The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1910-05-11
GEORGE Y. TO Army and NAVY
BRTTAIN'S NEW KING CONFIDES
~ THE NATIONAL FORCES.
queen Alexandra Thaniss ihe Pe0ple for
Thslr Sympathy N llsF RercA' rIneai
Stately FuneraI Prsparatisns
Cerona1taa Oath- Crowned Nausnesa.

stately FunsFal Preparatisns the
Cersnatiaa Rath- -TrsNueSi Nlausnsru.
Spseiii cfb,s BssplisAss 70 TuR suN.
LONDON. Nav licking George issued
the following address "a tho army to-day:
my beloved father was always closely
associated with the army by ties Of
strong personal attachment. and from
the first day he catered the service he
idlentiaed himself with everything COZ
ducive TO H. welfare. On my accession
10 the throne take this earliest Oppor-
hinitv Of expressing 10 all ranks my
gratitude for their gallant aud devoted
services to him.
Although { always have beer intsr
ested in the army. racent Years have
afforded me special opportunities Of be-
coming more intimately acquainted with
oar forces. both at home and in India.
a. veil a. in other parts Of the empire.
! shall watch over yOur interests and
efficiency With continuous and keen
sOllCituds. and shall rely on tina; spirit
Of loyalty which has al al times animated
and been the proud tradition Of the British
army GEoRoE Y. -
To rHE NAyT
The King addressed the following mes
sag to the navy:
1T l. my earnest wish on succeeding
10 the throne to make known 10 tho nevy
how deeply grateful am for iis faithful
and distinguished services rendered 20
the late King. my helOved father, Who
ever showed tho greatest holidtude Tor
In welfare and efficiency
Educated and trained in that profess
sion. which | love - dearly. my retire
ment from active duty has in no sense
diminished my feelings Of affection for Il.
For thirty-three years had the honor Of
serving IN he navy. and such intimate
participation IN its life and work enables
me 10 know nos thoroughly can depend
upon that spirit af loyalty and Sealous
devotion 20 duty Of which the glorious
history Of oar navy 10 the outcome.
That you win ever continue 10 he. a.
in the Jasi. the foremost defender Of
your o0.Rtry's honor I know full well.
and your fortunes will always be followed
by me with deep feelings Of pride and
aHecuonats interest GEOR0R K. T.
ALEXANDRA m rHK EoPLE
The Queen Mother Alexandra has
addressed the following letter. q the
nation:
From the deHtL of nv poor broken
heart wish 10 express 70 the Whole
nation. 10 our Own kind people Ws love ~
we'll nv deep thanss for all their touching
sympathy IN ny ovsrwhetminG sorrow and
unspsasable anguish Not atone have
lost everything In him. nv beloved hus-
hand, but the ma ton TOO has suffered an
irreparal',e lcss by the death Of their hes,
friend. father and sovereign thus Suddenly
calle,l away
May Cod give NJ al HE divine heip
to bear this hRayiest ~ crosses which he
has seen n b lay upon rs His will be
done. Give me q though; in your prayers
which will comfort and sustain me IN all
! have 20 go through
Let me take this opportunity Of ex-
pressing my HEARTFELT thanks for all 'he
touching letters and tokens q sympathy
have received from all classes. high and
low. -.Jh and poor. which are ~ numerous
shaf fear Il will te impossible for me ever
70 .hank everybody individually.
I oonfids my dear son into your care.
Who. I know. viii follow In his dear fathers
footsteps. bcgging You 20 show him the
sane loyalty and devotion You showed his
dear father ! know both my dear son
and daughter -in-law will DO their utmost
to nciit and heep Il AENASbRA
CARES OF STATE
King George has been to-day one %
morning until night every minute Of
his time was occupied in state business
or IN experimenting the arranEements
for his fathers funeral He is credited
with beng a conscientious. methOdioal
worker. and hs passes nothing without
first fully understanding IT,
His most important engagement to-
day was with the Privy Council. az which
tho members Of the Cabinet renewed
their Oficial oaths and alterations in
the Liturgy Of the Church Of England
nsosssitatsd by the change in sOvereiGns
we're ordained. These show that Queen
Mother Ia 10 be Ale1andras future title.
The King. previously 10 the meeting.
gave an audience 10 Prime Minister
Asquith. and he received various Ofiloials
throughout the day. The remainder Of
his time was spent in his own Otiioe In
Marlborough House. examining and dis
cuauing nFrangements for tho funeral
and for the entertainment Of the royal
gnssta
Queen Mary "a dong her utmost not
TO allow the loss Of their grandfather
10 oyerahad0w the lives Of the YOUNGER
children. King Edward saW much OF thsm.
Ha often told them stories and j0lned
thar snmes, and thsy have the happiSss
rooollsctions Of him. Thsir mother wants
them 10 retain these memories
ROYAL MOUhNERs
II IL now Known that seven sovereigns
beaidos George v. viii attend the funeral
Of Edward VII. TheyA are:
william H.. Emperor Of Germany and
KinG Of Prussia.
Frederick VIII Of Dsnmark.
King Haakon VII. of Norway
King Alfonso Kill Of Spain.
KinR Manuel n. Of Portugal
Klng Albert Of Belgium.
Kiny George Of 0Fssos.
Fgvdsrick Of Denmark h King Edwards
broiher-lB-hw: 20 h King George Of