THE CORONATION.

Evening Star, Issue 11725, 7 April 1902, Page 4

THE CORONATION.

Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright.

LONDON, April 6, (Received April 7, at 9.20 a.m.)

The Hott. H. C. Copeland has cabled inquiring whether New South Wales intends to erect a Coronation arch, illustrative of her products.

NEW ZEALAND FOLLOWS NEW FOUNDLAND.

After Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mr Barton; after Mr Barton, the Hon. Robert Bond, then Mr Seddon, and in due order other independent colonial Premiers. Finally the State Premiers of United Canada and the State Premiers of United Australia. That is the order of precedence to be observed for Greater Britain at the King's Coronation; and whether it suits or not, it is difficult to see how it can be altered. England in a situation like this must conr Hider rank first, and when this is equal accord chief honor to seniority. It has already been explained that Sir Wilfrid Laurier will take precedence of Mr Barton because the Canadian' Confederation is older; but an impression has got abroad that Mr Barton will be followed by Mr Seddon, which is in error. Where it comes to anything less than a confederation the colonies will walk or drive according to their dates of settlement, and thus Newfoundland will head the procession as the senior dependency. In representing this interesting place, Mr Bond will carry with him a great inheritance of romance and history, as the home of the cod was discovered by the Cabots in 1497, and its career since has made it an object of worldwide interest, due to its situation and extraordinary resources.

The public rejokragis in Glasgow in connection with the Coronation of the King will extend over four days. On Coronation day itself a series of dinners will be given to the poor, and the desire of the Corporation is that, on that day, every poor persou should enjoy a hearty dinner. On the following evening a representative banquet, will take place in the City Chambers; next night "(Friday) a ball will be given in St. Andrew's Halls; and on Saturday open-air fetes will he arranged in the various parks of the city for the benefit of the cnildren. The Lord Provost will be in London on the day of the Coronation, but will return to the city the same evening. It is suggested that a medal should bf struck m honor of the event, rephcas of which should be distributed throughout the city.