Omaha daily bee., 1910-05-22
OMAHA HONORS EDWARD VII
Englishmen and Americans Pay
Homage to His Memory.
PROMINENT MEN TELL WORTH
Robert COwelI, John l.. Webster and
Il. W.. Mccullough Principal
speakers--Rev. G.. A.
Beecher Presides.


reverential, to the memory Of King Edward
VII Citizens some OF British birth, others
whose ancestors for many generations lived
in America, gathered at the First Presby- |
terrain church to express by their presence
their sorrow at the kings death and their
appreciation Of his life and deeds The
gathering numbered several hundred.
Feelings and sentiments of those present
fund utterance in addresses by John /.
Webster, T. w. Mccullough and Robert |
Cowell, and the opening prayer, given by
Rev. I. J. Mackay. and benediction pro-
nounced by Rev. Edwin IL. jerks. Appro-
pirate music was sung In three solos, given
by Miss Nellie Donohue, Miss Edith r. Col |
Inns and Addison Mould. Miss Nancy Cum
nigham was at the organ. Dean q. A.
Beecher chairman of the evening, pre-
scented John L. Kennedy who offered res
olutions which will be sent to James Bryce,
the British ambassador at Washington. Mr..
Kennedy read manuscript letter from the
ambassador with regard to this memorial
meeting, the letter saying:
WASHINGTON, May II, 1910-My Dear
Sir: AS l understand that you are to take
part at a gathering Of men Of British birth,
and of sympathetic American friends. as
Bembllng to pay tribute Of grief and re-
spect to the memory Of his late majesty,
King Edward, l desire to convey to you
the cordial appreciation Of the members of
this embassy Of the feeling which anlmates
you and your friends in Omaha, and has
animated many others I'm this country. Let
me assure you that these expressions of
, sympathy are deeply valued by the British
people. A telegram reached me a few days
ago from his present majesty, King George
In which he said that he and Queen Alex
andra, his mother, had been profoundly
touched by, and were grateful for. the con-
dolences sent to them, and the many testi
monials of the appreciation in the United
States, by Brltlsh-born men and by Amer
lean citizens, OF the fine qualities and high
purposes of the late king. He was true
lover Of peace, a true worker for good will
among the nations steadfast friend to
the American people, and all who speak our
English tongue Join in sorrowing for his
loss. Believe me very faithfully yours,
JAMES BRYCE"
John L. Kennedy, Esq"
Extends Heartfelt Sympathy.
Resolutions which were adopted by a
rising vote read thus:
Whereas. Under the providence OF God,
to which king and commoner alike are
subject his majesty, King Edward VII,
has been called TO his reward, and has
impressive ceremonies, and
whereas, sorrow anu BY apathy are uni
versal; and we, citizens OF Omaha-many
of us of British birth-have gathered to-
sether to give expression to our grief and
respect and add our tribute to the memory
of the dead, now, therefore, be 1t
Resolved that as man and monarch,
King Edward measured up to the highest
standard of civilization; that in his death
his subjects lost a just and generous king,
suffering humanity Nsteadfast friend,
the world trained diplomat and staunch
United States a friendship unfaltering and
That in giving expression to our appre-
citation Of the lofty character and high
purposes of the late king. we are not un-
mindful of Queen Alexandria, who shared
his throne and now suffers in sadness and
sorrow; nor do we forget that his majesty,
King George, who 80 nooly bears the
burdens Of the day. To them, and to other
members S Of the royal family we extend end
we direct that these resolutions be sent
to Right Hon. James Bryce, British am
bassador and plenipotentiary' washington
ID. c.
Mingled with HIS People.
Following a short opening address by
Dean Beecher. the subject, Edward, the
Man. was discussed by Colonel T. w. Nc
Cullough, who dwelt upon the way the king
had endeared himself to his people by his
democracy.
we llllu OtHeI hlHB English HlStOEy
who so mingled with his people," said
the speaker, who went into the public
places dressed as an ordinary citizen, who
went about with so little pomp and cir
cumstance. 1t was said of him that he
was a short man, but that he bore him
self with such dignity that he seemed tall;
a dignity which fOrestalied undue famili-
arity and which was a tribute paid by
himself TO the Importance of his position
Talking on this same theme, Colonel Nc
Cullough spoke OF a picture recently taken
of King Edward and Queen Alexandre
alone and unattended on a street IN Biar-
ritz. IAN editor of a great London news
pepper, summoned one day to the palace
found that the king had called him, MOI
10 discuss q question OF politics, finance
or statecraft but to talk OF a recent de-
velopment in photography. When tha
editor arrived he discovered the king romp
ing with child. his grandson.
Edward VII is known as the most popu
liar of all of England's rulers. lie mingled
with his people. He took an interest II
their games and their sports and in thei
Industries. When the end came. when III
laid down to die, his last words were, "
hope have done my duty II may b.
said that the 100000 people who night an,
udyt III ram anu pdSSSu ny Olt
TO do him reverence, were answering tina
in their Judgment his duty had been don
and done we'll"
A Constitutional Monarch.
Robert Cowell spoke upon Edward, KIM
and Diplomat" HE lived at home as
constitutional monarch" said Mr. Cowell
never exceeding, his duties and offices
ard while It was said Of him that he wa
at home king among statesmen. we
abroad he was known as a Statesman
among kings"
Mr.. Cowell reviewed King Edward
achievements in bringing England from tn
position OF splendid isolation" In whic
It was at the beginning OF his reign I
its present alliances, The speaker the
presented a compendium of expression
upon the kings achievements as a diplomat
list and peacemaker, reviewing editorial eN
preston from all over the world. Refer
ence was also made to the memorial NEE
ing held In the same auditorium nine year
ago in honor OF Queen Victoria, at whic
the speaker and others at last night
meeting had been present.
Kings Follow HIS Bier.
Some sense OF the Yastness OF the emplI