New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-17
'UNVE|L VICTORIA MARBLE.
London Sees Notable Ceremony
at Queens Memorial.
KING GEORGE MAKES SPEECH
Speaks Feelingly of the Ties Of
Kinship with Kaiser, Who Is
Among Royal Guests.

London. May 1.-THE great marble me-
mortal 10 Victoria, fronted by statue oil
the late Queen and surmounted by a gided
winged Victory. on the plaza before Buck
ingham Palace, was unveiled to-day by
Victoria's grandson. King George V.
The ceremony was conducted at noon IN
the presence of Emperor William and other
descendants of the Queen, numerous mem
bers OF the British and German royal Fam
lilies. including Empress Auguste Victoria
and Princess Luise. members of the Cabi-
net. colonial representatives and many other
prominent persons.
The weather was perfect, and st. James
Park was crowded. The Archbishop OF
Canterbury and the Bishop Of London per
formed the religious rites. with music by
massed choirs from several cathedrals and
charels. conducted by Sir Walter Parratt
who was private organist TO the late Queen
King George delivered a speech in eulogy
Of Victoria, describing the monument as
the tribute of races and legions more varl-
Gus in character and circumstance than
have ever been combined before upon a
common purpose"
He referred feelingly to the pleasure
afforded by the visit of the German royal
family. saying: 1T is source of deep
satisfaction TO me and my family that my
dear cousin, the German Emperor, accom-
panied by the Empress. is present at this
historic ceremony. His imperial majesty
is the eldest grandson of Queen Victoria,
whom he always loved and venerated with
natural affection. and his presence and
sympathy with us during the last days of
her life and afterward will never be for
gotten by me and my people Strong and
loving ties of knship and friendship unite
our thrones and persons. The nation re-
ioices with me that he is here to-day TO
share in the unwilling of this memorial"
AS a spectacle the unveling was brilliant.
King George and Emperor William were
dressed in the uniform of British field mar
shals. wearing the blue sash OF the Order
Of the Garter across their shoulders. The
Queen. the Empress and the princesses APP
peared in bright costumes. with large pic
ture hats. The Prince of Wales wore the
uniform Of a naval cadet and the younger
princes were in white naval suits. Home
Secretary Churchill attended upon the
King
Outside the circle Of royalties were the
heads of the embassies and their wives
among them the American Ambassador and
Mrs WhiteJaw Reid, Church dignitaries
and 4 few high court officials.
No one was allowed TO approach within
many wards of the memorial. Court on
Gals and others invited 10 be present were
accommodated in the gardens surrounding
the statue. while the general public were
strictly excluded from the immediate scene.
Nevertheless. great crowds stood for hours
al the approach TO the plaza
There was a great gathering OF troops
and marines who after the dedication
marched past the King and the Emperor,
the massed bands Of the Brigade Of Guards
playing the national anthem while the ar
tillerv fred the royal salute.
At the conclusion OF the religious services
Thomas Brock, who made the marble
statue Of Queen Victoria, was knighted by
the King who in the ancient way tapped
the kneeline recipient on the forehead with
his sword The Emperor placed an immense
wreath at the foot Of the statue an eX-
ample which was followed by an officer OF
the German dragon regiment or when
Queen Victoria was an honorary colonel
A large dinner party was given az tne
palace in honor Of the Emperor and the
Empress.