Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-05-11
will remain pending the removal to West
minister Hall.
Seven Visiting Kings.


sides George V will attend the funeral of
Edward VII They are the kaiser. En-
peror William of Germany and King of
Prussia Frederick VIII of Denmark.
King Haakon VII of Norwal. King AL
fonso XIII Of Spain King Manuel III of
Portugal. King Albert of Belgium and
King George l of Greece
Frederick of Denmark was King Ed
wards brother-in-Iaw The kaiser is the
late kings nephew his mother having
been a sister to his majesty The King of
Norway is a son of a brother of the
queen mother, Alexandra. King Alfonso
of Spain is married to daughter of
Princess Beatrice, sister of the late king.
King George of Greece ls brother to
Queen Alexandra. King Albert OF Bel
GUM Is nephew of the late Leopold III.
who was an uncle of Victoria, King Ed
wards mother.
Other mourners will be the Queen OF
Norway. the Archduke Ferdinand. repre-
senting the Emperor OF Austria: the low
ager Empress Marie Feodorovna and the
Grand Duke Michael, representing the
car. and the Duke of Aosta, who will
represent the King of Italy
The preparations for the lying in state
in Westminster Hall and the funeral in
St Georges Chapel. Windsor castle. al
ready have been begun. and for the next
few days both places will be in the hands
OF carpenters and uphoisterers. Electric
standards are being fixed around the
catafalque will stand, for 1t is intended
TO admit the public until 10 o'clock at
night.
Where Gladstone's Bier Rested.
The -catafalque will occupy the spot on
which Gladstone's catafaloue stood. The
coffin will be sealed and draped, and be
surmounted by some Of the royal regaiia
and King Edwards field marshars sword.
II. expected. many people come from
the provinces numbers are likely to be
disappointed in passing the coffin, for the
officials figure that il will be impossible
for more than 1,000. 600 to pass during the
two days and part of the third day al
lotted
t1on a solemn service will be held in the
hall. This will be attended by the men,
bers of the house Of lords and the house
of commons. Probably a thousand people
service the public will be admitted. There
will be no distinction to persons, nor
will there be any ticket privileges. All
must take their turn in line. AT st.
ing removed, in order to give place to
timber seating. Otherwise, not a tenth OF
those entitled to attend would be able to
enter. The chapel will be draped with
violet hangings. Violet will also be the
predominant tone of all the funeral drap
hgs and public decorations. 1t being we'll
known that King Edward greatly disliked
the gloom of black draperies.
The service that may be held in West
minister Abbey will not form any part of
the royal funeral. II will be memorial
service held especially for those members
Of the house of lords and house of COM
mons who will be unable to go to Wind
oor.
The removal of the body from Buck
ingham Palace to Westminster Abbey will
be carried out with elaborate ceremonial
Troops will line the route along which the
Imposing procession will pass. Londoners
will thus within a few days have two
state procession from Westminster to
paddington station. when the body is
transferred to Windsor. On this second
occasion 2 500 troops will line the route.
ride i'm the procession. The great pageant
viii attract immense crowds.
King George Addresses the Navy.
One of the first messages issued by
King George. who has long been known
as the sailor prince" was addressed to
the navy. In it the king says:
"It is my earnest wish. on succeeding
- the throne. to make known to the
navy how deeply grateful ] am for its
faithful and distinguished services render
ed to the late king. my beloved father.
VINO ever showed the greatest sOlicitude
for its welfare and efficiency.
'Educated and trained in that profess
sion, which ] love dearly retirement
from active duty has in no sense dimin-
ished my feeling Of affection for it. For
thirty-three years / have had the honor
of serving in the navy. and such init
mate participation in its life and work
enables me TO know how thoroughly l can
depend upon that spirit of loyalty and
jealous devotion to duty of which the
glorious history OF our navy is the out
come. That you will ever continue to be,
as in the past. the foremost defender
OF your country's honor l know full well,
and your fortunes will be always fol-
lowed by me with deep feelings of pride,
affection and interest.
GEORGE. r. l."
King Georges message to the army is
as follows:
My beloved father was closely asso-
Ciated with the army by ties of strong
personal attachment, and from the first
day he entered the service he identified
himself with everything conducive to its
welfare. On my accession TO the throne
take this earliest opportunity of express
ing TO all ranks my gratitude for theis
gallant and devoted services to him. AL
though i always have been interested in
the army. recent years have afforded me
special opportunities of becoming more
Intimately acquainted with our forces
both at home and in India, as well as in
other parts of the empire. I shall watch
over your interests and efficiency with
continuous and keen sOlicitude. and shall
rely on that spirit of loyalty which has
at all times animated and been the proud
tradition of the British army.
GEORGE. X. l.
May Change Form of Oath.