Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-05-09
Proclaimed King.

Proclaimed King.
London, May 9.--rhere we're tears
for the dead as we'll as cheers for the liv-
Ing when George V was at 9 o'clock
this morning formally proclaimed king
of England and lis domains.
Esery person In the great throng that
witnessed the impressive medissysl cere-
mony wore badge of mourning and
there were many wet eyes when the York
herald, rising 10 his stirrups, called for
cheers for the new king.
The proclsmstlou procession Itself was
without sligo Of mourning, according 10
the ancient custom.
Flags we're at full staff 10 honor OF
King George, but on the morrow they
will be lowered again 10 respect to the
late king.
According to custom no sign oil
mourning was permitted 10 any feature
OF the proclamation ceremonies. The
bands played the liveliest tunts and no
badge OF crepe was worn by those ofiei'
sting. =.
Under the leadership OF the Duke OF
Norfolk, who Ia the hereditary Earl
Marshal OF Eoglsnd, the herslds, put
suivants, kings alarms, the escortipg
guards and other participants, appeared
10 the Friary Goat Of 81. James Palace,
the scene OF the daily guard mount.
The court hsd been made over into its
mediseIsl appearance for the occasion and
presented gorgeous picture.
The Garter King, advancing to the
front of the red-drsped balcony snd look
ing over the troops, drawn up iu the
quadrangle, read the proclamation ending
with the words:
"God save the King"
This wss The signal for beginning the
royal salute and the playing OF the ns-
tonal anthem by the guards band.
Then there was fanfare Of ttumpets
the troops preser ted arms and the kings
colors were lowered In sslute for the frat
time 10 honor of King George V.
Two carriage losds OF berslds, under
a military escort, then drove to ChsrlDg
Gross, Temple Bar and the Royal Ex-
change, re-resdipg the proclamation at
each place.
Ga their arrival OF Temple Bar, mark
Ing the boundary OF the ancient London,
the procession found the roadway barred
By red silk cord drawn across the street
This wss IN lieu Of the ancient gstss,
through only the kings representatives
could pass without permission OF the city
officials.
The Lord Mayor Knill, the high
sheriff, aud attendants challenged the
pr)clsming hefslders
"Who comes thert?" shouted the city
marsbsI from behind the "barrler. y
The B'ue Mantle, or jaDlor puuu'
want, hsnked on each side by mounted
heralds. advanced on foot to the frsil
cord, and called out;
THE officer OF arms, who demsnds
entrance into The city to proclaim bis
royal m'jssty's accession"
The pusuivsnt was then admitted and
conducted by the marshal to the lord
mayor to whom he banded the order
from the Privy Council for the procla-
nation. The lord mayor read the
order, and then commanded that the
other heralds be- permitted to enter.
Another fanfare of tIumpets greeted
the entrance OF the herald and again the
proclamation was read BY herald
standing In one Of the carriages. This
reading was followed by loud and ex-
ultsnt cries Of God save the King"
Leaving Temple Bsr the herslds made
6nal trip to the Royal Exchange. The
entire route from st. James Palace t.
The Royal Exchange was lined by 1000
soldiers and 300 policeman who had q
hard time in holding back the crowd OF
half million that lined the streets.
The procession covered about three
miles. 1t left 81. James by way of the
Mall and proceeded along OoFspur
street, the Strand, Fleet street, Ludgst'
Hill, Chespside, and thence to the Ex-
change. After the fnsl reading OF the
proclamation st the Royal Exchange,
the Lord Mayor, 10 pursuance OF an
ancient custom, enteIt,iDed the heralds
at the Mansion House and proposed the
first toast 10 the new king. With king
now sworn Irt1 Office and bis klngship
proclaimed, all government officials are
today taking the osth Of allegiance to
him. This is being done ell Throughout.
Crest Britain. The high sheriffs are al
so reading todsy's proclamation through
out The United Kingdom.