Arizona republican., 1910-05-10
TH0UGHTfUl OF PEOPLE
He Requests That Business and Amusements Be Not Suspended by Reason of the Royal Bereavement Funeral Date May 20

London. May 9.-George was pro-
 claimed king throughout the empire
 today with all the traditional ceremony of centuries. In Dublin. tha Ulster king at arms read the proclamation in
 the presence of Lord Aberdeen. lord
 lieutenant of Ireland. and Lady Aber- deen.
 The country is now beginning to re-
 sume its normal life. the kings earnest desire being that except on the day of the funeral of Edward VII. which is fixed for May 20. the national mourn ing shall inflict no unnecessary sac rifices upon the people.
 Premier Asauith and Reginald Me Kenna. first lord of the admiralty. ar rived in London tonight. Other mem bers of the cabinet and officials holding important positions under the govern ment are hastening to the capital.
 King Haakon and Queen Maud of Norway were met at the station to- night by King George. and Queen Mary and young Prince Olaf thres,. hs arms around his uncle's neck The party drove immediately to Buckingham palace, where they viewed the body of the late king. A brief religious serv- ice was held in the chapel.
 King George in a letter to the theat- rical managers. expressed The wish that the theaters reopen until the day of the funeral on account of the num- Der of people that would be thrown out of work by the closing of the houses. This plan will be carried out
 The king issued another letter in which he said: Knowing so we'll the feelings of my beloved father. I am sure it would be contrary to his wishes that there should be any inter ruption to the enjoyment of the public during the Whitsuntide holiday. I therefore hope the general mourning ing that usual advantage of the various afforded them for the coming days"
 Many of King Edwards jersonai friends. including Earl Roberts. 4. J. Balfour. Lord Curzon and Lord Kitch- ener. were permitted to view the body today. and late tonight after a brief and solemn service which was attended by the widow and ali the members of the royal family. including King George and Queen Mary. the body was to the casket shell. which WAS kept open until after the arrival of Queen Maud of Norway. The young queen took a touching farewell of her royal father.
 Then followed d service that was held mainly for the king and queen of Norway. and the shell was placed in the leaden envelope and sealed. It will in a temporary coffin made of elm while the special oaken casket Is being finished
 Whether at the very outset of his reign and while still suffering from the shock of bereavement King George should be compelled to shoulder the heavy responsibilities deciding between the opposing political parties on the vexed questions of the veto of the house of lords, is d matter which Pre- mier Asquith must now settle.
 All of the ministers are now in Lon don and there was a strong feeling among the moderates in favor of shelv- ing the whole question until next year. It is stated that the Duke of Con naught. in accordance with the desire of King Edward. will succeed Earl Gray as Governor General of Canada It is also said that Queen Mary's brothers. the Duke of Teck and Princes Francis Alexander of Teck. will shortly be given the title of royal high ness