Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-08
ASSOCIATED PR ESS REPORTS.

Tel'srera eJEs e'u1rely 10 7he EreniHe Star.
THE PRINCE OF WALES DYING.
.sL.fR.nE>'G RU.H0Rs.
Fanie I'm the stock Markets.
LONDON, Dec. s-There Is an unfavorable
change in the condition of the Prince of Wales
The first bulletin this morning, signed by Sir
VIM. Jenner, ~. d., reports that the Prince had
very unquiet night, and this morning there Is
considerable increase of the fever. This official
ieWs and various minors on the street, some OF
h m cXaggerating the case, cause a renewa al of
be alarm, and have the effect of depressing
stocks and the markets generally.
Alarming Rumors Business Pros
trated.
LONDON, Dec. s $50 y. m.-The Queen left
Windsor this morning for Sandringham, and is
now at the bedside of the Prince. The city Is
fun OF alarming rumors in regard to His Royal
HighDess- Several extras have been issued by
The morning papers. giving all kinds of reports
as they arise, many worse than they really are;
the very issuing of these extra editions tending
10 multiply the public fears The effect ON bust
ness is depressing Stocks and public securities
feel il, and financial quotations show a decline.
oonsols have fallen one-fourth per cent. since
last night, and all other securities, foreign and
domestic, share in the fall.
What Does This Mean?
AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE ORIGIN OF THE
PRINCES ILLNESS TO BE MADE.
LONDON, Dec. 8, y. m.-Indirect intelligence
If a depressing character has been received from
sandringham, by the Central Press Association.
generally a Trustworthy source Of local news.
The report which is in circulation around the
palace, that the Prince has become worse since
morning, is given under reserve by the central
agency. The physicians have decided to com
mence an immediate investigation into the ORR
gin o. the Princes illness, an Official report of
which will be made.
Report fin New York Of the Princes,
Death.
NEW YORK, Dee. S-l2:30 p. N.-The gold
ia ifasln
death OF the Prince OF Wales and a panic i'm the
London markets Gold is consequently strong
and active. There is no authority whatever 50
tar for the rumor.
The Graver Symptoms Unabated.
LONDON, Dec. 8, p. Nam official bulletin
lated Sandringham, p. m, and telegraphed to
this city, reports that the Prince slept at inter-
walls during the morning, but the graver symp-
toms are unabated. The bulletin is signed by
Sir William Jenner and all the attending
physicians.
All the Royal Family summ0ned %
the Princes Be<lstde.
LONDON, Dec. &, 4 p. m.-Al the members of
The royal family have been summoned to Sand
ringham. The Queen and Princess Louise left
windsor toge ther, and drove rapidly together to
the Princes residence. The distress Of both
was apparent.
LONDON, Dec. s, 4 p. m.-There are exciting
Inmors on change announcing the death of the
Prince OF Wales, but the news Is not authenti.
Gated, and should be received with great eau
lion.
The Prince Shaking Fast,
LONDON, Dec. 8, p. m--The Standard has
Just issued an extra, announcing that the Prince
II Wales h sinking fast. Congestion Of the lungs
has set In, and there are io hopes Of his recoy-
cry.
Latest.
LONDON, Dec. 8, $50 p m.-The following is
the latest Official bulletin Of the Princes con-
dition:
Prince of Wales continues i'm precarious state.
Ex-soerbation began last night, attended by
great prostration OF strength" The bulletin Is
ienod by Sir VIM. Jenner.
Crisis In France.
REPUBLIC Or MONARCHY?
LONDON, Dec. IL Herald cable. THE situa-
ton in France is grave, and the Orleans Princes
are pushing things ON Tuesday they sought
he assured them that their presence in the As
sembly would arouse many anmosities; that the
moment was inopportune, and that the Bona
paltist, Red Republican, and Legitimist journals
would clamor that the republic was menaced.
The Princes answered that they would not act
without further consideration. There was no
misunderstanding, but this showed the extreme
anxiety to prevent the Princes from taking
their seats. On the same night the members Of
the commission upon the abrogation Of the law
hey aSroSate the law Of exile HE Princes Will
perhaps enter the chamber. Theirs regarding
this a. menace of the republic win present 70
the Assembly proposition for defnitiye re-
publican government. Ii is believed the issue
must be thus preciptated or the republic will
fall. The impression is general that II the Due
d Anmale acts now he will succeed, as il Is
thoIeh he can command q majority Of the
chamber on the question of a monarchy or re-
public. The country viii welcome anything
definite.
Fire I'm London.
LONDON, Dec. S.-The Argyle Rooms, famous
place of entertainment, and a we'll K nown resort
If American visitors, were totally destroyed by
tire this morning. A number of adjacent build
Ings were also burned to the ground.
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