The Red Cloud chief., 1898-09-09
QUEEN OF THE NETHERLANDS
Coronation OF wnhelm,na Take. Place at
Amsterdam.

lol guns and n majestic chorale, per-
formed by trumpeters from the crenel-
lated towers Of the Eve great churches
OF Amsterdam.
Int procession was headed by the
kings of arms, with the heralds in
their gorgeous antique costumes, bear
ing long trumpets adorned with pen
dant flags. All the splendor Of the
royal retinue was overlooked by the
vast crowds OF people. whose eyes
were turned upon the central figure
Of this imposing function-the young
queen, on foot, amidst the people,
dccked with oil the emblems Of
royalty.
At her head was q diadem Of din
monds. Her robe was Of white silk
rich, red velvet, on which the lions of
Nassau were displayed in gold II.
broidery. The mantle was bordcred
with ermine.
Her Majesty carried herself with
grace and fortitude, but her blanched
checks we're evidence Of the profound
emotion inspired by tho greatness of
the occasion.
The sword of state was carried be.
fore the young queen by a general.
The jewels worn by the queen were
part of those stolen in Brussels, Sep
TENDER 8, 1920. Some Of them were
recovered by tho police Of New York, a
year later, through information which
n Frenchman named Roumsge gave to
the Dutch minister at Washington.
Tho roars of loyal cheers grew
louder and more sustained as Her
Majesty proceeded to the church
which had meanwhile been filed with
brilliantly robed women and uni
formed civil and military authorities,
naval officers and members Of the Dip
lomatic corps. The interior Of the
church disclosed a magnificent wealth
Of drapery, banners, palms and fiow-
ers. In front of the chancel was the
throne, of gorgeous crimson and gold
velvet, with the crown, orb, scepter
and sword lying on low stands. On
the right Of the throne were members
Of the royal family n upon the left
were the Indian princes from the
Dutch possessions.
As the procession Of the queen
mother entered the church the assem-.
bly, arose and remained standing. The
queen mother wore n low necked dress
of light mauve color, trimmed with
lace and covered with pearls. On her
head was q splendid tiara and on her
breast were displayed the insignia 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 n position upon
the left Of the throne, but who re-
NAMED standing until the arrival OF
her daughter, the sovereign.
Suddenly the king Of arms, from the
portal of the church, heralded the ar
rival Of Queen Wilhelmina, who en-
tered the building escorted by a train
Of generals, each bearing an emblaz
oned banner.
The choir, which included the great
est singers Of Holland, sang xvii
helmus Van Nassauwe."
The queen, looking we'll in her robe:
of state. bowed from side to side a:
she passed on to the throne, and
reaching L., she turned and agair
bowed and took her seat. A moment
later her majesty arose and, in a clear
and perfectly calm voice spoke as fol
lows:
Gentlemen Of the States General
Since the death Of my ever lamentet
father. and until have completed my
eighteenth year, the government has
been in the hands of my mother.
have now assumed the government
and / have issued q proclamation t,
my we'll beloved people"
: After her address, the queen. tool
3 the oath and the eldest king-at.arm
/ proclaimed ner, queen WfIhelmtn
Of the Netherlands
1.-The hour has now arrived when
: amid the faithful states general ant
, invoking the holy name God, l shall
plead myself to the people Of the Meth
erlands, to maintain their rights ant
privileges. On this date I draw NOR,
closely the solemn tie existing between
myself and my people. The very ancien
union of the Netherlands and Of tn
y house of Orange is confirmed afresb
a Beautiful is my task. i am happy an
grateful to be able to govern tn
Netherlands people, a nation small ii
n numbers, but great in virtue of 1t
strength Of character. 1 esteem 1t Q
d privilege and u pleasing duty to de
o vote all my strength to the pros
perity and welfare of u father
land. The house Of Orange ca
never, yea, never, do enough for tn
Netherlands, 1 need your supper
b and cooperation, and I'm contden
you will lend me these, in order tina
!, we may be able to work together 70
the honor and prosperity of our Meth
> crlands people. May this be the aim O
!, our life and may God bless You and m.
labors for the salvation of the father
: land"
al The representatives of the state, ger
eral then swore allegiance to the quee
and the procession returned to tn
palace.
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