The Washington herald., 1910-05-09

King Edwards memory to-day. Funeral
bells tolled and organs played funeral
marches, and in many cases God Save
the King for the new King followed the
dirge. The women wore black ties, with
crepe upon their hats ard bands upon
their arms.
Long before the hour announced for
the services. London's greatest places OF
worship. Ike Westminster Abbey. St.
Pauls Cathedral. the City Temple. the
Metropolitan Tabernacle, and the West
minister Roman Catholic Cathedral were
besiescd by crowds too great by hun
dreds TO find seats when the doors
opened.
The Archbishop Of Canterbury. preach
ing in Westminster Abbey, said.
-Four days ago the last thought In
anybody's mind, as men looked into the
conflict Of political life and listened 10
the strife Of tongues. was that the central
figure Of all might suddenly be taken
from us. We had learned 70 count I'M
hesitatingly upon the matured sobriety
Of his great judgment upon his tactfuI
experiences. his estimates OF men and
things, upon the ripe and varied knowI-
edge he possessed OF state policy IN its
largest sense. and upon the unchaUenge-
able fairness Of his constitutional attitude
amid the cross currents OF political and
social strife"
Relieves Prayers Aided.
The archbishop. after enumerating the
qualities needed by the sovereign OF such
a realm as Great Britain. said:
I'VE may now ask whether we can
see any mistakes Of sovereignty in these
nine busy years. II we cannot. dare we
above all on this hallowed spot dis
connect that fact from all our prayers?
And upon his coronation day he de-
scribed death as occurring In the pres
ence Of those who loved him best with
the same quiet courage with which he
faced death eight years ago.
AT ST. PauTs Cathedral the Bishop OF
London spoke OF the sudden blow which
has dazed the great empire from end
20 end. He added.
Nor IS the feeling confined 10 the en-
pire, With characteristic promptltude. a
telegram arrived from New York. con-
veyinE the deepest sympathy from our
American brethren. and SAYING that a
memorial service was being held in
Trinity Church, New York Such a mes
sage shows how strong are the ties
binding us 10 the great sister nation
across the Atlantic"
Recalls Visit to Pope.
Archbishop Bourne. at the Westmins-e-
Cathedral recalled with grateful feeling
the courteous consideration which
prompted King Edwards visit 70 Pope
Leo, and which also marked his visit 20
Ireland some years later. He said that
as statesman King Edward ranked
among the greatest Of his age His tact
ful diplomacy, exercised within the
bounds Of the constitution. did what no.
body else could have done for the main
tenance Of peace.
Pastor Russell. Of the BROOKLYN Taber-
nacle. preaching in Albert Hall. paid a
tribute 70 King Edward, by whose death.
he said, Christendom had lost an unob-
trusive but wise counselor and a power
for peace and good viii among men. He
took the opportunity 10 express the SYM
pathy which was shared by vast ma
Jority Of his American countrymen. After
the large audience had passed a minute
in silent prayer. Mr.. Russell requested
them 70 sing Nearer. Ny God. to Thee o"
King George. Queen Mary. Princess
Mary. and Princes Edward, Albert, and
George, their matesty's children attended
the morning service at Buckingham Pal
ace. The queen mother. Alexandra. was
present She selected the hymns. which
We're 'On Resurrection Morning" and
Peace, Perfect Peace"