PROCLAMATION OF KING EDWARD VII.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 25, 30 January 1901, Page 3

PROCLAMATION OF KING EDWARD VII.

GREAT KNTHUSIABM IN LONDON. ALTERATIONS IN THE PRATER HOOK. (Received 29,9.7 n.m.) I»nj,on, January 25. The following are the details of the ceremony of proclamation: The Deputy-Garter Kicg of the Collegeof Arms, read the Proclamation from the balcony of St. James' Palace, Earl Roberts and the officers of State being present. A fanfare of trumpets was sounded, and tho National Anthem played by the band tf tho Foot Guards amidst great cheering. A red cordon placed ac osi Hie Strand symbolised Temple Br, wiih no longer exists. Here ths Lr>rd Mayor atd Coiporation awaited the Duke of Norfolk. The Eirl-Marshal was accompanied by his heralds and porsuivants. The Junior Pursuivant, having obtained permission t3 enter the city, the stately procaseioa proceeded, the civic dignitaries joining' is.

At tho end of Chancery Lane, the trumpeters blew a fanfare, and a herald, in rich tabard, nad the Proclamitiop. The crowds cheered and the procession proceeded to the steps of the Royal Exchange, where with another fenfaro i the Proclamation was again read. j

An immense concourse of Stock brokers and city men cheered the Kirg.

From the balcony of tbe Mansion House the Lord Mayor invited the crowd to ring the National Anthem, which met with immediate n-pp -sis*, followed by tumultuous cheers. The Lard Mayor supplied refreshments to the heralds and iffickls of the College of Arms.

A Riyal silute of 101 guns was fired at Aldeishot.

Tho warships were dressed and ■elates fired in many placas. The King was also proclaimed at Winchester, Dublin, and other cities. The Judges and King's counsel have been re-sworn.

The proclamation which has b;eu| issued requiring the authorities ard governments to proceed with thi execution of their respective offices substitutes for the word "plantations" " any foreign pomssiong or colonies or the Empire of India." The King i* Council has altered in the prayer books the prayer for the Royal Family, substituting fer the name "Albert Edward" the following words: " Our Gracious Queen A'exandra, Gforge Duke of Cornwall nnd York, the Duchess of Cornwall and York." Received 29, m.3 am. LoKDi'-., January 26.

Proclamation ceremonies were held at Edinburgh, Oxford, Cambridge, Liverpool, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Derby, Cardiff, Gibraltar, and Newfoundland. An immense crowd at Dublin sing "God Save the King" with enthusiasm, TBB KING'S MKSBAGK TO THE NAVY AND ARMY. Received 80,1.5 a.m. London, January 27. The Admiralty and War Office las issued the text of K'ng Edward's spirited memge to the navy thanking them fer their renowned eervices in the past reign, re-calling the Queen's constant ptide and keenest solicitude for the navy which the late Duke of Edinburgh adopted for his care or. He adds : " I choose it as tbe early education for both my sors."

The Queen as Sovereign, and beid of the army, had the warmest interest in the troop?, and was proud of the fae* that she w.-.s a soldier's dauphin - .

Kiug Edward assures bcth servicpsthat he will he watchful for bstb t'reiv intorestr,and confidently relies on their unfailing loyalty and devo'-ior.

ENTHUSIASM ABROAD. Received 30, 1.34 a.m. London, Jmuwry 27. The the KiLg occasioned intense enthusiasm at Capetown and India. A There Jfere ceremoniof at Ceylon, Jamaica, and the ChajAal Islands A thousand chji/Kn sang "God Sav.> the K"ißjg"s.V'^Bfeffield. (Received HO, 0.34 a.m.) Stdnbt, January 29 Tbe Sfci'e Prtclamation of thn »c ces-ion cf the King was lead in public this evening, at d was received with cteeis, and •' Ljng Live the King."

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