The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-05-25
VICTORIA'S SOTH BIRTHDAY.
LOYAL SUBJECTS OF THE QUEEN GEL
EBR1TE IT EVENT.


LONDON. May 24.-The city OF London was
profusely decorated in honor Of the Queens
birthday. and many persons prolonged their
Whitsuntlde holidays TO include the birthday
celebration. The weather was showery in the
morning. but the skies cleared after 2 o'clock
and perfect Queens weather" prevailed there
after.
The additional telegraph instrument that
had been installed at Windsor was overtaxod
to-day by the food OF conGratulatory messages
that we're received. Upward Of 700 messages
were handled from all parts Of the world.
The Windsor and Eton musical societies.
under the direction OF Sir Walter Parratt. sere-
naded the Queen at the castle at 10 O'Clock
this morning. The Eton BOYS were all present,
headed by Mr.. Arthur Benson. the master OF
Eton College. who Is the author OF an ad-
ditional verse to the national anthem.
which was sung to-day. The Queen enjoyed
the music greatly. and after the serenade sent
for the Mayor OF Windsor Sir Walter Parratt
and Mr.. Benson. The latter was presented to
her Majesty. and the Mayor was knighted. an
honor which was entirely unexpected by him.
The Americans in London were prominent
in the celebrations. United States Ambassa-
dor Choate and tho staff OF the American en-
bassy officially attended the service in the
Chapel Royal. st. James's. to-day. and Mr..
Choate sent a special congratulatory telegram
to the Queen at Windsor.
Thanksgiving service was held in st. Paul's
Church this morning which was attended by
the Lord Mayor and the Aldermen. wearing
their robes OF office. The service was con-
Quoted by the Archbishop Of Canterbury. who
preached a brief sermon. in which he paid high
tribute to the virtues Of the Queen. Another
service was held in Westminster Abbey this
afternoon.
The Prince OF Wales and the Duke and
Duchess. OF York went to Windsor this after
noon, The Queen planted an oak ~sapling. as
abe did on the occasion Of her jubilee In 1897.
At a banquet given tonight at the Hotel
Cecil in honor OF the birthday OF the Queen.
former Prime Minister Rosebery presided. In
his speech. which was reminiscent OF the
Queens reign. the growth Of the empire
during the Victorian era. and the Queens per-
sonal virtues. he paid a graceful tribute to the
Queen. He commended that Victoria had so
fixed and preserved the monarchy that It had
become the bond and symbol Of the British
Empire.
NOBODY Lord Rosebery declared. can
doubt that II any other form OF government ia
ever established in these islands not merely
would much OF our essential freedom be d.
minished. but our empire outside the British
Isles would cease to exist"
He added that he was convinced that the
SuCSh iou IN III = pWh tllIbhc
on a base incomparably broader and stronger
than any other in the world. but that
she had strengthened all righteous thrones
and all upright monarchies. He believed
that there were millions OF upright. ardent and
convinced Republicans In the United States to-
day who were opposed to monarchy In every
shape and form. who. nevertheless, make
one reservation. both mentally and openly.
namely. Victoria and the throne she occupies.
Col. James Loockerman Taylor. ex- President
Of the American Society in London. read a
congratulatory message from the Mayor Of
Tampa. Fla. Col. Taylor. replying to the
toast America. the Oldest Colony made
a well-turnei eulogIstic speech. which was
loudly oheered. The speakers. all Of whom
we're representative Of some part Of the
empire or some profession. art. &c.
we're so numerous that their speeches
were limited to five minutes each.
The toast to ethe Queen was drunk twice.
after Lord Rosebery's speech and after the last
speaker had concluded. Great enthusiasm
was manifested throughout the banquet. Tel
eRrams OF congratulation and thanks were
EXCHANGED by the assembly and the Queen.
The ~convicts in the prisons got a half days
rest.
Dispatches from Berlin and Vienna say that
the leading newspapers Of those capitals con-
tain articles conveying congratulatory and
most sympathetic references to Queen Victoria.
SIMLA,M May 24.-The Viceroy arrived here in
state to-day. and with the council attended a
special religious service in celebration OF the
Queens birthday. In the church the scene
was a brilliant one and the service was most
impressive. There was a state dinner and q
grand levee tonight in honor Of the occasion.
When Queen Victoria succeeded to the
throne on June 20. 1887. she found the Whig
and snSsd GG In fss HnMss parties af ssm neoTly evenly en- h Pal
ONCE until september. 1s41. when, owing to
e 9SiIsed i? To- siSe place sf 70 the iats Robert sasy F EssH
Although he was pledged to maintain the Corn
acauiesce in their repeal, which was carried
into effect at his instance in, 1876: The effect
caused, a disruption in the Conservative party.
and led to the accession to power OF Lord John
BY sp tie Earl Mno Of T Bsr fSSe'f n e.. IL foi Hla " Ds lsns:
Der the Conservative party. beaten on their
oyn budget. resigned and gave place 70 Lord
February. 1855. was dismissed for having
mismanaged the Russian war.
with China began. and ended a few months
later with Chinese ports open to foreign trade.
s sSNinIin IN 1910. which RtidhH' was so also the sy year Of The
St sissPisn mr s1sfSiti6 In I 1881 b. ths first r. 1s sTss esm in.
ssf ,er5msh IN isb5i. lf fn tSe q latter t Year fa there 70,
were wars with Persia and with China and in
the next year came the great Sepoy mutiny.
1.-THE end OF the mutiny India was taken out
became q province Of the British Empire.
Lord Palmerst9n,s Ministry, after the Cri-
Murder bill in 1858, and Lord Derby held
power fore year; when Lord Palmerston formed
his second Cabinet. In the next year came
the Trent affair. and the Queen used her In
huence with her Premier to avert q war with
the United States. on the death ofLord Pal
Minister; His Ministry, having decided upon
introducing q reform bill. the duty Of conduct;
upon Mr.. Gladstone. Having been defeated
Ministers resigned In this year the first At
Lord Derby formed his third administration
and during, the session of 1867 carried a re-
form bill. thereby settling. q question which
had long been a STUN bling block impeding the
progress oil, legislation, The Conservatives
ton Of 1853. Mr.. Disraeli resigned ONCE and
was succeeded as Prime Minister by Mr.. Glad
stone. The chief events Of Mr., ,Gladstone's
administratio were the acknowledgement OF
the Irish Church. the passing Of the Irish Land
act and the. Elementary Education act, the