Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1910-05-14
ENGLAND'S NEW
KING BEGINS WELL
Wants Mourning to Infict No Unnec-
essary Sacrifce-Proclaimed
Through Empire.

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London, May 10.-George v. was
proclaimed King throughout the EN-
pire yesterday with all the traditional
ceremony of past centuries.
In Dublin the Ulster King-at-Arms
read the proclamation in the presence
of Lord Aberdeen, Lord Lieutenant of
Ireland, and Lady Aberdeen.
The country is now beginning to re-
sumo it's normal life. the Kings earn
est desire being that, except on the
day Of the funeral of Edward VII,
which is now formally fixed for May
20, the national mourning should in
hict no Unnecessary sacrifices upon
the people.
Premier Asquith and Reginald Me-
Kenna, First Lord of the Admirably.
arrived in London last night. Other
members of the Cabinet and officials
holding important positions under the
Government are fastening to the capt.
tai.
King Haakon and Queen Maud of
Norway were met at the station yes
terday evening by King George and
; Queen Mary, and young Prince Olaf
threw his arms around his uncle's
neck. The party drove Immediately
to Buckingham Palace, where they
viewed the body of the late King. A
brief religious service was held in the
chapel.
Wants Theaters to Reopen.
King George, in a letter to the
theatrical managers expressed the
wish that the theaters reopen until
the day of the funeral, on account Of
the number of people that would b.
thrown out of work by the closing of
the houses, and this will be carried
out. The King issued another letter
in which he said.
knowing so we'll the feelings of
my beloved father | am sure that it
would be contrary to his wishes th-
there should be any interruption 20
the enjoyment of the public during
the Whitsuntide holiday. /, therefore,
hope that the general mourning will
not prevent my people from taking
the usual advantage of the opportull-
ties afforded them for the coming
days.
Immediately after the funeral of
her husband, it is expected that the
Queen mother will retire to Sandring-
ham Palace, which King Edward made
over to her some years ago as a dow
er house.
1t was officially announced at Buck
ingham Palace that Alexandra was
well and bearing up bravely. Yester-
day morning rumors were current
that in a paroxysm of grief the
mother of the king had broker
blood vessel and that her condition
was serious.
The House of Lords reassembled
yesterday and the ceremony of taking
the oath of allegiance to the new
King was continued. Fifty peers were
so sworn.
The House of Commons also met
yesterday to permit its members to-
swear allegiance to King George. The
attendance vas large and all those
present symbols of mourning.
The law courts upon resuming their
sessions, yesterday made it the first
business of the judges and other Off
GERS to take the oath of allegiance.
The Lancet publishes an authorized
statement confirming the cause of
King Edwards death as "cadiac fall
ure following upon bronchitis" The
statement adds:
"The last hours were absolutely
peaceful and painless"
The republic of France will prob
ably be represented at the fuaeral of
former President Loubet, although
there is talk that President Fallieres
may come. Emperor William will be
here. as will the Kings of Greece,
Spain Portugal, Denmark, Belgium,
and Bulgaria and the heirs to the
thrones of Austria. Italy. Turkey,
Sweden and Roumania.
Prince Fushlmi. who is already in
London, will represent Japan. Grand
Duke Michael Alexandrovitch. young
er brother of Emperor Nicholas, will
represent Russia, and Hollands repre-
sentative will be Prince Henry, hus-
band of Queen Wilhelminia. Or a re-
cent visit to Windsor Castle the late
monarch visited the royal mausoleum
in st. Georges Chapel. when, it S
said. he selected the spot in which ne
wished his body to rest. Yesterday
the surveyor of the castle drew up
plans of the chapel vaults for the
guidance of the court officials.