DEATH OF ALBERT VICTOR.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 3043, 16 January 1892, Page 2

DEATH OF ALBERT VICTOR.

(IJY KLECTHIC TELKCK.M'II.—COI'YIIIiiMT.) Losdox, January i:>. TilK official bulletin issued at five minutes to eleven a.m. to-day states that grave symptoms have supervened in the Duke of Clarence's ease, ami that the patient is in a eritio'.'.l condition.

At ten minutes to four p.m., the condition of the Duke of Clarence was unchanged. A sensation has been eiused in London by the serious turn which the Duke 'of Clarence's attack has taken. The pulse is VlO and the temperature 107. At a quarter to six p.m. the Prince was very slightly better. A biilletin issued at five minutes

past ten p.m. states that there is no abatement in the Duke of Clarence's fever, but favourable symptoms arc becoming apparent. The patient's strength is well maintained, but there is still grave anxiety as to his condi

The Duke of Clarence and Avondalo caught cold at Count Gleichen's funeral, and subsequently went shooting at Sandringham. He was too ill to bo present at the dinner given in celebration of his birthday on Janunry Bth. and siuce has gradually become worse. There is intense excitement throughout the country at his serious condition. Large crowds daily visit Marlborough House and the Mansion House to inquire after his health, while the city clubs are thronged with members awaiting the issue of the medical bulletins.

Modisal opinion considers that the Duke passed a bad morning. The bulletin issued by his physicians is tentative, but the most favourable reading is given to it. The patient holds his own, but the attack, which is of a severe form, continues unabated.

Much sympathy is expressed for the family of the Duke of Teck, who are preparing for the marriage. The illness of the Duke has cheeked the arrival of wedding presents. This evening's bulletin states that there is no abatement in the Duke of Clarence'sfever, but favourable symptoms are becoming apparent. The patient's strength is well maintained, but there is still grave anxiety as to his condition.

January 14. 12.30 a.m. : Severe symptoms have reappeared. 2.10 a.m. : At one o'clockthis morning the Duke of Clarance was, if anything, better. G a.m. —Only one of the lungs of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale is affected, but it is unknown whether the other is touched.

Great crowds, including many ladies, await the medical bulletins from Marlborough House. The family have been at the Duke's bedside throughout the night. There is intense public solicitude, and great sympathy is shown by foreign Courts and European capitals. 9 a.m. ; The Duke of Clarence died at 0 a.m. 10.20 a.m. The official account of the death of of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale states that alter a marked improvement in the early part of the night the Prince's strength suddenly failed about 2 a.m. After that he gradually sank and died at 9,15 a.m. He was nursed through his illness by his mother and Princes Mary to whom he was betrothed, assisted by two nursing Ei&L-rs. There was general consternation when the news of his death became known. Hundreds of people are signing the callers' book at Marlborough House. The bells in London arc muffled and all the flags half-mast. Profound grief is universally expressed in the city at the untimely death of the young prince. The Lord Mayor upon hearing the nows immediately directed the bells at St. Paul's to be tolled, and summoned a meeting of the Corporation; all social gatherings were cancelled and the theatres closed. The Mayor in replying to the Prince of Wales' official telegram announcing the sad event expressed the sympathy of the citizens of London with tha Royal family. The foreign embassies have also been officially informed. Cablegrams are already arriving from all parts of the world. The Queen is prostrated, and the Princess of Wales appears terribly crushed by the blow. The judges in the Law Courts took occasion to express their sympathy to day. Shutters are closed and blinds down in all public buildings and the whole country is deeply moved by the sudden death of the young Duke under such painful circumstances. January 15. Princess Mary of Teck, the betrothed of the' deceased Duke of Clarence and Avondale, is quite inconsolable and restless, and wanders about her room, declining to partake of food. It is reported that Prince George is engaged to the daughter of Prince Christian. Sydney, January 15. The news of the death of the Duke of Clarence has been received with marked regret throughout Australia. The New South Wales Parliament has adjourned on account of the sad event. Muffled peals were rung in Adelaide. The City Corporation has cabled a message of condolence at the death of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale. Wellington, Last Night. The Government have sent the following cable to the Agent-General. —"Ask Lord Knutsford to convey to the Prince and Princess of Wales the deep sympathy of the colony in their bereavement." A copy of the message was also sent to the Governor. All the shipping and flag posts in town have bunting at half-mast in consequence of the Duke of Clarence's death. This topic would be the only one talked of but that it is overshadowed by the election, which engrosses all interest.