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THE LATE MONARCH

THE FATAL ILLNESS. NO SUDDEN AFFAIR. NO RESERVE FORCE. THE MEDICAL REPORT. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright Received May 12, 10.45 p.m. London, May 12. A report of the King's illness, signed iy Sir Francis Laking, Sir James Reid, and Sir Richard Powell (president of the Royal College of Physicians), appearing in the medical newspaper The Lancet, states that King Edward had for some years suffered from emphysema, with its attendant bronchial catarrh. On several occasions digestive disturbances and other symptoms caused his medical attendants to realise that he no longer had the reserve potwer which stood him in such splendid stead after his serious operation in. 1902. It must also be said, states the report, that those around him knew how earnestly concerned he was at the present strained .positions of political affairs. This fact should not have been lost sight of in an all-round consideration of his health. - When in (Paris he baft a severe attack of acute indigestion : and considerable cardiac distress symptoms, which yielded' promptly to treat-1 meat, but on arriving in Biarritz it was evident that <he had contracted a chill which developed into a regular bronchitis attack. The King spent several days in ibed. Physical signs in the chest occasioned his physicians no little anxiety. He returned to England better in every way, hut on the 2nd instant he felt out of sorts and chilly. He felt better next day, but there iwas much cough expectoration and considerable dyspnoea. Notwithstanding the physicians' urgent desire that he should rest, King Edward again received official visitors' and gave audiences. In the evening he told the physicians that he felt ill. The physicians on the 4th instant found that the two bad nights and the severe attacks of dyspnoea had told seriously upon His Majesty. On Thursday evening the bulletin stated that his condition caused eome anxiety. This was issued only after the King had somewhat modified its terms. On Friday the gravity of the symptoms increased, and at about three in the afternoon consciousness began to fail. It never completely returned, and the end came at 11.45 p.m., after a prolonged period of perfect calm. A FRIEND OF NONCONFORMISTS. THE FIRST MONARCH TO RECOGNISE THEM. Received May 12, 11 p.m. London, May 12. The British Weekly newspaper states that King Edward was the first monarch to recognise Nonconformists in public functions, and throughout Noncon: formity regarded him with warm and Bteadfast devotion. His death shortened and strengthened the links binding the people to the Tnrone.

GOVERNOR-GENERALSHIP OF CANADA. KING EDWARD'S WISH. Received May 12, 10.45 p.m. London, May 12. The statement is confirmed that the late King Edward wished his brother, the Duke of Connaught, to succeed .uarl Grey as Governor-General of Canada, but owing, to his demise, the Duke of Connaught's presence in England will possibly be deemed necessary until the iDuke of Cornwall is able to participate in State ceremonials. Memorial services will be held at Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's, and St. Margaret's'simultaneously on the day of the funeral. THE DOWAGER QUEEN'S MESSAGE. FACSIMILE TO BE PUBLISHED AND SOLD. Received May 12, 10.45 p.m.London, May 12. The Dowager Queen Alexandra has commanded Raphael Tuck and Sons to publish a facsimile of her autograph message to the nation, with a symbolic border designed by Sir Edward Poynter. The entire proceeds of the sale will go to an institution selected by Queen Alexandra. STOCK EXCHANGE TO CLOSE. Received May 12, 11 p.m. New York, May 12. The Stock Exchange will be closed for two hours on the morning of King Edward's funeral. KING AND PARLIAMENT. A ROYAL MESSAGE. PARLIAMENT'S CONDOLENCE AND CONGRATULATION. I Received May 12, 11.50 p.m. London, May 12. King George's message to each House declared that the King knows each House shares his profound sudden sorrow, and added': "King Edward's care for the welfare of the country and people, his skill and prudent guidance of affairs, his unwearying devotion to publie duty, and his simple courage in pain and danger, will long be held in honor by his subjects at Home and beyond the seas." Lord Loreburn read the messageLord Crewe (Secretary for the Colonies), in moving an address of condol- | ences and congratulations, remarked: | "From the Dominions, the colonies, and India there is but one voice of mourning. It is the same throughout the kingdom." He mentioned King Edward's great qualities of courage and generosity in thought and deed. Lord Lansdow lie alluded to King Edward's remarkable power of creating an atmosphere of international goodwill and <*ood feeling, which contributed immensely to the consolidation of peace and concord. High tributes were paid to Queen Alexandra by both Houses. A deputation of Commoners waited on King George at Marlborough House, conveying the. address of condolences and congratulations. The address was composed according to the precedent of 1837. Privy Councillors belonging to the House waited on Queen Alexandra, who received deputations from both Houses brin«intr condolences.

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. AN ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE CARRIED. THE STATESMEN'S GRIEF. London, May 11. Mr. Asquith stated that the House of Commons will meet on Tuesday, then adjourn till June 8. Then, standing, Mr. Asquith read King George's message ! regarding his and the nation's loss. Mr. Asquith, in moving an address of condolence, said the late King's and the Queen Mother's years of reign had been years of growing friendship between foreign countries, King Edward's powerful influence being steadily directed towards the avoidance of every cause or pretext for war. This earned him the title of "The World's Peacemaker." Within the Empire the sense of independence and. consciousness of common risks were ever tightening the bonds of unity, which' were developed and vivified as never be-] fore. Mr. Balfour, who, like Mr. Asquith, displayed strong emotion, said that as politicians, iwe are dim shadowy figures to our fellow-subjects in other lands. They were unable to understand our controversies, but with King Edward's sign and symbol all were united as one Empire. Mr. Edwards, a Labor M.P., supported the motion on behalf of the Laborites, and the resolution was agreed to unanimously. A deputation conveyed the resolutiqu to King GeoTge at Marlborough House. The resolutions conveyed to the palace comprised Parliament's condolences and congratulations. During the debate in the House of Common Mr. Asquith described ' King Edward as a "great King." Mr. Balfour adopted the phrase and referred feelingly to the adored Queen Mother and paid a tribute to " King Ediward's noWe life and heroic services. Workers felt the loss of one of their best friends in the late King. THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS.

London, May 11. When it arrives at Westminster Hall the members of the House of Commons will receive the body of the late King. The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London (the Eight Rev. Dr. Ingram) will conduct a short service. ' :: The "Lying-in-State will commence at six in the morning and close at ten at night in order to suit working men. QUEEN ALEXANDRA DEEPLY TOUCHED. London, May 11. Queen Alexandria, was.deeply touched' and thanked the pearlers of Broome for their message of sympathy. King George and Queen Mary met the Grand Duke Michael and the Dowager Empress of Russia, and accompanied them to Buckingham Palace, where the Dowager met Queen Alexandra. Mr. Roosevelt has accepted the special ambassadorship of the United States for King Edward's funeral. The Deputy-Speaker read the Russian Duma's condolences. SHOWS AND TOURNAMENTS. London, May 11. The headquarters of ; the League of Empire advise that the holding of the celebrations in Great Britain will be carried out with a. few modifications, including the abandonment of Lord Roberts' review of the Boy Scouts in Hyde Park. At King George's expressed desire the horse show at Olympia will ibe held. The Duke of Connaught has arrived at Naples. A STATEMENT DENIED. LABOR MEMBERS EXPLAIN. London, May 11. Mr. Barnes and Mr. Henderson, M.P.'s, state that in the interview with the Tageblatt Vossische they , did not reflect on King Edward, whom they mourned and who would have done his best to solve the political crisis. Mr. Barnes denies any reference to the King's Toryism.

, A SYDNEY PROPOSAL. Sydney, May 11. The State Government will consider at an" early date the question of the erection of a permanent memorial to King Edward. , The Empire Day celebrations are to be carried out in New South Wales,,

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 388, 13 May 1910, Page 5

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THE LATE MONARCH Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 388, 13 May 1910, Page 5

THE LATE MONARCH Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 388, 13 May 1910, Page 5

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