The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-01-23

LONDON, Jan. 2S.-At meeting Of the
Privy Council at St James Palace this
afternoon. the new King OF Great Britain
and ireland. took the oath of accession
and formally assumed the title of Ed
ward VII.
The King arrived in London at I O'Clock
this afternoon and was respectfully sa-
luted by the large crowd which had gath
cred at the staten. He entered a closed
brougham. Four other carriages convey
ed other members of the royal family
In anticipation of the fOrmalities at
tending the reception of King Edward, an
enormous crowd gathered outside the
Mansion House this morning, and by 12:15
the whole square was packed with people.
The King came today TO make the prop
er arrangements for his venerable moth
er's remains TO lie in state, as well as TO
take the oath of accession.
Soon after his arrival it was officially
announced that the King had assumed the
title of Edward VII
The members Of the House of Com
mons reached Parliac ent House slowly
This morning The first member secured a
seat at midnight last night. The next one
procured his seat at O'Clock this morn
ing. but by O'Clock this afternoon less
than a score OF members had appropriated
seats for The session in accordance with
the custom Of placing their hats therein
There was a total absence Of the usual
cheerful welcome TO members on their ar
rival and all those present conYersed in
whispers
The Privy Council met at st. James
Palace at O'Clock. The Lord Mayor and
the sherins in levee dress arrived first.
Then came the King, escorted by de-
tachment of the Life Guards The great
crowds cheered enthusiastically.
Not until the approaches 10 ST. James
Palace were reached did the dense crowds
raise their voices in cheers for the new
King Before that they bowed their heads
and silently removed their hats.
The King at first was in a separate
room from the Prfvy Councillors.
The Duke Of Devonshire. Lord Presi-
dent of the Council formally announced
the death OF the Queen
The royal Dukes and some Lords of the
Council then repaired to the Kings
presence and acquainted him of the
Dukes announcement
Then the King entered the Council, and
spoke briefly
In his speech 10 the Privy Council the
King said he assumed the title of Edward
vi in accordance with the wish Of his be-
loved mother. who united the virtues Of a
supreme domestic guide with the affec-
tions and patriotism of a wise. peace-lov-
ing monarch He had a respectful desire
10 leave the memory Of his fathers name.
Albert. the exclusive treasure Of his be-
loved mother. Notwithstanding his per-
sonal desire he could not hope TO do
justice TO the renown and virtues asso-
ciated with Prince AIbert's name He
would DO his utmost, however, to be
worthy of his great position.
The Lord Chancellor administered
the oath TO the King. and the
members Of the Council took the oath of
allegiance. The meeting Of the Priyy
Council lasted an hour
In the House Of Commons there was
fun attendance. except where the Irish
Nationalist usually sit Speaker William
Court Gully entered at o'clock. He re-
minded the members OF the House that
in consequence Of the decease Of the
deeply Iamented Queen. it was now their
duty to take the oath-o Of allegiance 10 her
successor. His Majesty King Edward VII
He read the form of oath standing and
then signed the roll
IN the House of Lords the Lord Chan
ceior. attlred in the black robes of law
officer Of the Crown entered about
o'clock. About 100 peers we're present and
number OF peeresses dressed in mourn
ing occupied seats in the galleries.
At 8:@o o'clock the King turned to MarI-
borough House The crowds along the
streets eheered him and there were many
shouts Of s'God Save the King"
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