The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1910-05-14
KING GEORGE v PROCLAIMED.
With Traditional Ceremony Success
sOr of Edward VII Presented to His
Subjects.

London, May George V was
proclaimed King throughout the EN-
pire today, with all traditional cere-
mony Of past centuries. In Dublin
the Ulster king-at-arms read the
proclamation in the presence of Lord
Aberdeen, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
and Lady Aberdeen.
The country Is now beginning to re-
sumo it's normal life. The Kings
earnest desire being that. except on
the day Of the funeral of Edward VII,
which is now formally fixed for May
20. the national mourning should in
fiict no unnecessary sacrifices upon
the people.
Premier AsQuith and Reginald Nc
Kenna. first lord Of the admiralty, ar
rived In London tonight. Other men,
bers of the Cabinet and officials hold
Ing important positions under the
government are Fastening to the cap
ital.
King Haakon and Queen Maud, Of
Norway. were met at the station this
evening by King George and Queen
Mary. and young Prince Olaf threw
his arms around. his uncle's neck.
The party drove Immediately to
Buckingham Palace, Were they
viewed the body Of the late King.
Brief religious services were held In
the chapel.
King George. In a letter to the the
atrical managers expressed the wish
that the theatres reopen until the
day Of the funeral, on account of the
number Of people that would be
thrown out Of work by the closing of
the houses, and this will be carried
out. The King issued another let
ter. in which he said:
knowing SO we'll the feelings Of
my beloved father, am sure that 1t
would be contrary to his wishes that
there should be any interruption to
the enjoyment Of the public during
the whitsuntide holiday, therefore
hope that the general mourning will
not prevent my people from taking
the usual advantages Of the various
opportunities afforded them for the
coming days"
Many Of King Edwards personal
friends, including Earl Roberts. A. l.
Balfour. Lord Cnrzon. Of Kedlkston.
and Lord Kitchener. were permitted
to view the body today and late to-
night. after brief solemn service,
which was attended by the widow
and all the members Of the royal
family. including King George and
Queen Mary. the body was then
transferred to the casket shell, which
was kept open until after the arrival
Of Queen Maud, of Norway. The
young Queen took a touching fare
well of her royal father.
The Lancet today publishes an au-
thorized statement confirming the
cause Of King Edwards death as
cardiac failure, following upon bron-
chit.s.' The statement adds:
"The last hours were absolutely
peaceful and painless"
The Republic Of France probably
will be represented at the funeral by
former President Loubet. although
there is talk that President Fallieres
may come. Emperor William will
be here, as also will the Kings OF
Greece, Spain, Portugal, Denmark,
Norway. Belgium and Bulgaria and
the heirs to the thrones Of Austria,
Turkey. Sweden and Roumania.
Prince Fushimi. who already Is in
London. will represent Japan. Grand
Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, young
er brother OF Emperor Nicholas, Will
represent Russia. while Hollands rep
resentative will be Prince Henry, hus-
band of Queen Wilhelmina.
During a recent visit to Windsor
Castle, the late monarch visited the
rayol mausoleum in st. Georges
Chapel when, 1t Is said, he selected
the spot in which he wished his body
to rest. Today the surveyor Of the
castle drew up plans of the chapel
vaults for the guidance Of the court
officials. Extensive preparations are
being made at the castle for the ac-
commodation of foreign royal FAM
ilies' who will attend the funeral.
Immediately after the funeral of
her husband, 1t is expected that the
queen mother will retire to Sandring
nam Palace which King Edward
some years ago made over to her as n
dover house.