retired early, about that tim
began to leave their homes and max
their way towards the center OF the city
STREETS ARE OVERLOOKING,
Late trains and street cars poured ten
of thousands into the capital until tn
streets overfowed. The entire polio
force came on duty and kept pedestrian
In circulation although they were com
PEELED to stop all vehicuar traffic Mum
bers of people who had engaged stand
took possession at midnight, fearing tina
they would be unable to reach them /
the morning. At the House of Parliamen
Where the ministers and members ar
entertaining largely tomorrow. extensiv
preparations have been made. Tent
have been erected in the palace var
where 1850 meals will be served durn
the day.
Long before dawn drums and trumpet
gave evidence that $1,000 troops wer
preparing for their strenuous duties, Sew
eral regiments encamped in the outlyhl
district started out tonight for their ar
pointed positions along the route, ami
the cheering OF tho crowds
The portraits Of the King and Quee
are displayed on every hand, They calle
forth cheers and cries of God Save tn
King" When II was announced to-nigf
that the Prince of Wales had bae
gazetted n midshpman. thousands too
up the song, God Bless the Prince {
Wales"
The authorities have taken the mos
careful measures to prevent accidents
Where the gatherings Will be densest am
buIaIps stations have been located. O
many OF the principal streets to-nigh
many exhausted women were treated.
The arrangements for conveying tn