The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-31
VIII Cary Out Policies of His
 Father
.IS CHEERED BY HIS PEOPLE.
Proclamation Is Issued Ordering All Officials Appointed By His Father to Remain at Their
 Posts.

Copenhagen. Denmark January so.- Frederick VIII. was proclaimed King of Denmark at noon today in Amalienhorg square in front of the palace. The eere- mony lasted only a few minutes.
 Since o'clock In the morning all tho church bells have been tolling minute guns have been booming from the forts, flags everywhere have been displayed at half mast and business practically has been at a standstill the sorrowing inhabi- tants of Copenhagen gathering In the streets and discussing the virtues of their beloved King Christian and the possible ities of the future.
 Prior to the proclamation of his ac- eession King Frederick held council Of state at which the ministers rendered their resignations and were requested to retain their posts. Afterwards the new ruler surrounded by the princes, received at Christian WILLS palace the cabinet ministers, presidents Of the Rigsdad, the chief civil and military officials and the court dignitares. Then came the import ant ceremony of the day Promptly at noon the premier stepped out on the balcony of the palace and thrice shouted to the assembled throng:
 "King Christian TX. is dead Long live his majesty, King Frederick VIIIs'
 Cheers Break From Crowd.
 sonorous cheers broke from the crowd in front of the palace and re-echoed down the streets opening on Amalienhorg square. the flags of the public buildings were run up to the mastheads and q roy al salute was thundered from the various forts
 The King appeared or the balcony, and addressing the crowd below, said;
 Our old King my dearly beloved fath- CT. has closed his eyes. He fell asleep peacefully and calmly, having faithfully discharged his royal duties to the end. In taking over the office of King, l cher lsh tile confident hope and offer a sincere prayer that the Almighty may grant me strength and happiness to carry on the government in the spirit of my dearly be- loved father. and that l may have the good fortune to reach an understanding with the people and their chosen repre- sentatlves on all that tends to the good of the people and the happiness of our beloved fatherland Let us join Tn the cry Long live the fatherland.'
 The King shortly afterward drove across the square to his own palace, greeted by hearty cheers.
 The court was subsequently, ordered to go Into mourning for seven weeks andl the ministers have just notified all the- atres and places of entertainment thatl they must remain closed this week. as well as the day before. and the day of the funeral
 King Frederick early in the afternoon. announced his accession to the throne ini proclamation as follows
 New King Issues Proclamation.
 We, Frederick VIII King of Denmark. by the grace of God. etc, do hereby an- nounee and make known that our dearly beloved father, King Christian K, was yesterday gathered to his fathers by a. sudden. but calm and peaceful death. We have thereupon. in accordance with tho law, ascended the throne. While thus as- suming this high and responsible position, for which the Almighty has chosen us it Is our determination to maintain unswerV- ingly the constitution of our country and to preserve rights and privileges of our whole people. If the people themselves will have the same confidence In their King which we have in our people, them will God grant His grace and blessing to all of us.
 "It is our will that all public business follow It's uninterrupted course and until further notice. the officials appointed by our dearly beloved father will remain ael ther posts in accordance with their oaths.
 "Given at our castle of Amalienborg. January 30 1906. FREDERICK R."
 Buried Beside His Wife.
 King Christian will be buried at Ros- kilde. twenty miles from Copenhagen. where his wife Is inferred
 Emperor William has teegraphed his intention to attend the funeral and the King and Queen of England King Haakon, and other members of the royal family. are expected. The Duchess of Cumberland will arrive here tonight
 Telegrams of condolence continue t0 pour in from all parts of the world.
 Both houses of Parliament had brief sessions this afternoon and passed reso- utions of sympathy and condolence with the royal family and listened to the read ing of King Frederick's proclamation.
 About 4O0O telegrams have reached the palace, including many messages from Scandinavians in America.