The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-01-21

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John D. Long, secretary of the navy
There is a general feeling Of sincere re-
spect for Queen Victoria, not only in
view of her unprecedently long reign, but
also for her high character and good in
61ence as a queen and as a woman.
Her death will come as personal loss
to her people and to others
A. z Stevenson, former vice president
of the United Stafes-The tidings Of the
death of Queen Victoria, will be receiv-
ed with deep regret throughout the
British realm and the world In the
highest sense hers was an exemplary
life. It will stand in history in marked
contrast to that of many who have pre- =
ceded her In the great office. Her reign
marks an epoch in English history. For
tWO-thirds- OF a century she has been in
name the sovereign OF Great Britain
The fact, however, remains that she has
reIgned. but has not ruled The power
of the British sovereign today is but the
shadow of that exercised by her grand
father. George III, a century ago. Under
the mild reign of Queen Victoria SOW
ereign power has Waned throughout the
has gradually passed from palace and
throne to the hall where sit in deIiber2-
tion the chosen. representatives of the
people
Lord Pauncefete, the British ambas-
sador-The many expressions of sympa-
thy which have come to this embassy
during the past trying days are fully
apprecfated This feeling is natural
when it is considered that Queen Vic
t0ria has been the guiding spirit Of the
almost numberiess efforts for the ad-
yancement of her people at home and
the betterment Of conditions for multi
tudeS under her sway beyond the limits
of her home islands. To those who had
the wonderful distinction of knowing
the venerated queen her loss is some
thing inexpressible. Those who have
served her have priceless treasures in
remembering her kind1iness. her encour-
agement and benignant disposition to
reward with more than generosity the
smallest personal or national service.
General Nelson A. MiIes-Her reign.
considering the history of past so years.
the important political events that have
occurred, the progress made by the
whole world the part that Great Britain
has played in the progress and the in
nuence It's sovereign has constantly ex-
ercised upon the affairs of the world
is the most remarkable in the history OF
any country AS to the queen and her
soldiers, there has ever been a close re-
lationship between the queen and her
military forces. both army and navy.
one need lot be told of the deep effec-
ton OF the British soldiers and sailors
for the queen after having noted the
loyalty and devotion displayed wherever
an English soldier or sailor is to be
seen This affection is reciprocated by
the queen. Thus her influence is felr
all through the army and navy Since
she ascended the throne there has becn.
a Wonderful development in the military
branch of the English government and
much is due the queen for it's present
standard.
Robert T. Lincoln, formerly United
states minister at London-Oueen Vic
toria is one of the wisest women, prob
ably the Wisest woman that ever lived
] do not mean to say that she IS a
genius, but her great gift of common
sense reinforced by her vast store of