Death of the Queen.

Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 29 January 1901, Page 3

Death of the Queen.

[by ELECTRIC TELEGRAM —COPYRIGHT,] (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Sydney, January 28. Lord Hopetoun received a cable that the Queen will bo buried on Saturday next.. Lord Hopetoun’s message commands the deepest mourning from tc-day till after the funeral. A further cable from Mr. Chamberlain state* that ho is commanded by tho King to convoy tho cordial thanks of tho Boyal Family to Lord Hopetoun, the Commonwealth and pubhc bodies for their messages of sympathy. London January 24. The condolences and tributes were world-wide, including the heads of States, Parliaments, Governments, Churches, colonies and cities. Tho Emperor of Austria cabled to King that the Queen was a loyal and gracious friend, and their mutual feelings were friendly and in sympathy consistent with tho basis of our political relations.

The Kaiser ordered the officers of the German Army into mourning for a fortnight, and the Dragoon Guards, of which regiment the Queen was Honorary Colonel, mourning for throe weeks. The German public buildings and warships are ordered to fly their Hags half-mast till the end of the funeral. All State functions in Berlin and Paris are postponed, The speeches in foreign Parliaments particularised the Queen and their relations with their several countries, each claiming some special reason for veneration. The newspapers of tho Continent equally appreciated her rare qualities as a Sovereign. The German, Russian and French Press are hopeful of King Edward s w ido sympathies and ripe experience, There are general signs of sincere feelings. The Portuguese and American newspapers appi’eeiate the messages from Canada and Australia as strengthening the kinship. An extraordinary native demonstration of grief was shown in Lidia, and general regard was displayed in Egypt. Before King Edward entered tho Privy Council Chamber, the Councillors and civic dignitaries approved and signed the proclamation of succession. King Edward, on entering the Chamber spoke ° extemporaneously with great earnestness of feeling, describing the irreparable loss with the Empire’s sympathy. He would constantly endeavor to walk in his mother’s footsteps as a constitutional Sovereign, and in the strictest sense work for the good and amelioration of the condition of his people. In choosing the title of Edward he did not undervalue the name Albert, which he inherited from his ever to be lamented, great and wise father, who by universal consent, was deservedly known as “Albert the Good.” He desired that his father’s name should stand alone. “ I trust to Parliament and the nation to support me in the arduous duties devolving upon mo through my inheritance.”

Lord Salisbury administered the King’s oath.

The Privy Councillors were then sworn in.

On returning to Marlborough House the King was greeted with cheers and rhouts of “ Long live the King!” The Court go into mourning for 12 months; half mourning begins on July 24th. The Army officers wear crape on the left arm of the uniform great coat till March 5 th.

The King has returned to Osborne. He was greatly cheered by the Irish National newspapers’ respectful and frank tribute to his great personal virtues. The Dublin Corporation elected Timothy Harrington Lord Mayor. He opposed his predecessor’s resolution of condolence with the Royal Family, which was ultimately carried by 30 to 22. The Cork Corporation unanimously condoled, but the North Dublin Board of Guardians refused, (Beceived January 29th, at 1 32 am.) The Court of Roumania goes into ten weeks’ mourning, Saxe-Coburg six weeks : Berlin, Lisbon and Vienna four weeks; Madrid, Saxony and Baden three weeks. Official—During the last moments, the Rev. Winchester, rector, read special prayers in the Queen’s room. The Bishop late in the evening conducted a short service in the death chamber in the presence of Royalties. King Edward sends a message to Parliament on Friday. Austin, the post Laureate, has written a poem entitled “ Victoria. ” The spontaneity with which the general public adopted mourning dress is phenomenal. The Agents-General have written to the King sympathising with him on the death of his august mother. Parliament is engaged in oath taking daily. Addresses of condolence with the Royal Family and congratulations to the King on his accession will be submitted to both Houses.

Sydney, Jmuary27. The Commonwealth issued a gazitte to-night containing the Proclamation of King Edward VII as Emperor of India and Supreme Lord in and over the Commonwealth of Australia. (Received Jan 29, at 047 a. m.) London, January 24. The proclamation of the King at St James’s Palace will bo made to day. The Queen reposes in the death chamber, The features are wonderfully placid and beautiful, and looking younger than she had done during recent years. Her silvery hair under a white lawn coif, a fair white fabric, enwraps the body. The hands are crossed on the breast, the left uppermost, showing her wedding ring. The head is slightly inclined on one side. Snowdrops and lilies from her own gardens are strewing the bod. A golden cross is gleaming in the shadows over the head, i The household and servants and teiants of the estate were admitted to-day. There will be a military funeral in about ten days at Windsor and Frogmore. The remains are to bo transferred today to the dining room, which will be transformed into a chapel. The Lancet states that death was duo to cerebral failure. The physicians experienoed great uneasiness at the Queen’s recurring apathy and torpor with aphasia indications, but the heart’s action was maintained throughout. Disgraceful scenes occurred at Rattarsea borough council, where objections were raised to the resolutions of condolence to the King. Eventually the resolutions were carried with two desentiints.

Eighty-one minute guns wore fired at St James’s Park, Every fortress in the Kingdom announced the Queen’s death. The theatres are closed until the funeral. The music halls close on the day of the funeral. The heralds proclaimed the King at St James’s Palace, Temple Bar,

At tho Royal Exchange there was a great concourse of people. King Edward was not present.

6,500 lined tho route from the palace ;o tho city.