The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-25

Trinity pier as the royal yacht AL
bcrta. with the King on board. turned
the point. and the hTst gun OF the royal
salute thundered from the British warship
Australia All the flags hitherto half
ruasted were hauled down. marking the
suspension OF mourning till the King had
landed The depressing surroundings were
somewhat lightened by the presence of the
naval and military stats In brilliant uni
forms. The Kins landed at 2:b D. m. In
acknowledgment OF the silent greetings
lie came ashore with the Duke Of Con-
neught and drove to Osborne House.
where Emperor William met him at the
gates and warmly greeted him. Immedi-
ately after the King landed the flags were
again haIf-masted. His Majesty was some
what careworn. but otherwise appeared 10
be In excellent health. During the crossing
he was busily engaged with state dis
patches and kilograms Of sympathy and in
debating replies.
So hampered have been the arrangements
AT Osborne that the body Of Queen Victoria
still lies in the bedroom where she died.
The elaborate decorations necessary In
turning the dining room in Osborne House
into chappelle ardente occupied so much
sime that. although the royal household
waited hour after hour for the first private
service. IL was found impossible to hold this
yesterday. All being well. however. the
solemn function will be performed this
tFriday) morning by the Bishop of Win
Chester In the presence OF King Edward,
Emperor William and almost every other
member of the royal family.
The coffin was brought to Osborne last
private gate, which had not been previously
used since her death. Emperor William
was the first person to see il. The coffined
body will be transferred this morning TO
the dining room, now hung with deep pur-
pie The dais Is wreathed with the royal
standard. and each side are great can
dies. Madonnas by famous painters hang
from the draped walls. In one corner mag
nrId
crush their blossoms one against the other.
Among these the most beautiful are from
Emperor William and Empress Augusta
Victoria. Around the coffin chairs are ar
ranged for the royal mourners
Yesterday King Edward replied to thou
sands OF messages he has received. To
those from rulers and great personages he
replied in person. To those from minor
dignitaries he commanded his equerry to
return thanks. A particularly grateful
message went to President Mckinley.
The new Queen moved ceaselessly around
yesterday seeing that everything should
be done In order. She refused TO allow her
self to be called Queen. Your Majesty.
said one of her encourage. Your royal
highness. you mean. was the immediate
Interruption 1t was chiefly due 10 Queen
A1exandra's desire TO design carefully the
mlnutest detail Of the death chapel that the
first funeral service was not held yester-
day
The German imperial yacht Hohenzollern
IS expected TO arrive at 4 this afternoon
with Emperor Williams suite. In response
10 an inquiry by the correspondent Of the
Associated Press. Lord Pelham Clinton de-
mics the report of Emperor Williams in
tention to return 10 Germany to-day.
statement. attributed to the deputy
governor OF the island, that the body of the
Queen would be viewed yesterday, drew a
great crowd of people from all parts Of the
island to the gates of Osborne, only to be
told that admission was out of the ques-
ton. The official announcement that there
will be lying in state great dis
appointment. especially as some privileged
bodies. including a squad OF gold badge
men from the royal yachts. have received
permission to enter the death chamber.
The coffin of Queen Victoria is of English
oak. lined with satin. The outer casket is a
reproduction of the one used at the funeral
OF the Duchess of Kent. the Queens moth
er. A magnificent satin pail, with the roy
al arms in each corner. is being made.
Wherever Ii traverses roads, the body will
be borne on a gun carriage.