The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram

SILENT VIGIL KEPT DURING NIGHT OVER BODY OF MACSWINEY

(By Associated Press)

LONDON, Oct. 28. - Silent vigil was kept at St. George's Cathedral during the night over the coffin of Terence MacSwiney, late lord mayor of Cork, who died Monday morning following a hunger strike. When dawn filtered in through the lofty windows of the gray old cathedral, first preparations began for the requiem mass which was to begin at 11 a. m.

The guard composed of members of the London and Cork brigades of the Irish volunteer army, was changed frequently during the night. The men were dressed in civilian clothing, and did not carry arms. The yellow light of the candles fell on the green, white and orange colors of the Sinn Fein flag which was draped over the coffin which rested on a catafalque placed before the high altar of the church.

Famous Prelates Join.

Many of the leading British prelates of the Catholic church were asked to participate in the ceremonies at the church. Among them were Archbishop Daniel J. Mannix, Archbishop of Melbourne; Bishop Amigo of Southwark, and Bishop Potter of Portsmouth.

Plans for taking the body to the Euston station this afternoon on the first stage of the journey to Ireland, had not been altered by relatives of the dead Sinn Fein leader.

Lady Mayoress MacSwiney collapsed from strain and anxiety this morning.

and was unable to participate in the ceremony at the Cathedral. It is not expected she will accompany the body of her husband to Ireland.