The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-04-05

come and good wishes which you have
tendered me on behalf OF y o,nrseit +, 4 M
ancient capital Of my Irish dominion l
came TO this fair country to seek a change
and rest, and TO revisit scenes which re-
cali to my mind the warm welcome given
to both myself and my beloved husband
1 am deeply gratified that l have been
able at this time to see again the mother
land Of those brave sons who have re-
Gently distinguished themselves in the
defense OF my crown and empire with
cheerful valor, as conspicuous now as ever
In their glorious past. 1 pray that the
Almighty God may ever guide and direct
you in the high functions which you eN-
ercise for the benefit Of your fellow citi-
gems"
The queen appeared to be much affect
ed by the warmth of her welcome.
sword and Keys Presented.
Mr. Burke, a son Of the former city sword
bearer. took the place Of Mr. James Egan,
the swordbearer, who had refused to of.i-
ciate, but the lord mayor himself handel
the sword and keys to her majesty, who
touched them
The ceremonies at the city gate were
most picturesque Londons Jubilee mayor,
Sir George Faudeth-Phillips, said the ce-e-
monies were the finest he had ever seen,
far surprising those of the great jubilee.
Her Reply mt Kingston.
In reply TO the address Of welcome Of the
town commissioners Of Kingston the queen
handed the following tc the chairmen'
81 thank you for your loyal and lutiful
address and for the warm welcome where
with YOU have greeted me. On setting foot
again on Irish soil received with heart
felt satisfaction your assurances of devo-
tion and affection towards me. ! am look
visit to this part Of nv dominion and
nrav rr1~ God bless Ireland's welfare ard
prosperity"
IS his written reply was handed to the
sail IN
pleased to find myself in Ireland again"
weather Is splendid.
A slight shower married for the momen.
the prospects Of the day but it was soon
over and the weather remained splendid.
No sooner had the queen arrived at the
vice regal lodge and lunched than she drove
out again in Phoenix park, being muca
cheered.
Not DisIoyni Motto.
II Is understood that she expressed her
self as wonderfully pleased with the re-
ception and as yet suffered no fatigue.
Dublin went wild with delight over the
excellence with which all the arrangements
we're carried out. Not one black flag or
disloyal motto marked the line OF march
and the popular enthusiasm buried all poll
teal feeling for the time. Before landing
the queen. who looked remarkably well,
asked for a bunch of shamrocks. They
were secured and throughout the day she
wore them pinned upon her breast.
Reception Was Wonderful.
The Duke Of Ahercorn premier peer, Of
ireland who with the most Of the castle
party, went to the vice regal lodge after
the royal arrival and wrote his name IN
the visiting book. said to the correspond
ont of the Associated Press: ut is the most
wonderful chivalrous and spontaneous eX-
7 Ha and | am I'M
mensely proud OF being an Irishman. Meth
err the weather nor the crowds could be
more propltous The demonstrations show
despite all political differences ireland is
loyal portion of the empire
Decorations Were superb.
These sentiments are echoed by all the
Irish nobility. who are gathered In Dublin
In numbers never seen before. FROM the
,isr at Klnestown to the royal residence
in Phoenix park the distance is about nine
miles Crowds lined the entire distance,
but there was practically no disturbance,
the police and military preserving perfect
order with less effort than would have
been necessary in London. Thanks TO the
brisk wind and sunshine, the forests of
bunting have regalned freshness after yes
terday's soaking, and then one could real
ize that the boast Of the Dublin people
that the decorations surpassed those OF
the jubilee IA London was not without
foundation.
Interesting Ceremony.
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 ana council in their
scarle, robes the mace bearers IN blue and
silver and several hundred Of the pest
known irish who were provided with seats
on the stands. The Royal lnnskilling
Fusiliers lined the road as q guard Of
honor. while behind them were cordon7 Of
police. lancers and militia.
The Queen Enters the city.
Thousands Of spectators eagerly awaited
the coming Of the queen. shortly before
her arrival the Observation-Disclosures, wearing
a gorgeous cane Of royal heradry. Halioped
up 20 the lord mayor and asked permission
for the entrance Of the queen. GraFely.
and In quietly worded terms Of eourtoSy.
the lord mayor granted the request Rack
Ealloped the pursuivant- alarms, the gate
banging behind him Although the aged
beef caters rugged out for the occasion
with costumes from the "aletF tneatef
could scarcely tottcr around. the w7olc
scene was a counterpart % a sixteenth
century scene.
1beu. frcm tho ramparts 81 the gate.
came "a fanfare ~ trumpcts The queen
was IN sight out upon scarlet cloth
Ibid. ttalvlA IKE upon ffti ittANtAt t'''t'+f
stepped the lord mayor and the corpora
ton. their robes glowing in the bright
unshloe. end their wands and maces
flashing brilliantly. The gate croaked
open. The East ~ Denbigh rode through.
ard then came the Life Guards ireland
rad not seen Life Guards for over thirty
years. and nany were the curious com
7serts made ns they gallopcd past. Be
bind them were carriages containing the
homo secretary. Sir Matthew White-Rid-
,es. tNc duchess % Ceun8Lsht and her
GauLhtrrs. accumpanied by members 81
thr court End attended hy mounted
sgusrtfes. ana theu more Life Guards
FINALLY. Hmld air ost perfect silence. save
for thv echo ~ cheers and cries ~ God
save the queen. from outside the city
uuits came the queen herself Opposite
nor IN ire carriage sat Princess Christian
ard Princess hrnr2 ~ BattenbeFE.
scene OF Wnd Enthn.iasm.
The moment htr majesty passed thr
rAfr ctttuaHern broke loose Bands