WHIRLWIND OF ENTHUSIASM.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3253, 26 June 1911, Page 5

WHIRLWIND OF ENTHUSIASM.

PEOPLE WILD WITH DELIGHT.

A DAY’S OVATION.

THE KING AND THE DOMINION.

(Received June 25, 5.5 p.m.) LONDON, June 24

Australian visitors, more especially the Victorians, comment on the absence of any tangible expressions by the Australians in the Coronation procession. New Zealand’s arch commanded a good deal 6f attention. While in yesterday’s procession Sir Joseph Ward was escorted by the New Zealand' troops, * Mr. Fisher rode with Sir Wilfrid Laurier, who- ‘was escorted by Canadian troops. Although the Australian cadets are in London, they were merely utilised in forming lines, in the vicinity of Westminster Bridge.

Upon arrival at Buckingham Palace after yesterday’s procession, their Majesties had luncheon, during which time the troops retired, but the people remained outside cheering and singing. At 3 o’clock the Sovereigns made a second appearance on the balcony, and this time they were surrounded by all their children.

The assembled multitude went almost wild with delight, and a perfect whirlwind of enthusiasm which followed fornied a fitting climax to a day’s ovation. _ It is estimated that the decorations and illuminations in the city cost- a quarter of a million. Despite the torrential rain many thousands traversed the thoroughfares to witness the. illuminations. The King, in replying to the municinal addresses, said : “It is my earnest wish that the most distant Dominions may feel that they are as much within our thoughts and care as this great capital which we are traversing.”

The King thanked the police for their patience and 1 tact, and said that the foreign guests had greatly admired their conduct.

A feature of the pageants was the absence of accidents and police cases. The police plans for the safety of the huge crowds evoked cheers in many parts along the route, where the constables were casually walking in groups.

Sir Joseph Ward contributes an article to the “Daily Mail,” in which he declares that the Royal progress was an incomparable demonstration. The orderliness of the people and the police control were marvellous.

For- a time his carriage was blocked on the way, owing to a trace breaking, hut lie and General Botha, with their wives, were provided with a fresh vehicle. . - /

The “Daily Telegraph” says that a notable feature of the procession was the presence of the overseas Premiers. The magnificent troops of New Zealand South Africa, and Canada looked fit to take their places beside the best picked troops of the world. The paper adds: “If those vacant spaces can produce such young sons of Anak, there need be no regret at our export of men.”