The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-07-22
The Royal Party Enters the
Capital, Dublin.
LAND BILLS PROGRESS
Passes Its Third Reading in the House Of Com
mons---King Edward Refers to The New
Era in Response to An
Address.
lBy the Associated Press

Kingstown, Ireland July 21.-King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandria, accompanied
by Princess Victoria and their suites, ar
rived here at 9:05 this morning on board
the royal yachts Victoria and Albert.
Immediately after the yacht took its
position in the harbor the royal salute was
fired by thirteen vessels of the home fleet
Thousands of people lined the streets and
wharves, awaiting the arrival of Their
Majesties. While they were gathering
note of mourning was sounded amid the
general 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 UNI
deniably mars the spontaniety of welcome.
Their Majesties were received by the Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland, the Earl OF Dudley
and number of officials and ere con-
Quoted to pavilion where an address of
welcome was read in behalf of the Kings
town municipal council.
In replying King Edward said he shared
liz the sadness of multitudes of his sub
Jects over the news of the Popes death.
His Majesty said he remembered the
kindness with which His Holiness so re-
Gently received him and the interest which
Pope Leo took in the welfare of the
English people.
The King added that his visit came at
time when a new era is opening for
Ireland.
Immediately after the ceremony Their
Majesties, accompanied hy the Lord Lieu
tenant and brilliant staff and escorted
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. At
the latter place the procession halted and
the King received addresses from the
suburban councils of Black Rock, Rath-
mines and Pembroke to which His Majesty
replied briefly. The procession then passed
on and entered the city of Dublin pre-
ceded by police, a detachment of royal
horse guards, brilliant staff, the Lord
Lieutenant. the headquarters staff Of the
Third Army Corps and other military
court officials.
Dublin, July 21-The entry of King
Edward and Queen Alexandra into Dub
mi was made the occasion for a general
holiday. The decorations of the city, espe-
cially along the route of the procession to
the vice-regal lodge, in Phoenix Park, sur
passed anything hitherto attempted by
Dublin, not excepting Queen Victoria's
last visit. The grandstands eercted 7a-
rious places We're crowded. while the peo-
pie We're massed on the sidewalks. Their
Majesties continuously bowed their ac-
acknowledgements of the warm greetings,
especially at the ellege green, which was
packed by a multitude of people.
1t was late in the afternoon when the
vice-regal lodge was reached. Their Maj
estes launched with the Lord Lieutenant
and the days program was concluded with
formal visit by Their Majesties to the
Duke. of Connaught.
The whole days proceedings were not
married by any unpleasant incident, be-
yond the absence of the ceremony of hand
ling the keys of the city to the King.