Nelson Chronicle, Colne Observer, and Clitheroe Division News. — 1900-08-17 (Nelson, Lancashire, England)

TAKING THE CONSTITUTIONAL OATH.  The Premier, Signor Sarum°, having, at the King's command, requested the senators and deputies to resume their seats, announced that the King bad assembled his Senate and Chamber in order to take the oath prescribed by the Constitution. .  King Victor Emmanuel now rose, as did also all rrneent, including the Queens and the Princesses, and in a strong, firm voice which produced a groat impression, hie Majesty recited the followlog oath:- In the presence Of God and before the nation I swear loyally to respect the Constitution, to exercise the Royal authority only in virtue of the lens and in conflrinity with them, to see that every person receives, according to his rights, full and exact justice, and in my conduct in all things to have solely in view the interest, the prosperity, nod the honour of the nation." . _  I)eeienini-a.pPla7s-e-r-oSe-f-rom all parts of the House, mingled with enthusiastic cheers of "Long live the King!" this demonstration of loyalty lastseveral minutes. After thus verbally taking the oath the King signed three black-bordered parchment documents handed him by Signor Gianturo, the Minister of Justine, containing the same formula. These will be kept, one in the State archives, and the other two in the records of the Senate and Chamber respectively. The Minister next read the form of oath to be taken by senators, who swore en manse, replying all together " Giuro " (I swear). Among them were the Duke of Aosta, the Count of Turin, and the Duke of Genoa, who are senators by rights. The oath for the deputies, who swore to it in the smile way as the senators, was read by M. Ser. See., the Premier. The scene offered by this taking of the oath en masse was one of affecting and imposing solemnity. In a Speech from the Throne his Majesty said he gathered from the national manifestation of sorrow at his father's murder the best auguries for his reign. He dedicated himself to his country with all the ardour and strength of which he was capable, and with all the force given him by the traditions of his house. They had evideuee of the friendship of all tile Powers. Itut peace abroad did not suffice; they also needed peace at home to develop their intellectual forces and economic energies. The monarchy and Parliament must go baud in hand in organising their defence by the wisdom of their laws and Omit vigorous application. The delivery of the speech was punctuated by frequent outbursts of loyalty from the assembled Senators, and the scenes in the city were of a most impressive character.  The remains of the late Lord Chief Justice of England, Baron Russell of Killowen, were laid to rest in Epsom Cemetery on Tuesday. The coffin was removed from the deceased's amuse on Monday night, and conveyed to the Brompton Oratory, where it was placed on a 3atafalque immediately fronting the High Altar. As is the custom in the Catholic Church, devoted watchers" prayed and meditated through the night by the side of the catafalque. Four tall yellow candles gave light till morning came. A Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of the deceased was said at, nine o'clock on Tuesday morning. Long before that hour the great church of the Oratorians was filled with • congregation of devout Catholics and reverent non-Catholics. The coffin was hung with wreaths; and at its foot knelt the dark bowed figure of Lady Russell. By her side knelt her sons and daughters. Her sister, Mrs. Charles Russell, Mrs. Frank Russell, and Mrs. Cyril Russell were also present. Everything was of the simplest possible nature. Father Matthew Russell, S.J., brother of the deceased, said Mass at an altar stripped bare of at foment, symcolical of sorrow and grief. In a side chapel a quartette of male singers rendered that exquisite music for which the Oratory is famous. _ . .  The Requiem Mass was finished by half-past nice, and then the Bishop of Emmaus, who had occupied a seat in the choir, pronounced the final absolution, while the quartette sang "Libor& me amine" to a plain chant. Crosshearer and acolytes then took their stations in front of the calafalque, and the heavy coffin, which needed ten hewers, was carried out to the hearse. The plaintive strains of "In Paradiso " accompanied the procession as it wound its way outwards. Immediately behind the coffin walked the deceased's three sons, Cyril, Arthur, and Frank, as chief mourners, and then at a slight distance Lord Alvarstone with the other judges and the members of the Bar.