New-York tribune., 1909-05-01
ALL HOLLAND REJ0ICES
Birth of Princess May SaUe Dutch
TndependenCe.

The Hague. April 3o.-The condition OF Wihel-
nina, Queen Of the Netherlands, who gave birth 70
daughter this morning is most satisfactory, the
infant princess is doing well and Holland is cele-
try the other with expressions q Joy and graft
hcation such as seldom before have been wit
messed the part Of this placid people
The political significance Of the occurrence lies
IN the fact that there IS an heir 10 the throne
OF tie Netherlands. a circumstance which greatly
enhances the chances Of the country for continued
Independence.
Every town and village OF Holland is celebrating
tho long awaited birth. The Queen was married
70 Prince Henry Of Meckensurg- -Schwertn on rem
rusry :. 1901. On three previous occasions the
hopes Of the people FOR heir to the throne have
been disappointed. fact that makes the reJolcihss
OF to-day all the more heartfelt
Here in the capital. IN spite OF the heavy DOWN
pour Of rain the streets are gayly decorated ana
great crowds are passing to and fro giving signs
OF their qualification. The people read eagerly the
announcements Of birth in special sheets issued
free by the newspapers
The accouchement occurred at o'clock Owing
70 the early hour tho contemplated salute was not
fired and the first persons outside the royal pa4aca
n hear the news were some work1nen passing the
residence Of the Queen. The men at hrst reiu7eu
to believe the announcement. hut they were s'on
convinced and the cheers they raised were the
signal ror the general reJocings Flags ana punt
ing which had been held in readiness "e4o I'll
furled and the city took holiday attire.
Prince Henry at once telegraphed his mother
advising her Of the event. and adding that the con-
dition Of the Queen most satisfactory.
Heralds accompanied by trumpeters, clad IN an
Giant Dutch garb made the rounds Of the city,
hating at the principal squares and other sultao'e
spots TO make. after due fanfares' the foio"ihg
proclamation:
Fellow Citzens-VIth great Joy We announce the
news that her majesty. by tho grace OF God mas
been delivered OF princess
The entire population Of The Hague shares the
feelings OF deep Joy of the Dutch people and is
thankful for the blessing bestowed on the royaI
house ard upon the country. May the happy event
strengthen the bonds uniting the Netherlands and
the house Of Orange. Long 1--we the Queen long
live the Princess OF OrangeF
The palace is quiet. except at the entrance hail.
which IS crowded with people eager TO sign the ron
os CONGRATULATIONS The Belgian Minister 10 the
Netherlands who IS the doyen Of the diplomatic
CORPS was the sign the list He was FOL
lowed in quick succession by the other olpo1hatlo
representatives.
The birth OF direct successor TO the throne OF
the Netherlands has lifted great political anxiety
from the shoulders OF the Dutch people So seri-
ousIy did many Hollanders view the disturbing
factors likely TO arise mad her majesty the queen
died without that serious discussion had been
given the proposal whether ii would not be Detter
TO proclaim Holland republic, as In past cehtu-
ries rather than risk the chance Of passing under
the svay OF an alien prince, with all the possloll-
ties NJ foreign interference which such step would
entail.
Splendidy illuminated streets thronged with re
toicIng popuace, dancing singing and throwing con-
fetti gave the city carnival appearance to-hlslt
torchIight and lantern procession was held by the
students The crowds in front OF the royal palace
made the thoroughfare almost impossible
Queen W!lhelmina slept well during the day
Her majesty expresses the intention of nursing the
princess beginning tomorrow