THE KING'S FUNERAL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 37, 24 May 1910, Page 5

THE KING'S FUNERAL.

RECOGNITION OF THE COLONIES. NEWSPAPER COMMENT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright London, May 22. The .Daily Mail says a welcome and most praiseworthy innovation in the funeral ceremony was the presence of Lord Strathcona; Sir G. H. Reid and Mr. Hall-Jones, which marks a new chapter in Imperial history. T.ie Master of Ceremonies has recognised the oversea dominions none too soon, and it is to be hoped they will be mvaed in larger numbers and given even more prominent places in future. Queen Alexandra sent for M. Pichon and the French mission, and expressed to them how profoundly she was toucned by the sympathy shown by the President and the French nation. The King bade the mission farewell at Victoria station. PROCEEDINGS IN INDIA. REMARKABLE DEMONSTRATIONS. Calcutta, May 22. An unprecedentedly united demonstration of mourning and loyalty marked the funeral ceremonies on Friday. Three hundred thousand Hindoos, including members of the aristocracy and the entire middle class of all shades, including Surendrath, Banerjee, Chupendranath, Bose and the editor of the Amrita Bazar Patrika, marched in procession for two miles, barefooted and dressed in white, from Sangita Uaniaj to the Maidan. At the head of the procession was carried a life-size portrait of the late King, ■wreathed in white lotus flowers and lilies, and surmounted by an embroidered umbrella, India's emblem of loyalty. The Maharajah of Darbhanga delivered a fervent speech, urging that King Edward's death was a signal for the Indian people to compose their differences and live lives of peace, love and loyalty. KING ANu KAISER. EMBLEMS OF FRIENDSHIP. THREE POWERS UNANIMOUS. Received May 23, 10.40 p.m. London, May 23. Three impressive services were held at Windsor. One was attended by the Lord Mayor and the Corporation of the City of London and other bodies. 'Notable memorial services were held in many other places in' Britain. King George accompanied the Kaiser in the afternoon to Hampton Court, driving with 'him in Chestnut Avenue, Bushy Park, and at Windsor. Queen Alexandra and Princess Marie shortly proceed to Sandringham, thence to Denmark. King George says that after the great tributes from eevry part of the Empire the outward public demonstrations greatly affected him. He added: "The pathetic manner in which the vast multitude patiently and reverently awaited an opportunity to pay the last tributes profoundly touched me and my whole family. ENGLISH SYMPATHY FOR THE KAISER. SATISFACTION IN GERMANY. » Received May 23, 10.40 p.m. Berlin, May 23. The 'Nofddeutcher Gazette says that the demonstrations of sympathy accorded to the -KaiseF in Engkfld on the death of his uncle King Edward w£T6 ftfiknowledged in Germany with lively satisfaction. The paper adds: "It iss hoped that the reciprocal friendliness shown on the ,sad occasion will strengthen the eonvicJtion that no conceivable diffiulties can atise between the two countries unsurmountable by goodwi]} and mutual understanding.'' ■■•■ i)^lo mCONFIDENCE LN THE FUTURE. '' MATERIAL AND MORAL PEACE. i Iteeeived May 23, 10.40 p.m. , • ■ I ... Paris. May 23. •Le Temps says that both the Kaiser and M. Pichon in a mutual conversation expressed confidence in the future of material and moral peace based on honorable compromises wherever possible. •SERVICE AT LISBON. Received May 23, 11.25 p.m. Lisbon, May 23. Queen Amelie and the Prince Regent, as well as the Cabinet, attended memorial services at the iProtestant Church at Lisbon. SOOTH ISLAND MAORIS. EULOGISE KING EDWARD. SWEAR FEALTY TO KING GEORGE. By Telegraph—Press Association. Christchurch, Last Night. A gathering of South Island-Maoris at Taumutu (Southbridge) last week was attended by representatives of all the kaiangas near Dunedin, Waikouaiti, Temuka, Morven, Kaiapoi and on the Banks Peninsula, who held a memorial service for the late King.' Amongst the speakers were Mr. Tame Parata, and at the evening meeting a number of chiefs made speeches in ap- | preciation of the late King, and greeting King George as the new ruler of their race.