The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-09-07

The Young Monarch Enthroned
Amid Great Pomp. Isl
HER SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.

81 Am Happy ana Grateful to Govern
the Netherlands People, Nation
Small In Numbers but Great In the
Virtue ofIts strength OF Character" "
Amsterdam, Sept. G.-The events of
Monday We're but the overture for far
more important ceremonies yesterday
upon the occasion of the long awaited
enthroning of Queen Wllhelmlna, who
became of age on Aug. 81. The day
began with a salute of 1Ol guns and a
majestic chorale 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 to view the royal procession to
the Neukerk, an edifice that. In spite
Of its name, is 400 years old. BY 10
o'clock the Damplatz presented a mag
nificent spectacle. The center was
cleared and the sides were densely
thronged the front places being re-
served for the children of the orphan
ages. The multitudes were kept back
by lines of troops of all arms.
At 1926 the princely families Of Sake
escorted by cavalry, with bands play
ing, drums beating and the troops pre-
senting arms.
Almost Immediately afterwards the
queen mother appeared i'm state
coach, which was surmounted by a
gilt royal crown upon a crimson
cushion. She received an ovation and
was greeted with endless cheering and
L.,
About ten minutes later the beating
of drums and blare of trumpets sig
nailed the fact that Queen Wilhelmlna
had left the palace.
The procession was headed by the
| kings-at-arms with the heralds in theii
gorgeous antique costumes and bear.
ing long trumpets adorned with pen
dant flags But 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 her people, decked with
all the emblems of royalty. on her
head was a dladem Of diamonds, crown
shaped. Her robe was Of white silk
with a loEG train, under a mantle of
rich, red velvet on which the lions OF
broidery. The mantle was bordered
with ermine The sword of state was
carried before the young queen by q
general Her majesty carried herself
with grace and fortitude, but hei
blanched cheeks were evidence Of the
profound emotion inspired by the great
ness of the occasion.
1t is impossible to adequately de
scribe the acclamations which greeted
the queen. The roars of loyal cheer
grew louder and more sustained a
her majesty proceeded to the church
which, in the meanwhile, had beel
filled with brilliantly robed ladies an
uniformed civil and military authori
ties, naval officers and members Of tn
diplomatic corps. The interior of tn
church disclosed a magnificent wealtl
Of drapery, banners, palms and flow
ers.
Suddenly the king-at-arms. from tn,
portal of the church, heralded the ar
rival of Queen Wilhelmina, who enter
ed the building escorted by a train Of
generals, each bearing an emblazoneC
banner.
The queen bowed from side to side as
she passed on to the throne, and reach
ing It, she turned and again bowed anC
took her seat. A moment later he
majesty arose, and, in a clear and per
fectly calm voice, spoke in part as fol
lows:
"Gentlemen of the states general
Since the death of my ever lamentet
father and until have completed m
18th year, the government has been f
the hands of my mother. l have noy
assumed the government, and l hav
Issued a proclamation to my we'll be
loved people. The hour has now al
rived when, amid the faithful state
general and invoking the holy name {
God, 1 shall pledge myself to the pee
pie of the Netherlands, to maintal
their rights and privileges. On this da
draw more closely the solemn tie eX
listing between myself and my peopl,
The very ancient union Of the Neither
lands and of the house of Orange |
confirmed afresh. Beautiful is my aVo
cation. Beautiful is my task. 1 ar
happy and grateful to be able TO gov
ern the Netherlands people a natiol
small in numbers, but great In Vtrtu
of its strength of character May Go
bless you and my labors for the saliva
! tion of the ratherand."
n After the address the queen sat for
1 few moments and then again arose an
A rccited, i'm the same clear tones, II
J usual oath to uphold the constitution
In accordance with tradition, Va
Eemnes, president of the first chambe
advanced to the throne and said.
u I'VE receive and invest you, in IL
\ name of the Netherlands people and
virtue of the constitution, as queer
We swear we will maintain your II
volatility and the rights of you
crown. We swear to do all that goo
and faithful states general should d,
So help us, Almighty God"
The usher then announced the name
of the members of the chamber, ever
member rising as his name was calle
and responding 80 help me- Almight
God" save the Baptist members VIII
replied, Il promise It,"
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