The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, January 24, 1901, Page 1

UME LXXXTX—-NO. 55, SAN FRANCISCO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 1901. to be per not PRICE FIVE CENTS. EDWARD VII TAKES OATH AS RULER OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND INDIA v mpressive Ceremonies in the Throneroom of St. ]ames Palace Mark the Advent of the New Sovereign---Frincipal Nobles of the Realm and Members of Parliament Pledge A'eglance KING EDWARD \g's presence the terms of the 10yal Dukes and of the kingdom were & res to represent the have a nomi- King wore rm and the ribbon As he began y broken red as he the his speech his voice w o 2 But Shortly afterward sssembled and addressed e Lord Chance: then admivistercd the ocath to ¢ Afterward the various mem incil, commencing with took the oath of allegiance and seed in turn before his Majesty as excepting that each paused he King’s hand before pass hamber. This brought (b speech when his Majesty returned House, the crowd in the was of immense proportions. pri journey was accom- slmost complete silence, but on he ‘was lustily cheered all ne of route. liately opposiie Mdrlborough gates leman. in front of the crowd, at and shouted: h redoubled vigor. The attendance in the House of Com- mons was large. All the members, Lords in | “Long live | * whereupon the crowd cheered | teen minutes, with only the Princess of | LONDON, Jan. 24.—Edward VII was vii PROM[SES TO DEVOTE LIFE TO ARDUOUS DUTIES HE HAS INHERITED S e @ wing is the full text of his Majesty's accession speech: % s sentlemen: This s the most pairnful occasion on f;: C. L J - ess you. My first and melancholy duty is anrounce to you % P I know how deeply you.and the wwhole + pa with me w the trreparable loss twe parable ¢ o cnaecavor A’] e d7 ¥ .\‘S to :('u/k ] wer Yot st sense of the word, and, so.long as is bre n my body. people. th zdward, which has been born six of my an- he name of Albert, which I inherit from my ever to he wuniversal consent is, known by the ¢ that his name should stand alone. and to the nation to support mé in the ardious dut tance, in the deepest mourning. stood up . Mr. Gully, entered and by reason of the deeply mented decease of her Majesty, Queen had become their duty to take glance to her successor, King Edward VII The administered the oath and the members proceed- the Secretary of onies; Sir Michael Hicks- Chancellor of the Exchequer Campbell-Bannerman, the Lib- the House, and Sir William that e their names on the roll. In the House of Lords the oath was taken by the Duke of York, the Duke of Connaught. Earl Roberts, Lord Rosebery, Lord Salisbury, the Duke of Argyll, Lord Lansdowne and a hundred others, The Hovse of Lords then adjourned until to- morrow SERVICE FOR THE'DEAD QUEEN| e Members of the Royal Family Will Gather This Morn- ing Around the Bler. e The Isle of Wright, Jan. 24, 1 a. ck this morning the mem- 1 family will gather of the late Queen, which coffin, the chapelle ar- with red and white hang- p of Winchester, standing d for the occasion pel. will read a por- rvice for the dead. coffin rests on a specially erected with royal purple, the ie east. The head faces ar. Over the features is a The draped before this service the mitted to the room and ywed t view the remains of the sov- ign who for so long ruled over them. The body w rest there until Sunday, and it is probable that no removal will | occur for . The co ndent of the Assoclated Press the cause of the Queen’s death officially given was | as most suitable and truthful. e the paralysis which attacked | her as secondary to the general weakness of her condition, nor is it considered ad- visable, for reasons of state, to intimate that her ‘intellect was dimmed by that particular form of disease. Detalls of the dving hours were not ob- tainable until last evening. that the Queen was moved on Sunday from her big bed into a small cot especial- v built with springs, rounded by a screen. [This was to enable the doctors to reach the patient easily on attr she lay In a bed six feet wide. \small bed she passed away. When Emperor Willlam arrived * he rushed in, without taking off his over- coat, to her bedside, and the first words he said were words of regret that his | mother was unable to come. “Yes,” murmured the Queen, “I wish “Vicky' could be here,” using a pet name of her eldest daughter. On Tuesday afternoon all the family were in readiness for the end. At 4 o'clock the Prince of Wales was summoned. Half an hour later he was joined by the other members of the family. At 5 | o'clock the Duchess of York arrived, and | the Queen kissed ber, saying: am | g1ad you have come.” 1 The Bishop of Winchester began to ! pray. The Queen slowly sank into uncon- |!cleusneu. At 6:15 p. m. the end was thought to have come. The Prince of Wales and several others walked out of the room. But the vitality of the Queen once more won the day. For another fif- In this both sides, which was impossible vheni Wales and a few others present, the feeble spark of life was maintained. A large force of detectives present from J 4 devolves upon me and to which I am determined to were the first to sub- ! The doctors have adopted this expres- | They It appears | which was .sur- | I am fully deter ed to be a my twhole London is t any anarchist peror W new King. DATE NOT SET | FOR FUNERAL fam a Representatives of All the Royal Families in Europe Expected to Attend the Solemn | Function. | - ! LONDON, Jan 23.—The King, who re | mains in London over night, was driven | to Buckingham Palace after taking the FRLEIAP SN oath by the Privy Council and dined there with the Duchess of Albany. | | Subsequently he went to Marlborough | House to sleep. It is understood that he will return to | Osborne this morning to direct the fu- | ,neu.l arrangements. These were dis- cussed at a meeting of authorities of the royal household at Buckingham Palace last evening. At the College of Arms it | was =aid that the date of the funeral | could not be settled until it was know.: | | when the Eropean rovalties or their rep- resentatives would arrive, but that the function would be held at the earliest possible date for the convenience of Em- | peror Willlam, whose stay In England | might be unavoidably limited. Buckingham is belng made | i ready for the royal persons who are ar- riving in London. Representatives nrl all the royal families in Europe will prob- | ably be present at the funeral, including the Kings of Italw, Belgium and Greece, Palace the Crown Princes of Germany Sweden and Archduke Francis Ferd:- nand of Austrfa. All the Eurjpean' courts will go into mourning for various | periods. —_— SALISBURY AND THE NEW KING —_— | Strained Relations Which Seem to| Indicate That the Premier’s Tenure of Office Cannot Endure Long. FRI LS LONDON, Jan. 22.—Prime Minister Sal- | isbury’s absence from Osborne House dur- ‘lng the Queen’s last moments have not been publicly explained and cause wide- spread speculation, especially in court and political circles. According to relfa- ble information, Lord Salisbury remained away owing to strained personal relations between him and the present King. The | Times in an editorial to-day on the new | King partly affords a clew to the mys- tery where it says, ““We shall not pretend there is nothing In his lengthy career which’those who respect and admire him could not wish otherwise.” These warning words are said to refer not to the Mordaunt case of thirty years ago, nor even to the Tranby Crote scan- dal, but to a more recent episode, con- cerning which the Marquis of Salisbury, in behalf of the Queen, read the Prince of Wales a severe lecture, which accounts for thelr now reported unfriendly rela- tions. The serious aspect of this matter is un- der such condition of things that Lord Salisbury’'s tenure of the Premlership can- not endure long. and then the Unionist Government will 5o to pleces. PROCLAIMED | AS THE KING A e Official Announcement of Ac- cession Made in St. James Palace at 9 0’Clock This Morning. e { procialmed King of Great Britain and Emperor of India In St. James Palace at 9 o'clock this morning. | proclamation [ persons in authority throughout his | is described in a constant OF * WINDSOR CASTLE, PRINCIPAL RESIDENCE UNDER THE WINDOWS IN WINDSOR PARK, WHERE THE LATE PRINCE CONSORT. OF THE LATE QUEEN, AND F HER REMAINS WILL + ; } ROGMORE MAUSOLEUM ; BE LAID BESIDE THOSE “ PRESIDENT McKINLEY IS FIRST TO SALUTE " - BRITAIN'S NEW KING Edward's Proelamation Orders Ali Officers and Persons in Au hority Throughout His Dominions to Continue in Offics During His Royal Pleasure ONDON, Jan. 24.—An extraordi- nary ‘lssue of the Gazette morning, which appears black borders. announces the death of Queen Victoria, adding: ““The event has caused one universal feel- ing of regret and sorrow to her Majesty's falthful subjects, to whom she was en- deared by the deep interest in their wel- fare which she invariably manifested, as | well as by many signal virtues which marked and adorned her character.” Then follows the proclamation of Ed- ward VII, the acknowledgment of alle- glance by the Privy Council and the King's speech at hfs accession After giving a list of those who attended and \the council, the Gagette announces that | the King subscribed the oath relating to the security of the Church of Seotland. It concludes with the King's formal ordering all officers and do- minions to continue to exercise their of- fices during the royal pleasure, and ex- horting his subjects to ald and assist such officers in the performance and execution | of their duties. The sorrow felt throughout the empire succession of telegrams arriving from every fmportant town iIn the colontes, all telling of the sus- pension of business, the closing of theaters, the display of mourning em- for memorial blems and arrangements services. All the Governors have sent on behalf of their respective colonles telegrams of condolence to King Edward and Joseph Chamberlain, Secretary of State for the Colonles. The Marquis of Lansdowne, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has received from the German Embassador a letter on behalf of the diplomatic corps, expressing its sympathy and condolence. The com- munication says: ““This sad event not only fills the hearts of her late subjects with profound sor- row, but will arouse béyond the limits of the British empire the regret of those whom her Majesty was known to inspire with respect and admiration. Such senti- ments are shared most sincerely by the members of the diplomatic corps, who, having had the honor of being received at court and approaching her Majesty, have also had the honor 6f apprediating those rare and incomparable qualities by which that august sovereign captivated the hearts of all who entered her presence.” The morning papers publish a long tribute from the Poet Laureate, Alfred Austin,, to the dead Queen. Orders have been issued for 6500 troops to line the streets of London to-day for the proclamation ceremony. The Gazette orders the court to go into mourning until July 24, and into half- mourning until January 24, 1%92. Lord Roberts has ordered the army to .cop; mourning until March 5. Memorial services will be held in St. Paul’s Cathedral morning and evening daily until the interment. At the first of these, held after the nnllr vice yesterday, some 3000 present. Bishop Barry read the b service, and the “Dead March in and the funeral music was rendered. The morning papers record with the this | with | greatest satisfaction that the King has taken the title of Edward VIL. They are filled from end to end with descriptions ! of yesterday’s ceremonies and accounts of | the reception of the news of the death and the accession throughout the United Kingdom and in all parts of the world. King Edward’'s first speech is also ap- plauded. The Daily Telegraph says: | “It was admirable, touching and breath- | ing deep sincerity. It does equal honor to | the monarch and the man, and will carry a . fresh sense of hope and confidence to the country in its trouble.” King Edward will return to Osborne im- mediately after the proclamation cere- mony to-day. Regarding the cause of death the Lancet says: “Death was due to cerebral (failure. Transient but recurring symptoms of apa- thy and torpor. with aphasic conditions, gave great, uneasiness to the physicians a few days before the final illness. From Saturday these symptoms grew steadily raver, but the heart's action was, main- ned throughout and the temperature was normal.” Amcng the innumerable telegrams of sympathy that continue pouring in from i abroad, President McKinley's gives the | greatest pleasure:. The Daily Chronicle remarks: ley's dispateh was. the first to reach the Prince of Wales under his new title, and, just as Frederick the Great was the first | European sovereign to recognize the in- dependence of the United States, so mow the President of the great republic has been the first to recognize the kingship of the great grandson of the monarch against whose authority the American colonists successfully rebelled. “This {s very touching when one re- members the visit of the Prince of Wales to Washington's tomb. Probably it was some remembrance of that incident which i made President McKinley hasten to be first to salute the Prince of Wales as It is believed that President McKin- | | the ! 4 | turn of the war for' the English arms d GERMAN PAPERS MAKE UNFRIENDLY REMARKS CONCERNING BOER WAR One Journal Declares That Freedom-Loving, Heroie People Will See in Present Time a-Large ERLIN, Jan. papers are hizh the late Queen —All the morning v appreciative uf Victoria's reign and concur in eulogizing her vir- tues as a sovereign, but ~while praising her character they add gemera! political reflections urnfriendly to Great Britain, particularly the Boer war. The Tageblatt siders her death to be of serious political significance in a mo- ment when Great Briiain is invelved in South Africad war and the Chinese question is not solved. The paper adds: “A’ large part of the world whieh con- demns the war In South Africa as un dertaken by Messrs. Chamberlain and Rhodes and other miniig speculators for their self-errichment and the destruction of a. little freedom-ioving, heroic peopl: will see in her death at such-a moment a large measure of divine justice, for, ac- cording to trustworthy information, It cannot be doubted that the avorable ing the past few moinths ‘bore heavily jon the Queen's heart and contributed t» hastening her end.” he Tageblatt also remarks: “The nifold threads of rvelationship between | Great Britain and Germany cause Ger- many, to regard the Queen as. above ail, the grandmother of our Emperor, and it has proved the most enduring bond be tween the two countries.” The Vossische Zeftung considers it un- fortunate that the Qucen cherished so much blood in India and also favored British imperfalism, whieh cost so much blood in other parts of the world. But the paper says: “An unusuallf fruitful life has come to an end. Her subjects not only bid fare- | well to a perifod of British history which posterity will give her name, but théy also have to thank her for having | in her family and court life set them an example of purity and truth which | endure for all time.” The Boersen Courier praises the Queen King, and the compliment, we are told, A s a model of beautiful human qualities was most keenly appreciated.” The Standard savs: ‘It is not for mere show that the Amer- fcans have received the news of the death | of Queen Victorla as a bereavement of their own and commented upon it in terms such as they would employ in the case of | an honored President dying in office.” i | and adds: “History knows but few exambples ot! such a pure, noble, womanly figure upon a throne. Foreign peoples accord Ber the | palm as a no!fle woman and as an honor to her sex.” The Berliner Neueste 'Nachrichten praises the Queen’s good will toward Ger- many and says: “She saw Germany's rise without envy. Cenitinuing, the paper surmises that the | change in the throne will not affect Brit- ish influence or the grouping of the pow- ers. The North German Gazette says: “The British emotion is similar to that | which stirred our hearts at the death of our first Emperor. As that closed the William age In Germany.so the Vlctorh age is now closed in Great Britain.” 'n. Kiletn Journal says: “With her life closed a volume of lh9 history_of mankind around her. Every | one will feel the deco thrill caused by | the opening of the new age.” _The Lokal Anzeiger says: “The Queen remains one of the mon In connection with | 3 wish for the title of Fimpress, which cost | to | vin Vie oria’s Death at the Measure of Divine Justice PSSR I | gracious figures that throne of England.” The Post says ever adorned the “The Queen welded the empire into closer bonds than ever before and fru Hly upheld and increased its position as a power of the world.” The Kreuz Zeity “The German pe share the sad event which has brought forth heavy grief upon a kindred The Cologne G plays a tribute to the mem ory and to the of the deceased Queen and hafls th Sovereign as a grac fr from prejudice and ripe perier.ce of the world. “Those qualit it adds, “guarantee an undisturbed con- tinuance of the excellent relations be- tween Great Britain and Germa A pople.” The tone'of the press tow King is varied. 7T most cordial rel. liam, "which, i out influence The Deutsch. King Edward" (ml the new e past with the Br! Africa Company, Mr. Rhodes and Mr. Chamber- lain, concluding therefrom that he will not throw.his influence for peace condi- tions aceeptable to the Boers. and calls him no friend of Germany, but an adve- cate of intimate relations between Great Britain and France. The paper Adds “It would be all right for us If he pre- vailed with such views, for it would then be easier to find again our natural posi- tion.™ The Vorwaerts savs: “He has been satisfied with the reputs- tion of being the best dressed mian in | Europe, and has never shown mental gifts of understapding for more serious condi- tions. His acquaintance with the demi- | monde of all the European capitals will make it easy for him to follow in the foot- steps of the three Georges.” The Cologne Volks Zeitung emphasizes that Emperor Willlam's visit to England | 1s of a purely private character, | Emperor Willlam's message announcing | Queen Victorfa’s death to his mother was addressed to his'sister, Princess Victoria, who took the news to the Empress Fred- erick. The latter was deeply moved. Discussing the relitions between Em- | peror William and King Edward VII, the | Cologne Volka Zettung. which admits that | there was a “distinct ‘coldness™ until four | Years ago, says: “Repeated meetings and | conversations, however, cleared up mat- | ters and their relations are now cordial. | King 's predilection #or France | nas d off in consequence of the Fa- | shoda ', and it s probable, therefore, | that the new monarch will not throw his Influence with France anlnn Germany."” 'MOURNS FOR | GRANDMOTHER | contains lbe following imperial rescript: “OSBORNE. Jan. 3.—The death of my cnu-mnh.tm‘ ‘