Arizona republican., 1910-05-20
ASSEMBLING
 IF ROYALTY For the Funeral Today of
 Edward VII THE KING AND EMPEROR Kneel Beside Coffin of the Father and Uncle London in Mourning For Final Services at Wind sor Castle

London. May 1a.-\Ine crowned heads of Europe and several heirs to the thrones sat down in Buckingham palace tonight at dinner which King George gave to all his eminent guests assembled in London for the funeral of King Edward tomorrow.
 After the dinner the members of all the suites were introduced to the king. II is noteworthy that though the pres ence of so many rulers and princess must necessarily throw great sense of responsibility upon the police. all move about freely and no vord IS heard in the press pr the public places of any apprehension of untoward in cidents
 London today filled rapidly with people from the provinces and with foreigners The whole line of the iun- eral route from early morning until late at night has been d surging mass of people viewing the final prepara- tions and purchasing seats. The stand business. however, has been greatly toverdone, and seats for which s25 or $50 were asked few days ago are now being hawked at from B. to slo.
 Emperor William of Germany was met this morning by King George and later had an affecting meeting with the queen mother Alexandra. The em- peror then. accompanied by King George. proceeded to Westminster hall. and paid tribute to the memory of Edward VII. For fev, moments. while the emperor and king knelt be- side the coffin. the thousands who were waiting in line to file past the catafalque were held in check. though those within Westminster hall were permitted to remain. Upon rising to their feet the two monarchs claspcd hands as they stood with bowed heads beside the body. It was a striking scene and greatly moved all those who witnessed it.
 Thirty thousand soldiers from mili- tary stations are camping in the parks tonight The weather is hot and thunderstorms 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 The lying n-state closed at I o'clock. It is estimated that 100000 persons passed through Westminster hall King George. with King Ferd- hand. of Bulgaria paid final visit at late hour.
 All London is garbed in mourning. Four thousand evergreen wreaths. re- ceived by the committee of women from all parts of the country. have been hung along the route. and great masses Of flowers are to be seen every where X trial trip was made today !, body tomorrow from London to Wind sor The little town of Windsor has assumed d purple hue.
 Throughout the day hundreds of peo- pie came to Windsor from London and surrounding districts and continued stream of motors and carriages poured through the castle gates carrying floral memorials to the dead king. The clOis- ters of the chapel already are filled with flowers and scores of extra racks have been erected on which to place others
 Prominent among those from socie- ties is the offering of the American society-the shield of the United States in flowers The royal wreaths are of the simplest character
 Among the callers at Buckingham palace today were Col. Roosevelt. As he was leaving the palace he met the German emperor who took him to his apartments for an hours talk. The former president was one of the guests of King Georges state dinner. With Henry White. as the special delegate from the United states he will appear in the funeral procession. According to the master of ceremonies. the Duke of Norfolk. the representatives of the United States will wear evening dress, black vest. and 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, and where Edward VIZ will be temporarily sepulchered among the tombs of his fathers.