Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-05
GLAD TO SEE THEIR QUEEN
NO DIsCORDANT NOTE IN WELCOME
OF IRISH.
Scenes and incidents Attending Ar
rival of Royal Party in City
of DablIn.

dispatch from Dublin last night says:
Queen Victoria's reception In Dublin today
was devoid of the slightest Earring note.
1t Is understood that the queen expressed
herself as wonderfully pleased with the
reception, and as having suffered no
fatigue. Dublin went wild with delight
over the excellence with which all tie
arrangements were carried out. Not one
black flag disloyal motto marked the
line of march, and the popular enthusiasm
buried all political feeling for the time.
The Duke of Abercorn, premier peer of
Ireland, said to a correspondent of the
Associated Press: ut is the most wonder
full. chivarous and spontaneous exhibit
ton 1 have ever seen, and am immensely
pleased of being an Irishman. Neither the
weather, nor the crowds could be more
propitious. The demonstrations show de-
spite all political differences, Ireland is a
loyal portion of the empire
Before landing at Kingstown the queen,
who looked remarkably well, asked for a
bunch of shamrocks. These were secured,
and throughout the day she wore them
pinned upon her breast.
Crowds Line the Route.
From the pier a Kingstown to the royal
residence, in Phoenix Park. the distance is
about nine miles Crowds lined the entire
distance, but there was practically no dis
turbance. the police and military prcserv-
ing perfect order with less effort than
would have been necessary in London
A most interesting ceremony took place
at the city limits, where an ancient 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
ri CHI ylN
on stands. The Royal Inniskilling Fusileers
lined the road as guard of honor, while
behind them were corions of police, lancers
and militia.
the coming Of the queen. Shortly before
her arrival the pursuivant- alarms, wear
ing gorgeous cape of royal heraldry, gal
lored up to the lord mayor and asked per-
mission Tor the entrance of the queen.
Grayely, and in quantity worded terms of
courtesy, the lord mayor granted the re-
quest.
Fanfare of Trnmpets.
Then from the ramparts of the gate
came fanfare of trumpets The queen
was in sight. Out upon a scarlet cloth,
laid Raleigh-like upon the muddy road
stepped the lord mayor and the corpora
ton, their robes glowing in the bright
sunshine and their wands and maces fash
ing brilliantly. The gate creaked open.
The Earl of Denbigh rode through, and
then came the Life Guards Ireland had
not seen Life Guards for over thirty years.
and many We're the curious comments
made as they galloped past. Behind them
We're carriages containing the home sec
rotary, Sir Matthew White-Rdley, the
Duchess of COnnaught and her daughter
accompanied by members of the court and
attended by mounted equerries and then
more Life Guards. Finally, amid almost
perfect silence save for tho echo of cheers
and cries of God save the queen" from
outside the city limits, came the queen her
self. Opposite her in the carriage sat Prin-
cess Christian and Princess Henry of Bat
tenberg.
The moment her majesty passed the gate,
enthusiasm broke loose. Bands broke
loose, men cheered and sang headed
and the women waved their handkerchiefs
and struggled to get a better view many
OF them even weeping
Frantic Cheering of the Crowd.
Beside the queens carriage rode the Duke
OF Coz naught. commander of the forces in
Ireland During the five minutes when
the queen was receiving and answering the
address of welcome there was scarcely a
lull in the frantic cheering from the crowds
Frequently her majesty nodded. In fact,
she scarcely ceased nedding during the
entire nine-mile drive. Princess Christian
also took u prominent part in the cere-
nohy, helping the queen to take the sword
Keys, and casket, containing the address
Tor, despite her ability to go through these
functions, 1t was evident that this tiny
Old lady of eighty was really very frail
and weak.
Mr.. Burke, son of the former city
sword bearer. took the place of Mr.. James
Egan, the sword bearer, who had refused
to officiate. but the lord mayor himself
handed the sword and keys to her majesty
who touched them.
After lady mayoress had presented a
bouquet to the queen, the procession moved
on Behind her majesty came a dazzling
escort OF staff officers. more Life Guards
and dragons. and finally the Inniskillings,
who We're loudly cheered as they moved
into line. 1t was pageant such as had
never been seen in Ireland before.
Queen Deeply Gratifcd.
During the evening the queen, through
Sir Arthur Bigge. her private secretary,
sent the lord mayor message saying that
she was not overfatigued by the mornings
drive and had been deeply touched and
sratfied by the welcome she had received.
The message concluded as follows:
Her majesty looks forward with much
pleasure to her stay in Ireland"
Later through Sir Matthew White-Ridley
and Earl Cadogan, the queen officially con-
veyed to the lord mayor the following.
convey to the lord mayor and citizens
OF Dublin the sincere thanks of the queen
Tor the loyalty and enthusiasm of the greet
ing which her majesty received during her
progress through heSbeautifuHy decorated
route.
The queen is happy to be once more
among her Irish people, from whom she
mas again received so warm aswelcome."
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