THE LATE KING

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 387, 12 May 1910, Page 5

THE LATE KING

THE DAY OF MOURNING. THE 20th FIXED. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. London, May 10. The proclamation makes the 20th May as the day for general mourning through the United Kingdom. NOTHING MYSTERIOUS ABOUT HIS DEATH. THE BODY EMBALMED. THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS. London, May 10. The British Medical Journal says there is nothing doubtful or mysterious about the Kings death. He had suffered for many years from a tendency to distension of the cellular tissues and bronchitis, with occasional laryngitis. He had "smoker's throat," but it was not diseased. His heart yielded to the pressure of increasing resistance in the lungs. . The King's uody has been embalmed. Owing to the number of wreaths the coffin was transferred to the throne 1500 m.

The King's company of Grenadiers are guarding the catafalque. The Duke of Norfolk, Earl Carrington, and Mr. Lewis Harcourt are arranging for the funeral. The body will be conveyed on the gun carriage used for Victoria's ifuneral, with full military honors, to Westminster Abbey by the long lonto

On the day of the funeral, in order to enable the crowds to get a Tiew, the body wi! Ibe taken by way of Whiteihall, [Piccadilly, Hyde Park and Edgeware road.

1 Representatives will ibe present from all branches of the Army, Navy and colonial corps, and delegations from fo : reign Tegiinents whereof King Edward was colonel will be included.

King George will be accompanied by the Duke of Connaught, the Kaiser, the Kings of Spain, Portugal, Denmark, Norway and Belgium, M. Pichon, Mr. Roosevelt, the Arch-Duke Francis, the Grand Duke Michael, Duke d'Aosta, Prince Henry of Holland, the Crown Prince of Greece, and Count Fushimi.

Practically all the theares will be ire-opened, on Wednesday. Sir George Reid is. asking permission for the Australian Navals to participate in the funeral. THE PREMIER IN TOUCH WITH THE KING. z THE RUN ON: BLACK. GERMANS REAPING A HARVEST. London, May 10. Mr. Asquith, throughout his voyage from the Mediterranean, transacted business in connection with the King's death by wireless telegraphy. He saw. King George at Marlborough House and afterwards at the Privy Council, where the Ministers 'handed in their portfolios, which were- returned, confirming them in their offices. Hundreds of shops are sold out of Iblack, and the London warehouses have ibeen obliged to apply to the Continent. German drapery firms are reaping a iharvest in English orders. The West End shopkeepers anticipate losing several miHions, being the extra money usually spent during the season.

Hotels and restaurants are gloomy, but the shops are benefiting by the sale of mourning material, though they will lose the sale of large stocks of Parisian goods.

General Booth is at Zurich, and has ordered Salvationist commemorations on Sunday in all centres. He has telegraphed the King, assuring him of his loyalty. The King replied and. Queen Alexandra thanked General Booth for ihis prayers" for support in her terrible Jbereavement.

The Siam Court is in mourning. The Crown Prince ihas stated that when he was a lonely stranger in England King Edward made him feel more at home than anyone. At a crowded meeting of buyers, and others connected with the wool sales, it was unanimously agreed to express tne deepest sorrow and sympathy with the Royal family. The movement was initiated by the foreign buyers. ASCOT RACES HELD AS USUAL. PARLIAMENT TO FURTHER ADJOURN. London, May 10. At King George's wish the Ascot Taces' were held as usual. Those attending, wore mourning and the Royal Pavilion was closed.

Parliamentary tributes to the late King and an address of condolence with and congratulations to King George will be passed to-morrow. It is ■■understood that after passing Supply for a further term Parliament will adjourn until the middle of June, though the Nationalists still hold that the veto resolutions should be proceeded with in the House of Lords without unnecessary delay.

THE TIME OF ffHE KING'S DEATH. London,. May 10. The fact that King George was leaving Buckingham Palace on the stroke of midnight started the first rumor of the King's death. The reporters in waiting, were informed ten minutes later, and the news was known in Fleet Street at 12.20 a.m. The official certificate, signed by the physicians, gave the time as 11.50 p.m., tat King George's letter to the Lord Mayor and the Court circular both state tlat the King died at 11.45 p.m. THE KING AND THE BOY SCOUTS. London, May 10. General Baden-Powell states that the King on Thursday sent him commands regarding the review of Boy Scouts to be held on June 18. He approved of the rally, consisting of a simultaneous rash of thousands of cheering Scouts, until they encircled the King as inspecting officer. After singing their song, "Hail to the Chief," they would squat down in silence and listen to the King's address. FOREIGN TRIBUTES. j The Hague, Mav 10. Memhers of the Dutch Parliament paid tribute to the late King of England. Berlin, May 10. In the Reichstag, felicitous speeches j were made regarding King Edward. | A memorial service at the Marien-

■bad Town Hall yesterday 'was attended by iPrince Lichtenstein, the Governor, and! the Abbott of Tepl municipality. AN IMPERIAL INJUNCTION. TO GO INTO MOURNING. Received May 11, 10.15 p.m. London, May 11. An Order-in-Council expects that all persons will put themselves in decent mourning by the beginning of the 12th. THE KAISER'S PLANS. Received May 11, 10.30 p.m. Berlin, May 11. The Kaiser will join the Russian Dowager's train at Berlin and accompany her as far as Oharlottenburg. AFTER DEATH. ' A GREAT ARTIST DESCRIBES KING EDWARD. "A BEAUTIFUL KINGLINESS." Received May 12, 1.5 a.m. London, May 11. The Daily Telegraph says that Sir Luke Fildes, R.A., describes King Edward's features as suggesting majesty and' kingship, or a beautiful kingliness. Yet the face was so transfigured, there was no earthliness about him. Every vestige of tiredness and weariness were gone, and the features strongly suggested a likeness to those of his father.

THE MOTHER QUEEN. HER HEALTH IS GOOD. Received May 12, 1.5 a.m. London, May 11. With reference to groundless rumors, it is authoritatively stated that Queen Alexandra's health affords no grounds for anxiety on the part of her medical attendants. FREEMASONS' SORROW. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. At the Grand Lodge meeting to-night, a message was received from the retiring Grand Master (Lord 1 IPlunket), expressing, deep regret that the death of the King prevented him from taking part in any functions. He made feeling reference to the patron of another lodge and his sudden passing, and assured the brethren that he iwas with them in spirit and sympathy. The progress of the Craft in New Zealand would remain of deep interest to him. Queen Alexandra had acknowledged his caDle of condolence on behalf of the Freemasons of New Zealand.

The lodge goes into mourning ior three months. NEW ZEALAND MESSAGES. Palmerston North, Wednesday. His Excellency the Governor has received over seventy messages from all [parts 1 qf New Zealand, including ialil kinds of local bodies, religious institutions, and other bodies, besides private messages from many well-known /New Zealanders. The following are among the messages:— Front Mr. A. J. Bagnall, Mayor of Auckland:—The citizens of Auckiland deeply deplore the loss to the Empire •by the death of his Most Gracious Majesty the King, and desire your Excellency to convey their loyal and most heartfelt sympathy with her Majesty the Queen and Royal Family. From Mr. Thomas Cole, Mayor of Dunedin:—The Mayor, councillors, and citizens of Dunedin deeply mourn the death of their beloved King, and join with the Dominion in the universal sorrow for the great loss the Empire has sustained; They desire to express tneir deepest sympathy with the Royal Family in their bereavement and in the loss, the Empire is now mourning. From Bishop Grimes, Christchureh:— The priests and people of our diocese unite with me in expression of our deepest sorrow for the world-wide calamity in the death of our great and good King.

From Archbishop Redwood:—Greatly grieved at the unexpected death of the King; accept deep conuolence.

From Mr. Leonard A. Bachelor, the American Vice-Consul-General at Auckland':—On behalf of the American residents of this Dominion I beg to tender their profoundest sympathy in the great loss your nation has sustained by the death of His M a J es ty King Edward. From the Rabbi of the Hebrew Synagogue, Wellington:—Our deepest sympathy in the world's bereavement. Will your Excellency kindly convey the following message to the Colonial Secretary: "Accept our profound and sincere condolences."

From Sir John Logan Campbell, Auckland:—l mourn with all his subjects the loss of our great King. From Lieutenant - Colonel Cosgrove, Dominion Chief Scout: —I desire on behalf of the 360 officers and 6000' Boy and Girl Scouts of the Dominion to express their depest sorrow and regret at the death of our great and good King, and we offer you our heartfelt sympathy in the great loss our Empire has suffered.

The Governor also received messages from the Rev. S. Henderson, president of the Primitive Methodist Church, the Bishop of Auckland, the president of the Methodist Church, the moderator of the Presbyterian Church, the president of the Veterans' Association, the Bishop of Dunedin, and Sir Robert Stout.

Sir John Logan Campbell, in another telegram, saia:—' It is given to ine, who lived in the reign of George 111., to now approach the throne and as a devoted, and humble subject to bend the knee to (heir Most Gracious Majesties King George the Fifth and Queen Mary." A WESTPORT RESOLUTION. Westport, Last Night. The Westport Borough Council met to-night and passed a. resolution oi sympathy in connection with the late King's death. It was decided to nold a municipal memorial service on the day of the funeral. The Council then adjourned for a week. The Westport Chamber of Commerce also adjourned its meeting to next week. j THE BOY SCOUTS. MOURNING AND FUNERAL RULES. Christchurch, Last Night. I Lieut.-Colonel Cossgrove. V.D., Domin-' ion Chief Scout, has issued the following mourning and funeral order:—'All Scout officers throughout the Dominion are requested to wear the usual mourn- 1 ing band on the left arm; all Sco's a crepe covered button on the lott breast above the jacket when in uniform until further notice. On Sunday, 13th instJ and for the day of the funeral, a solemn' church parade should be held. All flags should be surmounted <by a black

streamer, and all staves should bare a black ribbon tied one foot from the top." NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICES. NEXT SUNDAY. Wellington. Last Night. At a meeting of Wellington clergymen to-day it was decided to hold a national memorial service next Sunday afternoon in connection with the death of King Edward. The service will ibe held in the open air if the weather is suitable; otherwise, in the Town Hall. NO HOCKEY MATCHES.

Christchureh. Last Night,

The local Hockey Association has decided that no matches shall foe played under its auspices until after the funeral of the late King.