THE PRIVY COUNCIL SUMMONED.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 11663, 24 January 1901, Page 2

THE PRIVY COUNCIL SUMMONED.

NEW SOTEREIGN TO BE PROCLAIMED. HAIL KING EDWARD THE SEVENTH. THE TIMES' TRIBUTE TO THE NEW KING.

Received January 24, 8.52 a.m.

. London, January 23. — The Premier is in London summoning the Privy Council, the members of which will swear alleginrico to the King to-day. Thereafter the the College of Heraldd will proclaim the new Sovereign at St. James's, whither the King will go in State and hold an audience at which the Archbishop of London and the Bishops of the Anglican Church will be introduced, and the Judges kiss hands. . , The Earl Marshall of the Duko of Norfolk afterwards notifies a period of general mourning. Parliament at four o'clock swears allegiance to the King and condoles with him upon the demise of his mother. It is understood the King will be crowned Edward the Seventh.

Receive' Januaiy 24, 9 a.u>

Tho Times stales Unit the new King is endowed with the most lovable and attractive qualities of his great mother. Ho has a kind heart and a quick appro-

ciation of genuine worth. The nation is j • happy in its confidence that the King will follow in his mother's footsteps, according at once to the spirit and letter of the constitution. Moreover, the King adds perfect tact, a wide knowledge of men and business, virtues, method, prompt decision, ponottiality, and a great | capacity for Work. Received Jariira'ry 24, 9.5 a'.ni.London; Jannafy j&f. --"- AfW the announcement of ,the death Gif.jfch'e Qjueen all the city bells tolled, following" the 1 deep strong mournful note of the great muffled bell of St. Paul's. The bells of St. Martin's and Charng Cross were also muffled, then the bells unmuffled to welcomo the King, and a joyous peal rang out.