THE MIKADO.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1505, 30 July 1912, Page 5

THE MIKADO.

END RAPIDLY APPROACHING. By Telegraph—Press Association—CopyriMit Tokio, July 28. The Mikado, is rapidly sinking. The Crown Priuco lias been summoned, and other members of tho Royal Family. Dense crowds aro praying for tlio Emperor's recovery; The latest bulletin showa that his tem- . peratur© is nt 103 .G. Ho is subject to cramp in tho arms and legs, and occasionally all over the body. Injections bavo proved totally ineffective. His pulse is 120, but is irregular, and there aro frequent stoppages. His '.respiration is 45, but is short with spasmodic sounds. PULSE TOO IRREGULAR TO COUNT. 1 (Rec. July 29, 11.15 p.m.) Tokio, July 29. ■ The Mikado had a Telapse at ' one /clock. A bulletin stated that his pulse ind respiration wore too irregular to sount. ) Camphor had been injected to relieve the severe pain. Crowds maintained a constant watch outside tho palaco with heads uncovered and bowed in prayer.'. Tho temples are thronged day and night, and theatres and pleasure resorts, despite the Emperor's wish to 1 tho .contrary,, remain closed. Even tho firebells aro muffled. The Cabinet and Privy Council have Ik'Oh practically in constant session during the week. . MATH MOMENTARILY "EXPECTED. (Reo. July 50, 0.3'fl a.m.) Sydney, July 29. The Japanese Consul-General'a cable in off ages to-day stated that the Mikado, while suffering from asphyxia, was practically in convulsions, and death was momentarily expected.