ILLNESS OF THE QUEEN.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXIII, Issue 22, 23 January 1901, Page 2

ILLNESS OF THE QUEEN.

THE PRINCE OF WALES TROUGHTFULNESS. WARMLY GREETS THE KAISER. THE KAISER'S REGARD FOR IJIS MOTHER. fPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] I )elayed is transmission. (Keceived 22,12.67 a.m.) January 21. Tho Prince of Wales, replying to Court officials is London yesterday, implied that there was no unfavourable turn in the Quoin's condition, " You see," ho mid, " they allowed me to come to London."

The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York warmly greetad the Kaiser on his arrival at Charing Cross. They stayed at Buckingham Palace for tho night, and proceeded by an early train to-day to Osborne. The delay is partly intended to spare the Queen excitement.

The Kaiser sent his brother and sister (Prince Henry and the hereditary Princess of Saxe-M.einengeu)to console) his mother.

MORE ENCOURAGING NEWS.

SOME FOOD TAKEN AND TRANQUIL SLEEP SECURED.

HON. CARROLL GABLES FOR MAORILANDERS. SORROW AT OUR WHITE MOTHER'S ILLNESS. (Received 22. 5.29 a.m.) London, January 22. A Bulletin issued at midnight, says, "no material change, but the slight improvement of the morning hu been maintained throughout the day, Food has been taken fairly veil, and torn* tranquil sleep secured. The Hon. Carroll has cabled the Agent-General on behalf of himself and Maorilandera in Melbourne, expressing the deepest sorrow at the serious illness of our White Mother.

MR SEDDON INTERVIEWED.

PREPARATIONS FOR DUKE OP YORK'S VISIT SUSPENDED.

PROFOUND SORROW THROUGHOUT AUSTRALIA. Rocnived 2?, 9 .5 a.m. Sydney, January 22. Mr Seddon informed an interviewer that he wig depressed and saddened by the grave news, au<l prayed to Divine Providence, in whom vre alone can ;rust, that our beloved monarch may be may be spared a few years. All preparations in connection, with the visit of the Duke and Duchess of York are suspended. The festivities in connectien with th* Imperial troops are cancelled.

( The National Anthem ni mm* by ; the Opera Company last night, t There are profound expressions of . sorrow throughout all the States. The Lieutenant-Governe* of Vicf toria cabled on behalf of the Govern - j ment and people hoping by God's help . the Queen's health *ouhjf be fully restored "^§~ ] THE KAISER AND THE QUEEN. ' GERMAN APPROVAL OF THE ! KAISER'S VISIT. A FIXIAL VISIT. Delayed in transmission. Received £2, 1,57 p.m. .' Londob, January 21. ', The Kaiser, en starting for England, remarked, " I am the Queen's oldest ' grandson. My mether is unable ' through illness to hasten to the Queen's . bedside." '. The Times' Berlin correspondent ' says thoKaiser'spromptdecisioncreatod a profound impression. It is regarded an a evidence of his intense personal devotion to the Queen. All t Germans aprea that it is national, fit- , ting, and right, inasmuch as filial duty I it* one of the traditions of palace and f cottage. j The London crowd greeted the . Priuce of Wales, the Duke of York, , and the Kaiser in silence husked by I respect. \ SORROW IN EVERY CAPITAL. ' THE POPE PRAYS FOR THE QUEEN. DEVOTION OF "THE PRINCESS OF WALES. Delayed in transmission,. (Received 22,2.5 p.«) t The Teharaph state. Vawe is sincer. sorrow in overy capital King Victor Enwtinel of Italy, th« Emperor Fran* ,| hof *» Wfr of Denmark, and f££ dent McKiPLy are much concerned. -Mi i opo evincas great sorrow, ftß d prays earnestly for the Queen', M . covery. ''God Save the Queen" was sun* with fervour a t all military places of worship anil in many churches Tho Princess of Wales and Princem Christian, with their invaluable mro e 'S IC a, a ee e n COnßtaßtintheird^i « GREAT RETIOENOE AT 0< BORNE. INTENSE FEEING AT HOME. | (Received 22, 2.5 p.m.) I Londok, January 21 I Groat reMcence is observed at Os- I borne regarding the character of the I relapse. Insomnia is admitted . «!!! 3 trouble, and drowsiness * w an ominous sign. K ! Her Majesty wa « B l, opiß - fc . „fe he eveoing, but the midnight wTetl'l A d«ep«ned the public m^f r J^ MUt W m 7 ««" »>'■»: "No hXtin ean . •'! convey the precise it £! '*l -rind, of skilled obs M »m tt , ° ft

very imperfect knowledge."

The Chronicle states that the Rector of Waippingtea was summoned at midnight. The Daily Mail says silent prayer at a number of churches and chapels was broken by half stifled sobs. Tre crewds in the streets and old friends are speechless, but make a strong effort to hops far the best. SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT MAINTAINED. Despatched 21, 6 p.m. (Received 22, 3.27 p.m.) Loudon, January 21. The Bulletin issued at fire o'clock, states that a slight improvement has beea maintained. {

SYMPTOMS OCCASIONING

ANXIETY.

BRAIN CIRCULATION OBSTRUCTED.

THE PRIME MINISTER SUMMONED TO OSBORNE.

A WAITING ANXIOUS MULTITUDE.

ALL BUSINESS AT A STANDSTILL.

Despatched 21,12.45 pm. (Received 22, 4.16 a.m.) London, January 22. The latest bulletin is to the effect that the Queen slightly rallied after a sleep. The symptoms occasioning most anxiety point to a local obstruction of the brain circulation. Despatched 1.45 a.m. (Received 22, 7.49 a.m.) Loudon, January 21. The Marquis of Salisbury and Mr Richie have been summoned to Osborne. . . Dr. Barlow, the Queens physician, lias arrived. Scores of pressmen are at the gates of Osborne. j Immense, crowds are gathered at the | Mansion House awaiting the bulletins and business is at a standstill. KeeeiTed 22,8.36 a.m. T/ONDOH, January 21. The Duke of Albany's departure has been countermanded. The Duke ot York was shooting when he was summoned. On arriving in London he postponed his departure till his father's return from Osborne.

QUEEN'S HEALTH CAUSE OF ANXIETY FOR MONTHS.

SUCCUMBED TO THE STRAIN OF THE LAST YEAR.

A SLIGHT RALLY. THE QUEEN'S NURSES. Received 2?, 7.59 a.m. London, January 21. It is now admitted that the Queen's health ha» caused anxiety in her entourage for the last three months. She hu slowly succumbed to the ■train of the past year, the renewed tension of the war, the loss of her relations, and the illness of the Empiess Frederick, who is lying ill at Frederick•hof. Some weeks ago the Queen began to retire to rest earlier than usual. Sh& was often sleeplsss, and her appetite failed, hut she improved slightly at Osborne. About 2 o'elock this morning the Queen became comatose. Fearing the worst, the family surrounded the bedside. Howevsr, the patient rallied at 6 o'elock and **rtook of food. The Kaiser, the Prince ef Wales, the Duke of York, and the Duke of Connaught left Victoria Station for Osborne at 8 o'clock. The Queen is being nnrsed by the Queen's Dressers, and has no trailed nurses.

BLIGHT IMPROVEMENT. A REFRESHING SLEEP. SPOKE TO THE KAISER AND DUKE OF CONNAUOHT. PALLS ASLEEP IN PPJNCES3 OF WALES' ARMS, A GLIMMER OF HOPE. LITTLE PAIN. (Reeetfed 3'-, 7.20 p.m.) LotfWJJ, January 22. Thoro wss a slight improvement this afternoon. The Queen awoke from a refreshing sleep at four o'clock and teok some champagne and slight nourishment. She saw and speke feebly to I

the Kaiser and the Duke of Connaught both leaving visibly touched. At five o'clock the Queen fell aslepp in the Princesi of Wales' arms and .enjoyed a further sleep. it was unofficially stated at teu o'clock that the Queen, if anything, was a little better jurtiyioga glimmer ti hope. The Queen gufferi but little pain. TBE KAISER STAYS AT OSBORNE.

PREPARING ROYAL APARTMENTS AT WINDSOR AND ST. JAMES'.

fßeceiTed 22, 7.24 p.m.) London, January 22. The Kaiser sleeps at Osborne toBighfc and the Duke and Duchess of Coanaught at Osborne Lodge. In view of the Qaeen's grave condition, officials are preparing the Ro>al apartments at Winds-ir, also at St. James' Palace in readiness for any ■adden return of the Court. The crowds at Osborne are respectfully silent and unobetrusive. OUTSIDE MEDICAL OPINION

OF CAUSE. SERVICES AT ST. PAUL'S, TEE WHOLE POPULATION AFFECTED.

BULLETINS EAGERLY SCANNED. JUeceited 22, 0.44 p.m. ' Londok, January 22. Th» Bisbwp of Winchester remainec throughout Sunday sight at Osborne According to th« f>j»ii>io» of troteidi

medical aif-n tlmifine-s isdne to thrombosis (clot)-n tho hi'jin. [Thrombosis is tui aiTo.nim <. ft \\a blood vessels which c:ns ; f.!s in a copulation of blood, forming ;i true do, at a fixed place.]

Hundreds of notabilities inscribed I their nainns in the callers' book at Buckingham Palace. Many city men participated in the ordinary morning service at St. Paul'i-, the Collect for all sorts and conditions of men introducing mention of the Queen. I

The whole population of the East and West End are much affected. Eqwipages and pedestrians stopped to scan the bulletins.

KRUGER'S IMPUDENCE. THE POPE EXPRESSES SOLIOITUDE. TELEGRAMS PROM THE CZAR AND OTHERS. STOCK EXCHANGE DEPRESSED. Received 22. 9.14 p.m. I

[ London, January 22. I Kruger sent a message of sympathy with the Queen. His Holiness the Pope, through Cardinal Vaughhn, expressed his earnest solicitude. Many telegrams have been received from the Czar, Indian Princess and Diplomatists. In the city the Stock Exchange was depres-ed, Jonsols being %}.. |