The Bemidji pioneer., 1901-01-31

F +
fateful bulletin from one to another.
Soon the whole countrYknew there was
a new king in Great Britain. Every
one was mourning death of the
death OF the queen. but they did not
hesitate to stop and drink the health
of the new king.
Parliament Summoned.
London, Jan. 20. shortly before mid
night an official announcement was is
sued calling parliament to assemble at
4 O'clock this afternoon to enable men,
beers or the house of lords and flousasof
commons to take the oath of allegiance
to King Edward VII. kilograms ar
irving from all parts of the country
echo the deep feeling of sorrow peryad
ing all classes, These show that every
where bells have been tolled and public
performances and functions suspended.
The priyy council will meet in London
to-day and the proclamation of the
king viii occur thereafter at all places
required by custom. The king VIII
come to London to preside over the
council.
President Sends Condolences.
Washington, Jan. 23.-President Me-
Kinley last evening sent the following
message OF coincidence to King Edward
VII:
ITO His Majesty. the King. Osborne
House. Isle of Wight: ! have received
with profound sorrow the lamentable
tidings or the death of her majesty,
the queen. Allow me, sir. to offer my
sincere sympathy, and that of the
American people. in your personal be-
reayement and in the loss Great Brit
ain has suffered In the death of its
venerable and illustrious sovereign,
whose noble life and beneficent influ-
ence have promoted the peace and won
the affection of the world.
--.sWilliam Mckinley
AS soon as the death of the queen
was announced all flags in the city
were placed at llalf-mast. This is an
unusual tribute to the memory of the
deceased sovereign.
Sorrow in Germany.
Berlin, Jan. 23--The death of Queen
Victoria had been hourly expected In
Berlin, but the news spread like wild
fire, the announcement being read with
respectful sympathy. The fact that
Empress Augusta left yesterday for
Hamburg to be near the dowager em-
press added 20 the sadness Of the oc-
casion. The German nation fully
shares in the feelings of the British
people toward the venerable and Illus
trious sovereign who has just breathed
her last.
Empress Frederick Informed.
London, Jan. 23. - The news of her
mothers death was tender1y broken to
Dowager Empress Frederick late last
evening, says dispatch to the Daily
Mail from Frankfort ut was terri
BILE shock, but the empress is bearing
UP bravely. The trials Of the last few
days, however have exercised "a most
prejudicial effect upon her health,
which causes serious anxiety"
The News in Paris.
Paris, Jan. 23.-The news OF the death
OF Queen Victoria was known in Paris
at s o'clock last night through special
editions of the evening papers. which
newsboys carried througout the city.
Great sympathy was expressed on all
sides. AS soon as definite information
reached parliament the presidents Of
the chambers announced that the next
session would be adjourned as sign
Of mourning.
EnIogIzes the Dead.
London, Jan. 23.--Au the morning pa
pers appear in heavy mourning borders
with editorials eulogistic of the dead
queen and recalling leading events and
particular incidents Of her reign. Few
political references as to the future
are made.