Telegram-herald., 1891-05-31
N D0NALD'S Death BED
Paralysis Attacks the Premier Of
Canada
SIR JOHN MACDONALD Is DYING.
Al Hope Of His Recovery IL Abandoned
By His PhysiclAns-Sorrow in the De-
ninion-4 sketch Of liz
Easy Career.

d dcdO-4a4ds t1uSda tfrA4SEt . ing.
At o'clock this Morning il was re-
ported that DC had spoken few words,
bat all hopes Of his recovery have been
abandoned. tie has had stroke OF
paralysis and cannot live more than
few hours. he passed an easy night
Thursday and Was conscious during
the day Al o'clock Fri
day afternoon he suffered
heInorrhage OF the brain and since then
has hung between life and death.
Parliament adjourned IN the evening.
The cabinet ministers and Lord Stan
ley. the governor general. are in con-
ference At Earnscliffe, Sir John Mae
donald's residence. The latest bulletin
issued by Sir James Grant is that the
premier may die at any moment
Dr. X. w. Powell. who is in constant
attendance, AT 10 o'clock Friday night
issued the following bulletin: Sir
John Macdonald has suffered a relapse.
He is quite conscious, but his condition
is most critical"
A short time after there was de-
cided change for the worse and Dr.
Powell issued this bulletin al 1890
o'clock: II have just seen Sir John in
consultation. His speech is gone and
The hemorrhage has extended to his
brain. His condition is quite hope
less"
The city is in the widest state OF ex-
element concerning the critical cond:-
ton of the premier Friday morning
cheering reports OF improvement were
given out at his residence. A bulletin
issued by the doctors attending him
stated that the premier had passed
quiet and comfortable night
and that his physical strength
showed distinct signs of improve
ment. This was signed by DR.. Powell.
Hugh Macdonald, the premier's son,
confirmed the announcement made by
the physicians Lord Stanley. who
called at noon. received the same
assurance. This was also the
impression given forth by prom
inent officials Of the government
who were in a position to
know the true state of affairs
concerning the premier. All, day. how
ever, a feeling, growing stronger as the
Say increased, that the great conserva-
tive chief was nearing his end pervaded
the public mind, and hundreds of peo-
pie gathered in public places discussing
the serious attitude of affairs.
There were heard on many sides ex-
pressions of the hope that the strong
viii and great vitality OF the patient
would pull him through this sickness,
as it had sustained him on former oc-
casicns. This hope, however, as gen.
eral with his political enemies as with
his friends, received a sudden shock
when it was announced at night that
the premier had suffered serious re-
lapse and was sinking rapidly. Though
he was described as still conscious his
condition was considered almost hope
less.
Sir Hector at once consulted with his
colleagues and with Secretary of State
Chaplcau Minister Bowel immediate
ly went to Farnescliife to be near the
dying chief. At IL o'clock the medical
attendants from the bedside reported
that Sir John could not live another
hour.
Whe this announcement was made
IN parliament a. HUSH uDon tDt
chamber. A motion was made to nd
iourn, which was seconded by Mr..
Laurier, the leader of the opposition,
who was deeply affected as ne feeling
ly alluded to the sorrowful circum-
stances which caused The adjournment.
The members then silently fled out of
the house, most of them pailor stricken.
When the premier dies the ministry.
according to English parliamentary
practice. Is dissolved. Sir John Thomp-
son, in all likelihood, VIII be called
upon TO form a ministry.
The premier OF the Canadian government
has been almost as well known 10 newspaper
readers as statesmen OF the United States
His goirs before the people for Endorsement
last winter when his regime bad SIN year OF
life 10 run vas essentially AIlor.ctn. While
the large majority OF the people Of this country
was and is opposed 70 Sir John Macdonald.
ideas on reciprocity and on the United States
in general his courage and foTcing
On expression OF opinion rem the r 5plc could
not but DO admired Hi success Tas not 50
pronounced sad his majority rot so large that
there was nluca cause for scif generalization.
Briefly hfs biosrsphy nay tc written "a Tel.
lows: Sir john Alexander Macdonald. X G. D.,
G. C. NJ G., d. G. =, LIZ. n. q c. stc.. eldest
son OF tie iALs iIIEl EllcH0TasGr ca hllff'pu,
Ont. and formerly CT Sgtecrlantshire,
Scotland born January II. 1919; cslle: "a
the bar in is@5; created n queens counsel IN
lSss, was the head % the extensive law frrn q
Macdonald ( Marsh. Toronto tie eraad rep
rcseuia.ive 81 ths g-a,i iedss OF A. T. 4 A NJ.
OF Ensiand, aoidiag the rank % past grand
settler warden Of the free nasons az CANDIDA
council Of Canada from ls.T n Isis;
was receiver general, commissioner II
crown lands. aud attorney general postmaster
general. and socc-ss'pclT prime minister. al.
torney general ant Iaiaister az militia. and
government issdcr np - the uai5n .n s65; hes
been q delegate u Eaglsnd ard other coun.
I tries en- ranlie business on many occasions
was chairman % th- London eoiorial
conference 1887. vaen IN. act Of unioa
known as the British North America
act" vas passed - imperial parliament
I a. July lsf1 when the u-w constitution cane
into force. f3rasd 20 nTst &c eminent. hole
( ing e.lee until be ard bis ministry resigned on
The Pacific rsflroad cnsrges--SoVenaber 1873:
In 1871 was appointed en~ 81 her majesty
,oint high eorUisr'crr-s and piea ipoten.
tiarfeS % ae. in c,Hrcction with Eve com
rlissloners named bG she president u the
United states FOR ths settlement o. the Ala.
paula CLAIMS etc. which resulted "a the treaty
Ct washlns.cn. Nav 8 1871 Received degree
o. d c. T.. Hen from orier6 university 1855
is also III. q oaseas university. Kinesfon.
ard A y G l. ., Trinits college. Toronto,
created X C y. ciriD by Ter majesty, Il
knight o. Rrsad eso-s a ths Royal
osser span Isa5ena CatbOiicA and a
nenn<r q her ma5@stss PRIV council
ssnce fs-9 re was shanimously elected
leader q tAe Ca.alisr iieersi conservative OF
POSITION "a ISL Dsrfae simmer - issi "a.
creat>e q 9 . - ner majesty the saeca.
ass ras ne Saig solo1isi statesHnsn sae sas
been 80 efraiy Aonsrsd The following sc