The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-09-07
CROWNED QUEEN OF HOLLAND.
VAST CROWDS OF PEOPLE CHEER
THE YOUNG SOVEREIGN.

Imposing Functions Conducted In
Observation-Disclosures Passes to
the Throne While the Distinguish
ed Choir Sang " WilheImus Van
Nassaue" - She Pledges Herself to
Her People In n short Address.
President of the First Chamber
Receives the Queen, and WiIheI-
nina Recitcs the Constitutional
Onth-Later She Drives over Ann
sterdam Attended by Guard of
Honor.
Amsterdam, Sept. 6.-The events of yes
terday but overture the far more import
ant ceremonies of to-day upon the occa-
sion of the enthroning of Queen Wilhel-
nina.
The day began with a salute of 1Ol guns
and majestic choral performed by trum-
peters from the crenellated towers Of the
five great churches of Amsterdam.
Crowds of people assembled early in the
morning and took up positions from which
view of the royal procession to Nieu-
kirk, an edihce that, In spite of the name,
is 400 years old.
BY 10 o'clock the Damplatz presented a
magnificent spectacle.
The center was cleared and the sides
were densely thronged. the front places
being reserved for the children of the
orphanages.
At 1875 the prncely families of Sake
Weimar and Wied drove to the church,
escorted by cavalry, with bands playing
drums beating, and the troops presenting
arms.
Almost Immediately afterward the
Queens mother appeared in a state coach,
which was surmounted by gilt of royal
crown upon a crimson cushion. She re-
ceived an ovation.
About ten minutes later Queen Wilnel-
nina left the palace and at that very mo-
ment the sun burst from the clouds in
brilliancy, which was looked upon as be-
ing happy augury for the young sover-
eign.
The procession was headed by the kings
of-arms, with the heralds in their gor-
geous, 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 CEN
trail figure of this imposing function-the
young Queen, on foot, amidst the people,
decked with all the emblems of royalty
On her head was a diadem of diamonds
crown shaped. Her robe was of white
silk, with a long train, under a mantle of
rich, red velvet, on which the Lions of
Nassau were displayed in gold embroid-
cry. The mantle was bordered with err
mine.
The sword OF state was carried before
the young Queen by a general.
The jewels worn by the young Queen
were part of those stolen In Brussels on
Sept 9, 1929.
the acclamations which greeted the Queen,
The roars of royal cheers grew louder and
more sustained as her majesty proceeded
to the church. which, in the meanwhile
had been filled with brilliantly robed la
dies and uniformed military and civil au-
thorities, naval officers and members Of
the diplomatic corps.
The interior of the church disclosed a
magnificent wealth of drapery banners
palms and flowers. In front of the chan
eel was the throne OF gorgeous crimson
and gold velvet, with the crown, orb, scep-
ter and sword occupying stools
Suddenly the king -of-arms, from the por-
tai of the church, heralded the arrival of
Queen Wilhelmlna, who entered the build
ing escorted by train OF generals, each
bearing an embrazoned banner
The choir, which included the greatest
artists of Holland, sang "Wilhelmus van
Nassaue," the Queen looking very well in
. Erta lav. al
side, as she passed on to the throne, and
reaching 1t, she turned and again bowed
and took her seat. A moment later her
majesty arose and in clear and perfectly
calm voice made a short address, pledg-
ing herself to the people of the Neither
lands to maintain their rights and privi-
leges.
After the Queens speech in accord
ance with tradition, Van Eemnes, presi-
dent Of the first chamber, advanced to
the throne and said: I'VE receive and
invest you in the name Of the Neither
lands people and in virtue of the consn-
tuition, as Queen. We swear we Will
maintain your inviola blity and the rights
Of your crown We swear to do all that
good and faithful states general should
do So help US Almighty God.'
The usher then announced the names
of the members of the chambers loudly
each member rising as his name was called
and responding 80 help me Almighty
God" save the Baptist members, who re-
piled II promise It,"
The Queen sat for a few moments and
then again arose and recited, in the same
clear tones, the usual oath to uphold the
constitution, defend the independence of
the country, protect the liberty Of her
subjects, using therefor all legal means"
"as a good king should"
Later in the day the Queen drove around
the city and viewed the decorations Her
carriage was drawn by six horses and
was attended by guard Of honor.