Death of the Queen.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11662, 23 January 1901, Page 2

Death of the Queen.

MESSAGE FROM THE AGENTGENERAL. ) [PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. j Wellington, January 23. — The Government has received a cable from* the Agent-General, dated London, 22nd< January, 7.45 p.m., as follows :—": — " Regret Queen's death." \ THE RECEPTION OF THE NEWS IN AUSTRALIA. Received January 23, 1.22 pn. j Sydney, January 23. — The Admiral received the first intimation of the death of the Queen, followed a few minutes later by a press message. Immediately the Royal Standard on Government House and all flags in the city and on tho shipping were half-masted. The Cabinet meets at twelve o'clock to decide what steps shall be taken to proclaim a period of mourning. RECEPTION OF NEWS IN AUSTRALIA. Received January 22, 1.53 p.m. v Sydney, January 23. — All the theatres will be closed to-night. At the meeting of the members of the Stock Exchange the Chairman delivered an eulogism of the Queen, and the Exchange immediately suspended business for the day. Many of the public offices are closed It is expected that all business will be suspended to-morrow as a token of respect. ' At St. Mary's Church on Tuesday evening a special service was held to off ei prayer for Her Majesty. There was a large attendance. Yen. Archdeacon Govett read a special prayer, and th« service closed with the National Anthem.