THE CORONATION

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10271, 26 June 1911, Page 5

THE CORONATION

AUSTRALIA'S POOR DISPLAY. (Received Last Night, 5.5 o'clock.) LONDON, June 24. Australian visitors, especially Victorians, comment upon, tlhe absence of a tangible expression by Australians in the Coronation procession. New Zealand'.s arch commanded attention. While, in the procession, Sir Joseph Ward was escorted by the New Zealand troops, Mr A. Fisher rode with Sir Wilfrid Launier, who was escorted by the Canadians. Altdiough. the Australian Cadets were in London, they were merely utilised for forming lines at Westminster Bridge. WHIRLWIND OF ENTHUSi;~M, Upon the arrival at Buckingham Palace after the procession, their Majesties, the King and Queen had luncheon, during which , time the troops (retired.. The people, however, remained cheering aud singing. At tliree o'clock .the Sovereigns mad© a second appearo-nice on the bailcoiny, this tAine surrounded by .all their children. The assembled multitude wece wild with delight, and a veritable whirlwind of enthusiasm formed a fitting climax to the day's ovation. DECORATIONS AND CROWDS. It is estimated that the decorations aoid illuminations in the city cost £250,000. Despite torrential rain, many thousands traversed the thoroughfares, witnessing the ilMminationis. m MUNICIPAL ADDRESS. His Majesty the King, replying to a. address, expressed his earnest wisdi that most of the- distant Dominions may feel .that they are as much within our .thoughts and care as the great capital we havebeen traversing. His Majesty thanked <the police for their patience and tact, adding that the foreign guests greatly admired their conduct. THE POLICE CHEERED. A feature of the' Pageant was the absence of accidents and police oases. The police plans, for the safety of the huge crowds evoked cheers inmany parts of .the route, where con- . stables were casually walking in groups. Sir, Joseph Ward, Bart., contributes an article in the Daily Mail, in which he declares that the Royal progress was am incomparable de- ' motnistiration. The orderliness of \ the- people and. the .police control 1 was marvellous. For a time his carriage Hocked the way owing to a | trace breaking; but he and General Botha,, and their wives, were provided with a fresh vehicle. COLONIAL TROOPS. The Daily Telegraph says that a notable feature of the procession, was the presence- of the Overseas Premiers. The, magnificent troops from New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada looked fit to take their place beside the best picked troops of the world. "If those vacant spaces can produee such young .sons of Anak," says j the Telegraph, "•there need be no regret at our export of men." j