The herald., 1898-09-07
FUZZY INVESTED WITH ROYAL
DIGNITIES
A ROAR OF LOYAL CHEERS
Greats the Girl Queens Oath to Defend
the Rights and Privileges OF
Netherlanders
Associated Pres. Special Wire.


occasion of the long-awa!ted enthroning
+. Queen Wilhelmina, who came OIL age oi
rs August 81. The day began with salute
of 10l guns and majestic choral per
formed by .rumpeters from the creheia'et
tcwers CT the five great churches OF Am
sterdam.
Crowds of people assembled early in the
morning ard took up positions from whicr
TO view the royal procession to the Neu'
kirk, an edifice that, in spite OF its name
Is 400 years old. BY 10 o'clock the DAM
clatz presented magnificent spectacle.
The center was cleared and the SIDES were
censely thronged, the front places being
reserved for the children Of the oTphan-
ages, The multitudes were kept back by
lines OF troops Of all arms.
From the principal gate of the palace 10
the church between lines OF naval cadets
were stretched gay awning decorated
With streamers, and velvet carpeting was
laid over the short distance whlch the
Queen had 10 traverse.
At 1O:35 the pr.ncely families OF Sake
Weimar and Wiede drove to the church,
escorted by cavalry. with bands playing.
drums beating and the troops presenting
urms.
Almost Immediately afterwards. the
Queens mother appeared In a state coach,
which was surmounted by gilt royal
crown upon crimson cushion. She re-
ceived an ovation and was greeted with
endless cheering and cries Of Long live
the Queens mother!'
About ten minutes later the beating of
drums and the blare Of trumpets signalled
the fact that Queer Wilhelmina had left
the palace, and at that very moment the
sun burst from the cloud. in brill!ancy,
which was looked upon as being happy
augury for the young sovereign.
The procession was headed by the "king
Heterogeneous" with the heraids in their
gorgeous antique costumes and bearing
long trumpets adorned with pendant flags.
But all the splendor OF the royal retinue
was overlooked by the vast crowds Of peo-
pie, whose eyes were turned upon the
central figure Of this imposing procession
the young Queen on foot amids. the peo-
pie decked with all the embems OF royalty.
Al her head was diadem of diamonds.
crown-shaped. Her robe was Of white silk
with long train under a mantle Of rich
red velvet. on which the lions CT Nassau
were displayed in gold embroidery. The
mantle was bordered with erm!ne. o.
Tie sword OF state was carried before
the young Queen by a General.
Her majesty carried herself with grace
and forttude but her blanched cheeks were
evidence of the profound emotion inspired
by the greatness of the occasion. The jew
els worn by the young Queen were part
OF those stolen in Brussels September 9,
1929. Some Of them were recovered by
the police of New York year later through
Information which a Frenchman named
Roumage gave to the Dutch Minister at
Washington.
Ii is impossible to accurately describe
the acclamations which greeted the Queen
The roars Of loyal cheers grew louder and
more sustained as Her Majesty proceeded
to the church, which In the meanwhile had
been filled with brilliantly -robed ladies' and
uniformed civil and military authorities.
naval officers and members Of the dfplo-
matte corps. The interior OF the church
disclosed magnificent wealth of drapery,
banners. palms and flowers. In front OF
the chancel was throne OF gorgeous GRIM
son and gold velvet, with crown, orb,
scepter and sword occupying stools On
the right OF the throne were members of
the royal family, and on the left were the
Indian princes from the Dutch possessions
AS the procession Of the Queen-mothcr
entered the church. the assembly rose and
remained standing. The Queen-mother
wore q low-necked dress of light mauve
color, trimmed with lace and covered with
pearls. On her head was a splendid tiara
and on her breast were displayed the in
signta Of the Dutch orders. The maids Of
honor and the ladies in waiting were
dressed In beautiful costumes, blazing with
diamonds.
They followed the Queen Mother, who
took up a position on the left of the throne
but who remained standing until the arrival
Of her daughter. the sovereign.
Suddenly the king-of-arms from the por-
tai Of the church heralded the arrival of
Queen Wilhelmina. who entered the build
Ing, escorted by a train of Generals each
bearing an emblaZoned banner
The choir, which included the greatest
artists of Holland, sang "Wilhe!mina Van
Nassauwe"
The Queen, locking very well In her rcbes
nf state, bowed from side to side. as she
she turned and again bowed and took her
scat. A moment later her majesty arose
and, in clear and perfectly calm voice,
delivered her address as follows
The Queens Speech
"Gantlemen Of the States General: Since
the death of my ever lamen;ed father ana
until have completed my eighteenth year,
the government has been in the hands Of
my mother. l have now assumed the gov
srnment, and l have issued a proclamation
TO my wellIbeloved people
The hour has now arrived, when amid
the faithful states general and invoking
Inc hoiy name OF God, shall pledge my
SELF TO the people Of the Netherlands Ia
MAINTAIN their rights and privileges. On
TINS cate draw more closely the solemn
tie existing between myself and nv peo-
pie. The very ancient union of the Neither
lands and of the House OF Orange is con-
i'rmed afresh, Beautiful is my task. am
happy ard grateful to be able TO eovsrn
the Netherlands people, a nation small in
numbers but great in virtue Of its strength
OF character. l esteem ii a privilege a nd
q pleasant duty to devote all nv strerptb
10 the prosperity and welfare of our father
land. The House OF Orange can never
yea never do enough for the Netherlands
neeo your support and corporation. a nd
l am convinced you will lend me these IN
order that We may be able to work ,o-
gether for the honor and prosperity of
our Netherlands people. Nav this he tho
aim OF our life and may God bless you and
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