Norwich bulletin., 1910-05-20
Funeral ofthe King Takes Place Today
KING GEORGE GIVES DINNER TO
 ALL EMINENT GUESTS.
LONDON RAPIDLY FILLING UP
With People from the Provinces and With Foreisners-The Final Prepa- rations Comprehension Troops.

London, May 19.-Nipe crowned heads of Europe and several heirs to thrones sat down in Buckingham pal ace tonight at a dinner which King assembled in London for the funeral of King Edward tomorrow After the dinner the members of all the suites were introduced to the king.
 No Apprehension of Untoward Inci-
 dents.
 It is noteworthy that though the presence of so many rulers and princes must necessarily throw a great sense of responsibility upon the authorities and the police, all move about quite freely, and no word is heard in the press or the public places of any ap- prehension of untoward incidents.
 Stand Seat Business Overdone.
 London today filled rapidly with people from the provinces and foreign CTS. The whole line of the funeral route has been from early morn until late at night a surging mass of people, chasing seats. The stand business, however, has been greatly overdone, and seats for which $25 or $50 were asked a few days ago are now being hawked for from s5 to $10.
 The neighborhood of the palaces. the government offices of the great houses today has been constant fitting of royal carriages with foreign repre- sentatives paying formal visits AL most all the official visitors went to see Sir Edward Grey at the foreign office this afternoon.
 Affecting Meeting Between Queen
 Mother and Emperor William.
 Emperor William Of Germany. who arrived this morning, was met by King George, and later had an affecting meeting with the queen mother, Alex andra- The emperor then. accompanied (RnTOR nFnHoa6ad f. minister hall and paid a tribute to the memory of King Edward. For few ments while the emperor and king knelt beside the coffin the thousands the catafalque were held in check, all though those within Westminster hall were permitted to remain.
 Upon rising to their feet the two monarchs gripped hands and then stood with bowed heads beside the body of King Edward. It was a strik : ing scene and greatly moved all those who witnessed it.
 30,000 Soldiers on Guard.
 Thirty thousand soldiers from AL dershot and other nearby stations are camping in the parks tonight. The weather is hot and thunder storms are not improbable Many thousands of people will pass the night in the streets, to secure points of vantage from which to view the cortege. me HoyaI Tram WnIch conveys the
 Body.
 A trial trip was made today by the royal train which will carry the body tomorrow from London to Windsor. The royal saloon has been upholstered in purple and white silk. A catafa lque has been erected in the center and in this train will travel King George and Queen Mary, the Queen Mother Alex andra, eight other sovereigns and near relatives.
 Col. Roosevelt at Buckingham Palace.
 Among the callers at Buckingham palace today were Colonel Roosevelt the king of Denmark. the king of Greece, Prince Henry of Prussia and the lord chief justice of England. Colonel Roosevelt inscribed his name in the books of King Manuel of Por- tugal and King Albert of Belgium. As he was leaving the palace he met the German emperor, who took him to his apartments for an hours talk. What United States Representatives
 Will Wear.
 According to the prescription of the Duke of Norfolk, the earl marshal, the representatives of the United States will wear evening dress with black vest black studs and white tie. Mrs. Roosevelt, Mrs. Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth will have places in St Georges chapel at Wind sor. where the funeral services will be conducted