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

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ace stories go. corroborating the de-
scription of him as an unruly patient,
which DIR. OFT gave to a Vienna inter-
viewer last evening.
WAS POPULAR MONARCH.
Late King Beloved Among His Sub
jeets as Mar and Ruler.
London, May 7.-When Edward VIA
breathed his last there came to a close
the life of a unique personality. He
was loved almost universally, first OF
all as a man whose natural attributes
made him dear to the hearts Of his SUD
jects, and next as a whose
ability to fulfill the role which he
was called on to assume was demon
strated conspicuousiy.
Edward VII by the grace Of God, OF
the United Kingdom of Great Britain
and Ireland and of the British domln-
ions beyond the seas, king, defenoer
Of the faith, emperor Of India" was
his title.
Subject to fierce criticism in his
youth because Of his manner OF life,
he lived down a rather unenviable rep
utation thru long years Of more care
full conduct and succeeded in winning
the confidence of all Of the people as
almost no other sovereign Of Great
Britain, except his mother, Queen
Victoria. had done.
AS a statesman he was active and
successful. particularly in the field of
foreign affairs. The fact that he was
the idol Of the people made him a use
full instrument of the ministry and en-
abled him at the same time to WELD
more influence than had been conceded
to the throne in the past. He was an
able diplomat and in all the more i'm
portant questions Of foreign politics
which came up during his short reign
he made himself felt.
Made Stronger.
In domestic politics he was less ac-
tive, but he succeeded in strengthen
ing the position Of the monarchy with
the masses. effectually killing what
ever anti-royalist sentiment existed
at the time Of his accession. His in
fuence with his. ministers in IN adj
visory capacity was much more pro-
nounced than, was that of Queen Vic
toria, altho his attitude on the polit-
ical questions Of the day was not de-
fined.
Edward VIII assumed the throne on
the death Of Queen Victoria on Jan. %,
1901, so that he was king less than
ten years.
It was as a sportsman that the British
people loved fp8st to think of hin. He
was an enthusiastic patron Of horse
racing and vas fond Of yacht racing,
cricket. athletics and shooting. His
love Of cards was almost a passion in
his earlier days and his gambling for
high stakes got him in trouble several
times.
When. In 1909. his horse Minoru won
the Derby at Epson, there was a scene
of enthusiasm at the track which was
unparalleled fwice before he became
king he won TIE derby. with Persim-
mon in 1898 and. with Diamond Jubilee
in 1900.
He was rather below the averag e
stature, of strong and heavy build. His
ruddy face ~betokened good health and
good spirits up to a short time g He
wore his gray beard trimmed to a
sharp point. His thin circle Of gray
hair diminished until he was quite
bald. even in his latter days he o
tinued to be one Of the best dressed
men in Europe and was regarded as a
model for quiet refinement Of dress and
bearing.
AT the state functions in which he
participated King Edward revived all
the pomp and circumstance Of mediev-
al days. He drove to Westminster on
the opening of parliament in one Of
the sumptuous royal coaches, attend
ed by heralds. edueries and outriders
and a vast r%etinue, forming a pageant
OF royal splendor. On these occasions
the king wore the full robes Of maj
esty.
Frank But TactfuI.
Tactfulness, which he possessed to
a marked degree, was a conspicuous
characteristic Of the late king, altho
he was frank, loyal and warm hearted
always. Those who associated with
him ave said that he was emphat-
ically the good fellow" simple and
courteous, but a stickler for the de-
ference which his rank demanded.
He was born at Buckingham palace
on Nov. 9, 1871, the son Of Queen Vic
toria and Prince Albert Of Saxe-Co-
burg and Gotha- Educated by private
tutors on a plan outlined by his father
he later studied at Edinburgh, Ok
ford and Cambridge. A long period Of
travel followed, during which he wen,
lover Europe and the east. In 1860 he
made a triumphant tour thru the
United States and Canada.
The prince was married on March
10, 1868, to Princess Alexandra, old
est daughter Of the Danish prince wht
became some months later King Chris
tian TX.
Six children were born, two Of whom
the duke Of Clarence and Prince
Aiexander-died. The surviving chill
dren are George Frederick, prince OF
Wales, duke Of Cornwall and York
who now becomes king; Princess Lou.
Use, who was married to the duke o.
} Fife; Princess Victoria Alexandra, ant
} Princess Maud Charlotte, who was
married to Prince Karl Of Denmark
now King Haakon VII Of Norway.
The king was Of h house of Han
over, which dates from the accession
) TO the throne Of King George !, IL
l1714.
Not First Serious illness.
. Twice before ascending h thron,
Edwards life was despaired OF. II
t1s71 ne was seriously i'll with typhoit
fever. and for weeks his death wa.
Expected. In 1898 he fell on the stair
!, Iwwhhse Ga >:-. 3a.Ss EEc-11.zsss
Lie Rothschfid at Waddesdon mAno
and fractured . knee cap. Complies
D lions ensued and for = time his coa'