OUR SOVEREIGN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 24, 25 January 1901, Page 2

OUR SOVEREIGN.

PAST AND PRESENT. FORMALITIES OF THE AOOESSION OF EDWARD VII. THE TIMES ESTIMATE OF THE NEW KING. [PER P3KSS ASSOCIATION.] (Recoivod 24, 8.52 a.m.) London, January 23. The Premier is *in London summoning the Privy Council, the membarH of which will swear allowance to the King to-day. Thereafter the College*?.; of Heralds will proclaim the new Sovereign at St. James's, whither the King will tro in State and hold an audience at which the Archbishop of London and the Bishops, of the Anglican Church will he introduced, and the Judges kiss hands.

The Earl Marshall of England, the Duke of Norfolk, afterwards notifies a period of general mourning.

Parliament, at four o'clock swears allegiance to the King and condoles with him upon the demise of his mother. It is understood the King will be crowned Edward the Seventh. Received 24, 9 a.m. Londobt, January 23. The Times states that the new King is endowed with the most lovable and attractive qualities of his great mother. Hefhas a kind heart and a quick appreciation of:''genuine worth. -Tile nation is happy in its confidence tint the,- King will follow in hia mother's footsteps, according at once to the spirit and letter of the constitution, Moreover, . the King adds perfeot tact, a wide knowledge of men and business, virtues, method, prompt decision, punctuality, and a great capacity for work. (Reoeived 24, fl.B a.m.) London, January 23. After the announcement of the death of the Queen all the city bells tolltd, following the deep strong mournful note of the great muffled bell of S\ Paul's. The bells of St. Martin's and Charing Croes were also muffled, then the bells unmufHed to welcome the King, and a joyous peal rang out.

A SAD DEATHBED SOENE. THE KAISER COMFORTS HIS UNCLE. Received 24, 9 a.m. London, January 23. The Prince of Wales was much affected when the doctor's intimated that his mother was gone. The scene at the deathbed was inexpressibly sad. The Kaiser, who was deeply affected, ministered comfort ts his grief-stricken uncle. THE POIGNANT TENSION IK LONDON. EFFEOT OF THE LAST BULLETIN. THE LATE QUEEN'S THOUGHT FOR OTHERS. UNIVERSAL SORROW AND REGRET. (Reoeived 24, 9.5 a,m.) London, January 23. The people's breathless fear grew tense aad more poignant as each bulletin was published. The Prince of WaU'B telegram to the Lord Mayer was the tint intimation of tiie death of the Queen, and thus ended the suspense at syven o'clock on Tuesday evening. The geufral feeling was one of stunned bewilderment, drowning all expression of grief and knowledge of tho real extent of the nation's loss.

The Chairman of the London County iCounoil, addressing a meeting of membets, referred to the dead sovereign as the best loced and most illustrous of all our monarch".

At the ttsuvl Hilary term dinner at Gray's Inn, the Master of Beetham said: "We must according to coastitutionsl usage*, reeito 'Gjd suve the Ring.'" The chapel tall then tolled 82 times, in honour of the 82 years of the Queen's life. The h?a th of the new King was duly honoured. After tbe death the Curfew Bell at Windsor pealed a knell, also thoso churches in the provinces, and at Balmoral aud ulong the who!e Dee side. j (Keceivad 24, 9.14 a.m.)

Lokdon, January 23. The German Crown Prince arrives at OBborce to-day. Trie Queen always hoped she would be surrounded by her beloved enos. Her wish wag gratified. A few days ago Her Majesty thougthfully to'd her attendants to go for a walk to take some air. Al! the Government establishments, ships, colonial agencies, and publio buildings hoisted fings at half rmvt. Minute guns were find at the various ports. Races and athletic fixtures were postponed, and some abandoned altogether. The organ at the Crystal Palace played a Dead March.,

H 'l'hi o f the Cathedrals and of | jfcl-'o cbiiTfilifs in the smaliesj j J ?nb' ; c hodus adoMe I resolutions o'f present? d sorrow j Severn.' Fvpnrh »>srorf: <wribo 1 hf> ; Queen'? dea*h to hw anxie'.v orer thi j Ho nth African War. At. Quebec the Parliament, JhiilHlin^F' were drapod in H':,r..-. I Tho Mtoiik ICviai'iJ.ffe ;>* '.'.lte J5 iHk | was closed. I _ v '

RMPRK3S XMIEOKKfOK HEARS Ul' WKAVE'.Y. THE QUBKNS LAST MOYKMEKT9. FBALTY TO IHK NEW KINO. Hfli'fciTod 24, 9.H a.m. JjOSdov, January 2.' ; .

The news has boon broken to tlm! Empress Frederick, who is bearing up bravely. The effect, however, is etill greatly feared. At noon on Tuesday was the first, time since Saturday that the Queen was conscious. She recognised the family and asked far a favourite Pomeranian dog. When it was fetched she fondled it for a moment, then talked a little I with Princesses Louise and Beatrice.

Almost her last requost was for the members of her household.

She relapsed into unconsciousness before this, and during the course of the day she spoke to, or recognised, all her closest relations.

The instant the Quean was dead all tho family knelt and kissed the Prince of Wales's hands in token of fealtv.

There is universal grief throughout the United Kißgdntn. President McKinley ciWed te the King America's pincores l ; sympathy at. the loss of the veiunblp, illustrious scvareign whoso noble life and beneficent influence had promoted peace and won the affection of the world.

The American Hotra of Representatives passed an unanimous resolution expresoive of profound sorrow and adjourned as a sign of respect. ROYAL PARTY RETURN TO LONDON. MEETING OF PRIVY COUNOIL. FORMALITIES OF THE BUCCEBBION. (Received 24, 9.19 p.m.)

(Received 24, 9.19 p.m.) LiONDON, January 23. The Prince of Wales, Dukes of York and Connaught, with Prince Christian reached London at one o'clock. The crowd quietly saluted, the King gravely bowing drove to Marlborough House, and later met the Privy Council at St. James' Palace. The Lord Mayor and Aldermen were in attendance. The Duke of Devonshire communicated to the Council the death of the Queen and the succession of her son.