THE NATIONS' SORROW

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 385, 10 May 1910, Page 5

THE NATIONS' SORROW

KING EDWARD'S DEATH.

WORLD-WIDE REGRET AND CONDOLENCE MANY KINGS GO TO LONDON. FUNERAL PROBABLY ON THE 18th. POLITICAL TRUCE SUGGESTED.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE ILLNESS. CHILL TURNS TO BRONCHITIS. SYMPTOMS OF HEART FAILURE. QUEEN. APPRISED OF ITS SERIOUSNESS. THE LAST MOMENTS. London, May 8. ' Trouble was first manifested in Paris., where acute indigestion shortened his visit to the theatre to witness the performance of Rostand's "Chantecler." The King passed a bad night, and afterwards a chill developed into bronchitis, which came on at Biarritz. It •was not dangerous, but suggested the necessity of extreme care. Motor excursions during the closing days of his stay there made him bronzed and exceptionally well looking when Sir James Reid and others welcomed him on his return to London on 27th April. He visited the opeTa three hours after his arrival, and on the Thursday gave audience to Lord Kitchener and lunched at Buckingham Palace with the Duke and Duchess of Fife, and with a large Royal party attended the Royal Academy. On Friday His Majesty gave audience to several"Ambassadors, Lord Morley, and Mr. Haldane, and took leave of Viscount Gladstone. On Sunday he attended Sandringham Church, but the east wind and the ran.., change of climate became trying after the mild atmosphere of Biarritz. On Monday there were nasal catarrh, bronchial irritation, and a slight increase in temperature. Oil Tuesday night he had a violent attack of coughing, with heart failure. This was the first alarming symptom. The doctors, including Sir R. D. Powell, who, with Dr. Thomas, Barrow, is the 'greatest English specialist on the heart, ■were hurriedly summoned, and for an hour had great difficulty in restoring * breath, but this attack at length yielded to treatment. Queen Alexandra was warned. The King was better on Wednesday, but the heart became weaker on Thursday, and the Queen was again warned. A storm delayed the Royal yacht, but the accompanying destroyer reached Dover in advance and gave orders to the port railway authorities, who arranged for the speediest departure of Queen Alexandra's train to London. The violent coughing of the King on ',, Thursday afternoon necessitated a pub- - lie announcement of the state of his health. He massed a comfortable night in a room in" the north-east corner of the palace, facing Constitution Hill, where he was not disturbed by traffic. Queen Alexandra only took brief rests ' on a couch in a sitting-room near bv, Princess Victoria sharing her viffil. Thenceforward the Queen only saw her relations, the physicians, and Nurse Fletcher.

Malta, and other naval stations. Touching references were made at all' public courts and gatherings in Great Britain. The proclamation of George as King was signed at yesterday's Privy Council meeting. King George .has ordered Army officer;: to wear mourning for six months. The Duke of Connaught or Prince Arthur will open the South African Parliament. FROM RUSSIA. DOWAGER EMPRESS LEAVES FOR I LONDON. ' St. Petersburg, May 8. The Czar and Czaritsa farewelled the Dowager Empress, who, with the Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, has started for London. ' WORLD-WIDE CONDOLENCE. | MANY KINGS GO TO LONDON. London, May 8. An endless Stream of tokens of sorrow is pouring in from all countries, including Greece, Turkey, the Balkan Kingdoms, Scandinavia, and China. i Several magistrates, including those .' of Coventry and Glasgow, dismissed all ' prisoners brought before them for min6r offences. ' The magnitude of the Empire's loss J and the aspirations, towards the uniin- * paired maintenance of the great liberal ? traditions of Victoria's and Edward's 5 reigns are the main themes of public ' and v newspaper comments in South : Africa, Canada, the West Indies, and I other dependencies. I The Kaiser, the Kin<r of the Hellenes, j the King of the Belgians, and Kins; Al- ! fonso of Spain will all come to England, jj The Kaiser and the Emperor Francis I Joseph of Austria are greatly distressed. M. Camboii, on behalf of France and his fellow diplomatists, visited Sir Edward Grey and warmly condoled with I Queen Alexandra. King George, and the* Royal Family, also with the Government and the nation. He eulogised King, Edj ward's loftiness of mind and rare qualities of heart and his unvarying kindness. He was also the bearer of messages from the Paris municipality and other public bodies of France. Earl Carrington succeeds the Marouis of Oholmondeley as Lord Great Chamberlain, this being King George's first appointment. THE QUEEN'S THANKS TO AUSTRALIA. A DAY OF MOURNING. Sydney, May 9. Lord Dudley has received a cable from Queen Alexandra thanking the people of Australia for their sympathy. Sixty-eight minute guus were fired to-day at the various centres. All church bells were tolled for one hour. As to-day is regarded as the official day of mourning, all public offices will observe the same hours as Christmas Day. Brisbane, May 9. Throughout the State there is universal mourning.

On Friday early callers, including Mrs. Asquith and Lord Rothschild, brought awav hopeful tidings, but it was feared that unless the bronchitis abated the King would have insufficient strength to withstand the spasms. Before issuing the 10.30 bulletin the doctors consulted the Prince of Wales, who was greatly surprised and distressed concerning its terms. The public then realised the seriousness of the situation. The King insisted on seeing Lord ' Knollys, his private secretary. During ' the morning he had intervals of couching fits. In the afternoon the coughing was somewhat less frequent. The Princess of Wales returned to * Marlborough House, it Deing understood that the King was able to sit up and take tea with his relations, but symptoms of heart failure developed. " The fiTst evidence of a crisis was when the Princess of Wales was hurriedly recalled at seven o'clock to say farewell to the King. A special messenger was sent to Mr. Winston Churchill. The Bishop of Ripon, Clerk of the Closet, left at 8.30 p.m., and on being '*. questioned, said the - King's condition was very critical. Sir Francis Laking and Sir .Tames " Reid at ten o'clock informed the Royalties who were waiting in an adjoining . , room that the end was only a matter of time.

THE SORROW OF LONDONERS. SPECIAL SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S. TRIBUTES OF CLERICALS. • London, May 8. Thousands of Londoners are making a pilgrimage to-day to gaze at the Roval Standard floating at half-mast and the white blinds of the many-windowed Palace, particularly the western end, where the chamber in which the King died is situated. A special service was held at St. Paul's this afternoon similar to that on the occasion of Queen Victoria's den* 1 !. The anthem was Brahams' requiem, "Behold, All is Flesh." The congregation included Lord and Lady Crewe, Mrs. Asquith, Mr. Lewis Harcourt, and others. The Chief Rabbi, in his sermon, said no section of the Empire was more stirred than the Jewish community. All deeply admired the King's gracious courtesv and unfailing tact and his sleepless solicitude in the great cause of the world's peace. To jews he had become a representative of King Cyrus, because of his hate of hate and scorn of scorn, and his absolute freedom from racial and sectarian prejudice. Father Vaughnn said the King was a personal friend of the ''man in the'] street," and the best known, the best] loved, and best trusted man in the conn-1 try. He had been a genuine friend to' Catholics. He could yet tic international troubles over the breakfast table. !

Queen Alexandra and the Prince of Wales returned to the sickroom. ■' Princess Beatrice learnt of the critical state of the King on Fridav evening at Biarritz, and left for London at midA night. The King was able to recognise his * wife and the Prince of Wales. At eleven o'clock, when the rest of the family •gathered at the bedside, he was rapidly •. finking, hut free from pain. The Archbishop of Canterbury said special prayers and conducted a short, "♦service at the bedside. The military will go into mourninsr for six months. Infantry drums and colors and cavalry stanlards and trumpets are to .he drawl in black until after the funeral.

Renter's Calcutta corre--pondent wires that reference was made to the King's death in all churches and mosques. Hindoo, Jain, and Buddhist priests are preparing special prayers. A common phrase heard among Bengalis is, "Widowed India mourns her dead husband." Even educated Bengalis connect the King's death with the comet.

A Court circular states that Queen Alexandra, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Fife, and Prin«esses Victoria and Louise' will be present at a. service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury. | The Premier learnt the news by wireless off Gibraltar. The Enchantress immediately sailed for England, this being the quickest way. She is expected to ■arrive to-morrow. EGYPT. Cairo, May 8. All nationalities in E<rvnt are mournin". Fet"s have been postponed and the theatre* «:e closed. ... . I-W

■' THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. INTERMENT PROBABLY OX SATURDAY. London, Mav 8. The funeral will take place at Windsor, probably on Saturday. The London schools will he closed tomorrow after addresses have been delivered to the children. :•.,- Archbishop Bourne has ordered a ■»' -week's pravers on behalf of the R&yal

PORTUGAL. NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING. Lisbon, May 8. The day of King Edward's funeral will be observed in Portugal as a day of mourning. King Manuel will attend the funeral. JAPAN'S GRIEF. GLOOM IN THE CAPITAL. Tokio, May 8. The Mikado and the Empress are greatly grieved. / There is great gloom in Tokio. All public functions are suspended. The newspapers appear with black borders and contain eulogies of King Edward, adding that they are convinced that his death frill not affect the Anglo-Japanese Alliance. The Hochi, a Tokio newspaper, has u column printed in English. A MESSAGE FROM SPAIN. COURT GOES INTO MOURNING. Madrid, May 8. King Alfonso and Queen Ena have sent an affectionate message to King George and the Royal Family. The Court at Madrid will observe full mourning for a fortnight and half mourning for a further fortnight. KING GEORGE'S TASK. POLITICAL TRUCE SUGGESTED. London, May 8. The Observer pleads for a truce in politics, and suggests a conference of leading statesmen of both sides with a view to mitigating, or at any rate postponing, a great constitutional struggle, and thus give the King a period of grace wherein to consider his coming responsibilities. The Sunday Times says that the general feeling is in favor of delay, if not a compromise, on the political question. After a sitting of the House of Commons the lobbies eagerly discussed the constitutional issues. It was pointed out that the revision of the Budget just passed and a new Civil List would be the first matters of urgency. In view of the presence of a large contingent of Labor members in the House the latter is likely to occupy some time, and it is thought the new position brought about by the King's death may possibly avert another I general election. '

The paper adds: '•The King has been reft from his nation in the midst of a life of fruitful activity. History will hold his memory in high honor." The Frankfurter Zeitimg notes the gradually improving relations between Great Britain aud Germany in Edward's closing years. ITALY. THE POPE'S CONDOLENCES. Rome, May 8. The Pope and Cardinal Merry del Val have forwarded their condolences to King George. The Marquis of San Guiliano, in a speech to tho Senate, which has adjourned for three days, recalled his impressions of the late King when he was Italian Ambassador in London. His Majesty's parting words to him were: "I have done my duty." The first word the King uttered to his intimate friends when ascending the throne expressed in familiar sporting language the same idea: "I will play the game." He was as good as his wprd. That powerful and comprehensive sense of duty, which was one of the chief factors of British greatness, was without ostentation and with perfect simplicity the constant rule of all his actions and thoughts. Great Britain was not alone in her grief, which was fully shared by Italy, which was united to Britain by the same fervent faith in liberty. 'Premier Luzzatti has ordered flags to be half-masted on all public buildings till further notice.

THE UNITED STATES. STOCK EXCHANGES CLOSED. New York, May 8. The Stock Exchanges at New York. rYiladelphia, and Chicago, and the Cott< ii Exchangps at New York and New Orleans, are closed. President Taft has cabled to King George renewing "the condolences of the American Government and people, and conveying their heartiest good wishes for prosperity during his reign. LAT£ST CABLES.

THE BRAVE MONARCH. HIS PLUCKY FIGHT; Received May 9, 10 p.m. London, May 9. Details of the King's illness show that he displayed to the full those qualities of personal courage and devotica to duty characterising his career. ' It was said of him more than once during the past week that he knew not the meaning of .fear. He realised the serious nature of tlie illness, but faced the position with the utmost fortitude, and displayed a determination not to surrender, which could not fail to inspire admiration and respect. On Friday he rose as usual, and in the early part of the day moved about, his apartments, but only cautiously, 'or even the slight movements were apt to cause a recurrence of heart failure attacks. He also suffered from fits of coughing, and therefore remained seated in a chair He retained control of his senses until noon, and, then lost consciousness for a time.

KING EDWARD'S FUNERAL. QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S COURAGE. THE COURT'S MOURNING. ! London, May 8. It is provisionally arranged that the funeral shall take place on 20th May. The body will previously lie in state in the throne room at Buckingham Palace, where members of the household and other privileged persons will be admitted. Afterwards the coffin will lie in Westminster Hall, which will be open to the public as in Mr. Gladstone's case. Profound grief is expressed in Aberdeen, apart from which mourning in Scotland is general. Queen Alexandra is bearing up wonderfully well. With King George she attended a family service in the private chapel at, the. Palace. ...... Crowds were outside in the evening. The distant strains of a band were heard, and then all was suddenly silent and Salvationists with a craped banner appeared. To the general surprise they were admitted to the forecourt <■■- the Palace, where they played the King's favorite hymn, •'•Nearer, my God, to Thee." They then removed their caps and sang "Abide with me" (which is tlie Queen's favorite hymn) with great feeling. The public were deeply affected.

KIX'G'S PEACEFUL END. FUNERAL TO BE ON 18th. ROUTE AS FOR QUEEN VICTORIA. Received May 10, 12.10 a.m. London, May 9. Despite the constant administration of oxygen, fainting tits occurred at iatervals, and the periods of unconsciousness were more prolonged. 'Not until a late hour on Friday, however, did he leave his chair for bed. It was not only on account of his reluctance to retire that King Edward was previously permitted to remain in his seat. Jt was realised that it was better 'for him to occupy an upright position because he was able to breathe more easily than while recumbent. He died simply of bronchitis and heart failure. He has been susceptible for a long time to chills, and caught cold easily. He had recently suffered witb a throaty cough, causing him much inconvenience The fatal illness began only on Monday, and it was only on Wednesday that there was really a serious development. King was cheerful, courageous and patient, and although he became gradually much weaker his vitality was remarkable. He was unconscious when he died, and did not suffer anv pain. The end was perfectly peaceful.

The Court will go into mourning for a year, full mourning being worn till November. Mr. A. Bruce uoy, sculptor, has taken an excellent cast of the King's head. MANY MOURNERS IN MANY STATES. SIR WILFRID LAURIER'S TRIBUTE. Otawa, May 8. Earl Grey, the Cabinet, and Uie Lieutenant-Governors have taken fresh oaths.of allegiance. All the churches tolled their bells. Sir Wilfrid Laurier has cabled a feeling message to Lord Crewe on behalf of the Government and people of Canada. FROM SOUTH AFRICA. BOTHA AND FISCHER INTERVIEWED. Capetown, May 8. The Exchange, Government offices, and theatres throughout South Africa are closed and all sports have been postponed. General Botha, in a striking interview, recalls the late King's noble welcome of himself and Generals Delarev and Do Wet. They were deeply impressed, and, with softer feelings, left convinced that they could regard as a sincere friend the Sovereign of the nation whereto they would henceforth belong. "I feel deeply," concluded the General, "that we lose, ibesides a Sovereign, a great personal friend." Mr. Fischer, Premier of Orangia, speaking at Bloemfontein, said: \li> these times of unrest I know of none whom the world could so ill spare or whose loss to humanity 1 more deeply deplore. Orangia sincerely shares the Empire's grief." IN PARIS. THE GAY CITY IS MUTE.

Tne funeral will .possibly take place on the 18th. The details and the route will be similar to those for Queen Victoria.

The quietude of London is intensely i striking. Enormous throngs were out- ! side the palace throughout yesterday, and the scene was truly memorable. There were reverent manifestations of respect and condolence when the Sovereigns drove from Marlborough House to attend private service at the chapel before the general service, at which Canon fclieppard officiated. KING GEORGE. SPEAKS TO SANDRINGHAM SERVANTS. London, May 9. King George, in a message to the people on the Sandiing-ham estate, referred to the irreparable loss, and added that King Edward dearly loved his con itry home, and was ever mindful of the. interest and well being of one and all there. "My feelings always will be the same," said the King. "QUEEN MARY." Received May 9, 9.15 p.m. London, May 9. The Queen is to be styled " Queen Mary." THE KAISER WILHELM. SORROWS FOR HIS UNCLE. Received Mav 9. 9.20 p.m. Berlin, May 9. The Kaiser spent an hour and a half at the British Embassy on Sunday, and spoke with the deepest sorrow of his uncle's death. He most affectionately sympathised with his English relatives, and is ready to start for England when informed ot the arrangements. A VICIOUS STAB. BY A GERMAN PAPER. Berlin, May 9. The Nieue Freie Presse, in a cliaraetencfvnllv I lttei leadng aiticle, speaks °i !&-'£ ftuiauis toT,;'.r/.U his ,

Paris, May 8. There is a strong tendency on tinParis Bourse, <lue to rumors emanating from London that the Liberal leaders are likely to postpone for twelve months any action on the veto question. The Referee states that in Paris at one o'clock on Saturday morning tinEmbassy had not heard the news, but the newspaper telegrams spread like wildfire. At night in the restaurants practically everyone called for their bills, put on t'heir hats, and went out silently. GERMANY, TRIBUTE TO THE KING'S DIPLOMACY. Berlin, Mav 8. The Kaiser, in acknowledging a tel gram from the President of the Reichstag, thanks the Reichstag for its sympathy and deep sorrow at the unexpected death of his beloved uncle. The officers of the German Army and Navy will go into mourning for a week and King Edward's Prussian Regiment of Dragoon Guards for three weeks. The North German Gazette pays a tribute to the late King's personal'gifts and spontaneous amiability, which endeared him to all with whom he came xii ccaLst,

best beloved sister's son, and declares that death chants are praising lii::i as the Prince of Peace. Perhaps he was sincere, but he was incapable. As a proof he sometimes gave the impress.on of a stormy petrel. Fate awarded nun happiness in departing in peace, and uncle and nenhew were reconciled.

The paper adds that England has 10--t not merely a King, but a statesman, not free from serious errors, hut who, though of a powerful personality, seized the imagination, and left behind an enduring impression. THE DEATH CHAMBER. ROYAL FAMILY .ENTER. Received May 10, 12.25 a.m. London, May 9. The Royal Family entered the death chamber and gazed on the features Q the late King. Queen Alexandra chose two of her favorite hymns for the service. These were "On the Resurrection Morning' and "Peace, Perfect Peace." THE SALVATION ARMY. QUEEN SENDS FOR GENERAL BOOTH. London, May 9. Queen Alexandra graciously accorded General Booth permission for Salvationists to enter the courtyard of the Palace to play and sing. The Queen sent >or General Booth and personally thanked him.

QUEEN ALEXANDRA. BEARING UP WELL. London, May 9. Official reports state that Queen Alex- j andra's health is good, and she remains quite calm, and is bearing up well under bereavement. j THE "TRIPLE ENTENTE." | RUSSLVS TRIBUTE. St. Petersburg, May 9. All the Russian newspapers warm'y eulogist' King Edward and recognise his great influence in the removal of the traditiili'Mil misunderstanding 'and the establishment of the triple entente, The Czar, the Czarina and the Grand Dukes and Duchesses will attend service in the English Church on the day of the funeral. "'iri-E MEASURELESS GRIEF." Received May 9, 9.20 p.m. London, May 9. King' George, replying to President Fallieres's condolences, declared that France's sympathy and valued friendship contributed in helping the Royal Family and the nation to hwv the measureless grief they were now suffering. SERVICES AT CALCUTTA. Received May 9, 9.20 p.m. Calcutta, May 9. Special largely attended services we.;<: held in the cities of India. At a huge mass meeting at Lahore, a resolution of deep regret was passed at the demise of a beloved Sovereign. He was truly the father of his people. BUST OF *KING EDWARD.

Received May 9, 9.20 p.m. London, May 9. Mr. A. Bruce-Joy's cast of the King, made at Queen Alexandra's special request, is a model of, his very successful bust of King Edward now in Manchester University, and wasexhibited in the Present Salon, Paris. It was largely noticed yesterday, which was the first free day. " FRANCE'S FRIEND." Paris, May 9. M. Brand, Premier of France, interviewed, said it was impossible not to ibe struck with the people's emotion it j the death of " France's friend." France's grief was sincere and profound. AUSTRIA'S TRIBUTE. "Vienna, May 9. The Frem Demblatt paid, a high tribute to King Edward. It says: "He crowded so uracil into his reign that 't is not an episode but an era in Britain's history. When he ascended the throne Britain knew not what she had gained, and as lie goes to his grave she knows not how much she has lost." MINOR ITEMS. Capetown, May 9. Mr. J. Merriman (Premier of Cape Colony) condoled with Lord Crewe on behalf of the Cape. Berlin, ay 9. Mr. Roosevelt's visit to Berlin will bo exceedingly brief, owing to the death of the King. Received May 9, 10.10 p.m. St. Petersburg. May 9. Rev. Lombard, at the English Churih at Petersburg!!, preaching on peacemakers, compared Britain's loss to Russia's in the death of Alexander TI. New York, May 9. The Produce Exchange and the Chicago Board of Trade will lie closed at noon on the day of the King's funeral. London, May 9. The Berlin and Vienna Courts will observe a month of mourning. * The Times' St. Petersburg correspondent says that when he was presented with the usual order that the Court go into mourning for a month as a tribute to a foreign Sovereign, the Czn' inscribed "three months." King George, in a message to Mr. Ta.ft, says: "T am deeply grateful to you. your Government, and people for condolences and good wishes." The Sultan of Zanzibar, now at •Naples, will attend the funeral. Berlin. May 9. The municipalitv of Mnrienbad'sends a deputation to attend the funeral. Sir Edward Morris. Premier of Newfoundland. attends the funeral. Constantinople. Ma l ' 9. The Sultan's heir mid liifant Pasha will attend the funeral.

IN AUSTRALIA, KING GEORGE PROCLAIMED. Sydney, Last Niyht. George was proclaimed King at Melbourne and Adelaide to-day. Al ,ik former place the proclamation was by gazette, Lord Dudley being too unwcil to make the proclamation in person. Admiral Bosanquet made the proclamation from Parliament House in Adelaide. For some unexplained reason the proclamation is not to be made in Sydney till to-morrow. Sydney, Later. The Premier explained the in-trac-tions in regard to the proclamation were not received in Sydney till this afternoon. MINUTE GUNS. Perth, Last Night. The Powerful fired 0!) minute guns for the dead monarch, and then saluted the new King. The Japanese flagship carried out the same procedure after the Powerful. NEW ZEALAND. PUBLIC OBSERVANCE AS TO MOURNING. ALL FESTIVITIES TO BE SUS-. PENDED. MEMORIAL SERVICES NEXT SUNDAY. THE GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION. Wellington, Last Night. Public Observance as to 'Mourning Plunket, Governor. Order in Council at the Government Buildings at Wellington, this ninth day of May, 1910. Present: The Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward. K.C.M.G., presiuing in Council. His Excellency the Governor of the Dominion of New Zealand, having been advised by the Secretary of State for the Colon'ies of the lamented death of His Most Gracious Majesty King Edward the Seventh, and acting by and with the advice and consent of the Executive Council of the said Dominion, doth hereby enjoin as follows upon His Late Majesty's loving and lamenting subjects in the said Dominion, in token of their grief and sorrow for the great loss the Empire has sustained: — (1) All ministers of religion and all congregations are invited on Sunday next, the loth instant, and also on the day appointed for the funeral of His 1 Late Majesty, to hold solemn services of public worship and mourning on behalf of the people of the Dominion. (2) The New Zealand Ensign, with a scarf of crape attached to the flagstaff one foot above the flag, shall be displayed at half-mast on all public buildings in the Dominion till sunset each day and until sunset of the day appointed for the funeral.

(3) All ships in the various harbors of the Dominion are invited to display their ensigns at half-mast each day until and including the day of the funeral.

(4), All officers of the Government are enjoined to wear mourning until further notified, and all other subjects of His late Majesty are requested to do the same in such manner as their loyalty and feelings direct. (5) And,generally until after the day of' the funeral it is enjoined that 'i'l festivities of a public nature be suspended, and that on that day all places of business and public entertainment be closed.

J. F. ANDREWS, Clerk of the Executive Council. ACCESSION OF KING GEORGE. TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS. GOVERNOR'S 'PROCLAMATION. Wellington. Last Night. A second Gazette extraordinary this evening contains the following:— Accession of His Majesty. Plunket, Governor.—Order in Council at the Government Buildings at Wellington this ninth dav of Mav, 1910. Present: The Right Hon. Sir J. G. Ward, K.C.M.G., presiding in Council.—His Excellency the Governor of the Dominion of New Zealand, acting by and with the advice of the Executive Council, doth hereby approve of the proclamation set out in the schedule hereto with respect to the accession of His Majesty King Geor.?e the Fifth, and doth direct that" the fol-, lowing formalities be observed in connection therewith:— (1) That the proclamation be publicly read in the front of the Parliamentary Buildings at 12 noon on Tuesday, the 10th instant. (2) That in the case of public buildings all flags be mast-headed from 12 until sunset on Tuesday next, and thereafter be at half-mast until after the funeral of His Late Majesty. (3) That in the case of other than i public buildings and of ships the ohscrv- J anee of the last preceding clause Tie requested on the part of the pnblic. | (4) That the public be requested to observe a holiday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Tuesday next. SCHEDULE A.-PROCLAMATION. AJ Whereas it has pleased Almighty Godi to call to His mercy our late Sovereign Lord King Edward the Seventh, of blessed and glorious memory, by whose decease the Imperial Crown of the j United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and all othev Hi.s Late Majesty's dominions is solely and risrhtfullv come to the high and mighty Prince George Frederick Ernest Albert, we therefore, William Lee Baron Plunket. the Governor of the Dominion of New Zealand, Joseph George Ward, a member of His Late Majesty's Privy Council, Prime Minister of the said Dominion, and the members of the Executive Council ot the said Dominion, assisted bv members of both Houses of the General Assembly. Judges and Magistrates, ministers of religion, mayors, chairmen and members of local bodies, and numerous other representative European and Maori citi- I zens here present, do now hereby with nne full voice and consent of tonjue and heart publish and proclaim that the hioh and mighty Prince Goonre Frederick Ernest Albert is now .by the death of onr late .Sovereign, nf hapnv and ilorious memory, become our only lawful and rishtfnl liesje lord Georsre the Fifth, by the Grace of God King'of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British dominions tevond the seas, Defender of the Faith, ' Emperor of India, supreme lord in and iver the Dominion of New Zealand and ts dependencies, to whom we do P". knowledge all faith and constant obedimce with all hearty and humble afTec;ion, beseeching God, bv whom Kings ] ind Queens do reign, to "bless the Royal ! Prince Geonee the Fifth with long and ' lanny year o t'i reian over us. Given at Wellington, in the Dominion

of New Zealand, this tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine 'hundred and ten. J. G. WARD. God Save the King! TIIK PREMIERS INSTRUCTIONS TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES. ALSO CHAIRMEN OF LOCAL BODIES. Wellington, Last Night. The Prime Minister is to-night sending the following telegrams to the chairmen of all school committees:— "I shall he triad if you will arrange for your school to be closed to-morrow (Tuesday), and also on the day o f the King's funeral, if it is not on a Saturday or Sunday. It is very probablt '.hat it will be next Saturday.' I would suggest that where schools cannot' b- immediately reached for closing down tomorrow, that by arrangement with the school committees they,may be closed for one additional day on the latter occasion." To the Mayors of all cities and bor- • oughs and tin- chairmen of nil County Councils, Road Boards, and Town Boards the Premier forwarded a copy of the Order in Council and also a copy of a proclamation which is to be read on the steps of Parliament House at noon tomorrow (Tuesday). The Premier adds: "I shall be glad if you will fall in with the formalities to In? observed, and also if you will read the proclamation to the public in your town at the same hour as at Wellington." MESSAGES FROM NEW ZEALAND. Christehurch, Yesterday. On Saturday morning the Prime Minister sent the following personal cable message to Lord Knollys (private secretary to the late King):—" Respectful and profound sympathy and earnest hopes for recovery of our beloved. King." Lord Knollys replied as follows:—"The Queen sends you her sincere thanks for your kind expressions of sympathy." The Prime Minister received the following cable message from the Hon. vV. Hall-Jones, High Commissioner for New Zealand:—"The sad news of the death of our late King coming so suddenly has caused a great shock among all classes. 1 have conveyed to his Majesty the King the profound grief of the people of New Zealand, both British and Maoris, at the great loss the Empire has sustained."

SUPREME COURT REFERENCES. PROCLAMATION R'EAD AT AUCKLAND. Wc!lin<rton. Last Niglit. At the Supreme Court this morning Mr. Justice Cooper expressed deep sorrow at the death of the King. He said the suddenness of the calamity had intensified the shock. The great King who mad pissed away was one who realised to the fullest degree thi constitutional responsibilities and duties of the head of the British Empire, and a feeling of profound sorrow was universal throughout the Empire. His Majesty had worthily fulfilled the promises made on the death of the beloved Queen Victoria. He quoted a tribute paid toy Mr. Justice Williams in Dunedin, and said he could (himself add nothing than appreciation. "The Empire is in mourning," he concluded. "We in this Dominion mourn with deep sorrow the death of the King, and we, one and all, I am sure, from the heart desire to express our deep sympathy with Queen Alexandra and the Royal Ramily in. their deep sorrow and affliction." The Court adjourned till to-morrow. Auckland, Yesterday.

Members of the Auckland Bar assembled at the Supreme Court this morning, among those present .being the Attorney-General. Judge Edwards and Dr. Findlay paid eloquent tribute to the memory of the late King. The Hon. J. A. Tole and Mr. J. R. Reed spoke on behalf of the Bar, after which the Court adjourned for the day. At mid-day Captain Blunt, commander of H.-M.S. Pioneer, read a proclamation in the presence of four or five hundred people, among those present being the Hons. Dr. Findlay aid George FowMs, Mr. Justice Edwards and Colonel Wolfe. The ceremony wis preceded by the firing of 08 minute guns and concluded with a royal salute of 21 givns.

Wellington, Yesterday. A special meeting of the City Council this morning passed a resolution to be forwarded to the Royal Family e\pressing the citizens' sorrow at the King's death. / About a 'hundred .barristers assembled in the Supreme Court this morning, w]ien the Chief Justice made a few remarks on the King's death. He said: "We—for .1 speak ifor my 'brother judges as well as myself—may be pardoned if we say that no monarch of any country has been so universally recognised as a monarch whose object was to bring about the real brotherhood of men." Professor Salmond. Solicitor-General, in the absence of the Attorney-General, also joined in the tribute. Dunedin, Yesterday. Both Court* immediately' adjourn, d this morning. Judge Williams paid a. most feeling tribute to the late King, and the whole of the members of the Bar were visibly affected. „ The Hillside workshops were closed to-day. PI! "MIEN'S MESSAGE TO NEW ZEALAND.

Wellington, Yesterday. The Premier lias sent the following message to t.lie .people of New Zealand: " The news of the death of our illustrious Sovereign came as a sudden blow Ito his subjects in New Zealand. His too short reign showed him to be a farsighted monarch, a wise and practical ruler, and, apart from the fealty, tint his British subjects owe to its throne, a feeling of proud reverence and deep ' attachment to the King himself very quickly evinced itself in the breasts o f „ his people after lie ascended the throv During his reign ho has shown hitr to he (lie greatest factor in the p I tion of ipeaco anions: the natior has ever ruled. When the comes to record the qualitic Edward, the work he did ir tion of war and promotior goodwill among his fel' stand oit as one of aimples of true hu which a great Tv achievc. Hv ev sense, mnrvellr judErnient, wi< such,a wor a,We at th good soir and iik, wrld. i

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iir..s. si-.nnox receives a cahli FROM 11 l-:u 11 At] EST Y. Christehurch. Last Night. llrs. Seddon, who is visiting Christchurch at present, and who was licve when the death of the King was announced, sent a cable message to Queen Alexandra conveying her condolences. To-day Mrs. Seddon received the following reply: "ITv sincere thanks for your sympathy.—Alexandra." MAORIS' GRIEF. Auckland, Last Night. Several of the Maori chiefs in the neighborhood of Rotorua. called to-day upon the Hon. Thomas Mackenzie (who is now at llotorua) as representing the Government, and expressed their great sorrow at the loss the Empire had sustained bv the death of King Edward. They were now, thev said, as orphans without the guiding hand of their father and as forlorn children. The Maoris joined with their pakeha brethren in mourning their great loss. Mr. Mackenzie suitably acknowled'-e ' the Natives' expressions of sympariiy, and promised these would he transmitted to the proper quarter. Nelson, Last Night. The Chamber of Commerce met tonight and passed a resolution expressing grief at the death of the King, and immediately adjourned. Palmerston North, Last Night. The Chamber of Commerce to-day •passed a resolution of regret at the King's death and sympathy with the Queen at her loss. It will 1)0 forwarded to the Premier. The Rugby Union met and adjourned out of respect to the King. Wellington, Last Night. At a special meeting of the City Council the Mayor (Mr. T. M. Wilford) made impressive references to the sad event. PROCLAMATION OF THE KING. THE CEREMONY AT NEW PLYMOUTH.

TO-DAY'S PROCEEDINGS.

His Worship the Mayor last nisrht received a telegraphic message from Sir Joseph Ward requesting that the proclamation of the King lie read by him to-day at 12 o'clock noon. Sir Josenh regretted the short notice given, but explained that it was unavoidable, on account of the late arrival of the proclamation from England and the necessity for carrying out the function at the earliest possible moment 'after its receipt. • i .■-•'•'•» '•■—r*~~-

Mr. Tiseh immediately communicated with the officers of tlie headquarters companies of Territorials and the Taranalu Garrison Band, and arrangements were immediately made for a parade, the forces to fall in at the Drill Hall at 11.30 a.m. sharp, and march to the Post Office, where the proclamation will be read by the Mayor. Upon the occasion of the proclamation of King Edward in 1901 the ceremony took place at the Town Hall, but this time the Post Office has been selected as giving more room for the crowd.

At the conclusion of the proclamation the Garrison Band will play the National Anthem, and the church bells will pei' out the tidings. The Mayor requests that all business places will be closed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.. and invites the public to be present at the ceremony. NEW PLYMOUTH BOROUGH COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY. When the Borough Council met last eve;mig all the councillors were present with the exception of' Cr. Gilbert, who was granted leave of absence. His Worship, in announcing that he did not intend to proceed with the ordinary business, said: "I am sure it was with profound regret we learned the sad news of the death of our beloved Kinc Edward VII. By his unexpected death the world has los-t one of its greatest and wisest rulers, and the people have lost a good friend, for he loved the people. His was a short reign, but in that short reign he proved himself to be the greatest statesman the world, has ever known, and he has set an example to the world of what a monarch should be. He fully maintained the glorious traditions- of his mother, 'Victoria the Good,' and he will always be remembered as •Edward the Peacemaker.' Out of respect to His bate Majesty I propose to adjourn the Council until I call you together again, probably not until after the funeral. I will move, 'That this Council, representing the citizens of the Borough of New Plymouth, desires to place on record its deep feelings of grief and regret at the loss the Empire has sustained ;by the death of our Most Gracious Sovereign King Edward VII., and tenders its sincere condolences to His Majesty King George, Queen Alexandra, and the Royal Family in their bereavement.'"

Cr. Dockrill, who also eulogised our late Sovereign, seconded the motion,, winch was carried in silence, the councillors standing. The Council then adjourned. STRATFORD'S SYMPATHY. (H(| Telegraph—Own Correspondent.) Stratford. Last Night. ■At all tile churches on Sunday feeling and appropriate reference was "made to the death of the King. After Cr. Masters had made the customary declaration and. took the choir at the Mayoral installation to-night, ho moved: "That this Council place on record its .heartfelt sorrow at the death of our late illustrious Sovereign Kins Edward VIT., and also its deep sense of the overwhelming loss 'Sustained by all nations by the removal from this life of one who ever guided the destinies of Brtain and ruled her .people with justice, wisdom, and power, and who during his all too brief reign was the most potent factor in the universe making for peace, happiness, and the welfare of mankind.'' The Council passed the resolution in .silence, and the meeting was adjourned till Monday night next.

BATTALION ORDERS. Attention is drawn to the following District Order: —ln connection with rne death of King Edward AMI. it is notified that the troops will go into mourning until further orders. Officers and Warrant Officers, when in uniform, will wear a band of black crepe 3>/ 4 inches wide round the left arm above the elbow. All ranks of permanent staff, and permanent forces are to wear uniform during office and duty hours. No military -entertainments are to ibe carried out.—By order, F. T. Bellringer, Captain I and Adjutant. COUNTY COUNCIL'S RESOLUTION.

Upon the Taranaki County Council assembling yesterday morning for its monthly meeting, the following resolutions were carried on the motion of Cr. Carter and the chairman:—•"That this meeting of Councillors representing tne inhabitants of the Taranaki County respectfully asks the Hon. the Premier, Sir Joseph Ward, to convey to His Excellency Lord Plunket, Governor of this Dominion, the following resolution: 'That this Council, forming part oi a great .Empire of loyal subjects, tenders its heartfelt sorrow and profound sympathy to Queen Alexandra and roemoers of the Royal Family in the loss they and the Empire have sustained by the death of King Edward VII. His wisdom and ibeneticenee as a ruler, associated with his constant endeavor to maintain the world's peace, has well entitled his name to be revered by the nations as King Edward the Peacemaker. Privileged indeed we have been to live under the reign of a King so beloved and revered iby his subjects, and our sense of loss as a nation, great indeed as we feel it to be, may find its fullest expression in the loyalty we will tender to the proclaimed King." The clerk was instructed to forward a copy of the resolution to the Prime Minister, and the Council adjourned as a mark of respect to his late -Majesty. POST OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS.

The local Postmaster advises that the hours of attendance of the Post and Telegraph Office to-day (the 10th inst.) will be as follows:—Chief Post Office will open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., and 7 to 8 p.m. One delivery will be made by letter carriers, commencing at 8 a.m. The Telegraph Office will be open as usual. The Telephone Exchange will be open from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. All offices except midnight stations will be open from 9 am. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m.

The usual weekly meeting of the Eg-mo-nt Lodge of Good Templars was held ■last night, Bro. J. C. Legg, C.T., presiding. The lodge passed a resolution regretting the death of the late King, expressing sympathy with the Queen and Royal Family, and promising loyartv ,o King George V. The meeting, which was augmented by a deputation from the W.C.T.U. to make final arrangements for the bazaar in aid of the Iwll funds, decided to postpone the bazaar for a fortnight, and the lodse then adjourned.

All the schools in New Plymouth were closed yesterday morninlg, as a mark of respect to the late Sovereign. The Post Office portals are draped in purple, and the portico of the Town Hall and many of the business places are also clothed in mourning. The Taranaki Rifles' annual meeting had been fixed for last night, but w-, adjourned, owing to the death of the King. A BIOGRAPHY. ■(specially written for the '•'News")

Edward the Seventh, King of Great Britain and Ireland and of the British dominions beyond the seas, Emperor of India, the eldest son and second child of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort (Prince- Albert of Saxe-Coburo- Gotha) was born at Buckingham Palace on November 9, 1341. Earlv in the following December he was created Prince of Wales and Earl of. Chester, and was christened on January 25. 1842, at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, bv the Archbishop of Canterbury. HJ3 baptismal names were Albert Edward. His early education was most carefully conducted and he subsequently studied at the Universities of Edinburgh, Oxford (Christchurch) and Cambridge (Trinity). In ISSB he was made colonel in the Army, arid in the following- vear toured in Italy and Spain. In 1860, as "Lord Renfrew." he visited Canada and the United States, under the tutelage of the Duke of Newcastle Secretary of State for the Colonies. In Canada, where he was received with the utmost enthusiasm, he laid the foundation stone of the new Parliament House at Ottawa, and drove the last rivet in the Victoria bridge at Montreal. His characteristic urbanity and tactfulness ensured him a hearty welcome in the United States, and his visit to the tomb of. Washington served to intensify *ne g oorl impression which he everywhere made.

Ihe year ISGI -was fateful for the young prince. He began his military studies at the Curragh, first met his future wife, Princess Alexandra of Denmark, and suffered a heavy bereavement in the death of his father "(December :3, 1801). Some quiet months followed, and in February, 1862, in accordance with the expressed desire of his father, he visited the Holy Land, his guide being the Rev. Arthur Penrhyn Stanlev. afterwards Dean of Westminster. In 1803 the Prince was sworn of the Privy Council and took his seat in the Hose of Lords. The estate at Sandringham was purchased for him. and Marl!>orou™h House was chosen as his London residence. •On March HI of the same year he married Princess Alexandria in St. George's Chapel, Windsor. The beautv and amiability of '-the. Sea Kind's "daughter." charmed all hearts, and the Princess speedily -won that warm place in the affections of the nation which she still holds. An annuity of £40.000 was then settled on the Prince and an income of £IO,OOO on the Princess. In addition ■he had as hereditary Duke of Cornwall the revenuos of that Duchy. The Prince then entered on that career of public activity and usefulness which distinguished him above all previous English

heirs apparent. His mother sought seclusion in her long widowhood, ami the Prince and Princess became more and more as years went by the representa-

'iu'.-i of the Crown in the ceremonial and oilier public duties demanded of the reigning Sovereign. In the performance of these brilliant and often tedious duties, the Prince and 'Princess acquitted themselves in the most exemplary manner possible. On the rare occasions •when the Queen emerged from her retirement, the Prince was always :\t hand to lighten her labors and to lend her support, hi sharp contrast with several of his immediate predecessors the Prince was always a dutiful and loyal son.

His example created a new tradition for the heir of the English throne. The nation no longer regards the Prince of Wales as the mere heir-apparent of kingly honors. It expects him to undertake a considerable share of public work and to demonstrate his interest in all philanthropic and social movements of his time.

Victorian rule endeared the monarchy to the British people, and in the process the Prince played his part. His sturdy British spirit, love of the national sport, and his hearty good nature, have always appealed to the British people. His success in winning the Derby twice and the victories of his famous yacht, the Britannia, were exceedingly popular. Up to the time of his death the King still patronised the turf and the theatre. He was ever an excellent shot and a deft player of bowls and bridge. He was extremely keen on motoring, and himself drove excellently.

In 186!) he visited Egypt and Ireland. In 1870 he inaugurated the Thames Embankment and in 1871 he commemorated the good work of his father by openiog the London International Exhibition. In November of the same year he was attacked hy typhoid, and for many clays his life hung in the balance. His recovery was hailed with tremendous rejoicing, and the public thanksgiving serviuheld in St. Paul's Cathedral evoked a remarkable demonstration of national loyalty.

In 1874 he visited St. Petersburg, on the occasion of the marriage of the Duke of Edinburgh with the Grand Duchess Marie, and in the following year became G.M. of the U.G.I, of Freemasons of England, an office he held until 1901. He also visited Birmingham, where he was received by Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, then Mayor of the city.

In 1875 his memorable tour of India took place. During his seventeen weei<s' stay jn that country he travelled over two thousand miles, and by his unfailing tact and courtesy won enthusiastic esteem of the numerous, native rulers whom he honored. On his return Queen ■Victoria assumed the title of Empress of India. An almost unceasing round of public duties claimed his attention for the next "2fi years. He visited Ireland in 1885 and in the following year acted as president of the Indian and Colonial Executive, opened the Mersey tunnel, and laid the lirSt stone of the Tower Bridge. In 1887 he undertook much of the work in connection with the Queen's Jubilee. In the next year he celebrated his silver wedding, and a year later, his eldest daughter, Princess Louise, was married to the Duke of Fife, in the same year he became treasurer of the Middle Temple, where he inaugurated the reign of "Mv Lady Nicotine" at the "Grand Nights." In'this year also he visited the 'Paris Exhibition, and in 18J0 he opened the Forth JJrd^e.' In January, 1803, the shadow of death darkened hs home. His eldest son, Prince Albert Victor, succumbed after a few days' illness, and the nation sorrowed with the bereaved parents. In July of the next year Prince George (nonKing) was married to Princess Mav of Teck, who had formerly been the fiancee of his elder brother. ' Two year later Edward served on a Royal Commission set up to enquire into the- housing of the poor, and showed an interest in the work which did not abate until his death. He also opened the great Tower Bridge in London, and delighted the Welsh people by attending the Eisteddfod. In 1896 he became first chancellor of the new Welsh University. In the same year his third daughter, Princess Maud, was married to Prince Charles of Denmark.

In the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of 1807 he played a -prominent part and reviewed the vast fleet gathered at Spithead. His warm interest in the welfare of the poor led him «. few months later to encourage the formation of the Prince of Wales Hospital Fund for London. In April, 1000, as he left the Xord station at Brussels a crazed voung man named ftipido made an abortive attempt on his life.

,*'" Vitcoria died on January 2, 1001, and the Prince of AVales became King as Edward VII. He was proclaimed with all the usual ceremonies, ami the coronation was arranged for June 20, 1002. Two days before that date the King was suffering from' perityphlitis, a „d a serious operation 'was necessary, intercession took the place of rejoicing, and happily the surgical operation was perfectly-successful, ihe King made a splendid recovery, and the postponed ceremony took place" on August 9 at Westminster Abbey \ Coronation Review, was held on August 10 and on October 15 a Royal Progress took place in London, a remarkable feature being a review of troops from every British dominion. Three da l '* later a remarkable thanksgiving service took .place at St. Paul's Cathedral. Visits to Portugal, Gibraltar, Malta. Naples, Rome iaud France occupied most of April and part of May, 1903. During this tour the King had interviews with the King of Portugal, the King of Italv and President Loubet. Diplomatically, the results of the tour were excellent, and in the case of France led to the rapprochement which has been so happily and beneficially concluded. The King's splendid efforts were universally applauded and the proud title of "Edward the Peacemaker" was bestowed on him by international acclamation. Return visits from foreign potentates followed, and Scotland and Ireland were gratified by the presence of the King and Queen. For the first time in more than 8(1 years, a Court was held -at the ancient palace of Holyrood. Tn 1894 the King ami Queen opened the new Parliament in State, and after paying a visit to Denmark, their Majesties crossed the Channel once more, and held Court in Ireland, where they were enthusiastically received. In June the King was entertained at Kiel and Hamburg by the Herman Emneror. and ii July he hid the foundation „( the new 'building at St. Bartholomew's, to which he gave a donation of t'lniM Subsequently he made public appearances at Liverpool, where he laid the foundation stone of the new cathednl At Swansea he cut the first sod of the new docks, and at Foci, near Rhvader he inaugurated the Binnimrham-W-H' water supply scheme. After three weeks' visit to Marienbad. the Kin<r returned home to entertain the Queen of Portugal. Earlv in January 190,). accompanied bv Princess Victoria' he visited Chatsworth, the Der'mv-pr "eat of the Duke of Devonshire. T„ J'.'l'niav,. the health of the Princess Victoria! 6 ',u2 cause for anxiety. An

operation for appendicitis was successful, and the Royal patient recovered. Early in March, the -prospective visit of the Prince and Prince.-,* of Wales to Tndin. was announced and ia March the Queen paid a vi.-it to Portugal. ~ The King made a Mediterranean tour in April and visited Algiers and Corsica. On his way home he visited Paris and was received by the French people with every manifestation of love and esteem. This visit, following closely on the German Emperor's speech at Tangier on March 21 challenging that portion of the Anglo-French agreement dealing with) Morocco, was generally regarded as having an international significance. The visit of the British flee! to Brest and the return visit of the French Fleet to Portsmouth in July and August, 1!)05, were marked by great cordiality. This feeble attempt to give an indication of the mutlifarious duties and journeyings of King Edward will at least indicate the immense energy and devoted service he gave to his people. Since the last date mentioned the nations have had every reason to bless the influence of the most powerful personage hi Christendom. The detachment of the ■Sovereign from politics las increased the tremendous influence be has wielded, and the wretched recent endeavors in the Commons to use the Crown lor party purposes are an indication, not of the disloyalty of the nation, but of the discreditable'element that has crept into the methocls of alleged democrats. The nation has looked to the late King with affection and reverence for a much longer period than that marked by his reign, and now that the people of the Empire of King George V. view through the window of their sorrow the great career that is closed, they will indeed prav for an Empire under the rule of his son as great and as glorious and as loval vis at present. In the shadow of a' great Imperial grief the petty political bickerings die down, and the -partv poiitics are set aside. And we in New Zealand whose special nride it is that this is a splendid o\it]>o-t of the greit Empire over which King George rules, have a greater interest ir. his accession because we seem to know him. The creat -■■•''J ties of the King's late father are in a less degree the qualities of King Gc-oree. for while in Australasia he demonstrated possession of manv of them. Queen Mary, too. in the ]i- ? ht of her visit, is not forgotten for her aracioueness and her regal bearing. For King George the Empire's hope will be that hi< rei<rn may be as great, as wonderful and as potent for eood as was the rei<ni of his father The King is dead, Long live the K. ng! . i - -■-«»■« 1 .Jfcia*