The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-05-09

News of King Edwards death was
received in Detroit with expressions
of genuine regret The great respect
in which he was held by all British
subjects was shared in great measure
by Americans generally. and by De
troiters perhaps more Than the peo-
pie OF cities farther removed from
the Canadian border. Many Detroit
residents still recall with pleasure
the late rulers visit here in 1850,
when he was the young prince of
Wales. and his career has been
watched with more than usual inte9-
est by those who came in contact
with him at that time
Under Mayor Breitmeyer's orders
the flag or the city hall was placed
at half mast Saturday morning. ana
the mayor later issued a statement
relative TO the monarch's death.
king Edwards death is II great
loss particularly at this iuncture, -
said Bishop Charles ID. Williams 20
The Times. He was q man OF great
political sagacity, and unquestionabiy
had remarkable influence in British
politics. The king. over there. Is
what his personality makes him, and
King Edward proved himself TO be 4
man Of great wisdom and unusual
ability"
Bishop Williams estimate OF the
king probably expresses the senu-
ment of Detroit people generally.
That King Edwards influence in
British politics will be greatly missed
lis the opinion expressed everywhere.
Detroit was the first city In the
United States visited by King Ed
ward, or prince Of Wales. as he was
Z then known on his American tour in
1860
He landed at ST Johns y b., July
90. 1860, accompanied by ROYAL
retinue. and was described in The
press of the time as stripping of ] 9
years, standing about FIVE feet six
inches slender in form. with a mar
row head intelligent face. large.
large, handsome eyes small mouth,
large nose, retreating chin anS rather
dark complexion After visiting the
principal cities Of Canada. the prinl @
and his party crossed the river ANA
came to Detroit where the party was
O.
Fully 10000 people lined Woodwarl,
ave. from the Russell house TO the
river There was no escort OF police.
for that was before the days 'Of police
men in Detroit. but the volunteer fire
department turned ont and led the
way To the Russell house with lighted
torches In the excitement ATTENDING
the princes arrival at the dock. three
g,,a tHg t.rf
waite secretary. were pushed into the
river and We're rescued with difficulty.
Gov. Wisner and Mayor Bull formally
welcomed the future ruler OF Greac
Britain TO the United States. The
prince and his royal escort remained
over night in the hotel. and following
tour Of the city the next morning
boarded special Michigan Central
train for Chicago
Windsor. in common with all Cana.
dian cities. is In deem mourning FOR
the dead king All hags are displayed
at half mast and the greatest gloom
prevails. Mayor i W Hanna stated
Saturday morning that In all prob
ability. no official action would be
taken by the city officials ntil the
regular meeting OF the city council
Monday evening
The Twenty FIRST Fusiliers were
making ready for their annual march.
out the most important event or the
year i'm Windsor military circles
when news OF KIM Edwards death
was received Friday evening col +
II. LANG the officer in command aj
orce Cancelled the parade althou. D
the streets were filed With people i4
anticipation OF tho annual event Tive
colonel addressed his men briefly
saying:
The disappointment of the pcoPo
cannot be compared with our grief u
the lssth OF his majesty aud ont oi
respect 10 the dead SOVEREIGN The drii
Is declared of The last words oi
the dying ruler were \ have done m,
duty. and LEI Oils always be or,
motto as loyal British subjects
While the man OF the regiment
presented arms and hystanders barred
heads the regiment band. with ms,
fed drums. played the Dead Mar,
In SAT-" and presently Dispersed
Up 20 late hour Friday nigh
( Church bells tolled throughout th,
city. The officers of the Fusiiers vii
wear bic.,k crepe ON their sleeves un
nj further orders
Resolutions ST CONFIDENCE Wcf
Y odopieo at the meeting ol ib- horde,
(. <haptef. Daughters OF ihe Empire
|, Friday night Thcy will~le iOrN Earde,
60 the royal family.