The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, August 10, 1902, Page 30

30 ., THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, SUNDAY, AUGUST 10, 1902 AMID DAZZLING SCENES IN ANCIENT ABBEY OF WESTMINSTER KING OF GREAT BRITAIN PLEDGES FEALTY TO THE REALM THE . in Firm, Strong Tones His Majesty Takes Oath as Rulef of United Kingdom. ONDON, Azg. 9.—The doors of $: Avbev were s opened and the gold s ers had barely ations before the flll. Peers and swept up the nave, g vivid of the car- 1 the thrones ted, the peers going to the peeresses to the left ally empty the abbey esting pictur. re of which con g practically covered by , white officl: carried out har- the stands did not A peculiarly beauti- presented by the K , comprising half rows of ¢ rs white satin, reli only by the crimson cf the seats. Beyond tructural decorations for the seating spectators there was little attempt y aisplay, and the old gray arches ely perspective to the scene, hed by 1 or any gleam of color. a do various c s to bc used by the King and Queen in thet service attracted special attention, but what inevitably the eye was the glittering arra; plate, brought from various royal itories, ranged along the chancel and behind the altar. Amidst these sur- roundings the Barl Marshal, the Duke of Norfolk, resplendent In white knee breeches and heavily embroidered coat, hwrried to and fro, directing the final touches GREAT BLAZE OF COLOR. By 10 o'clock thé interior of the abbey blaze of color. Along the lined by grenadiers, ry chair was taken up by high officers of the navy and others in equally hand- some equipment. On top of the arch separating the nave from the chancel sat the surpliced or- ches In stalls within, with the other Embassadors, were the United States Emb dor, Joseph H. Choate, and Mrs. Choate and maxny officials. During the long walt, and within the abbey, the Americ artist, who was commissioned to paint the coronation scene in the abbey and who wore court uniform, took careful note of the sur- or the historic picture ordered peeresses took advantage of the 1 to stroll up and down, but t stolidly awaiting the ar- peers ating a solid mass of white. 10 o'clock the organ and band played, while the spectators, many of whom ‘showed signs of sleepiness, chat- ted or swept with their giasses what portions of the abbey they could see from their seats. CEREMONIES COMMENCE. The ceremonies commenced with concessional of the regalia. The proces- sion of the clergy with the regalia then proceeded from the altar to the annex, all present standing end the choir sing- ing “O God, Our Help in Ages Past.” Preceding the regalia came the boys of Westminster Abbey, followed by the children of the chapel royal and the choir in royal uniforms. The Duke of Connaught took his place I the I of the sovereign, their ermine caps | mony was scarcely seen owing to the can.- | The spectators were just able to | beside the Prince of Wales in the abbey as the procession entered, bowing as he | passed the Prince. The Archbishop of Canterbury took his s in front of the coronation chair and th Zarl of Halsbury, the Lord High Chancellor, seated himself by his side. veral minutes elapsed, however, before the and Queen came in sight of those gathered about the throne. Suddenly “Vivat Alexandra!” was i shouted by the boy bey, and the Qu the left of the thr and ki to ne, gained her chair n prie-dieu, her mag- nificent train of cloth of gold being lifted out of her way by six scarlet-coated pages. Two or three minutes later came , tro Vivat Rex Edw from the trumpets. other wait. What has become of the King?’ was asked by the people who were shut off from sight of the nave. The Queen walt- W estminster with blasts Yet there was an- ed p tly, the organ ceased and then there was another fanfare of trumpets and chorus of *‘vivats,” and King Edward appeared and walked to his chair in front of the throne, bowing to the Queen as he passed, and then Kknelt down In prayer. PRESENTS THE KING. After removing his somewhat unbecom- | ing cap his Majesty Archbishop of Canterbury in a trembling voice read the recognition, beginning: “Sirs, 1 here present unto you King Ed- ward, the undoubted King of this reaim.” Then there was a hoarse shout and the blending of the choir and the people, women and men, in the cry, ‘““‘God save King Edward!” 'Several times this was Tepeated, and the abbey rang with loud fanfares Again the King and Queen knelt and the Arch the zltar and commenced the communion. While the gospel was being read the King od erect, supported on each side by Bishops in their heavily embroidered . During the singing of the creed all the members of the royal family turned eastward. Both King Edward and Queen Alexandra followed the service carefully, frequently looking at the copies of the service which they held in their hands The administration of the oath followed. Standing before the King’s chair the Archbishop said: “Sir, is your Majesty willing to take the oath The King answered in firm, strong “I am willing,” his replies being easily heatd high up in the triforum, near the roof. Then the inkstand was brought a the King signed the oath. He did not advance to the altar, but sat in the chair he had occupied since the service began. While the choir sang “Come, Holy Ghost, Our Souls Inspire” the King remained seated and the Queen stood up. Y GOES TO ANCIENT CHAIR. After the Archbishop’s anointing prayer a gold canopy was brought over the King's chair and his Majesty divested himself of his outer robe and then walked to the anclent chair, while the choir sang Seadok’s anthem. The anointing cere- stood up, and the opy. discern the Archbishop of Canterbury's motions. After the prayer the King donned the colodium sindonis, then resumed his seat, and from a scarlet, silken roll on which the prayers were printed in large type and which was held by the dean of West- minster, the Archbishop of Canterbury read the prayers and delivered the sword ishop of Canterbury walked to | SCENE IN ABBEY WHEN THE VENERABLE ARCHBISHOP OF CANTERBU FMCIDERT TN THE CorRONATION OoF KiNG EbwAaARD TEL e [Drawn by Charles W. Rohrhand of The Call's Staff Artists.] ! the sword being taken to him by the dean | of Westminster, while his Majesty re- mai standing. The armilia and the orb were then de- livered to thef King, according to the pro- gramme. Vvhen the King held out his Land for the ring, the Archbishop of Can- terbury had difficulty in finding it, but finzlly, with trembiing hands, he placed it on the tip of his } s finger, read- ing the prayer simultaneously, the King himseif completing the process of putting lon the ring as he withdrew his hand. | Later the Archbishop had similar difficul- ty. owing to nearsightedness, in placing the crown on the King's head. In fac the choir started “God Save the King' while the Archbishop of Canterbury was stil! striving to place the crown on the ruier's head, and a great shout went up and the electric lights were turned on. As the acclamations died away the clangicg joybells, the nolse of guns and the shouting of people outside penetrat- ed into the abbey, where the King still | sat motionless, his dazzling crown on his geud and his scepter held firmly in his hand. | AIDS_ VENERABLE ARCHBISHOP. | _ After sifging “Be Strong and Play the Man,” and the Bible having been pre- sented, the King advanced and knelt while he received the benediction, He then walked to the great throne, where | be stocd on the dais for the first time, surrounded by nobles. The Archbishop of Canterbury followed, the King being obliged to stand while ‘awaiting the ar- rival of the Archbishop. Having placed the King on his new throne,.the Arch- biskop knelt and paid homage, the aged prelate scarcely being able to rise until the King assisted him, and himself rafs- ed the Archbishop’s hands from the steps of the throne. The Archbishop, who seemed to be in a faint, had to practic- ally Be carried to the altar. The incident created considerable excitement and sev- eral prelates rushed forward to help the | primate. The next person to pay homage to His Majesty was the Prince of Wales, who | knelt until King Edward held out his | hands, which he kissed after touching the | crown’ as a sign of fealty. The Prince of | Wales then started to return to his seat, | when the King drew him back and put | his arms around him and kissed him. | After this the King once more gave the Prince his hand, this time to shake, and the hearty vigor of King Edward's gras, to the King, who did not go to the altar, | showed that his hand at any rate hmg Altar in the C RY PLACED THE CROWN ON THE KIN ’S HEAD. | | 1 | | Venerable Archbishop Is Over:ome With Fmotion and Weakness and Is sronation Duties by His Sovereign. not lost its strength. The Duke of Norfolk, as Earl Marshal, accompanied by representatives of each grade of the nobility, read the oath, be- ginning: I, Duke of Earl, etc., do begome your Hege-man of life and limb,” e The respective representatives next touched the crown and kissed the King's cheek, the Duke of Norfolk being the only peer to read the oath. This portion of the service was considerably shortened. IN ST. EDWARD'S CHAPEL. After the crowning of Queen Alexandra, by a great effort the Archbishop of Can- terbury was enabled to conclude the ser- fce and the King and Queen repaired to St. Bdward's Chapel. Neither of their Majesties returned to their thrones after the communion, but remained at the altar. The service, which was completed with the singing of the “Te Deum,” was brought to a close without a hitch. The | King exhibited no fatigue. While the King and Queen were in St. Edward’s Chapel many of the peers broke ranks and lined up along the approaches to the altar. The younger members of the nobiiity, some of them being scarceiy 10 years of age, who had previously been kept In the background then joined their elder relatives. General Kitchener, with his hands on the shoulders of a little page, was conspicuous among these. first to appear from the chapel was the Queen. As she passed between the ranks all the nobles bowed low, the Queen ac knowledging _their = salutations. When her Majesty reached the nave some one shouted, “Three cheers for the Queen,"” and the old abbey rang with cheers as the Queen slowly passed into the annex, men and women rising from their seats and shouting with as muych good will as any of the crowds in the streets. AN AWKWARD PAUSE. Nearly ten minutes later the King emerged from the chapel, still wearing the crown and carrying the scepter and rod. He smilingly bowed to the peers and pages. While His Majesty was still near the altar some one in the gallery shouted ‘“Three cheers for the King.’ There was a feeble shout, but no one took up this unorganized demonstration. A somewhat awkward pause followed. This, however, was quickly atoned for. While the King passed the chancel arch those in the body of the abbey commenced to cheer. The sound grew in volume, and Bishops and priests, peers and peeresses, outward trace of The | i i I i 1 generals, admirals and diplomats, the whole vast throng, rose and hurrahed at the top of their voices. Until the last man in the procession had disappeared in the annex the cheering was continued. The King bowed and smiled, evidently delighted with his reception, and then the organ and orchestra played *God Save the King” and the spectators poured out in desperate and frequently fruitiess search for the carriages. The departure of the King and Queen fro mthe abbey was signaled by another salute, the massed bands playing “God Save the King.” The entire route of their Majesties’ return to the palace was merked by scenes of enthusiasm similar to those which greeted their progress to the abbey, the more circuitous route through clubland and Constitution Hill glving the hundreds of thousands of per- sons occupying the stands, windows and roofs an Osmr[unily of greeting the new- Iy crowned King and his consort before they re-entered Buckingham Palace, which they did in the midst of remark- | able scenes of enthuslasm, the entire crowd from Constitution Hill downward joining in singing the national anthem, Shortly after the return of the King and Queen to the palace it was_officially announced from there that the King had borne the ceremony well and that he had suffered in no way from fatigue, and this was confirmed when, in response to the repeated plaudits of the crowds, his | Majesty, accompanied by the Queen, ap- | peared on the baicony in their robes and | crowns. The faces of both were suffused | with smiles as they bowed repeatedly their recognition of ‘the warmth of the applause. ESS REAL EMOTION. If there was one impression that re- mained stronger than another after watching the pageant outside the abbey, it was that there was more splendor, | more organization and less really heart- felt emotion among the crowd than was | the case during the last reign. Sponta- neous applause and natural feeling were rather kept out of sight by the strict at- tention to every detail which dominated the whole arrangements. - The sky grew darker and darker when the procession began to form up again outside the abbey after the ceremony, and one splendid figure after another came out | frem the service and the gloom of wait- | ing was only relieved by the arrival of | the little son of the Prince of Wales, who | eagerly saluted at the window of his car- | riage to the huge delight of the crowd, | American pear. is way but bappy, services event BERLIN, service at Abbey. and J. B. J: | while all his grandfather’'s troops sented arms as the stately little fellow drove through their lines of scarlet. Once more the crowd yelled with delight to see_their favorite, ford Roberts, He got on his horse, smiling, just as Lord Kitchener, with his face as im- Rusai\'e as the bows of an ironclad, cleft i through the brilliant mounted his horse and faced the cheering stands without paying the slightest at- | tention to the aoplause. When the procession at last began to move the mounted men of all parts of In- dia made a wonderful sight as they swept by, followéd almost immediately by the eight celebrated cream-colored Hanoveri- ans, for the King had come out of the ab- bey with the crown on his head and his crowned Queen beside him looking tired re- ap- crowd, and bowing to the crowds, who waved handkerchiefs and sang “God Save the King” until their Majesties were out of sight. Everything had gone off without a hitch and the one most relieved must have been the King himself. G of Aug. the Embassy. those Leopold, Dr. Von Muehlberg, er Secretary of the Foreign Office, ackson, First Secretary of the REJOICING IN COLONIES. Numerous Messages of Congratula- | tions Are Sent to the King. LONDON, Aug. 9.—While the corona- tion was being solemnized celebrations and rejoicings were carried throughout the colonies, numerous cable- grams to the King conveyed gratulations in London the con- representative bodies everywhere, salutes were fired and church were held. Australia confined itself to religious services, having spent all the money gathered for the proposed of June 26 for charities. Similar services were held by the British com- munities in all the European capitals and chief cities of the continent. The congratulations of European sover- eigns also poured in. King’s return to the palace the Pope sent him an especially cordial message. 5. 9.—The Ame: British residents here joined in a special English identical with the service at Westminster Amon; Prince Fredericl Emg)eror Willlam, Uny Soon after the can and church almost present were representing The church was Assisted at the e — | magnificently decorated by the Emperor’s gardeners. PORT ANTONIO, Jamaica, Aug. 95— Coronation celebrations were held to-da on a large scale throughout this Britis! colony, and will be continued through Monday. Although this display of loyaity is being indulged In by all classes, yet it is considered superficial and beneath it there are mumblin of dissatisfaction with the present British rule. Ju!ukafi a newspapers contain letters from classes expressing readiness to t the American flag. If a plebisits should be taken at the present time a m: ity of the Jamaicans would undoubtedly be favorable to annexation to the United States. LRI e Protest of Irish Leaders. DUBLIN, Aug. 5.—At a meeting of the Irish parliamentary committee here to- day John Redmond, who occupled the chair, sald the party as a party had formally withdrawn from participation in the coronation celebration and had as- sembled for the purpose of protesting against the usurpation of Irish ment by England. Kind Edward, he add- ed, was not the constitutional monarch of Ireland. No English soverelgn had been so since the union. A resolution which was adopted de- clared that “Ireland separates herself from the coronation rejoicing of her mer- ciless oppressors and stands apart in her rightful discontent and disaffection.” ohn Dillon sald England was unable to drag Ireland as a willing slave behind her in the triumphal march through London streets to-day. — Beautiful Illuminations. LONDON, Aug. 9.—Until a very late hour dense crowds paraded the main streets of London through which vehicu- lar traffic was forbidden and watched the illuminations. The royal residences, the clubs, the Canadian arch, the Mansion House and the Bank of England, the electric displays of which were particu- larly noticeable, were all surrounded by thousands of persons, who, for the most part, were orderly. The United States battleship Hlinois Chatham yard, was_decorated. Throughout the United Kingdom the cities were illuminated and enthusiastic demonstrations were held. —_——— Continyed at