The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1910-05-21
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When Edward VII breathed his
last there came to a close the life Of
a unique personality. He was loved
almost universally, first of all as al
man whose natural attributes made
him dear to the hearts Of his subjects.
and next as a monarch whose ability
to fulfill the role which he was called
on to assume was demonstrated con-
spicuously. Edward VII by the grace
of God Of the United Kingdom Of
Great Britain and Ireland and of the
British dominions beyond the seas,
king, defender OF the faith. emperor OF
India" was his title.
Subject to fierce criticism in his
youth because of his manner of life.
he lived down a rather unenviable re-
putation through long years of more
careful conduct and succeeded in
winning the confidence of all the peo-
pIe as almost no other sovereign Of
Great Britain except his mother.
Queen Victoria, had done.
Able to Weld Strong Influence.
As a statesman he was active and
successful, particularly in the field Of
foreign affairs The fact that he was
the idol Of the people made him a
useful instrument Of the ministry and
enabled him at the same time to WELD
more influence than had been conced.
ed to the throne in past. He was an
able diplomat and in all the more i'm
portant questions of foreign policy
which came up during his short reign
he made himself felt,
In domestic politics he was less
active, but he succeeded in strength
ening the position Of the monarchy
with the masses, effectually killing
whatever antiroyalist sentiment eZ-
listed al the time of his accession. His
influence with his ministers in an
advisory capacity was much more pro
nounced than that Of Queen Victoria,
although his attitude on the political
questions Of the day was not defined.
Edward King Less Than Ten Years.
Edward VII assumed the throne on
the death Of Queen Victoria January
% 1901. so that he was king less than
ten years.
IL was as q sportsman that the Brit
ish people loved most to think of him.
He was an enthusiastic patron OF
morse racing and was fond of yacht
racing, cricket, athletics and shooting
His love OF cards amounted almost tic
a passion in his earlier days and his
gambling for high stakes brought hin
trouble several times.
When, in 1909, his horse, Minoru
won the Derby at Epson, there was
scene of enthusiasm at the tracl
which was unparalleled. Twice be
fore he became king he won the Der
by. with Persimmon in 1896 and will
Diamond Jubilee in 1900.
King Short, Heavy and Quite Bald
in personal appearance the kin(
was the typical Englishman. H'
was rather below the average stature
Of strong and heavy build. His rudd,
face betokened good health and goo
spirits up to a short time ago. H
wore his grey beard trimmed to
sharp point. His thin circle of gra
hair diminished until he was quit
bald He was one of the best dresse
men in Europe, and was regarded as
model for quiet refinement of dres
and bearing.
At the state functions in which h
participated King Edward revived a
the pomp and circumstance OF medic
val days. He drove to Westminste
on the opening of parliament in one
the sumptuous royal coaches, atten,
ed by heralds, equerries and outrider
and a vast retinue, forming a pageaI
of royal splendor On these occasion
the king wore the full robes of m
jesty.
Friends Called Him a Good FelloN
Tactfulness, which he possessed
a marked degree was a conspicuor
characteristic of the late king, 6
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