KING GEORGE V.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 384, 9 May 1910, Page 5

KING GEORGE V.

SIGXS THE PROCLAMATION. HIS PROMISE TO THE PEOPLE. WILL FOLLOW IX HIS FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS. LEGISLATORS TAKE THE OATII OF ALLEGIAXCE. Received May 9. 0.45 a.m. London, May 8. At a statutory meeting of Parliament Lord Loreburn and fifty peers took the oath of allegiance to King George V., and adjourned until Monday.

The House of Commons adjourned, on Mr. instou Churchill's motion, awaiting the -Speaker's arrival from the Continent.

Thousands of people silently saluted King George, who, attired in naval uniform, was driving to St. James', where there was a full attendance of the Privy Council. All wore levee dress, and many were wearing the ribbons of their Orders and decorations.

King George signed the proclamation confirming in their offices all those holding appointments. Then in a short and earnest speech he recalled with deep emotion his father's words on ascending the throne, namely:

■'As long as the breath is in my body I will strive to promote the best interests of the people."

'"That promise." pursued Kinar George, "was fulfilled to the best of Kino; Edward's ability, and it will be my constant endeavor to follow his example. I have sustained something more than the loss of a father. I have lost King, father, and friend."

The l\i" • v !\<rred to the deep sympathy shown in his bereavement from every .part of the Empire. "It will be my constant "'ideavor," he concluded, "with (lod'i • dance, to fully uphold the constitu ':!• i. maintaining the high tradition of the British Court, fulfilling to the best of my abilities the great trn«t re-nosed in jn«\"

Conies of the •••riK*l"r"«Mon of George V. 'were forwarded to various centres, and will be read simultaneously on Monday morning. From St. James' Palace King George and Queen Mary with two of the Princes drove from Marlborough House to "Buckingham Palace to see Queen Alexandra.

Every head was bowed or uncovered in loyal sympathy.

A SERIOUS CHARACTER AND WIDE KNOWLEDGE.

Received May 8, 0.5 a.m. London. May 7. Newspapers are agreed that King George the Fifth is a man of serious character and wide personal knowledge of public business throughout the Empire. It is understood that those Cabinet Ministers who are in the Privv Council will assemble with the. new King at St. James' Palace, to-day to declare their allegiance.

KING EDWARD'S LIVE INTEREST IN AUSTRALIA.

COLONIAL PREMIER'S TRIBUTE. Received May !), 0.45 a.m. London, May 8. When Mr. Moore (Premier of Western Australia) was permitted audience, though King Edward was apparently suffering from a .severe attack of bronchitis, he showed a deep interest in all his dominions, and 'was gratified "with the progress of Western Australia. He said lie recognised the loyalty of all Australians and their preparedness to assume a share of the Empiie's responsibilities, as evidenced by the active stens taken to defend Australia. The King added: "I am very pleased indeed to have seen you ami to have heard what is doing in Australia."

Mr. Moore, interviewed yesterday, said that West Australia, in common with all parts of the -Empire, suffered from the calamity which had overtaken the nation. -Speaking as one privileged to see his beloved King a few days aw, he felt, perhaps, the somewhat sudden unexpected death all the more acutely.

QUE EX'S TOrCIIINT! ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Received Ma'v 9, 0.45 a.m. London, May 8. Following is Queen Alexandra's message to the Lord Mayor: "I am deeply touched with your telegram. Please convey to the citizens of London how greatly I value and appreciate their sympathy at a moment when it is so sorely needed. I feel niv sorrow and grief are shared by them and the, whole nation."