Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1901-02-14
CATHOLICS Of ENGLAND
|APELLED 70 PROTEST.
AGAINST KING EDWARD MAKING
THE STATUTORY ANTI-MAss
DECLARATIONS.
LOYAL ADDRESS PRESENTED
TO THE KING BY REPRESENTA-
TIvES OF THE CITY AND
COUNTY OF LONDON.

MANCHESTER, Feb. Is. - The
Guardian says to-day that a strong
feeling prevails in Catholic circles that
If King Edward. either at the meet
ing of parliament or at his coronation,
makes the statutory anti-mass declara-
ton which is demanded of the sover-
sign of England, the Duke OF Norfolk
should respectfully protest against
the statement in behalf of his CORE
ligionists. The Duke OF Norfolk. who
is the most distinguished member of
the Roman church in England, will
conduct, as earl marshal. the ceremo-
MES at Westminster tomorrow. In
compliance With an old law, the King
formally denies allegiance 10 the cnurch
OF Rome
LONDON, Feb. 13.-The lord mayor.
the sheriffs and aldermen, robed in
mazarine gowns. accompanied by civic
| officers, sword bearers, and other
attendants, proceeded in state carriages
to st. James Palace to-day to present
to the King loyal address on behalf
OF the city of London.
The King and the Duke of Cornwall
and YORK, attended by their suites,
reached the palace shortly after noon.
The ceremonial is the same is as OBJ
served at levee. All the principal
officers of state were present The King
wore the uniform OF a field marshal
and the Duke OF York wore an admir-
ais uniform.
His majesty was received at the en-
trance by the great officers of state,
was conducted TO the throne room and
received the address. His majesty va
ried the customary procedure, Instead
of merely handling reply, he read
it in a clear and firm voice. The reply
was as follows:
II am much gratified at your loyal
and dutiful addresses ana the zeal and
affection they testify for my throne
and person. 1t is a great consolation
to me, in my grief, &c know of the wide
and heartfelt sympathy to which you
give expression, and with you / will
ever cherish the recollection OF the
memorable reign Of my beloved moth
er, renowned in our annals alike for
the progress of the people in prosperity,
and refinement to our government and
institutions. The ancient city OF Lon
don, alike iliustrious by its history
and by the efforts of it's enterprising
citizens. has ever been foremost in re-
spending to the call OF DUTY and in
the devotion OF the interests of the
emnire and i feel certain ire fut1ira
viii not belle its glorious past. | hum
bly, join in your prayer that the bless-
ing of Almighty God may be continued
to myself and my consort, and | conf
IDENTIFY hope the efforts | will make to
fultiIl the expectations of my happy and
loyal people will under divine guild
ance, promote the welfare of my EN-
pire, and the prosperity OF ali classes OF
my subjects.
The hour fixed for the opening in
state tomorrow of the first parliament
of King Edward VII is o'clock in the
afternoon.
1t is said that the coronation of King
Edward VII. will take place on July
"a
The Kings reply to the address OF
the London county council was OF sim
liar tenor. but also included references
to the Improvements of London. His
majesty said he was confident the Lon
don county council would not slacken
its efforts to deal with the many diff
ferent questions, especially with the
proper housing OF the working classes.
which is one in which | have always
taken the deepest personal interest.