The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1910-05-09
KING EDWARDS BODY
WILL LIE IN STATE
Funeral Services Will Probably
Be Held on May 20
AN IMPRESSIVE INCIDENT
Salvation Army shows Honor to DE.
parted King BY Holding Services
mt Buckingham Palace With
Music by the Band

VII will be beneath the Albert Memo rial
chapel at Windsor. where the body of his
eldest son, Duke of Clarence, has sepul-
chre. The obseques probably will be held
on May 20. Before the funeral, 1t has
practically been decided, the body of the
King will lie In state in Westminster
nall. under the house of parliament
which was last the scene of similar
ceremony when for two days and nights
a constant stream of citizens filed past
the coffin of the great commoner Glad
stone.
Before being taken to Westminster. the
body will lie in state in the throne room
at Buckingham palace. King Edwards
casket will be fashioned out of oak
grown in the royal forest at Windsor. 1t
will first be lowered to the vault beneath
the chapel floor of ST. James chapel
Windsor castle. Afterward when the
be removed to Albert chapel.
Queen Alexandra and King George con-
ferred with various officers of the state
and household concerning the funeral ar
rangements today after holding service
in the royal chapel at Buckingham pal
ace, where the late King always attended
when in residence there. The date Of the
burial was tentatively fixed for May 20,
although it may be May 10. the date on
which Theodore Roosevelt is scheduled
to deliver the Romanes lecture at Oxford
university.
The members of the royal family, 1t Is
believed, would prefer there should be no
lying in state but 1t was represented to
them that the wishes of the people were
so strong for this that they were willing
to waive their personal inclinations.
King Edward still lies in the bed where
he died, clothed only in night clothes,
with his hands crossed on his breast
Dowager Queen Alexandra visits the
chamber frequently, appearing greatly
worn and tired. King George and Queen
Mary spend most of the day with her
After chapel today the family again
looked on the body for few minutes.
Salvation Army Services
An impressive incident this afternoon
illustrated Queen Alexandras desire to
show consideration for British subjects of
sage that the Salvation Army wished TO
show honor to Edward VII by holding a
service at the palace, and Alexandra gave
permission. At o'clock large band,
wearing red jerseys and carrying silver
instruments and banners with scarfs o.
crepe pushed through the crowd to the
Palace enclosure. The big iron gater
were opened and the band formed a cir
| Gle under the windows.
| First they knelt while the leader
prayed, and then they sang Nearer, Ny
| God to Thee" abide With Me-" and
Angels Ever Bright and FAIR Finally
they marched out singing, onward,
Christian Soldiers
The blinds were closely drawn, but the
ATTENDANCE say that Queen Alexandra left
her apartments with Princess Victoria
and the ladies in waiting and listened to
the singing behind them
| The crowds round the palace were I'M
diminished today, as well as at Marlbor-
ough house. The streets tonight are filled
with people. but there is little mourning
decoration on the London buildings as
| yet The draping of the houses will begin
tomorrow.
All political discussion foreshadows a
truce and the shelving indefinitely of the
struggle between the house of commons
ana the house of lords. The Bishop of
Worcester. preaching In the cathedral,
said that patriotism and chivalry demand
ed that contentious questions be put aside
by the statesmen of all parties for year
at least.
The house of commons will meet on
Wednesday, when Speaker Lowther re-
turns, to receive the address from the
throne Premier Asquith and A. j. Bal
four, leader of the opposition. will reply
Mr.. Asquith and Reginald Mckenna, first
lord of the admiralty. embarked today at
Gibraltar on the cruiser Enchantress for
home.
Queen Mary's New Dignity
According to circular issued from
Marlborough House today the designa-
ton of the new Queen will be Queen
Mary. The role she will play at the
rev court has been the subject of con-
Siderable speculation. As Prince and
Princess of Wales, the new King and
Queen lived such comparatively retired
OPINION, but It is almost safe to assume
that the court will be far less brilliant
than 1t was under King Edward. The
latter attached the fullest weight and
dignity to the ceremonials of tIe Kings
Office and all state functions under his
reign were invested with the pomp and
ma gnificence he consifs>ad betisting the
court of a great e,/ire, Further, ne
attracted to his coi/t o brilliant array
of wealthy social f1/ires. in which Amer
lean heiresses married to English ars-
tocracy played prominent part.
It Is quite certain great changes Will
b. seen In the constitution OF the court
circle, az well as among the actual oni-
cials and dignitaries Of the court.
Queen Mary Is credited with great
strength of character and is likely to
EXERT much more influence on the court
tlsn did Queen Alexandra. Size is deeply
religious and Is fond OF charitable work.
while King George is said to be more
fond Of country life and pursuits than
court pomp. Hence there ID general
belief that the new court Will be of
simpler and more austere type and that
many OF those who have heretofore ex-
erc,sed a paramount influence In the
ceurt life Will be obliged to seek COM
psrative retirement.
Nothing as yet has been received here
from Mr.. Roosevelt with regard TO ms
mans. but IT is certain all public or
semi-pubic entertainments will be can
ce,ed and 1t Is proba BILE that even prl-
vate functions will be abandoned. The
Rorrlanes lecture may be delivered. but
nc cesar ily at a later date than original
lv fixed. as the funeral Of the King VIII
take place on or about that time.
I fsnsaxenaent Cancelled
The American atnba ssador has cancelled
all engagements. including private din
pers. Mr. Reid today delivered to the
taie.sn office rablegi ans Of sympathy
and regret from . large number Of pub
lie bodies and officials iii the United
States, among which were messages from
the mayor Of Philadelphia. the president
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