The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1887-10-22 00:00:00

MEASLES IN A ROYAL PALACE.

THE PRINCESS MAITD OF WALES
ATTACKED.

MI we know for certain about the Czar's intended
movements (says a Berlin correspondent) is that an
outbreak of measles among the young ones of his
family circle has deranged his plans of travel. But s
news agency at Copenhagen says it is not inaprobable
that in eight or 14 days—a very elastic period—he
may, after all proceed to Germany by way of Warne-
miinde, a port on the Baltic, near Rostock, and pay
the German Emperor a visit. Per contra, it must be
remarked that in Berlin, at least, the chances are
now held to be all against such a meeting, especially
after the recent interviews at Friedrichsrum. As for
the German Emperor his Majesty is expected back at
Berlin from Baden in a day or two, after which he hat
promised to enjoy the hospitality of Count Stolberge-
Wernigerode (formerly Ambassador at Vienna, and
ex-Vice-Chancellor) for a little shooting at the count':
princely seat among the Hartz Mountains.
An outbreak of measles, reported a Copenbager
correspondent, writing on Saturday night, has oc-
curred in the Royal Castle of Fredensborg. More
than one of the children of the Czar have already
been attacked. The Princess Maud of Wales hat
!leen unwell since Friday, and her sister Princess
Louise has to-day (Saturday) begun to show signs of
ailing.
Th departure of the Emperor and E qapres3 will
probably, under the circumstances, be postponed for
month. The Russian ships which were to 'have
escorted the Imperial family back to Russia will novo
leave again immediately.
The indisposition of the Princess Maud of Wales
has (adds the same correspondent in a message des-
patched on Sunday night) developed into an attack of
measles.

The Grand Duchesses Xenie and Olga, and the
Grand Duke George of Russia, are also suffering from
measles, and are confined to their beds.
Princess Louise of Wales and the Grand Duke
Michael of Russia seem to be better.

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which
Princess Victoria of Wales is suffering at Fredensborg
proves to be measles. The Czarevitch and Prince
George, second son of the King of Greece, have also
caught the infection, in addition to Princess Maud of
Wales, the Grand Duchess Xenie and Olga, the
Grand Duke George and the Grand Duke Michael of
Russia, as already announced.
At present (says a Copenhagen correspondent,
writing on Monday night) Russian and Danish doctors
are in attendance upon the members of the Royal
families at Fredensborg. Dr. Laking, physician. to
the Princess of Wales, is not now in Denmark, but he
may at any moment undertake a journey to Freden-
borg. The illness from which the youthful members
of the Royal families are suffering is reported to be an
attack of measles of such a nature as to occasion Be
anxiety. There are about twenty young people stay-
ing at the Royal Castle of Fredensborg. The Princess
Maud of Wales was one of the first to develop
symptoms of infection. There are four distinct species
of measles. It is most probable that the illness from
which the Royal guests at Fredensborg are suffering
is that known as German measles, which is not of a
very malignant character, but is most catching. The
return to London of the Princess of Wales has been
postponed, and her Royal Highness is in immediate
attendance upon her children. Princess Louise of
Wales had not long reached Fredensborg from a tour
on the Continent. At present the Prince of Wales
has not cancelled any of his engagements. His Royal
Highness is kept continually informed of the condi-
tion of his daughters. There were many inquiries
made at Marlborough House on Monday as to the
health of the Princess of Wales and the young
Princesses.

The attack of measles from which the daughters ot
the Prince and Princess of Wales and the children of
the Czar and Czarina are suffering follows its normal
course, and there has been nothing in the condition
of the Royal and Imperial patients calling for special
remark.
Prince Hans, of Gliicksburg, brother of the King of
Denmark, has also been taken ill with measles.

Numerous inquiries were made at Marlborough
House on Tuesday as to the health of the Princesses
Louise and Maud of Wales, and the reply given was
that their condition was considered satisfactory,
Telegrams were continually received at Marlborougt
House from Fredensborg, giving the latest particu-
lars as to the progress of the Royal patients. The
Queen is kept informed by telegrams forwarded to
Balmoral direct from Fredensborg..