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THE SCENE IN WESTMINSTER

ABBEY.

THE CORONATION: Canterbury advanced slowly to the Throne supported by two Bishops, and knelt before his Majesty. The effort, cost him much pain, but his voice was singully clear as he repeated the words of homage. Then he tried to rise to kiss. the King's left cheek. But he sank back. Aguia be unsucessfully vanda thoattempt. Then he, who had so recently been so weak himself, leaned forward in his Throne, took a fra hold of both banda of the Archbishop, stoppola moment to gently pat the Primate's right hand, and helped to raise hiņa. It was un affecting scope.

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exploits in Fatahan and Canton are well re- I on the club stande and balconies, bat most membered and his blaff and hearty samanliko | fascinating of all was Constituti n Hill, lined look hardly suggest 66 years of age. The with troops of schoolboys and girls backed remainder of the entourage were all mounted by the veteran from the Royal Hospital, and among item was many a name made famous Chelsea Halt, lame, and pact blind were many [BY CUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE.]-

on the tented field among the Yeomanry, of the old defenders of the Empire, decorated Millús, Indian, Naval aud Marine forces with evidences of many a well-tought baltko. By gracious command of His Majesty King

This section was ofosod by three mounted One courtly youth in his seventies still boasted Edward, the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marahul,

men whose recent doings in China and South a long Napoleonic moustache and Imperial invited the Hongkong Daily Press to be repre-

Africa. made them the oynosure of all eyes under his cocked hat. If this were vanity it was "not balf, so” (to use a current expression) sented at the Coronation of their Majestics in

we refer to Kitchener, Seymurx, and Gaseles Westminster bbey. From the position allotted

"Voila te Kitchener" from a neighbour in-se the proud strutting of some of the School the representative of the Doily Prias was in the

dicated the interest of foreigners in seeing Cadet corps, whose sole emblem of uniform was high triforium of the Abbey, from which a The Prince of Wales now came to the this gafient soldier--and shall we add diplomat? & forage cap and chin-strup, mostly worn as a $4,000.00 IN PRIZES (IN U.S. Gold CurreNCY), splendid view was to be hint of not only the gor-Thrana to perfom his bonage. Holding his Viscount Kitchener surely looked bored at the throat-lash me with some of the early recruits geous processions as they moved up and down the coronet in both hands he reverently knelt, and whole thing, for the public guze is not to his in Hongkong's Vulantear Corps before the days long gave bat shio of the whole of the Corona- after pronouncing the words touched the King's liking, it seems, Admiral Sir E. H. Seymour of the martinet adjutant. tion ceremony itself—au honour reserved for crown and kissed the King's left cheek and then and General Sir Alfred Gaselen rode their not more than 800 people in the whole building moved as if to retire. But the King caught chargers much more at ease, The Hood- and for only a very small percentage of the his son's arm and kissed him ou the cheek.quarter Staff made indeed a brilliant cavalcada Limited number of invited journalists. The The Coronation of her Majesty was of a more of thirty officers followed by Lord Roberts, the doors were opened at seven o'clock, and simple charactor, although aboost as impressive here of a thousand tights, who carried his from then until after ten the whole pictare, as when the crown sus plased on the King's hear

Marshal'a batou and was loudly cheared. Th

On the great morning we were all up and never before equalled in grandeur or in the the Peors put on their coronata, so when the equeries to the King were followed by the

breakfasted early and merched out of camp Empire's strength that was representad, was Archbishop of York laid the crown on the King's escort of the Colonial avalry, every shortly after 6 a.m. We went by train to King's dazsingly developed. From the wostora door Queen's head the Pooresses donned their man of whom had fought in South Africa, Cross and then marched thence to Whiteball. right up the nave, under the choir screen, coronets, and the great historic scene was

and en escort of Indian Cavalry, the very We were very fortunate, as the procession passed on top of which was a platform for the complete.

flower of their class in India. These men werbus both going to and returning from the Abbey," orchestra, throughout the choir and as far as

the pick of the Viceroy's bodyguard, which is The King looked very well, I thought, but the the Theatre lay a deep blue carpet, rich in tex

itself the pick of India's cavalry regiments Qucon scomed rather tired out. 'She did not tare sud in pattern emblematical of Empire,

Can more be said of this brave company, which look as fresh as she did at the Colonial review Tiers of seats rose from the aisles. The blue and

was followed by the first division of the on the 1st July. The royal coaches and horses scarlet and gold uniforms of the distinguished

Sovereign's excort, the Royal Horse Guards ? were just splendid, also the other coaches of the usval and military offleers intermingled with

While we were feasting our eyes on the fore-dukos, etc. We expected to be able to get food the magnidoont dresses of indies resplendent in jewels In the galleries above the siales, and

going our ears were assaulted with the shouts in London. In fact, arrangements were madu to provide same, but somehow these were framed by the tall and graceful grey

of the multitude that greeted

cancelled. Consequently we went hungry pillare and high pointed archos, wore gor geously, apparrelled Indian princos and other

Fortunately there was a police canteen oloss by and most of us were able to obtain something, no matter how small, for the inner man.

distinguished guests. In the transepts to the right and left of the Theatre stretched galleries for the Fours and Pooresses, the members of

the House of Commons and their lady friends, sud exalted personsges from every part of His Majesty's world-wide dominious. The Royal Thrones of gold und bine velvet were placed ou the raised dais, which was covered with a ancient Oriental carpet of great beauty; below wan the old oak Coronation obair of S. Edward with a faldstool in front "beyond was the ligh- altar. Underneath the Royal boxes on either side of the Theatre rated superb pieces of gold plate of great antiquity. The scene was one of unparalleled beauty and grandeur. At half.

After the partaking of Holy Communion their Majesties retired into 8. Edward's Chapel, where they were arrayed in robes of purple velvet. Then, still wearing their crowns, they moved in procession down the nave, the pent-up enthusiast of the people finding a vont in joyous abouts of "God Save the King," "God Save the Queen," and in load cheers which were so spontaneous and so beartfelt that no one could say they were amiss even in the

snured · Abbey. And so their Majesties de partod from the venerable sanctuary which has witnessed many brilliat historic assemblies, bat none to compare in splendour and

grandour with the Coronation of Edward and Alexandrs.

AFTER THE CEREMOMY.

(FROM ANOTHER CORRESPONDENT]

THE SCENES IN THE STREETS.

Seven short weeks ago we were all reading the story of the great disappointment of the 26th June with its pall of dread and anxiety. To-day all is joy and happiness at the King's return to health and the accomplishment of the

[FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.]

London, 15th August.

THE KIND IND QUEEN in the gorgodas gilded State Coach drawn by eight ereas ponits. The coach cost eriginally £22,000 and weighs fourtons. To have regilded that coach mast have cost a year's income It was a cold day and having to stand suitable for a liberal pendthrift, but the result still for so long chilled one to the boas. For was very Ene to look upon and so perfect was tunately I had a small flask of not whisky the glazing that the oderpants could be won as which was very welcome. The weather was through air only. Attention was divided threatening but it did not rain where we were. between the smile of the King and gracious It was splendid to hear the cheering; it seemed bow of the Queen, who has discovered the secret fike ons great rear. After the King and of perennial youth, one would su pose. The Queen were crowned the National Anthem was Standard and many offers followed the King sung all along the Ifae. The people in staude but we have not met any that could tell and the crowd outside took it up in succession. As soon as one lot finished everyone within what they saw after the state coach.

A long interval of four hours passed ero wearshot gave three cheers and then the next saw this conch again enter Buckingham Palace stand and those adjacent took it up, and on sil along the route as far as we could see and

to camp about. p.m., tired out with the day's exortione.

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London, 28th August. The Daily Mail makes the announcement that the British Government has been quietly. considering a scheme to mest the throstened The broad danger of the shipping Trust, outlues of the heme are already practically The Government complete and only the working details re- main to be thought ont plan will be duly submitted to Parliament.

THE NRAR.

London, 28th Auguet, The Shah lunched with President Loabet at Rambuillet, aubsequently returning to Paris.

London, 29th August.

It is believed that the Shah is immensely disappointed at not receiving the Knighthood of the Garter, on which he had set his heart, It is certain that the Shah has bestowed no deco- rations in England, though he is supposed to havo intended a lavish distribution when he arrived.

THE KING OF ITALY IN BERLIN,

Loudon. 28th August, King Emmanuel and the Kaiser arrived at Brandenburg Gats, where they received a ciyic welcome, and conferred Orders on the respective Ministers commemorativo of the renewal Triplice.

Loudon, 31st August, The Kaiserand King Emmanuel witnessed the autumn parade of the torps of Guard at Berlin. Their Majesties sabesquently rode back to the Custle at the head of the troops, and were enthusiastically cheered.

past ten two little fair-haired boys, whose eyes great State ceremony of the Crowning under in safety, but this, time we stood six yards only hear. It was really touching. We got back Berlin this morning. They drove to the sparkled with happiness and wouder, entered the Royal box in the south transept: they were dressed in white sailor suits. One was Prince Eddie," and the other his younger brother,

Prince Alberte

At at the distant boom of a gun is heard, the King and Queen have arrived at the Abbey. All wait in breatble silence while the proces sions form in the amiexo or Coronation Hall alath-and-plaster structure ingeniously con structed for the occasion outside the western antraube so as to harmonise with the weather- boston pile. A elgual gives, the anthem I was Glad" is commenced, and then, skotrly and majestically, tho Quoou's procession enters the uare. Her Majesty looks truly beautiful as she walks with stafaly mien between the cishops of Oxford and W1.chester. Passing to her chair, the Queen knelt and silently prayed, almost before the Westminster boys had Guished acclaiming “ Vinit Regina Alexandra

After a short interval the King's procession filed into the wave, and, as when Her Majesty entered, everyone rose and remained standing until the long line of magnificently vobod nobles had passed. His Majesty's stride was stately and firm; his faes as handsome and as kind as ever, Viral Bis Edvardas! Viet, sint, vivat!" was the Westminster boys greeting, which rang through the building The King walked to his chair, and then knelt down and prayed in sight of his people,

Then commenced the ceremony itself. The aged Archbishop of Canterbury, the Archbishop of Tork, the Bishops, and all the nobles and Pearesses who had duties to perform, ocoupled their allotted positions la the Sacrarium. The order of servies was closely followed by all present. The Primate was Hatened to with sympathotic interest. His voice was strong and resonant, but it was evident from the first that his lordship's eyesight was extremely weak, for at times be hesitated for words. It was noted that in the course of the service be had to be assisted when he kneltsud when he rose from the Fuseling posture. In his responses the King spokeslowly, deliberately, with marked emplissin, and in u' voice which was heard all through the Ably. The things which I have herebefore promised I will perform and keep," said the. King, and now came the anointing, presenta Lion of Lbe apura and sword, the investing with the armill and Imperial mantle of cloth of gold, the delivery of the orb, the ring, and the sceptre with the dove.

most fortunate anspices of King Edward VII Queen Alexanıūra. Au und hie Consort attempt will be made hare to recall some of the impressions gathered from the assembly of the nations of the Empire in the streets of

Lendou. It was the writer's privilege to view the stately procession in all its glory and grandeur in the Horse Guards parade, to see it later returning along Piccadilly, and to witness the King and Queen return in safety to Buckingham Palace itself. If it be true that

Princes are the glass, thus schaul, the book, Where subjectu uyus dò leara, do read, da look,"

then also may we "improve" Buskuspoare by saying that the plaudits of a loyal peopes are a generous stimulant to Princes to all the virtues expected of them and in very sooth People and Prince had on this 9th of August one day of unalloyed tappings,

One must necessarily find it difficult to give in this brief space anything like a complete picture of the day's events either from the point

THE PRINCE OF WALES'S PROCE:BION,

The second procession was shorter than the first, having but two carriages containing the officers of the Prince's household hasides that of the Prince. This is probably the only one sion on which Prince of Wales has done homage to the King. Although short as to number of carring the advance guard and escort of Royal Horse Gourds laut colour and moreinent to the whole.

away from the coach and, although we just saw the Crown and splendid attire and adornments, the happy emotion that suffused Her Majesty's

On the 12th the Coronation meals were face was something to be remembered: Aye it was the emotion of happiness, at the presented to the Colonials. We all marched to Buckingham Palace from Victoria Station. King's restoration to health, and the completion The strasta were packed with people. When of a great ceremony and pageant under circum-the King and Queen, the Princess of Wales, etc., stances the bike of which our history has no

came out of the Palace on to the lawn the Royal salute was given: The King and Queen

record

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men filed up one by one, saluted the King, then received the medal from the Prince of Wales,

To condense an account of the Pageantsud Royal family sut under a small tent. The itself into a few. words may not be assy, but the difficulty is immensely enhanced when it comes to the throngs lining the route from Backing ham Palave to the Abbey via the Horseguards" Parade Ground and back via Charing Cross, St. James's Street, Piccadily, and Constitution Hill. Having walked between the line of troops from the Abbey door to the Palace and having soon the Jubiles crowds, the mad throng of Mulking" night, us well as ca the return

Officers' names were called out, After this was over all the officers came to the frout and the whole contingent marched up in raview order. Then the Royal salute was again giren The King afterwarde walked out and made a speech.

THE PERSIAN GULF QUESTION.

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LATEST STEAMER MOVEMENTS.

The Imperial German mail steamer Preussen, carrying the German mails with dates from Berlin of the 19th alt, left Singapore on the 13th inst. at & a.m., and may be expected hers on or about the 17th inet., p.m.

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The Austrian Lloyd's steamer Nippon left

The P. & O. steamer Socotra left Singapore for this port on the 12th inst., at 6 am.

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London, 29th August. Captain Maban, in an article in the National Review, says that it is absolutely essential for Great Britain, with a view to the security of the commercial welfare of Ladia, lo maintain her navat, predominance in the Persian Unit, PER CASE OF and to prevent the establishment of foreign arsenals. If she is determined to fight to pre- serve her position, there is little chance of har being beaten; but the article urges the Govern ment to study the situation, anticipating con- She should reinforce her naval cuntrei by the development of trade and the tingencies; consolidation of locul puent of trade and the predominant share in any new system of com- manication, it necessary in a manner similar to the purchase of the Suez Canal shares.

GENERAL FRENCH'S ARMY CORPS.

London, 29th August. There is still a deal of uncertainty concern-

He walked quite strongly and looked very well. He moke up well, as I heard every word he said, though I was some way said how pleased he we to see us all, wished as safe retura, eto, etc., of He and ended up with God bless you all!! Amen." Then helmets and other bead gear were doffed and three rousing cheers given ing the composition of the First Army Corps. five are now at Aldershot. Most of the foll Officers resumed their original places and the Uf the necessary 25 Infantry battalions only lowing will be sent to Aldershot on arriva The modul does not strike me as being a from India-2nd Royal Sasser; 2nd Dar- whole lot murched past and out:

hama; 2nd York and Lancasters; 1st Shrop- thing of beauty. It has, the prolis of the King and Quaen together on one side and a little inscription on the other. The Queen's abires; 1st East Surreys; South Lancashires; head is very poorly done. The medal is of and 2nd Royal Irish. work. The ribbon is really pretty, red, whits rather an oval shapo with a border of raised and Lav alternating, with the red in the centre

We leave on the 19th inst. vío Canada.

LATE TELEGRAMS.

NEWS VIA CRTION,

SOUTH AFRICA.

AVFAIRS AT THE CAFE.

London, 30th August," ---The Cape Assembly has read for the second The-AL time the General Indemnity Bill. torney-General, in the course of the debate, said that it was a mistake to suppose that the Martial Law Commission would be used as cloak to attack military officers. He expressed pleasure at the moderation of the debate, and considered that the two white races were coming nearer each other.

BIDDEN TO DEATH.

London, 29th August. Of sixty-one horses ridden in the military ride from Brussels to Chatend, thirteen died, including the winners.

THE QUETTA-KI SHEI RAILWAY.

Calcutta, 29th August. The complete project for a Quetta Nushki railway bas boon sabmitted by Mf. John, the engineer-in-chief of the survey, and accepted by the Government of India. The length is 82 miles, and the cost. 70 lakhs.

DISASTROUS FLOOD IN KEPAL

Calcutta, 29th August, People arriving from Nepul bring news of a great disaster. The oldest inhabitants of Nepal cannot recall such a rainfall. The heavy rain has caused the rigors of Bagmati sud isanoati to overflow, resulting in serious landslips in: the valley in which Katmaudu, the capital, is situated. The oftios of Bhatgan and Fatan bave suffered greatly, slips and rushing water having carried away everything, Severni hun- dreds lives have been lost.

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of view of the mogul Prooms.on itself or of the of the C.I.V., we can truthfully say that a assembled millions. It is hardly correct to write more orderly or dacilo assemblage could not of vus procession, for there were three on the be desired. At all points one could see journey to Westminster Abbey. Trampeters but the dogged determination to wait patiently the King and Queen. And of the Royal Horse Guards ia quaiut surcosts and to see and jucker caps led the way at 10.8J, followed such patience! Before midnight many had by the band and a squadron of the Lifs Guards selected a pitch" and with well supplied and a trap of the isoyal Horse Guards as baskets and spirit-kettles were prepared for the escort to sight couches containing members of arch-enemy of human comfort-hanger. With the Royal Family and Foreign Royal Princes; the boom of the sunrise salute of 41 gang from in the leading earrings was the popular Dake of the Tower of London there were many Lundreds Cambridge, whose siglaty-four years has sadly afoot to stand or aquat on the kerbstone and crippled him. He is one of the few living whe long before the London wilko.an was about sue coronations of William IV and of Queen there were tens of thousands along the line, the Victoria; His devotion to the Duchess of Teck's majority of whom had to wait until two in the family and our late Queen is not likely to be afternoon ere the head of the procession came forgott. The last coach-tue eighth-in this in sight. Trus there we re decorations to look procession attracted probably the most alten-at, military and police preparations to witnuss, tion. Drawn by six black horses it contained a and here and there some distinguished parson- little lady who stood in relation to the threusags to choor, chief among them the Duke of as did our lits Queen when a child. Failing Connaught in his motor, who made at 5.30 a heirs to Prince George the Lady Alexandra formal inspection of the line of route. Forty Dali, non 11 years of age, daughter of Princess odd thousand troops lined the readway and we know not how many police, and the Louise, would be heiress of the Throne.

only spot where I saw any attempt to break the Haes was at Charing Cross, where It seemed the Bluejackets were mustered. there like a huge joku on the part of the crowd to so if they could break through the line of Jack Tara. It was but a waste of energy. When the third salute of 21 guns was

GENERAL NEWS. THE DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER BILL. lieard telling of that instant's crowning of the

Landos, 26th August. King a mighty shout went up, followed by the singing of God Save the King." This act was. At a menting of the English Church Union,

Then me the great event, the putting on of

thirty-five minutes after the tinie expected and on Monday evening, auon Jackson read a paper on the Decoused Wife's Sister Bill; and

London, 30th August. A salute of 21 gans from Hyde Park and 41 in this longest wait of all many anrions remarks at its copclusion the following resolution was the crows. The King was seated in the

In its second article on Russo-Afghan rela Coronation Chair. About him wore the great guns at the Tower heralded punctually at 11 might be heard as to the chances of any adoptedThis meeting calls upon all mem officers of State. In front the Archbishop of o'clock the start of the King from the Pain isliap; even after this there was a wait of burs and associates of the Union to resist, by ions the Novoe Fremyo says that the necessity Canterbury holding the grown in his hands. With it went along the line from point to point 90 minutes for the salute telling of the very means in their power, the Bill to legalise for closer intercourse has so increased that it is with a deceased wife's sister, on the impossible longer to observe the conditions of Inscriage He raised it to the King's head, but his strength that roar of linnan voices which is so contagious commencement of the rotara journey broke ground that it is contrary to the law of the the 1873 agroment. The Russian Government The article continues We cannot, there fased him at the critical moment. Again he even to the most phlegmatic, and soon came in only by the passing of the smart young Christian Church from the beguing, violates notified England to that effect two years ago.

the foundation upon which the marriage law stretched forth his hands, and again he could sight the head of the procession led by Lt. Princes Edward and Albert to York House.

Tens of thousands perer Bay aught bats of England is Lassa, endangers the purity and fore, consider ourselves bound by any obligations

whatsoevor on Bot reach. His Majesty whispered a word of Col. Cowane, who as D.A.Q.G. made all the

happiness of families, and cannot fail to bring relations with Afghanistan on any unbject the question of having direct gympathy, then bent his hard. The Archbishop arrangements for the despatch of 400,000 troops the helmets of the passing troopers and about disatruus conflicts between conscience, which might interost us by virtue of the at last put the crown on the King's, head, but his to South Africa. After the Sovereign's escort would have been no better off for haring and the civil law."

proximity of the two countries. Deralop intercourse between the Local Majesty himself had to put up his right hand of Ist Life Guards cate the Kings Barge Mr. Weller's patent double million magnifyin'

London, 26th August ment of

populations, which goes on every year, will to adjust it. In the meantime the signal that Master and twelve watermen. Such is the gas microcopes; in, this fight wis the old,

It is reported that the too. W. E. H. undoubtedly call for the adoption of measures the King had been crowned had been gisan at love of quaintess in Englishmen that it lady who arrived late and breakfaxtless with a

Locks, the Member For Publiù University for the establishment of normal relations with the Aschbishop's fire attempt. Bleotris veritably seemed as if these watermen in their tisket For Marlborough House standwith resign his seat in Cctober. & content is

Afghanistan, as being the only ones pepaible. lights placed round the pillars of the Thistre surious brick-red costumes and jockey-like "Refreshments provided" plainly marked on it probably.

with a neighbouring Stale. On the prog es H. X. THA KING.

of events generalty and on the civilizing efects ghone out with startling suddenness, the as shared the bonours with tue 25 Yeomen The hour had passed and no more could dross

London, 28,b Au, ist. poople în the Abboy shouted “God Save the of the Guard (Bozfeateca), who followed the no argument would move the police and the old

Their Majesties have witnessed heep-deg of Russian influence on the local population King the bells of St. Margaret's Church Headquarter's Staff. Four dress carriages and lady stood gazing at her vacant seat and con- trials Lear Brodick. The King portisipad in will depend the time when suck measures will

be adopted." These distressing deerstalking, and shot a stag. Tavir Majestics olauged, theers were taised by the waiting pairs contained the offices of the household templating her luncheon.

sailed in the »fternou to Oban....... crowds outside, and the grads at the Tower and some most distinguished military and incidents are in evitable, and such portons were boomed- and all before the Crown wts on the naval offers. If one amongst them must probably not so badly off as the troops and King'shead Bat His Majesty was not in the be spocially mentioned it would be Admiral police, who many of them had been afoot since Just disconcerted. He seemed to think only of Sir Michael Calme-Seymour, who fought in 1 d. and would taste nothing for hours the infirmities of the Archbishop,

Burton in 1852, afterwards in the Baltic, after the public had left. Following the line Daring the homage, the Archbishop of Black 8es, the Crimes, and Ching Wars. Ets Westward there was overy sign of sujoyment

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