Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-23
TO-DAY'S TELEGgAPHIC NEWS
Preparing for Change ofsovorcIgns


Preparing for Change ofsovereigns
London, Jan. 23.-The public build
ngs are draped ia black and mourn
ing insignia are ssen On every hand
The personal nature OF the LOIS is mani
tested in the black clothes, blacl
cravats and crepe worn by the citizens
The columns OF the newspapers have
deep rules OF black and there are
rosettes OF crepe on the harness OF tint
bus horses. Iii understood that AL
b. rt Edward will assume the title o
Ei1ard VII, though ii is ia his power
to call himself what he pleases. The
designation OF the sovereign will not be
definitely known until the proclsma'
ton appears. 40 order was issued al
midnight for Parliament to assemble at
o'clock this afternoon for the purpose
OF taking the cath OF allegiance. Par.
lament is not automatically dissolved
by the death Of sovereign. Impress
sive memorial services were held at ST.
| Paul's today. Similar services were
held In other LONDON churches and
| throughout the kingdom. At the me-
mortal service in St. Paul's today the
| necessary changes in the form of the
prayer were made so that il was given
'For our sovereign lord, the King; for
the Queen consort, the Duke and
Duchess of York and the royal family"
J 1t is now stated that the proclamation
OF the Kings accession will rot be is
sued today as was generally expected.
The privy council will decide the time
at which 1t shall appear.
1t is learned that the King In an
sweriDg the message of coincidence
from the Mikado signed his name, for
getfully, "Albert Edward, Prince of
Wales"
Glagow, Jan. 23.-Glasgow newE-
papers are objeotiDg to the expected as
sumption by the King of the title OF
Edward VII. They say that Edward
vi was only king of England and that
therefore the present sovereign is the
first Edward to be King Of Great Britain.
East Cowes, Jan. % The King and
The Duke OF York, now Prince OF Wales,
left o borne House for London at $50
this morning. The body of the Queen
lay all night on the bed in which she
died. Tapers were lighted about the
bad and quantities of rare flowers were
brought and msssed in the room. A
company of watchers remained with the
body all night. The funeral arrange
ments have not yet been decided upon.
The Queens body was embalmed today
and will PROBABLY be removed on Friday
to London where it will lie in state
10 st. Paul's Cathedral. During the
night the dining room at Osborne was
prepared as chapel and this morning
the remains were removed thither and
are guarded by body OF the royal
reserve. At noon today the cruiser
Australia fred one round for each year
of the Qleen's life.
London, Jan. 23.-KiDg Edward re-
ceived the private Counselate at two
O'Clock. The Councillors, who include
The Royal Dukes and distinguished
mobiles OF the Kingdom, awaited the
King in the Throne room. The King
entered an adjoining room and then the
Duke OF Dsvonsnire, Lord President of
the council, went through the formality
OF acqusinting the councillors that the
Queen was dead and that her SOD, the
Prince of Wales, succeeded her. The
Royal Dukes with the Lords of the
council then repaired 10 the private
department where the King was wait
ing and told him OF the announcement
of the Lord President. The King eD-
tered the Council Chamber and made a
brief speech. Immediately afterward
the oath was Administered to
the Kiog by the Lord Chancellor
and then the members took the
oath OF allegiance to the new sover.
eign. After this they passed in turn
before the King, kissed his hands and
withdrew. This concluded the cere-
mony. A large crowd gathered along
the route Of the Kings carriage from
the station to st. james. AS their new
monarch passed the people dofied their
hats, bat there we're no shouts.
London, Jan. 23.-The House Of
Commons assembled at o'clock this
afternoon. ALI the members were at
tired in deep mourning. The speaker,
Mr.. Gully, was the first 10 take the
oath. In the House OF Lords similar
ceremony was performed.
London, January 23.-The Kings
speech to his councillors at st. James
today was made with great earoestness
and was entirely extemporaneous. He
said
II have decided to assume the title OF Ed
ward VII, in accordance with the wishes of
my beloved mother who united the virtues Of
tupreme. domestic good with the affect
and patriotism Of wise and peace loving
monarch. / have the respectful desire to
leave the memory Of my fathers name, AL.
bert. the exclusive treasure Of my beloved
mother.
Notwithstanding my per.Onal desire,
cannot hope TO do justice to the renowp and
virtues associated with Prince Alberps
name.
81 shall do the utmost to be worthy Of my
great position"
At 4:30 p. m. royal salute OF TWEEN.
ty-oue guns was fred in st. James,
Park.
London, Jan. 23.-When King Ell
ward returned from ST.. James to Mari
borough House this afternoon, after
taking the oath, he was loudly cheered
and there we're many cries OF "God
Save the King"
London, Jan. 23.--The Kaiser goes
to Windsor tomorrow to await the hold.
ing OF the Queens funeral.
Rome, Jan. %. The Pope this morn
inc celebrated funeral masa for Queen