(Received January 28,9,19 p.m.) London, January 24. Tho Prince oi Wales, tho Duko of York, tho Duke of Connnught and Prince Christian reached London at ouo o'olook. The crowd very quietly saluted the Prince as King, and he, gravely bowiug,drovetoMarlborougb Houbo. Later in the day ho met the Privy Council at St. James' Palace, tho Lord Mayor and Aldermen being in at tendance. The DukoofDovonshire communicated to the Councillors an announcement of tho Quoou'a (loath arnto succession of her sou. (Received January 21,10,10 p.a.) Houxur, January 24. The Imperial troops paraded in the Domain tin's afternoon, nnd held a me morial service. A thousand local troops assisted iu tho impressive scene. Tho senior Chaplaincouduoledlhoservice and tho Highlanders' baud playod * FnneralMaroh. The hymns used wore " Days and momenta quickly flying" and " Peace perfect peace.' [Received January 25, 0.55 a.m). Melbourne, January 24. Mr Carroll has receivod a cable message from Tamahan Mnhupuku eitffein'g the grief of the Maoris at We Queen's death. (Seceived\January 21,10,19 p.m.) Stdney, January 25, Theannivorsary regatta vrna to-day postponed. Royal purple and black are being used as mourning drapings on publio buildings. (Received January 25,9 a.m.) Swney, Jannary 25. Tbfcflbaonce of English cables is sapped to be due to a block on the wires, caused by the death of the Queen. SJauy publio bodies laid wreatliß at the foot of the Queen's statue, and at the statno of the Prince Consort garlands of white flowers were placed. While the royal salute was being fired, the Fleet Admiral and all tho officers assembled on their respectiyo vessels in full-dress uniform. Special services were held in the orthodox Greek church, and were numerously attended. Several Consuls spoke iu tonus of eloquent appreciation of the virtue, wisdom, kindliness, and humility of tho late Queen. The Government is endeavouring to arrange n memorial servico, in which the Imporiul troops will take part. Adelaide, January 25, The Governor, in cabling his con dolences to tho King, adds:—"For myself, I shall ever remember with deepOL gratitude the Queen's con- Btann|ue kindness to me and mine." Pukth, Jauuury 25. All official social functions have been abandoned, Messages of sym pathy have been received from all parts of the States,-

Proclamation of the King.
