Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1910-05-07

London, May liking George v.
proclamation was approved by the
privy council at 4 o'clock.
London, May 7.-The council met
In tho throne room at tho st.
James Palace under Tho presi-
deney Of the Earl Of carew. Tho
new monarch was given the title Of
King George v. Tho king who had
driven from Marlborough house,
waited in tho room adjoining tho
council chamber while tho lengthy
formalities of leading up to the ac-
tual proclamation were proceeding.
With today's ceremony and in his
forty fifth year, tho second son Of
King Edward VII and Queen AIex-
andra becomes ruler Of the United
Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire
land and Of the British dominions
beyond the seas, defender Of tho
faith and emperor of India.
London. May THE tolling Of the
great bell in st. PauPs cathedraN at
minute intervals this morning an office
performed only for sovereign and the
archbishops Of Canterbury and York.
conveyed to thousands Of Londoners
and suburbanites the first intimation Of
the death OF King Edward VII. Great
crowds coming to the city on early
trains proceeded toward Buckingham
palace. and by g o'clock an immense
stream Of people was slowly fling past
the front of the building. with its
drawn blinds. around to the west end
Of the palace, to gaze upon the VIM
dows Of the chamber where the body
of the dead king was lying. Over the
palace the royal standard was half
masted. but excep. for this and the
frequent coming and going of officials
and attendants at the palace there was
little outward evidence Of the passing
away Of a great king.
Queen Alexandra is bearing up
bravely Members Of the royal house
hold attended special service in the pri-
vate chapel Of the palace at an early
hour.
Business 10 Suspended.
The death of his majesty has caused
general suspension Of business and the
abandonment OF all public and private
entertainments. All the London and
Liverpool exchanges are closed. Every
where thruout the country flags were
placed at half mast, while church bells
sounded the doleful news. The Amer
ican feeling regarding the death Of the
king was, in accordance with cabled in
structions, expressed this morning to
Sir Edward Grey, secretary of state for
foreign affairs, by American Ambassa-
dor Reid.
Following is Reid's letter.
"sir: MY government rnstructs me
to express to you, and through you to
the British government and people, the
sincere and profound sympathy Of the
president, government and people Of
the United States in the loss of their
British kinsman Of ruler so beloved
and so justly distinguished among all
nations Of the earth for his wisdom and
kindliness, and for the influence of
those high qualities in behalf Of all that
is best. I have the honor to be, with
the highest consideration, sir, your
most obedient and humble servant,
"Whftelaw Reid
Funeral Arrangements Not Made.
The grief OF the dowager queen is
pathetic. Since early morning she has
been in and out OF the death chamber
directing everything, personally placing
9 wealth Of flowers that had been re-
ceived, ana giving her directions with
sttaely dignity, but at the same time
inconso1ab1e.
yet been announced, but the expecta-
ton OF court circles is that the body Of
his majesty will be buried at Frog,
rlore, near. the bodies of his parents
and son. The burial will probably be
delayed ten days to allow time for the
arrival Of foreign deputations.
A special service in memory of King
Edward was held at st. Paurs this af-
ternoon and was almost national in
The lord mayor and the
corporation OF London attended in
state, while all departments of state, |
the navy and the army were fully rep |
resented. High officials and all ranks |
OF society were in the congregation. |
,rs:e se:;...Ss5w WAS ..I.a.. .sea .rcc the
occasion Of Queen victoria's death.
King George. Queen Mary and their
two sons, Prince Edward and Prince |
Albert, the former Of whom soon will !
become Prince OF Wales, spent an hour
at Buckingham palace
Psrfiamsnt convenes.
Both houses OF parliament assembled |
this afternoon in accordance witt, the |
ancient statute providing that they
shall meet on the demise OF a sovereign.
The sessions Of the commons was purely |
formal and lasted only a Few minutes.
In the lords Lord Loreburn, lord high
took the oath Of allegiance
to King George ", and the peers I
present followed suit.
a farewell salute for the late mon
arch. stxty.eisht< minute guns. nssfor
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