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he had taken in Socialism in the past hi TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS. TELEGRAMS, the popular ovation. Lord Kitchener and
name had been included in the official list of Socialists, with such as Korozu, the leader of the Anarchiet plot. The authori ties were quite ignorant of the difference between Socialists and Anarchists, and were not aware that among Socialists were to be found many of the greatest. bonefactors of the human raco. Such a form of Socialist should be encouraged rather than persecuted, but long
they had fool for Home Minister and a lunatic as Minister of Education such a state of things was inevitable. The storm aroused by this address can he imagines. The endeavours of the polico to suppress it were frustrated
As
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TOKYO, June 23rd. The Coronation Colebrations in Tokyo and Yokohamia were mast successful. Ideal weather prevailed. Decorations were universal and the
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THE CORONATION.
smiles. bowed constantly to acknowledge
Lord Roberts were great favourites. with the IMPERIAL NEWS: SERVICE. crowds. The continuous thunder of applause
THROUGH REUTGR'S AGENCT.
THE CORONATION.
SCENES IN LONDON.
LONDON, June 22nd.
Clouds
was audible over the whole length of the route, and drowned the guns and joy-bolls. The State coach, which was drawn by eight » cream horses, was so constructed that people could get a perfect view of Their Majesties. Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts
ÆRATED WATER " one of the leading papers. Attempts Japanese participation was of the of Wales, who was wearing his naval early this morning were high and the air Prince and Princess and were conducted in
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by an energetic correspondent who tel. phoned it to Tokyo, where it all appeared
were then made to explain it away: the Professor came from the North of Japan, where the people were at so políto as in the South, and his remarks must not be
heartiest
taken too seriously, was one of the pins the British Embassy, gavo a garden going from one window to another. i were moving to take up their positions. The at the head of the pression of British
put forward; while a semi-official paper, which did not got a report of the address, actually went so far as to deny that the Professor ever used such language, that the
DRY GINGER report was cooked "by the Tokyo junul,
ALE,
STONE
ever
anxious to attack the Governinent,
This last story has been heard so often in Japan, however. that it has lost ita power. Some months ago another learned Professor attacked the authorities for the procedure in the Anarchist trial in an address before students, and the denial that such ramarks had been made followed automatically. There is also independent evidence that Dr. OKAMURA used the language attributed to
GINGER BEER, him, which he would certantly have denied
hul the reports been incorrect. Naturally
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party in the afternoon. In the even. ing a subscription dinner for British subjects in Tokyo was held at the Imperial Hotel
CELEBRATIONS AT SAIGON
SATOON, Juno 22nd.
The crowd sang "Rule Britannia ” and "God Save the King."
THE PROCESSIONS,
The Royal processions to the Abhey formed most superb pictures in superb setting. There was one con- tuous stately movement, august and dignified throughout, with nothing
Her
The Salutes in St. James's Park and atrodo immediately behind Their Majes SCENES AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE. the Tower amounced the Coronation nevru.
ties. Tho Colonial and Indian escorts were The weather promised well at four o'clock, loudly cheered. The Indian cavalry mado LONDON, June 23rd.
a magnificant colour group. although the sky was overcast. The fore-
As Their Majesties noured the Abbey, While thousands of people were cast of the weather was cool, wind, and the sun recoded, but happily no raiu fell.
The Envoys, attended by their sui tos, en thronging the approaches to Bucking-showery. This cansel a rush at Idoy's
tered the Abbey hoaded by thoGorman Crown ham Palace in the evening, the Prince Yesterday to insure weather riska.
dry London apparently did not sleep. The uniform, waved his hand again and usually quiet city streets were alive all night after the Prince of Wales in his robes and great state to seals in the choir. There- again from the top windows in long, singing crowds wanding their way to the wearing the decorations of the Carter, and Mr. Runbold, Charge d'Affaires of response to the cheers from the crowd, route of the procession. Troops and Police his brothers, in Highland costume, entored doors of the Abboy were opened at 30. The Royalties, she Prince of Wales carrying his route by that time was througed and there was feathered hat in one hand and his coronet the greatest animation. Streams of podes in the other. His Royal Highness walked trians and carriages wero passing. The sun
up the nave, and was conducted to a special broke through the fleecy clouds on a deco-chair. The rest of the Royal procession passent arative scheme which was complete. The dehim. The Princess Mary came first.
corations conveyed the idea of an untar Royal Highness wore a long train of velvet uished fairyland beflowered. festooned, bordered with gold, and carried a malf garlanded, and spanne by splendid tri-coronet in her hand. As each-notably phal arches. Everywhere flags were flying Princess Mary-passed the Prince of Wales
of noble designs,
-Thoir Majesties the King and Queen en- the whole constituting a glorivos feast oftered the Abbey headed by a procession of colour. Amidst this sea of hunting the clergy and the choir singing. The Quem gray Abbey and its more austers around with her girl train-bearers, and Ladies of The Archbishop of Canterburyings struck a distinctive note and made an
the Household, first passed the gront doors. Then the King, proceded by, the regati, officiated, and it was remarkable how appeal of its own.
Dospite all precautions, the pressure of heralds and great officers of State, followed, The surging masses broke the cordon,
The cone was one of the but the police, reinforced; quickly regainođ
utmost graudeur and solemnity..............
After the religious service, the Archbishop. control. Lord Kitchener was a conspicione
and in the Mall the troops made a gallant
the oath, and, was anointed. After this thes elow. A novel sight was the peers. and peoresses attired in their roles proceeding crowning ceremony, and as His Grace placed Archbishop of Canterbury conducted "the by river from Chelsea and disembarking the crown upon the King's head, the Abboy at the terrace of the House of Com- mons. They walked in procession across the mug with cries of "God Save the King" Palice yard to the Abbey. The stands were boomed
Trumpets sounded, the guns of the Tower densely packed with spectators. Shortly after eight o'clock, a shower occurred, but there were bright gleams in the surrounding sky.
The British Community in Saigon tawdry, and while it was intensely In the wider spaces were forests of white he bowed low, acknowledging obeisance.
dramatic it was in no wise masts with kanners. theatrical..
celebrated the Coronation by holding a reception, which was largely attended by the French Community.
Their Excellencies the Governor- General of Indo-China and the Lieut.
Vice-
AT THE ABBEY.
recognition.
educational circles have been thrown into enant Governor of Cochin-China and efficiently his Lordship knew the the crowd in Trafalgar Square was intensosat in the chair of State and received confusion. The address having been many French Officials were present,
Mr. O'Connell, H.B.M's. PY ERIS-Sparkling delivered before the teachers in the schools
them to forget that they ever heard such | French. Republic, and H.E. The Her Majesty wore no ornaments in figuro. In thevicinity ofBuckingham Palace of York preaching the sermon, the King took in Gifu, special instructions were issued to Consul, proposed the toast of the
Mineral Table Water.dreadful language, and it is also rumoured
that the person cosponsible for inviting Dr. Governor-General proposed in felici- OKAMURA to make an address is to be tous terms the health of Their Majes- punished--a course which may appear ties King George and Queen Mary. strange to Western blens, but seepis
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WE have before alluded to the extreme uervousness displayed by the Japanese Government since the disovery of the phat against the EMPEROR, and the energy shown in shadowing all persona professing Socialistic views. A curious and instructive incident has since occurred, which shows the rising temper of those who are submitte to this official supervision. Dr. OKAMUL.a is a professor of law at Kyoto University. and as such holds a distinguisher position in educational eircles. He also has the distinction of being something of a Socialist
that is, he is interested in the subject and
theoretically an advocate of Socialistic legislation. His Socialism, of course, is of au extremely mild type, but it is sufficient to ensure the insextion of his name in an official list of Socialists circulated among
OKAMURA's whole address, moreover, seems
attack on the
to have given great offence to the authori ties, for it constituted an Civil Code for the way it has perpetuated the family system in Japan-a' Bystem which, in spite of tla obrions fact that it is quite unsuited to modern conditions and is merely a relic of fendal times, is held in almost superstitious reverence.
It is per haps hardly surprising, in a country where public utterances have to be of the most colourless and circumspect nature to escape
The French cruiser in port hoisted the British flag and fired a royal salute at noon in honour of the occasion.
a public The day was declared holiday by special proclamation.
HONOURS FOR DOCTORS.
PEKINO, June 23rd. Doctors Aspland, Young and Sten- house have received the Double
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the notice of the authorities, to find that Dragon of the Third Order for when the honds of bureaucracy are broken services rendered during the plague they are torn asunder in a way more rigor-epidemic in Manchuria. ous bun polite. Even in England Dr. ORAMURA's remarks about the Ministers of Home Affairs and Education would be-con- sidered as “impartiumentary”; in Japan, where the language of epithet and denunciation is crat gentler mould, they DEUT to 11 gross insult. The long-exercised repression. fact, tends to result, when untrers get to extremes, in an astonishing ebullition.
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THE SEAMEN'S STRIKE.
LONDON, June 23rd. The seamen have accipted the ten
whole Coronation service by heart.
The Coronation gown of the Queen had diamonds round the neck, but
her hair.
The King in the cap of State recalled pictures of the Tudor Kings.
The Abbey contained a memora binas”, semblage of seven the dead people.
and joy-bella rang everywhere.
When the peals of belle announced the crowning the King, the stands in Parlin- ment Square started the National Anthem, which was taken up by the crowds and sung throughout London. Tue King, sitting On the Throno, received the hounge Among them easily distinguishable were of his subjects. First the Archbishop of Judges, Bishops, well-known Peers, repreCanterbury made hoinage on behalf of the sentatives of Art, Science, Literature and Church, then the Prince of Wales touched Commons in Court dress or naiforms of King, who drew his son towards hun and the Drama, also members of the House of the Crown and kissed the check of the local regiments, who were seated ju the kissed him affectionately. North transept:
As His Majesty passed the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Connaught they exchanged bows. When he passed the Queen, husband and wife made
a deep reverence to Out another.
The King made his responses in a loud and resonant voice. The musical part of the service was enchanting.
The last essentials of the service, the anointing and crowning, were per- formed with extraordinary solemnity. the demeanour of Their Majesties was dignified in the extreme. It was a The Pecressex, who were in the North tran glorious regal spectacle as the sept wore tiarge, and sat holding somewhat Sovereigns robed and crowned with clumsily their coronets in their lap the gems sat side by side, while a great under their scats, like hats. sustained shout with a prolonged cadence. Long live the King" went up from the large assembly.
THE POPULAR OVATION. The consensus of opinion was that!
Pears in the South transept deposit:
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eles
The Princes of
the Blood and the nobility followed.
His Grace the Archbishop of Canter- bury afterwards anointed and crowned Her Majesty the Queen. The Holy Communion and the ancient observance of Royal offerings of a pall and wedge of gold were There was a great congestion of earringes the final scenes in an imposing ceremony. in front of the Abley, and the Police had an
Thoir Majesties retired to the Chapel, arduous task to clear the rond way.
where they robed in purple and velvet. pressure was greatest in Whitehall.
On their reappearance in the Abley Though it was pleasantly cool and a brisk before leaving, they were greated with an
attended by nurses.
The
This is more peculiarly characteristic of the shillings a month increase offered by overything was perfect and that the wind blew, many women fainted and were | ovation and deafening chicers were railed in
Japanese mice. Long years of training the Union Castle Line, which they have taught them to contest their feelings, had rejected on Monday. whether of grist, pleasure or anger: but A similar settlement has been when the pressure grows unto more made in the case of English steamers force from the long suppression the nature trading with Belgan; and it is ex feelings have undergono.. There are pected that the Belgians will soon observers who see in this the genus of follow suit. future troublé in Japan, if a policy, which,
resulting explosion acquires all the more
scene was a memorable one.
After Their Majesties reached the Palace, they re-appeared on the balcony and acknowledged the joyous and patriotic cheers and shouts of the multitudes. They received an ovation that will not be forgotten, the officers with swords aloft and the men
however, well meant, can only be considered AMERICA AND RECIPROCITY WITH joining in the cheers of the populace.
as military despotism, is pushed to any further extremes,
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LONDON, June 23rd.
The Finance Committee of the Senate at
last month announced a Goal dividend of 2s. 6d Washington has agreed to report adversely per share, free of tax, making 22 per cent, for the year 1910, and a first interim dividond of le per share for the year 1911.
There will be a Dedication Service this aftor uoon at the Bt. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, at 4.30 o'clock by the Lord Bishop of Victorin Immediately following this servico, the new organ of the Church will be formally opened,
The engagements of the Bishop of Victoria
both on the Wool Tarift Revision and the Free List Bills.
MR. BOTHA INTERVIEWED.
WORLD-WIDE CONGRATULATIONS. World-wide telegrams reporting Coronation rejoicings have been re- ceived.
A CORONATION FUNCTION.
the Palace yard. Their Majesties on emtorg- At 8.30 the route was closed. Shortlying from the Abbey started the return afterwards the first procession started. It journey, receiving the loyal grostings of con- consisted of Royal Princes and Envoys in
tinuous crowds all the way to the Paleco;
Thoir Majesties dined quietly with the carriages, which wore closed owing to fine rain. Consequently the crowds had diffi- roral guests staying at Buckingham Palace. culty in recognising the guests, but warmly cheered the German Crown Prince, Admiral
Jonquieras, representing France: Mr. flays Haminond, representing the United States the Japanese, Austrian, and Italian repre sentatives. Most wore brilliant uniforms, a number of Princes wearing robes of the Gurter and Both over their uniforms.
THE SCENE IN THE ABBEY
The King's Throne immediately faced the Altar, on which was placed an immense
THE ILLUMINATIONS.
TONDON, June 23rd, The illuminations last night were by far the most extensive and the most brilliant on record. They were marked by many ingemous and new features and fresh adap- tations of electricity. At nightfall the the hilltops from John-o'-Groat's to Land's whole country was lit up by bonfires on
End.
CASUALTIES ON CORONATION DAY.
LONDON, June 23rd. The drizzling rain did not interfere` with the enjoyment of the vast crowds viewing the illuminations in London.
The King on his return to Bucking-gold Crown, candlesticks and vases, white
(on the right of the Allar was a long table. This impairs the prospects of passing the ham Palace touched a button connect-with superb gold plate for the Communion Reciprocity Agreement..
ed with a cable, thereby laying the Service. Two clairs of State upholstered corner stone of the Newfoundland in red leather stood on the Dais, which was covered with a blue carpet. In the open Deep Sea Fishermen's Home.
space where the transepts meet the choir was accommodated. Shortly after all were
The crowds were very orderly and there sented the orchestra began O God, our
were very few casualties yesterday. Eizhty- help in ages past," while the Regalia was night cases were treated at the hospitals. being solemnly conveyed from the Altar to mostly cases of fainting, the result of night- long vigil and lack of food. The most the robing room.
serious cases were two ladies who had The second procession consisted of five broken their legs; and a Canadian ofcer
LONDON, June 22nd. Mr. Botha, interviewed by Reuter's re- the police authorities, whe have apparently for to-day and to-morrow are:-To-day, Satur presentative, said that the keynote of the shown more zeal than discretion in carrying day, 4.30 p., dedicate new organ and stained Conference was co-operation and mutual glass windows at St. Andrew's, Kowloos. To. morrow (Sunday), 11 a... preach at St. Paul's confidence. The public had not yet realised how much the Imperial Government con
-out their orders to keep a strict watch over
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THE FLEET ILLUMINATION.
LONDON, June 23rd. Owing to rain, the illumination of
the public utterances and behaviour of a Chinese Service; 5.30, couduct evesing pray | Eding in the Dominions regarding foreign the Fleet at Spithead, which was to carriages containing membora of the Royal who fractured his skull by a fall from a
socialistically inclined. However this way be, Dr. OKAMURA took the occasion of a lecture before the Gifu Educational Society to use some very strong language (for a Japanese) concerning the doings of the authorities about whose intellectual capacity he ex- pressed himself very clearly. The lecture was entitled, "The Home regarded from
at the Peak Church.
MAURITIUS CORONATION
policy would bind us closer together. The have taken place yesterday, was Family, who were greeted with acclamations. horse.
There were some fatalities in the pro- The last carriage contained the Prince of Robbarics and armed robberies have been measure of the good work accomplished by postponed until to-day.
vinces-une person being killed at Lyme Wales, Princess Mary, the young Princes Regis by the explosion of a gun, and one at rife during the Coronation festivities, partien- the Conference was not in the large
Albert and George, who were enthusiastically, Barustaple by the collapse of an arch, ons larly across the water, but the police have dis number of important resolutions passed, but
cheered throughout the route. The boom- each at Cowes and Carnarvon by horses in the fact that so many problems were played great setivity in eflecting arresta, and a number of men were charged at the Magistracy discussed in the most friendly manner and
ing of guns announced that Their Majesties, bolting in processions, had one at Cam- in the third procession, had left Buck bridge by a fall while engaged in fixing yesterday and remanded. In ono instance & gang of six men. with their faces blackened, in a greater spirit of solidarily than ever
ingham Palaco. A happy coincidence was that the rain ceased and the sun broke out,
the point of view of the Civil Code," and in broke into a house at Chin War, and stole a displayed at previous Conferences.
Two mon
The
the course of it the Professor took occasion quantity of American gold pieces and twenty result is that we return to our homes con- to condemn what bo described as the sovereigns.
being held on visced that we have one common ideal, and »ficial "panie." Because of the interest suspicion.
stronger in Imperial unity."
DELEGATES.
LONDON, June 22g8. His Majesty the King received the Mauritius Coronation Delegates.
There were tremendous waves of cheering as Their Majesties, with the happiest of
decorations:
ENTERTAINING BLUEJACKETS,
The Fleet at Spithead had a holiday yestar- day and held some international sports.
The Admiralty dined 1.000 foreign and 00 British bluejackets at Portsmouth.