Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1901-01-24

ham palace is especially thronged.
Crowds waited patiently for hours to
greet the King. Finally, preceded by
half dozen mounted policemen the
new sovereign arrived in a plain
brougham, which was driven rapidly
The King was dressed in the deepest
and most simple mourning, and care
fully raised his hat in acknowledge
ment of the silent uncovering of heads
which was more impressive than the
most enthusiastic cheers. The King
looked tired and very sad but very
we'll. Both the king and Duke of York
looked pathetically up at Bucking-
ham palace, as they passed and ac-
knowledged the salute of the guard OF
honor drawn up inside the palace
grounds.
'Long Live the king!"
The king drove from Marlborough
House to ST James palace in almost
complete silence, where a great gath
ering of cabinet ministers, peers, COM
bishops, judges, the lord may
or, the Dukes of York and Connaught,
and other lesser members of the royal
family had assembled in the throne
room. The king took the formal oath
binding himself to govern the king
dom according to its laws and Gus
toms. The ceremony was interesting
and according to precedent. Various
members of the council took the oath
of allegiance and then passed before
his majesty, kissing his hand before
passing cut of the chamber. The
king returned to Marlborough house
amid great cheering by the people and
shouts of Long live the king"
Parliament Assemblies.
London Jan. 23.-The house of
lords and the house of commons as
sembled at o'clock and took the
oath of allegiance to the new sover-
eign.
Dons Garb of Mourning.
London has donned the garb of
mourning from end to end, the public
buildings and business houses being
dTaped in black, while on all the en-
bassies, the government offices and
public buildings, the flags are half
masted. The law courts, stock ex-
change, all produce and metal ex-
changes turnout the country are clos
ed and all business is practically sus-
pended.
Play Dead March.
There are exceptionally large con-
gregations in the churches in all parts
of the country. At ST. Paul's cathed-
raj prayers for the royal family are
altered and read: For our sovereign
lord, king and queen consort. All
services are ended by playing the
dead march. Various naval and mill
tary stations fred salutes of eighty
one guns at midday to signalize the
death of the queen.
Dining Room Mortuary Chapel.
Cowes, Jan. 23.-Unless the King
otherwise directs, it is probable that
the Queens body will be taken on
board the royal yacht Alberta tomor-
row for conveyance to Windsor. In
the meantime the dining room at Os-
borne house has been transformed
into mortuary chapel, where the
| body lies at present. There will be
nothing in the nature of the body "
| ing in state here. Arrangements for
| the obsequies will be made at a privy
| council after consultation with the
king. Orders have been sent to
Windsor to prepare apartments for
the royal arrivals.
Remains to Be Removed Soon.
Cowes, Jan. 23.-At $40 o'clock the
king, Duke OF Connaught, Duke of York
and the Prince of Christian were
driven from Osborne house to Trinity
pier and Immediately embarked on
the Royal yacht Alberta for London.
But few persons were on the streets,
and there was no demonstration. The
king and the Duke of York will re-
turn here tonight. The Alberta has
received orders to be in readiness to
convey the queens remains to the
mainland. The transfer it is believ-
ed will take place soon.
Notable Picture.
At 4:30 p. m. the artillery began fir
ing salutes in James Park to signal
ize King Edwards accession to the
throne. Among the incidents of the
day was an imposing civic procession.
The Lord Mayor and alderman accom-,
panied by other members of the cor,
poration, escorted by strong body OF
police proceeded from the Mansion
house to st. James palace in gilded
equipages, making a notable picture
which was witnessed by thousands OF
silent people who filled the sidewalks
along the entire route.
Last Glimpse of Dead Queen.
The king and other members OF
the royal family will not return tc
Osborne until tomorrow. Officers Of
all the royal yachts, the servants and
tenantry had last glimpse of the
queen this afternoon. 1t is now
thought improbable that the body vii
be removed before Friday. A service
will be he'd tomorrow for the roya
family and the household in the chap
ell at Osborne.
ceylonese Suspend Business.
Colombo, Ceylon, Jan. 23-The deep
est sympathy with the royal family or
the death of the queen is felt thruout
the island. Flags are half masted and
business suspended.
Signs of Mourning Everywhere.
Melbourne, Victoria, Jan. 23.-Busi
ness is entirely suspended here as {
result of the death of the queen. There
are signs of mourning everywhere.
; Sorrow in India.
: Bombay, Jan. 23.-All public func
lions here have been cancelled, public
pf1icac arc nlosad and business is Sis