The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-01-02
POMP AID PAGEAITRY GALORE
SYDNEY, N. S. W., THE NEW CAP
ITAL CITY, WAS EN-
FETE
MESSAGE FROM THE QUEEN
COnsratuIates the Newly Formed
Federation of the Five Colonies
and the New viceroy, the
Earl Of HopetOun.

SYDNEY, n. S. W., Jan. 1.-The earl
OF Hopetoun was today sworn in as the
nrSt governor of the federated Austria
Ian colonies, amidst the scenes of
pageantry such as never before had been
attempted in the Antipodes. Thousands
Of people participated in the demonstra-
ton and general joy marked the occasion.
Inc rejoicing of the commonwealth was
intensified sby message from Queen Vic
toria, sent through the colonial secretary,
Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain, and which was
read by the earl of Hopetoun, as follows:
The queen commands me to express
through you, to the people of Australia,
her majesty's heartfelt interest in the
inauguration of the commonwealth, and
her earnest wish that under divine provi-
dence 1t may insure increased prosperity
and wellbeing to her loyal and below
ed subjects in Australia
The weather for such an occasion was
not of the best, but it did not deter i'm
mense crowds from thronging the streets
from an early hour
IMPOSING PARADE.
A procession, formed of ministers
judges, clergy members of the house of
commons and trade unions and all kinCs
of societies, colonial, Indian and imperial
troops and bluejackets, moved at 10
o'clock down the troop-lined route toward
the government house. Stands which had
been erected at every available spot were
thronged with sightseers. The footways
were packed with enthusiastic thousands
gay summer dresses lending variety to
the scene
AS the center of the procession halted
at the government house, the earl of
Hopetoun, in full uniform and wearing
his orders, emerged from the grounds
in the state carriage with positions and
outriders, all in state liveries. Escorted
by the New South Wales lancers, the gov
ernor general drove past the remainder
of the procession and took up position
in the rear. AS he passed each station
ary band played the national anthem, in
which the crowds joined
Shortly after the procession entered the
park, into which thousands of the pub
lie followed, swelling the multitude that
had already assembled on the hills which
formed a vast amphitheater overlooking
the pavilion, which had been erected for
the ceremonies connected with the in
auguration A magnificent sight was
presented by the teeming humanity on
surrounding eminences. The governor S
arrival at the pavilion was announced by
artillery salutes and the pealing of cathe-
dral and other bells. The chief justices
and cabinet officers were awaiting him.
and as soon as the earl of Hopetoun took
voices sang, 80 God, Our Help in Ages
Past"
A special prayer by the archbishop fol-
lowed.
FIRST GOVERNOR GENERAL
After his commission had been read,
the earl of Hopetoun took the oath of
office and signed it at table which
had been presented by the queen. A sa-
lutte of twenty-one guns, the playing of
the national anthem by the massed
bands, and rousing cheers re-echoing
among the hills accompanied this act
The signature and swearing of the first
federal ministers followed.
The earl of Hopetoun briefly congratu-
lated the members of the cabinet and
then read the queens message, given
above, which evoked prolonged cheering
This was followed by a second message
as follows:
Her majestys government sends cor
dial greeting to the commonwealth of
Australia. They welcome her to her
place among nations united under her
majesty's sovereignty, and confidently
anticipate for the new federation a fu-
ture of eVer-increasing prosperity and
influence
They recognized in the long desired
consummation of the hopes of patriotic
ton of permanent unity Of the British
empire, and they are satisfied with wider
powers and responsibilities henceforth Sc
cured to Australia will give fresh oppor-
tuntty for a display of that generous
loyalty and devotion to the throne of the
empire which has characterized the ac-
ton in the past of its several states.''
Three cheers were given for the gov
ernor general and another salute was fir
ed. Ten thousand pupils of the public
schools sang the hymn, Australia
Fair" and the proceedings were conclud-
ed by the choir singing a TIE Deum, the
'Hallelujah' chorus and God. Save the
Queen
The earl Of Hopetoun was the recipient
of numerous messages from the authori-
ties of the various colonies, the Nor
wegian government, etc
The city was brilliantly Illuminated
this evening with unique and appropriate
designs, and the shipping in the harbor
was all af1ame from stem to stern The
crowds gave every sign of rejoicing.
Melbourne, Bisbane and other capitals
have all been celebrating on a smaller
scale and swearing in the local govern
nents. The state banquet in the town
hall was a brilliant affair, being attended
by 1000 guests. Some disappointment
was caused by the absence of Lord
Hopetoun, who was much fatigued by
the eXertions of the day, although he has
not suffered further i'll effects.
The joint commonwealth ministry is ex-
pected to form on protective tariff lines