Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-05
VICTORIA IN IRELAND.
SHE REVISITS DUBLIN AFTER
THIRTY-NINE YEARS.

(By Telegraph to Virglnian- Plot)
Dublin, April 4.-11:15 q. m.-Queen
Victoria landed in ireland this morn
Ing for the first time in thirty nine
years. The Decentralization from the
The commander of the forces in Ire
land, the Duke Of Connaught; the Lord
Lieutenant, Earl Cadogan, and their
staffs greeted Her Majesty, and the
ride from Kingstown to Dublin was
made in excellent weather. No sooner
had the Queen arrived at the Vice
Regal Lodge and lunched than she
drove out again in Phoenix Park, be-
ing much cheered.
Before landing, the Queen, who look
ed remarkably well, asked for a bunch
Pof shamroclks. These were secured.
and throughout the day she wore them
pinned upon her breast.
From the pier at Kingston to the
royal residence in Phoenix Park the
distance is about nine miles. Crowds
lined the entire distance, but there was
practically no disturbance.
A most Interesting ceremony took
place at the city limits, where an an
Gent gate and castle towers had been
reproduced for the occasion On the
city side of the gate were the Lord
Mayor and Council in their scarlet
robes, the mace-bearers in blue and
silver, and several hundreds of the best
known Irish. who were provided with
Il seat on the stands. The Royal In
nlskilling Fusilieys lined the road as a
guard of honor. while behind them were
cordons Of police. lancers and militia.
Shortly before her arrival the pur-
suivant-at-armS, wearing a. gorgeous
cape of royal heraldry, galloped up to
the Lord Mayor and asked permission
for the entrance of the Queen. Graveiy.
and in the quantity wordcd terms of
courtesy, the Lord Mayor granted the
request. Back galloped the pursuivant-
alarms. the gate banging behind him.
Although the aged beefeaters, rugged
out for the occasion with costumes
from the Gaiety Theatre, could scarcely
totter around, the whole scene was a
counterpart of sixteenth century play.
Then from the ramparts of the gate
came fanfare of trumpets. The
Queen was in sight. Out upon n scarlet
cloth. laid Raleigh-lille upon the muddy
road stepped the Lord Mayor and the
corporation, their robes glowing in the
bright sunshine and their wands and
maces flashing brilliantly. The gate
creaked open. The Earl of Debigh rode
through and then came the Life
Guards. Ireland had not seen Life
Guards for over thirty years. and many
were the curious comments made as
they galloped past. Behind them were
carriages containing the Home Secrc-
tary, Sir Matthew White Ridley. the
Duchess of Connaught and her daugh-
ters. accompanied by members of The
court and attended by mounted equer-
rieS. ana then more Life Guards
FINALLY, amid almost perfect silence
save for the echo of cheers and cries
of God Save the Queen" from outside
the city limits. came the Queen herself.
Opposite her in the carriage sat Prin-
cess Christian and Princess Henry of
Battenberg.
Bands brooke loose. men cheered. and
sang bareheaded and the women waved
handl1erchiefs.
Besides the Queens carriages rode
the Duke of Connaught, commander of
the forces in Ireland
The Queen scarcely ceased noddinr
during the entire nine mile drive. Prin-
cess Christian also took a prominent
part In the ceremony helping the
Queen to take the sword. keys and cas-
ket containing the address, for, despite
her ability to go through these func-
lions, it was evident that this tiny old
lady of so was really very frail and
weak.
After the Lady Mayoress had pre-
sented bouquet to the Queen the pro-
ccssion moved on. Behind Her Ma lies
ty came dazzling escort of staff off,
GERS, more Life Guards and Dragons,
and finally the Inniskillings. who were
loudly cheered as they moved into line.
It was great pageant. such as never
had been seen in Ireland before.
Deafening and continuous cheers
marked every stage of the route Trim
ity College was almost hidden by
stands, which were black with people
and flaming with flags and festoons.
The Vice Regal Lodge Earl and
Countess Cadogan, who had taken a
special train back from Kingstown.
welcomed the sovereign TO their Irish
residence. At the entrance to the city
the Queen received m address of vel
come and handed the Lord Mayor the
following reply:
II thank YOU heartily for the loyal
welcome and good wishes which you
have rendered me on behalf of your
self and your fellow citizens on my ar
rival i'll the ancient capital of my Irish
dominion. l came TO this fair country
to seek n change and rest and 10 re-
visit scenes which recall to my mind
the warm welcome given to both my
self and my beloved husband I am
deeply gratilled that have been able