THE PROCESSION.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1163, 26 June 1911, Page 5

THE PROCESSION.

FROM THE COLONIAL POINT OF VIEW. - STRIKING INCIDENTS. London, June 23. During the Coronation procession, sixty thousand troops, under Field-Marshal Lord Kitchener, lined the streets, which wero brillituatly decorated, particularly in the neighbourhood of the Mansion Honso and Westminster Bridge. The stands on the Mall and at Aldwych were filled by Australians and New' Zealanders. 1 There were other large Australian parties at the Victorian and Queensland agencies. Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mr. Fisher, in Court dress, and riding in a landau, headed the colonial portion of the procession. They were escorted by Canadian troops. Cries of "Ake Ake." Sir Joseph Ward and General Botha were escorted by a detachment of New Zealanders and 'South Africans. They were greeted with cries of "Ake ake!" and a Dutch word when passing the colonial stands. The colonial part of the procession, formed on the Embankment, in order to pass through the entire route, included King Edward's Horse, and troops of the Crown colonies. The second portion of the procession was composed of Indians. It included Princes in carriages, their breasts and turbans ablaze with jewels.

Tho Royal procession followed, after an interval. It . included the Headquarters Staff. Field-Marshals Sir Evelyn Wood and Lord Roberts were greatly cheered. Tho Bluejackets and Horse Artillery were warmly greeted, as were tho Foreign military attaches. ' The King and Queen. Indian aides-de-camp and the second colonial Indian detachments formed the King's personal escort. Tho King woro a Field-Marshal's uniform, and Queen Mary had on the insignia of tho Garter and the Empire insignia, the funds for which were contributed by the Marys of the Empire. Their Majesties looked radiant, and got rapturous receptions, especially in South London. Lord Kitchener rode besido the Royal carriage. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and family, the members of tho Teck family, and members of the Battenberg family came nest. Then followed tho Duko of Norfolk (Earl Marshal), and Court officials. Historic Ceremony, The historic ceremony of admission to tho City was performed by the Lord Mayor (Sir J. Vezcy-Strong), and the Sheriffs, at Temple Bar. The municipalities p at various points along tho route presented addresses. Among the crowd in Fleet Street was a party of Balaclava veterans, who heartily greeted tho Royal personages. Tho Prince of Wales, Princess Mary, and Foreign Princes witnessed the procession from a stand on Constitution Hill. Tho King and Queen reached the Palace after the Coronation ceremony, at 1.30 o'clock. When they appeared oil tho balcony, tho olikei's and guards in the quadrangle below drew their swords. The troops threw their helmets into tho air again and again, and cheered lustily. Enormous Crowds. Tho day was cloudy, with occasional sunshine. There were enormous crowds in tho streets. The military spectaclo was tho finest ever witnessed in London. Tho colonial troops and tho visiting Premiers were, accorded a particularly warm reception. The King and Queen dined at tho Foreign Office. Sir Edward Grey's guests

included foreign Royalties and envoys, Mr. and Mrs. Asquith, and the Duchess of Devonshire. EUROPEAN CELEBRATIONS. CORONATION SERVICES. Berlin, Juno 23. Prince Eitel (second son of tho Kaiser), on behalf of the Kaiser, attended a Coronation service at tho English Church. Christiania, June 23. King Haakon of Norway and Queen Maud (a sister of King George) and State authorities and diplomats attended a thanksgiving service at St. Edmund's Church. The Sovereigns took luncheon at the British Legation, where afterwards three hundred guests attended a garden party. Berne, Juno 23. The highest bonfire in Europe was lit on the Summit of Schynigeplitte, 6463 ft., near Interlaken. This spot was selected because Queen Mary had once visited it. IN AMERICA. CELEBRATIONS FROM ATLANTIC TO PACIFIC. Ottawa, June 23. Tho Coronation celebrations throughout the Dominion were on an unprecedented scale from tho Atlantic to the Pacific. Thousands of school children assembled at the schools, saluted the flag, and sang the National Anthem. Hindus refused to participate, stating that tho Dominion's laws did not treat them fairly. BANQUETS IN NEW YORK. New York, June 23. Britons here held banquets in honour of the Coronation, and paraded the streets in large numbers. IN INDIA AND THE EAST. ALL CLASSES AND CREEDS PAKTiCIPATE. Calcutta, June 23. Private and official Coronation celebrations were universal throughout India. All classes and creeds participated in the religious services and the feeding of the poor. GREAT LANTERN PROCESSION. Tokio, June 23. The Coronation of King George was observed here as a general holiday. A lantern. procession several miles long traversed the city to the British Embassy, singing a specially composed song of congratulation. All the newspapers expressed fervent hope that the alliance with Great Britain will bo continued as one of the strongest guarantees of peace. A PICTURESQUE SERVICE. Peking, June 23. The staffs of all the foreign Legations and the Legation Guards attended a picturesque open-air service. Princo Tsaihsun represented the Emperor. Six other princes also attended. IN AUSTRALIA. FEDERAL MINISTERS AND THE LEVEE. Melbourne, June 24. There is much comment regarding the non-attendance of any of the Federal Ministers at Lord Dudley's Coronation levee. This has caused a revival of tho rumour .that'.thero is friction between Lord Dudley and the Ministry. Mr. W. M. Hughes (Acting-Prime Minister) excused himself on the score of illness. Other Ministers disclaim any intention of discourtesy. It has been stated on bohalf of each that he took it for granted that his colleagues would be present. None attended merely because urgent officiol busiuess required their attention. (Received June 25, 5.5 p.m.) Melbourne, Juno 25. In connection with Ministers' absence from the levee, Mr. King O'Mallcy, Minister for Home Affairs, says he never goes to Government House. If he wero the Prime Minister ho would put a stop to the show of wigs, gowns, and powdered faces, like Barnum's Band. (Rec. June 26, 0.55 a.m.) Melbourne, June 25. Mr. Hughes explains regarding the lovee incident that it is usual for only tho Prime Minister to attend such functions. He was sick, and made no provision to be represented. He shoulders the whole blame. All the capital cities were illuminated j last night. Thero were great crowds in the streets.