The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-09-07
ROARS OF LOYAL CHEERS
Greeted Queen Wilhelmina When
She Took the Oath.
AN IMPRESSIVE SERVICE
solennly Pledged Herself 20 Protect the
Liberties OF Her Subjects as a
GOOD King Should"-Few Eyes
Were Not Dimmed.

yesterday were but an overture for far
more important ceremonies to-day upon
the occasion OF the long awaited en-
thronement of Queen wilhelmina. who
came OF age Aug. 81. The day began
with a salute OF Ioi guns and a majes-
tice choral performance by trumpeters
from the five great churches Of Am
eterdam. Crowds of people assembled
early in the morning and took up po-
sitions from which to view the royal
procession to Neukirk, an edifce that
sn spite of its name is 400 years old. BY
] o'clock Damplatz presented a magni-
fcent spectacle as LOSS princely fam
eies Of SAKE weimer and Weld drove
60 church, escorted by cavalry and
bands playing. drums beating and
troops presenting arms. Almost imme-
diately afterward the queen mother
appeared in a state coach surnounted
by a gilt royal crown ape a crimson
cushion. Then came Queen Wilhel-
NINA. The procession was headed by
the kings OF arms will heralds in gor-
geous antique costumes and bearing
long trumpets adorned with pendant
flags.
The roars of loyal cheers grew louder
and more sustained as her majesty
proceeded 10 the church, which had IN
The meantime been filled with bfllllahl-
Nv robed ladies' and uniformed civil ana
military authorities, naval officers ana
members of the diplomatic corps. The
snterior ~ the church disclosed a mag
nifcent wealth OF drapery, banners
palms and flowers. In front OF the
chancel was a throne of gorgeous
crimson and gold velvet with a crown,
orb. scepter and sword. As the young
queen entered the church, escorted
Sv a train Of generals. each bearing an
.mblazoned banner. and took a seat on
the throne. the choir. which included
she greatest artists in Holland, sang
swiIhelmina Van Nassauwe.
Queen Wilhelmina then spoke as fol-
lows:
Since the death OF my ever lamented
father and until 1 have completed my
18th wear, the government has been IN
the hands of my mother. i have now
assume the government and i nave
issued a proclamation to my wei be-
loved people.
'"The hour has now arrived. and amid
the faithful states general. and invocat-
ing the holy name OF God. ] shall pledge
myself to the people of the Netherlands
20 maintain their rights and privileges.
ION this date / draw more closely the
solemn tie existing DelWetu mNetlA anu
the people. The very ancient anton Of
the Netherlands and of the house OF
Orange is confirmed afresh. Beautiful
S. vocation. Beautiful Is my task. l
am happy and grateful 10 be able TO
govern the Netherlands people, a ma
zion small In number but great In viz
fure Of It's strength OF character. l
esteem IL a privilege and a pleasure to
devote all my strength 70 the prosper
Sly and welfare Of our fatherland.
The house OF Orange can never, yea,
never. az enough for the Netherlands
j need your support and cooperation
and I am convinced you viii lend me
these in order hat We may be able to
work together for the honor and pros
perity of our Netherlands people. May
this be the aim OF our life, and may
God bless you and my labors for the
salvation of the fatherland."
This first public utterance Of the
Queen 10 her people was listened 70 with
profound emotion. Her enunciation was
so perfect that her clear voice penetrat-
ed TO the farthest recesses OF the
church.
After the address the queen sat for
q few moments, and then rose again
and recited. in the same clear tones, the
oath to uphold the constitution. defend
the independence Of the country, pro
tect the liberty Of her subjects. using
therefore all legal means, las a good
king should"
Thus was the investiture completed.
The solemnity OF the occasion was due
10 exceptional circumstances. The youth
and sex of the monarch and the deep
sincerity with which she voiced the
closing words so deeply Impressed all
present that some time elapsed before
the effect passed off, and there We're
few eyes which were not dImmed with
tears. After a few moments Of silence.
however. a great Of Long live
the queen broke out, and was three
times repeated.
The heralds proclaimed her maiestv's
fnvesture and soon afterward the
queen left the church and her mother
followed her and returned to the pal
ace.
As the queen and mother passed on
their way there were renewed acclama-
lions from the people. and when their
majesties entered the palace four her
aids stepped out on the balcony. Their
appearance stilled the concourse into a
dead silence, which was broken by q
trumpet peal. followed by the voice Of
the senior herald. announcing that
Queen Wilhelmina had been invested
queen Of the Netherlands. While the
saluting guns which greeted the proc
iamation were stiH booming the queen.
wearing the regalla, appeared and was
welcomed by a mighty roar Of sound.
She made a beautiful historic picture.
When her mother followed the two
stood hand In hand. bowling 10 the up
turned faces Of their hosts OF subjects.
Later I'm the day the queen drove
around the city and visited the decOra-
lions. The carriage was drawn by six
horses and was attended by a guard Of
honor. The carriage containing the
Prince and Princess Won Wild and the
Grand Duke Of Saxe-wels followed
There are general iluminations
throughout the city tonight on 4 mag
nincent scale. The queen and the
queens mother drove tCcatheT IN an
open carriage TO view the scene and met
with an enthusiastic reception. The
day passed of without ar untoward
incident OF any kind.
Al the banquet At the palace this