The Savannah morning news., 1901-02-15
ONWARD TAKES OATH
IN MAKES HIS FIRST ADDRESS
TO PARLIAMENT.
4 VERY SENSIBLE DOCUMENT.
r,,r OCCASION A NOTABLE ONE IN
LONDON.

.nDropriate Reference Made to His
,sotber-His Earnest Desire to
walk in Her FOOtsteps-His Ref
o,ce to south Africa Indicates
N Change of Policy There-Rest
If the Address Probably Outlined
bv Prime Minister-The Personal
propoun Used Rather Freely
throughout.
7opdon. Feb. 14-The first Parliament
- the reign Of King Edward VII was
onsned this afternoon by the King in per-
con His Majesty was accompanied by
f,raen Alexandra, the Duke of Connaught
ard many others of the royal family. The
nuke of York could not attend on ac-
nount of a cold. The King and Queen rode
from buckingham Palace to the Palace
of Westminster in the gorgeous state
coach. used for the first time since the
II Wedding of the present King.
The route of the royal party, which lay
through the Mall, the Horse Guards pa
rade Whitehall and Parliament street,
was guarded by 5000 soldiers. Thousands
Of Londoners packed the route. The roy
n coach was preceded and followed by
Life Guards in full uniform with silver
breast plates and red plumed helmets, and
a small escort of gentlemen at arms.
Five carriages of state containing uni
formed officials and ladies of the house
hold, each drawn by six horses with pos
81 Ia5 h.
Next came the massive state chariot. The
q heroes of the crowd were the members
r Of Strathcona's Horse, just back from
South Africa. and who came in several
four-horse brakes.
From buckingham Palace to the House
OF Lords the procession proceeded at a
s walking pace.
The greatest enthusiasm was displayed
The procession traversed the short route
10 an accompaniment of roars and shouts,
and reached the royal entrance to the
Palace Of Westminster. beneath the Vic
toria tower. There the great officers of
state and the others, who were to take
part in the ceremony. had assembled to
receive their majesties. Upon the King
and Queen alighting from the state car
iage the procession was quickly formed.
and proceeded to the robing room.
The chamber of the House of. Peers was
provided with the highest and noblest of
he kingdom, the greater part of the fioor
pace being occupied by peeresses and
tAer aides.
T,f+ fn%
hoate and the other ambassadors oc-
upied a special enclosure behind the
inch Of the bishops.
The sight of an usher, walking back
gards, heralded the approach of the
King. The Duke of Devonshire, president
the council, Immediately preceded him,
arrying in his arms the cushion on which
sted the crown. Lord Londonderry with
dal dignity clasped the sword of state.
SnilinS genially, the King bowed right
md left. He never looked better.
Queen Alexandra wore an ermine cape
nd a small diamond crown. Her pallor
nd downcast eyes enhanced the idea of
ou1nins. The ladies of the bedchamber,
alhlng two abreast, were behind and
eeply veiled In glittering uniforms the
Gentlemen at arms and high officers of
he army followed.
II was 2:l5 p. m, when the King ar
iyed.
Al arose. The lord chancellor stood
the Kings right. On the Queens left
as Lord Londonderry. Lord Salisbury
iood at the foot of the throne. In the
&ate chairs were the Duchess of Cornwall
md York, Princess Charles of Denmark.
FHhcess Christian of Schieswig- Holstein
ma the Duchesses of Connaught, Fife,
Hi Argyll. The Dukes of Connaught and
dmoHdge stood near Lord Salisbury.
"lln motion of his hand the King
lshihed that the distinguished gathering
HouIl sit, and the Queen, whom His
majesty had gallantly led to the throne
Ihe hand, was the first to do so. Her
aainp.e was followed on all sides.
men the gentleman usher of the Black
you, after deep obeisance, hurried TO
le rouse Of Commons, and in few min
o1es' the Speaker, wearing his robes and
'-eHoed by the sergeant-at-arms and
lHaPiain, appeared az the bar. Behind
cleih surged the members of the House of
,''i'ilOhs. Several hundred of them strug-
- "tfcely to get in a space which could
l'rcely hold fifty persons.
i aoIeinn tones the lord chancellor ad-
mustered the oath, with the King sit
us The lord chancellor then, kneeling
." lhe King a roll, which he
7"5l' after which all present once more
,oou up and the King put on his field
'11s3Fs SH3Fs plumed hat. rose, and in clear,
,5''s ,r5 tones, read his speech.
-'1 Nlhgs speech follows:
King Edwards Speech.
"s Lords and Gentlemen: l address
toI the first time at a moment of ma
80, ,'.o' sorrow, when the whole country is
Ulns the irreparable loss we have
IN, glentiy sustained, and which has fall
"uh peculiar severity on myself. My
,iel mother, during her long and gio-
M, Iylen, has set an example before
n "VI1d OF what a monarch should be-
l5ot.+ my earnest desire to walk in her
Is sa,.u u ths public and private grief II
,an ldetory to me to be able to assure
Pow ,''l my relations with the other
..r. continue friendly.
tir,l, var IN South Africa Is not yet en-
en.,,. 'l minated, but the capitals of the
nics'i. ana his principal lines of commu-
ura. are IN my possession, and meas
,l nave been taken which viii 7 tr1ist
n tho ~ my troops to deal effectually with
81 r. py which they are still opposed
81 ex1.rl.eeda-'y regret the loss of life and
Fl e.s ,,,ig OF treasure. due to the fruit
n paf.ie,s Ilia warfare maintained by Boei
# t.yo -la ih the former territories Of the
IA nur5 tNDHcs. Their early submission Is
ss u-,'YI De desired In their own interests
# bic f,r IL takes place It Wi. be impossi.
Tie uts 10 establish in these colonies
e.4-. e.uohs which will secure the