The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1910-05-24

London. Followed by nine kings
an ex-President of the United States
and numerous queens, princes, prin'
cesses and other representatives Of
royalty, the body of Edward VII. was
borne to its final resting place in Al
bert Memorial Chapel, Windsor. Five
million people witnessed the great
funeral procession as 1T passed
through lane Of $4,000 picked
troops.
Theodore Roosevelt, special ambas-
sador, representing the United States,
was conspicuous figure as he fol-
lowed the body with M. Pichon,
Frances Foreign Minister and repre-
sentative, and the Persian Envoy,
Khan Montazes Salteneh.
In the long train of Respondent
princes and ENJOYS, Mr. Roosevelt
was distinguished by the simplicity
of his garb. He wore evening dress,
a white tie and silk hat.
There had been much speculation
upon what the former President
would wear. His clothing was that
prescribed by convention. 1t was I'M
relieved even by the ribbon of an or
der such as M. Pichon wore, and
yet, by this complete simplicity, Mr..
Roosevelt was given prominence
rather than rendered inconspicuous.
The route of the funeral procession
was from Westminster to Padding
ton station, whittier the body was
borne on a gun carriage. Along this
route fully 100000 people were
banked behind the troops.
A bright sun shone down upon the
splendid procession. A thunderstorm
and heavy rain that had ushered in
the day gave way before the bright
rays, and from the spectacular stand
point, conditions were the best that
could be desired for the ceremony.
Amid the sweep of troops and the
march of potentates, there was one
figure whose appearance set the heart
of every spectator throbbing with
sympathy. 1t was that of Queen Al
exandra, brave under the blow that
had fallen on her. AS the Queen
Mother passed through the human
lanes, men and women wept. The
most pathetic figure of the day, the
Queen Mother, preserved her outward
calm.
At her side was the daughter dear
est to her-Princess Victoria. In the
same glass paneled coach rode Alex
andra's sister, the Dowager Czarina,
and Princess Louise.
The former Queen took precedence
the second coach, those bearing the
royal women, with Queen Maud, of
Norway, Edwards daughter, the Duke
of Cornwall and the latter's sister,
Princess Mary.
Then followed four coaches, filed
with princesses belonging or related
to the royal family.
The Cortege Forms.
At ten minutes past nine the royal
procession started from Buckingham,
where the visiting monarchs have
been guests. Through silent throngs
fastening to the funeral route they
were driven to Westminster Hall.
There the cortege formed.
There was no delay. At the APP
pointed minute, 9.45, the guard of
honor stepped aside. The royal in
signia-the crown, the orb and the
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casket was striped of the simple pail,
the same which lay on the CONN of
Victoria nine years ago.
Eight giant non-commissioned Of
ficers fell into position beside the
coffin and It was borne through the
silent throng of royalty within the
hall to the gun carriage.
At the same moment the muffied
drums of the Royal Guards bands
broke into the long roll The deep
rumble echoed through the silent
streets, and the expectant crowds
quivered
Immediately behind the gun car
riage Prince Louis of Battenberg took
his place, Then came Edwards
charger, led.
Behind the war horse came King
George ", with the Kaiser on his
right and the Duke of Connaught on
his left, in the same relative positions
they occupied on February 2, 1901,
when they followed Victoria's coffin
at the side of the monarch whose
body led them.
Kings at Funeral.
Then followed the ranks of Kings
In unprecedented numbers-Haa
VII, of Norway, Edwards son-in-law;
George, King of the Greeks, brother
in-law; Alfonso XIII. of Spain, hus-
band Of Edwards niece; Ferdinand of
Bulgaria; Frederick VIII. of Dem
mark, brother-in-law Manuel II, of
Portugal, distantly related to the
dead ruler, and Albert, King of the
Belgians, son Of Edwards grand
uncle.
Following there were;
Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Aus
tria, heir-apparent of Francis Joseph,
was in the van of the next rank. with