POSTPONEMENT OF THE CORONATION.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXIV, Issue XXIV, 26 June 1902, Page 2

POSTPONEMENT OF THE CORONATION.

ILLNESS OF THE KING. AN OPERATION PERFORMED. ■ A INDEFINITE POSTPONEMENT OK THE CORONATION CEREMONIES. , (Bstr.iordinaiy Association.) , Received 25,9,17 a.m. London, June 24, Tlir, Coronation is postponed i'iiO K i!i{, was tcgorated on last Saturday, Ho ! s progressing sithfaotorily. [Tiio above whs itsued as a Daily News " special " at 10 a.tn, on Wednesday.] LATER. Thi Tor nation lm'i b?eu postponed, Tliu King was operated on last Saturday. Ho has made sat it factory piogi'ets tawjidß recovery, but a recrudescence of the malady nccefsita'es a fuither cperation to day. A la'er message states that the King is suffering from perityphlitis). It is ixptcted that the Coronation will be postponed for an ind<finite period, The naws spread consternation. Hundreds of thousands are throcg* ing the streets inspecting the decorations. THE MEDICAL BULLETINS, HIS MAJESTY'S WISHES REGARDING CELEBRATIONS. London, Junr24, A bulletin was issued .this afternoon signed by the doctors who state therein that no operation was performed on Saturday, when the King's condition was satisfactory. There was a recrudescence cf the ttoublcs on Monday , night. An operation will be per« fcrmed this afternoon. Tho public interpret the bulletin to • mean that the King has a growth or inflammation in the region of the ver- „ mifcrm appendix. A later bulletin states tbat the operation was successful, and borne well. The abscess was evacuated. The King's condition i» sxthfactory. The E rl Marshal has received the King's command to express fail Maji-sty's deep sorrow that owing to his sei ioua illness the Coronation moat 3 '"G poetpontd, but tbe King's earnest kopj is that all celebrations in the ctuofry bo. held as arranged, and alto dinners given to the poor, LATER BULLETIN ABOUT KING'S CONDITION. 4 London, June 24. A bullotin at 7 o'clock to Light stated - the King was making satisfactory pro- , press, and was relieved by the operation. 1 PUBLIC CONS PERN . $ ENGLAND. CORONATION IMPOSt?IBLE FOR TWO ou mniiu MOUTHS. —' Received 25, 10.10 p.m. ■ London, Jul2s, Sir Frederick Treves, Hlßorary Surgeon to the Royal Household, performed the operation on the King. ; The news cf his Majesty's condition ' cime as a thucderJip to the nation. ; it bi ing understood that the King had quite recovered, though the public suspicion had b:en aroused because of hit taking d- i y drives in Windsor Ptui in a closed carriage. His prennce at a banquet and tbe. Prince of WaW ' reception to visiting suites on Monday night appeared to confirm tbe recarery, It was officially announced at the Guil ih ill t,l,at tie Coronation would be impossible for two or three months, THE FIRST OFFIOIAL INTIMATION. GIVE 1 * IN WESTMINSTER ABBEY «" AMID SCENES OF PREPARATION FOR TH& CORONATION. kecefted 25,10.17 p.m. London, June 25. S'artling rumours concerning tbe health of the King were abrjad at midday.

'Die first official intimation was made by Bishop Ingram, at the request of „ Lord E-h-r, ote of the committee in charge of the coronation arrangement*, wh' n the bishop informed the clsrgy and oh: risers who were rehearsing in Westminster Abbey, and invi'ed all to j <in in the Litany from the coronation 83i v'ee, and to pray for the King's re- £ cover). At the dree of the Litany the choirs tang " 0 God, our help in sges past." The St. James' Gazelle s'ates that •* the King was unwell before starting on hi-i visit to A'dershot on the 14th, His physicians attemp'ed to dissuade him from going, bu. his Majesty in* sisted. The symptoms became aggravated, and at night be had a slight fit, 1 istii.g several minutes. LATER BULLETIN. "STRENGTH WELL MAINtAINBD." Jk Receive 125, 1024 pm. London, June 25. A bulletin issued at 11.30 last night stated fcbat his Majesty's condition w*S as good ns oulj be exp coed after so .serious an operation. His strength gj was well mnatrtinoil, and he was suf- *1 foring less pun and taking some little ''}, nourishment. '"i It trill be some days before it is -.1 possible to say whether the patient is <| out of datieer. m. . 3 f AMERIOAN AVD RUROPBAIT SYMPATHY. Received ?fi, 10.25 p.m. \ L ndon, Jnue 25. '< The Naval review anl coronation honours have beou postponed. The Kind's i>'n-ss has evoked retl syn pithy in America and throughout •*» the whole of tho Ojutinsnt, notably ia ' Paris. Dismay and keen anxiety prevail in Oi r.iltar, Malt), and the colonies. £ Presid-nt Koos.velt cibhd to tbsT\ King af king him to arcep*. his ArXSH *- assurance of American sympathy and 't., wishe* for a speedy coavalesornoe. _. 1 In tho lloue of Mr B*lfour stat d that the bink h.Ldays, on tho 26th ud 27 h mils'-, st-nd, as it wis imposib'e to conveniently them. "-- INTSNSK BXOITBMENT IN LONDON. URGJfNCY OF IH«! OPERATION. ; Hecelviil 2"), 10.45 pm, j Londos, June 20, J Immense 0 ovds await the Issue fjOH

the medical bulletins. There weie fervent expressions of reln.f when the bulletins were found to be fairly reassuring. Intercessory sarvices are being held in Canada, and holiday orders a*_d re- , views are cancelled. The . Daily Telegraph states that yesterday morning the King's temperature developed, demanding an immediate investigation. The physicians unanimously decidtd that an ins'antaneous operation was urgent. That opinion was vindicated by tbe subsequent knowledge that if tbe opeiation had not then been performed lira King would have succumbed in a few .hours. His Majesty was informed of the necessity of the operation, and unhesitatingly declared that he had no dread of the ordeal, but was grieved at thn public disappointment which would follow. J When ha recovered consciousness after the operation, the King inquire! | for the Prince of Wales, and spoke to i him calmly, s\ying he felt much re- ■ lieved at the result. In the Hous* of Lords, Lord Salis-1 bury, in emphasising the opinion of the j physician', said there was every hope' and prospect of a speedy and favourable issue. ! REASSURING REPORTS. I ROYAL VISITORS RErTJRNING HOME . Received 26, 0 22 a.m. [ London, June 25. I When be was informed cf the teces-' shy of the operation, after expressing his grief at the public disappointment, . the Kiog marfully added :-" Opera-j tion or no operation I must be at the Abbey." The King's temperature last night was norma', and he made ucexpee'edly gold progrtsp Tbe Morning Post announces that' eitly to-day h ; s Majes'y had s?me beneficial sleep. There are no symptoms calcula'ed to cause anxiety. The Cancel declares that- the ata-3-, thetic was borne well, and t!-e opera-' lion was attended by bo complications.; Dr. Gursuny, of Vienn>, one of the! greatest surgical authorities, dechres! that when the operation is performed, betimes there is good hope of recovery, upwards of 80 per cent, of such opera-; tions being successful. j There is great sympathy abroad, the ! eagerness of the crowds in reading and [ discussing the bulletins showing tbe King's universal popularity. { The Royal coronation guests, excep';- J ing near relatives, are deputing for their homes to-day. j The Queen surpasses herself in the calm fortitude of her comportment. j Mr Balfour has announced that the V London processions and celebrations are postpsned, excepting charitiblo festivities. CABINET BUSINESS. Received 26, 0.30 a.m. London, June 26. Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour went to Buckingham Palace and then to a Cabinet meeting in Mr. Balfour's room, which has been arranged for tbe i transaction of State business during tbe I «-"f King's illness. j Mr. B-ilfour later intima'ed that tbe t binks would be closed for two.days, butj other businesses are at liber'y to resume work. I A special service of prayer was he'd at Alexandra Park to-day. The troops! 1 will be confined to (he camps until further orders. The theatres open on the bick holidays. FRANCE'S CONOERN. BPEOIAL RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Received 26 0.36 a.m. London, June 25. France has notified her deep concern, and expressed a hope and desire for the recovery of the King. Trie latest messages show tbat p'Olound sorrow re : gns throughout Canada. The Archbishop? of Canterbury and York have prescribed tbe ordinary itvices for the 26tb, with special p=alm3, lessors, and hymns; also at private devo ions the pra/ors for the visi'ation of the sick, ilod " Hear us, Almighty." A service of interces im was he'd at St. Paul's yesterday. Archbishop Vaugban his pre?crib3d the recitation of tbe Rosary in Catholic Churches, adding an expression of the Pope's solicitude. PRIVINCIAL CB: EBRATIOSS ABANDONED. Received 26, 0 38 a.m. London, June 26. The Tinus states that the N*tio a! is* Commoner* received the news with unfeigned regret. The leading provincial centres appreciate the King's thoughtfulnes l -, but intimate tha 1 ; they feel unable to •proceed with tbe celebrations tomorrow. THEJLATEST. A FAVOURABLE BULLETIN. Received 26,0.58 am. London, June 25. The la'es 1 ; bulletin states thit the King was restless until one oV.'ock. Then he sl°pt. free from pain, till 10.30. No untoward symptoms are present, and the patimt's condition is satisfactory, cots d ring the circumstance j. ANNOUNCEMENT IN THE COMMONS. Received 28, 3.41 p.n--. London, June 24. Mr Balfour informed the House of Commons that the operation bad b( en most succjesfu', and it had been decide d cot to adjourn in order not to convney |a exaggerated idea of th • | King's illness, - Sir Henry Csmpbell - Bannerman cordia'ly approv-d of the arrangement, and the House will thsrefere sifcall the week. THE BANK*' HOSPITAL FUND. LORD HOPKTOUN'S GIFTS. Received 25, 10.8 a.m. Syossy, Juce 25. Tbe Bank of New Z-aland has donated £lO 10s to the Bickfl' Ho.-p't>l Fund, m-king a to'al su v scribed by the. Banks of JSBO Melbourne, June 25. Lord Hopetoun's gifts of JEIOO and 300 bott'ea of champagne were yrsterdiy distributed amongst tin workless. \t is rumoured that tx-Premier Peacock will be it eluded ia the c location bonou's. Ai'ELiiDE, June 20. Over £2600 distributed to the corboation fund f.r the relief of the poor. Over 15,000 half-crown ticke's Wire issued for food and clotlrng. Received 25,10.8 B.m. Sydney, June Tho Gwrnm?trt will distrUj^l

6 X2OOO to tho poor through the bene vo- "■ laiit institutions on tho occasion of th " coronaMon. ■ The Pr.nr'er states if that is insufficient the Government will pro- ' vido what is necefsrry. The Cabinet considers the roleasirg of a number cf pruonei3 to niark tl e - coronation. ' I BaisuANE, June 25. "I The C'abii;efc has decidtd to thow 5 1 clemency to 38 prisnnt-is a.s a mark ol 'lthe corendtion. S-mie will be released 'iand the een'ences of ethers reduced. i, AUSTRALIAN ARRANGEMENTS. ' i Receive l ) 2", 3.27 p.m. j Sydney, Juno 25. i The Government Ins decided to . p-stpono the coronation festivities. A prcclamation was i'sued declaring a , holiday to monor-', but it is row lefc to ( the public to exercise their own taste in the matter. Received 25. !U3 p.m. Ksdney, June 25, The arrangem-n's for feuding the poor, and for church services, will bo 1 crrried cut (.o-moi row ; but the services j will be of an intercessory character. j The Premier st-it. din the Assembly ! that neithtv Loid Ilopotouu nor the i State Qovei nor had received any i ilijcial news as to the condi ion of the Farlhment will tit tc-inorrow. t Government office."! will open, but bank? j remain closed. The Quoecs'acd and | South Australian, es well as the local j Government, have canc< l'ed the holiday 'and p's'poned fvetivitie>, excepting that in S(,ulh Austialh the children's dcraonstratioss will be carrnd out. ' R,' ligious services will tVke the .form of inte: cession for the restoration of the King's heal.b. i THE NEWS AT FIJI. ' Suva, Juno 25. Consternat : on was caused here at the news of the King's il'ness.. Thousands of natives aro arnving in the ' town, ! RECEPTION OF THK NEWS IN NEW j ZSiLAND. j j Wellington, Jum 25. i j All Coronation celebrations in Wei lington have keen postponed exji pfc the ! entertainment of children and the [dinners given at the benevolent homes. ; Christchukch, June 25, ' Th°re is great consternation over , the King's illne ; s. Dunedin, Jur.e 25. I The rows of the King's illiifss i causjd widespread cans'emition. Tin | Jliyor called a meeting at neon, when it was diciJed to cancel all tomorrow's (functions. It is pr--posed to hold tomorrow night a monster rolignus service, and offer prayers for the King's recovery. Auckland, Juns 25. News of the King'* illnsc-s and postpwement of t'ne Coronati n caused a terrible shock heiv, probably exceeding that of the death of the late Queen, coming at the moment when prepxra- ! tiens were being lurried for an ex'ens': ve ci lebration to-moriow. | Wavoasui, June 25. I The local O-iroua'ion Colouration i Committee met on receipt, cf the cab ! o re the King's illne : s, atd decided to 1 pes'pone the celebr.r'ion. | I''eildi.;g, June 25. Great sorrow wns os(jetieDce4 here at the news of tho Kind's illness. An [ intercessory servici will be hell in the .Square to-morrow. . The c Lbra'ions have teen abandoned. Elthaji, June 25. The Iqml commi'tef.s met on receipt of the cable rcguding thf King's illness, and postponed ail celebrations. Waipawa, June 25. It has been decided to cany the programme arranged for to-morrow a& peac3 c^leb.ationJ. Wellington, June 25. Gis v ornelns decided to procaed with the opening of the railway to nrrnw. Blenheim functions to-morrow are abandoned, except the branch. A close holiday will be cb'ervrd, and religious Fervic-rs h Id in the churches in the evening. Oimaru ce'ehraions pre pos'poneci sine die. An unittd religi us 8 rvic»will be held in the theatre to-morrow for the King's u cover y. MESSAGE TO rCBLIC BODIES, Wellington, June 25. Tie Actirg-P.emier Ins fenfc the following telegram to all Mayors and chairmen o c loed public bodies'— "ln the absence of official communication frcm the Impnia! Govirnnrient convoying any wish of his Majesty the King that the inter ded eel. orations should ba proceeded with to-morrow, I Feel it. my du'y af cr fi 11-st consideration to now advise ycu definitely that nopublic celebratiors are to be orried out, ir. any part of the colony to morrow ex cept the enterieinment cf tbe children and tbe p-.or. Anything in the shapr of general eel brations would, in view of tin fact of his Majesty having undergone a critlcil cpera'icr, the < u*:come of which no cne cf.n forese 3 , b> carried out under a feelirg of sadne f that wou'd make ce'ebrations nothing short rf a ho low shatn. Ic is un necessary for me to r.dd that it is with deep st rpprrr, in which I am sure fie ■ pepl-) cf tl e colony joir, ihat I foel it necessary to atlvisa tl is coin's?. Ift 's to U'e to cancel the public holiday tomonow, &nd tlis will-be obseived, us doubtless many will desire to lak* part in rel'gious ce r f nrcii's Buitable to the cccasicn ard a!si 'o the eotertaining of tho children fnd poor,—J. G. Wahd." LATER NEWS. , NO CHANGE. Wellington, June 25. Have juso sejiivcd t.li 3 f lljwing fur'her cib'o from Mr :—i | "'L-mdovla'od 23th, 12.15 a.m. N" change in condition of his Ma] sty th King. Navsl review postponed."—J. G. Wafd. THE OFFICIAL INTIMATION TO THE 1 UOVMRNOR. Tho following oflicial telegram bt-s b ou rec.ivel by His Excellency the j Governor from tie Secretary of Sti'e -, for th? Colonics under date Lmdor, 24th June:—" It is pith the deoprst regrot that I have to inform you tbat | I have ricived this morning tho f.-l- . lowing official intimalion: The King is suffering from perityphlic. His P condition on Saturday was so satisfactory, it wss hopad tha 1 : with ere his 51 jesty the King wsuld be ibh> 9 go through the coronati m ceremony, a hut on Monday evening ar ji rulescence , became manifest, rendering aiurgicil j operation necessary. To-day the cororation ceremony is therefore piftp.ned. fill telegraph at occe both as to 'a health and as *o arrangement legard to festivities,"

. ! TELEGRAM FROM THE ACTIKGPHEMIER. '! l "\ PUBLIC! CERE WON It'S MUST NOT >\ TAKE PLACE. g | His Worship the Mayor has handed ens the following te'egram which he re- | served yosterday afcemcon : ! " The second cable, which I 1 ave leiv em'ved from London from Mr Seddon, >f atsvising mo definitely of the po?tponed ii.ont r.f ilia coronation of his Majesty the King in consequence of an operation bsing necessary, requires ma to fask that all pub'ic ccremoniep. in confection with the coronation be postponed. I tberefoie adviee you at the Jeorlispt moment tliat all public c>re--o;moui s arranged for to-morrow must *-jno.t; take place. On reccip v , cf further (advices fixing tlio date for the corona-l 0 ! fion. I shsll ad vis i von.-J. G. Ward,! e . Wellington, 25th June, 1902." Arrangements for the postponements of celebrations and the holding 3 cf iDtercflssovy s«i vices have been made j at Palmerston Norih, Ashhutc-n, and 3 Masterton. The Mayor notifi.s that a ! l srrangef ments in connection vith tho proces--3 sion and festivities to-day are cancelled. The volunteer parades ordered fcr 3 this morning are now cancelled, The following wi,s received by the _ Daily Ntws at 8.30 on Wedn-sday , (evtning :—" Have just received the 11 following tehgiam frcm Mr Seddon, 1 timed London 7,15 p.m., 2<kh: ~ ■ Opeiation successful. Kurrours dis- ,; qui ting. Pwy God pre eive his ,'Maj s'y tho King this bouref trial.— U-edddn.' (Messge en/'s.) All Uletjginp's offices will re-rp n to-night at [' 7 o'clock and again at 10 o'clcck, and it u proposed to arrange for an all-night telegraph pervice batween lme and Sydney. There nill ba no post and c---l»grnph holiday to-morrow; offices will, be open as usua'. J. G. Ward, ; Acting-Premier." ; A Daily News representative was inlormel by Dr. Fookes tbat the malady fr. m which his Majesty is suffering, perityphlitis, consists of a localised peritonitis in the vicinity, of the ra-'jurn ('he bird end of the Lirg,-i-'.tosiine, where "the small one joins it). This usually depends upon some 1 mischief in the vermiform appendix 1 (appenaicitis). Perf.cli rest forms a main part of the curp, with c ireful diet and fomentations. An operation is rarely nVce'sary, and tho mortality from such is not h : gf>, but of coursß the chances of the pa ionW recovery depends largely up m constitutional condi iens, Snould a fe:ond operation be ne-seaiary the danger is increased, but th re is no re son at present to anticipate this, the latest cable news showing that ahhough the King has pa-sed through a cii ical operation tha indications are fnvouab'e to his ultimit; recovery. Thi->, in view of his .Vlnj s'y'd ago (62 years) is eminc-n'ly satisfactory,