Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-06-22

observance OF their coronation ami
versary. The king had not been in
Belfast since he came here in 1902 as
the Duke of York. and he and his con-
sort were given right royal welcome
today. From the moment their yacht
Victoria and Albert dropped her es-
cort at the entrance to Belfast Tough
to make her way up the straight
channel to the dock. the king and the
tic demonstrations by the loyalists of
Ulster. The people OF County Down,
on the south side of the Tough. and
County Antrim. on the northern shore.
WED with each other in extending
greetings.
Acknowledge ThunderOus Greeting.
An even noisier welcome awaited
the royal pair as their yacht steamed
past the shipyards. where the cheers
with the shrieks of siren and whistle.
King George and his consort stood
on the bridge of the steamer and
acknowledged the greeting.
And as the monarchs set foot on
the dock. the royal salute doomed
Irish soil. and the crowds that lined
the long street leading to the city
hall strained at the barrier walls Of
soldiery and police to catch a glimpse
OF the approaching procession. The
wait was short. for with the excep-
count Fitzalan. lord lieutenant Of
Ireland. and Lord Pirrie, who ap-
peared in behalf OF the city. there
were no ceremonies at the dock. A
squadron of police headed the pro-
cession. and the carriages of the royal
pair were followed by those Of Of
ficers and dignitaries. The escort of
Hussars.
Guarded by G,0OO Troops.
On each side Of the street was
stationed a force Of nearly six thou
sand regular troops. standing shoul-
der to shoulder and separated from
the crowds by a heavy railing. In
other parts of the city police kept
vigilant guard against untoward in
cidents. Arriving at the city hall.
lord mayor and members of the Bel
fast council, and the sovereigns pro-
ceeded at once to the council room.
where the ceremonies Immediately be-
gan.
When they were completed the
luncheon by Sir James Craig, the
premier Of Ulster. after which they
were driven once more through the
fag-decorated street to Ulster Hail.
where they received addresses Of
loyalty from various organizations.
Every Detail Carried Out.
The program mapped out for the
function was followed strictly, with
out q hitcn.
The king read his speech to the
parliament in an impressive manner
and with a clear voice. making every
syllable distinct.
rived in the harbor of Belfast shortly
before 8 o'clock this morning. Their
yacht, escorted by a fiotilla of war
ships, made a quick trip across the
Irish sea from Hofyhead during the
night, and reached here more than
three hours before 1t was expected.
The weather. which was fine yes
terday, changed suddenly during the
night and there was a steady drizzle
this morning, which threatened to
mar the days proceedings. In spite
Of this. however, crowds began to
gather along the line Of tbs royal
progress soon after dsypreak; Pipe rs
The people in good spirits until the
arrival Of the soldiers who were as
.irned to guarding the street over
which the sovereigns would pass.
Four airplanes circled over the
royal yacht as it neared the harnor
stenned ashore at 1880 o'clock: BY
that time the rain had ceased and
the sun had appeared.
FirinS Quickly Draws Police.
The police in the Upper Falls dis
trict Of this city, hearing nring In
mat area today. pursued eight men
thew suspected and captured three OF
them, who were found to have am
munition in their possession.