Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-01-23
KING Taxes 1R[ Oath
Eptland's New King Formally
Takes the Oath Of His Great
Office.
Ceremony Takes Place at St.
James Palace Royal Assem-.
blaGe Present.
New King Given : Cordial Greet.
Ing In London His Official
Title.

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the privy council today the king took
the title OF Edward VII. king of the:
United Kingdom of Great Britain and
ireland and Emperor of India
London, Jan. 2S. The king emperor
entered the capitol at u p. m. and pro-
ceeded to Marlborough house. After at
tending the fret privy council al St.
James palace al 2 p. M, when decis-
ion will be reached regarding public
proclamation of his accession, which. it
is expected, Will be read tomorrow at.
10, his majesty will proceed to the house
of lords for the meeting of parliament.
London has donned the garb of mourn
ing from end to end, public buildings
black, while on all the embassies, gov
ernment Offices and public buildings
flags are ilalf-maSted and the law
courts. stock exchange and all produce
and metal exchanges thruout the coun
try are closed. all busnesa practically
being suspended. There We're excep-
tionally large congregations in the
churches IN all parts of the country. At
St9Paul' 9 ca athedral prayers, for the roy
al family We're altered and read: For
our sovereign lord and king and queen
consort. a II services ended by playing
the dead march. Various naval ard
military stations fired a salute Of eigh-i
ty-one guns a mid day to signalizes the
death cf the queen.
The king drove from Marlborough;
house 70 ST. James palace in almost
complete silence. where a great gather
ing of cabinet ministers. peers. common.
ers. bishops. Judges. the lord mayor,
cukes 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 kingdom according to its
laws and customs. The ceremony was
interesting and according to precedent.
The various members OF tho council took
the oath of allegiance and then passed
lcfore his majesty. kissing his hand be-
fore passing out of the cnanlloer. The
king returned TO Marlborough house
enid great cheering by the people and
shouts of Long live the king,
Dense crowds, commencing at ST..
James street. lined the entire route TO
Victoria station from an early hour. The
Mall and front of Buckingham palace
We're especially thronged Crowds
waited patiently for hours to greet the
king. Finally, preceded by half a dozen
mounted policemen, the new sovereign
srrived in a plain brougham, which was
driven rapidly The king was dressed in
the deepest and most simple mourning
snd carefully raised his hat In acknowl-l
edgement 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
Eoth the king and the duke of York
looked pathetlcally upon Buckingham
palace as they passed and acknowledged
the salute of the guard of honor drawn
Lp inside the palace grounds.
AT 4.30 p. m. the artillery began firing
salutes in James park to signalize King
Edwards acce sSion to the throne.
Among the Incidents of the day was an
imposing civic procession. The lord
mayor and aldermen, accompanied by
corted by a strong body OF police, pro-.
ceeded from the Mansion house TO ST.
James palace in giided eauipages, max
ing q notable picture. which was wit
neeeed by thousands of silent people.
who fltied the sidewalks along the entire
route.