The herald., 1898-09-06
NETHERLANDS QUEEN
WARMLY WELCOMED By LOVING
SUBJECTS
Assumes the Throne Occupied by the
House Of Orange for Three
Centuries Past

Associated Press Special Wire.
THE HAGUE, Sept. 5.-Queen Wihel'
nina and the Queens mother started from
this city today for Amsterdam. where the
epthronement will take place. The route
from the palace TO the railway depot wal
Allied with immense crowds Of people who
gave the young Queen an enthusiastic ova'
ton. Her majesty was attlred In a white
satin gown, over which she wore white
ca shmere shawl.
At the Capital
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 5.-Beginning al
dawn today vast crowds Of people
gathered In the streets, which were lavishly
decorated in anticipation Of the entry OF
Queen Wilhelmina. The fine weather
brought thousands Of visitors to the city.
The stands which had been erected along
the route Of the procession were packed
carly, as was also tho damp!atz., The
route to the royal palace was lined with
th!rty-five workingmen's unions and eleven
military associations, the latter compris-
ing veterans OF lsSO-N and other retired
soldiers TO the number OF 5000 Tho dam
piatz, the high bridge over the Amstel
the principal canals and the streets through
which the Queen passed. were adorned
with festoons and triumphal arches. A
striking feature in this was a representa-
ton Of Admiral De Ruyter's old flagship
Peace.
All the houses surrounding the damplatz
were literally enshrouded with gay drap-
cries and natural flowers.
Queen Wilhelmina arrived at the railway
depot at Ans sterdam at o'clock and was
enthusia stically received. The burgo-
master delivered an address OF welcome. TO
which her majesty replied:
"For a long time past I have been look
ing forward to this moment. which Is the
most solemn of my life
The queen briefly addressed the various
crowds assembled to welcome her. The en-
tire court, in carriages. participated in the
procession to the palace. A guard OF honor
composed of generals escorted the royal
coach.
After Burgomaster Van der Hover, gov
ernor of the province Of Northern Holland.
had offered the provinces homage. in the
course Of his speech referring to the ties
that for more than three centuries had
bound the province and House Of Orange,
the queen replied:
II am glad that this day has arrived"
Six hours before the queen arrived 1O0.-
900 people had assembled In the streets and
around the palace. Her majesty appeared
at $3.50 o'clock p. m, preceded by thirty d.
visions, including representatives Of the
army and navy, governmental and munich
pay officials and princes from Hollands
East Indian colonies, who came here ex-
pressly to witness the enthronins OF the
young queen.
The royal coach was OF white, ornament
ed with gold, and drawn by eight black
horses. Queen Wilhelmina, who looked
pale and tired, bowed and waved her hand
kerchief continually. In front Of the palace
the army and navy were drawn up In the
form Of q great square. The coach passed
along the four sides Of the square before
drawing up at the entrance Of the palace.
A few minutes later Queen Wilhelmina ap-
peared upon the balcony and bowed re-
peatedly to the 10000 people who approached
the palace waving handkerchiefs, hats and
flags. Meanwhile many bands were play
ing national airs, chimes Of bells were ring
ing and steam whistles shrieking their sa-
lutes to the young sovereign.