Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-07-22
The IRISH WELCOME
To- King Edward and Queen
Alexandra Is Cordial.
Addresses from All the Towns Along
the Way to Dublin.
Particularly Warm Greeting ON Arrival
in That City.

Kingstown, Ireland, July hiking
Edward and Queen Alexandra, accom-
panied by Princess Victoria and their
suites, arrived here at 9.05 o'clock on
board the royal yacht, Victoria and
Albert, this morning.
Immediately after the yacht took it's
position in the harbor the royal salute
was fired by Is vessels of the home
fleet.
A heavy rain, which had been fall
ing since an early hour, ceased at
o'clock, and the sky cleared, giving
promise of fine weather for the royal
entry into Dublin.
The mornings rain had bedraggled
the decorations which had been most
effectively carried out everywhere.
There were signs of welcome on the
part Of the public and private buildings
and small craft and great battleships
in the harbor were gay with flowers.
flags and bunting. Thousands of peo-
pie lined the streets and wharves,
awaiting the arrival of Their Majesties.
While they were gathering, a note of
mourning was sounded amid the gener-
al rejoicings. 1t came from the great
bell of the Roman Catholic church of
st. Michael, which was tolled solemnly
in memory of the Pope, whose death
undeniably mars the spontaneity of
welcome.
Their MaJesties were rowed from the
Victoria and Albert in royal barge to
the Victoria dock where they landed at
II o'clock. They We're received by the
lord lieutenant of Ireland, the Earl of
Dudley q n Of off
were conducted to pavilion where an
address of welcome was read in be-
half of the Kings municipal council.
In replying to an address here, King
Edward said he shared in the sadness
of multitudes of his subjects over the
news of the Pope's death. His Majesty
said he remembered the kindness with
which His Holiness had so recently re-
ceived him and the interest Pope Leo
took in the welfare of the English peo-
pie.
The King added that his visit came at
a time when new era is, opening for
Ireland. s,... 4,rt.,. .,. ..,,-.. 4. --,...
Immediately after the ceremony Their
Majesties accompanied by the lord lieu
tenant and a brilliant staff, and escort
ed by Horse Guards drove off in the
direction of Dublin, amid the greatest
enthusiasm on the part of the crowds
lining the road between Kingstown and
Bulls Bridge
A special performance which had
been planned for the Royal Theatre in
Dublin, July "a, has been countermand-
ed in consequence of Pope Leo's death.
The procession to Dublin consisted of
four carriages. The first was occupied
by Their Majesties. the lord lieutenant
and the Princess Victoria. In the other
three there were the suites. The Duke
of Connaught, commander of the forces
in Ireland and of the Sd Army Corps,
and his staff, accompanied the royal
carriage on horseback
At Bulls bridge the procession halted
and the King received addresses from
the suburban councils of Black Rock,
Rathmies and Pembroke to which His
Majesty replied briefly.
The procession then passed on and
entered the city of Dublin, preceded
by police, detachment of the Royal
Horse Guards brilliant staff, the lord
lieutenant the staff of the Sd Army
Corps and other military and court Of
ficials.
The whole days proceedings were not
marred by any unpleasant incident. be-
yond the absence of the ceremony of
handing the keys of the city to the
King. The City hall alone of all the
public buildings was not decorated.
Tomorrow will be devoted to receiving
addresses, from public bodies and to
the levee which will be held in the cas-
tie at noon.'