Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1910-05-12

the late king wreathed in crepe in
shop windows or staring at the dark
ened windows of buckingham palace
where the body of the late king lies.
Many wear badges of mourning. The
whole kingdom. indeed, is mourning.
Ireland has forgotten her political
grievances. The Irish papers speak
Kindly. and appreciatively of Edward.
The mayors of such nationalist
strongholds as Dublin and Limerick
have sent messages of sympathy to
the widow,
Cities, churches and societies of
all sorts have met to pay eulogies on
the late monarch and offer good
wishes to his successor. Society has
cancelled its engagements and all
courts and business houses are
closed. Sports and entertainments
have been dropped
While King George was signing the
proclamation of his accession yester-
day afternoon in the presence of the
privy councillors. who wore brilliant
uniforms and decorations in the little
st. James palace, battery In an ad-
joining park fired So guns, denoting
the age of his predecessor. The first
official utterance of the new king
was mated by a feeling of eloquence
and made deep impression.
The New King Speaks.
King George, after speaking of the
grief at the death of his father and
of his work for the good and amelloa-
ton of his subjects, said:
ITO endeavor to follow his footsteps
and at the same time uphold the con-
stitutional government of these
realms will be the object of my life.
am deeply sensible of the very
heavy responsibilities which have
fallen upon me. I know l can rely
upon parliament and upon the people
of these islands and my dominions be-
yond the seas for their help in the dis
charge of these arduous duties, and
their prayer that God will grant me
strength and guidance. i am en-.
couraged by the knowledge that j
have in my dear wife one who will be
! a constant helpmate in every en-
deayor for our peoples good"
An immense multitude pressed
about Marlborough palace to see the
new king who passed with little ap-
pearance of state. He wore an adj
miraPs uniform and was accompanied
by only two attendants.
He was greeted in silence and with
bowed heads as he proceeded to st.
James.
The lord mayor of London WITH
state coach and ropes made a gaudy
show
Edward lies in the chamber where
he died. His features are more nat
ural than though he died after a long
illness.
The dowager queen, Alexandra,
King George and Queen Mary with
the two boy princes, visited the cham
Der in the afternoon
Tunera. plans have not yet been
determined though they will probably
follow the same procedure as when
Victoria died. The court will move to
Windsor castle Tuesday where it is
supposed the obsequies will take
place. The body will rest either in
ST. James chapel there or in a mauso-
leum to be built at Frogmore near
that which Victoria erected for her
self. There will be no lying in state.
More royal personages are expect
ed than at Victoria's funeral. The
kaiser is certain to attend and the
kings of Belgium, Spain. Portugal and
probably Italy, may be present
Ali the crowned heads of the world
as well as the pope and the presidents
of the United States, France, and
other republics have sent condor
ences.
Bo:n houses of parliament had a
brief meeting yesterday afternoon.
A great. representative congregation
attended services in st. Paul's, the
bishop of London officiating. Many
Catholics gathered at Westminster
cathedral and many special services
have been arranged for today.
Tomorrow morning the proclama-
ton of the accession of George v will
be read in the principal towns of the
kingdom
Trumpeters clad in scarlet and gold,
escorted by the life guards, will en-
ter London and the lord mayor and
aldermen in their robes of office will
meet them at Temple Bar.
Politics for a time seem forgotten.
The newspapers ignore the subject
and it is assumed that parliament will
adjourn after the budget is settled.
King to President TAFT.
Washington, May 8.-The first COM
munication from England's new king
to the president was a cablegram re-
ceived last evening as follows:
II am deeply grateful to you. your
government and people for your con-
dolences on the death of my beloved
father and for your good wishes for
my future prosperity.
George r and l."
Several Millions Insurance.
Several million pounds sterling of
insurance on the life of King Edward
will be paid. AS late as Friday after
noon, a risk was accepted at s.
guineas per cent. When the late mon
arch was operated upon for appendi-
citis, the insurance companies de-
manded 80 guineas per cent. The
promoters of many exhibitions and