Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1901-01-24
The Accession of King Edward.


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The Accession of King Edward.
London, Jan. 24.-The ceremony OF
proclsiming Edward VII King of Great
Britain and Ireland and Emperor Of
Iodia was performed today with all the
picturesque accompaniment of ancient
custom. The proclamation was first
read 10 The presence OF an immense
crowd. The King took no part in the
proceedings. The college of hersds
was represented by three kings of arms,
six heralds, and four pursuivants all
clad in metal trappings. At their head
was the Duke of Norfolk, who. as earl
marshal. read the proclamation. AT
the conclusion OF the ceremony, at st.
James the company proceeded to Char.
ing Cross where the proclamation was
again read. The procession made O
brilliant picture as 1t passed through
the city streets, the bright robes and
trsppiDgs of the heralds furnishing a
vivid contrast to the soberly clad
crowds and the grey fronted buildings
with their bands OF black.
From Charing Cross the earl marshal
aud his escort marched to the Temple
Bar, which marks the confnes OF
the city. Here, 10 compliance
with an ancient custom, barrier
had been erected across the street.
Two trumpeters rode up to the barrier
and blew q shrill blast, summoning the
city. The city marshal then appeared
10 full trappings and riding to the bar.
rier cried: Shalt, who goes there?"
The chief herald replied: 1.-THE Kings
herald to read a proclamation" "En.
ter, Kings herald, to read the procla
nation" said the city marshal, and the
barrier was removed. The chief herald
was then conducted by the city mar
shall to the Lord Mayor, who was sur
rounded by the aldermen and members
Of the city council.
In their presence the proclamation
was read for the third time. ~ the
conclusion OF the reading, the Lord
Mayor said 10 reply: "The Lord
Mayor. the aldermen, and the citizens
do with one voice and consent OF
tongue, pledge ourselves to render al
legiance to King Edward VII" Three
OF the city trumpeters then blew an &C.
claiming blast and the people cried:
"God Save the King" All cheered
and above the noise sounded strains of
the national anthem, played by a mill.
tary band. From the Mansion House
the company OF heralds proceeded to
Cheapside where the proclamation was
sgsiu read. Then for the last time the
King was proclaimed from the steps Of
the Royal Exchange to an enormous
crowd. At the conclusion of the cere.
mony the people cheered eight consecu.
i've times and then with one accord
sang "God Save the King"
The proclamation OF the accession OF
Edward VII is signed with long list
of the names OF the royal dukes and
mobiles OF the kingdom.
London, Jan. N.-All departments OF
the government were busy today in
making the necessary changes in pro.
cedure etc., demanded by the accession
of King Edward. Wherever the word
Queen" was used the word liking"
has to be substituted. Stationery, but
tons, mail bags and signs which bore
the letters "V. r. l." must bs changed
to sc. r. L." and naturally an immense
amount of work is necessary. The
Judges today oil took new oath OF al
legisnce as did the Queens counsel,
thus making themselves Kings counsel
At noon the King vas saluted by the
firing of guns at all the naval stations
and at the same hour sslutes OF artil-
lery were fred in St. James Park.
The Pail Mall Gazette says that Par
lament will increase the royal allow
ance. The Duke OF York, by the &C.
cession OF his father, became Duke of
Cornwall and his income increased from
10000 pounds year to 10000 pounds.
The title of Duke of Wales ia not he
reditary and hence he now signs him.
self George, Prince of Cornwall. until
his father shall bsstow on him the
further title borne by the beir to the
throne. The visit OF the Duke and
Duchess OF York to Australia is indef
nitely postponed by The Queens death.
London, Jan. "a The proclamation
of the accession of Edward VII was
read 10 all the cities OF the kingdom to-
day.
The ceremony OF reswearing the
members Of the House OF Commons was
resumed today.
Ottawa, Ont, Jsn. 24.-Lord Mimic,
the governor general of Canada, cableo
the following to King Edward VII OF
Eogland today: "May we venture to
express our profound grief at the death
of the beloved Queen and also respect
fully offer our heartfelt sympathy in
your overwhelming SORROW"
Peris, Jan. 24.-The Chamber OF
Deputies today passed a vote of sympa-
thy for England 10 the death of the
Queen.
Lisbon, Jan. 24.-The King of Portugal
will start for London on Saturday.