New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-01-24
AN HEIR-APPARENT DEAD.
rvEyPECTED END OF PRINCE BAUDOCN
OF BELGIUM. KING LEOPOLD'S NEPHEW.

OUT THE KINGDOM-GNEF w
TIE ROYAL FAMILY.
Rrussels Jan. 23-Prncc Baudouln, nephew oi
King leopold ana heir To the thione " ,-;.,a
died in this city at 40 O'CLOCK thls iioi HE'S
The cause of his death is alleged 10 h"Ne O'o"
OIL attack of bronchitis -,...o
The death of the Prince has causeu uV'"'h"o 20
sensation. and creates CONSERVATION among all
classes in Brussels. There are all SORTS OF rumorS
circulating, as tie public were ehtneS UNAWARE
that the Prince had been ill. These rumols
o,y in iuport as tie day advanced. 1t was
r.plv asserted that the death of the popular
Roloian Prince was repetition of the sad circum-
.,ances surrounding the death of the Archduke
pudolf the Leir 10 the Austrian throne, who
died in such a mysterious manner on January
20. 1889. 1t was added that beautiful
German governess who had been re-
Gently banishcd from the Belgian court
by order of King Leopold had been i'll some way
connected with the death of Prince Baudomn'
Rumor also had it that there had been an In
trigue lasting a long time, between the GoverncSS
and the Prince and the result of their relations
was said to have been the birth of child.
Intense excitement prevails in Brussels and
throughout the provinces. Crowds of people are
parading the streets or gathered in knots at street
corners, eagerly discussing the situation. On all
sides the warmest expressions Of sympathy with
the royal family in this their fresh trial are
heard. Prince Baudouin's popularity and brilliant
talents and the bright hopes centred by the Bel
gians on his future career make them lcel the
Princes loss in the kccncst manner.
The official bulletin issued by the court physi-
rians this evening states that Prince Baudoun
died of congestion of the lungs, caused by chill
which he contracted while watching at the bed
side of his sister. the Princess llcnriette But
these statements are far from convincing the
peoplc that the real cause of the death OF Prince
Baudouin has been given to the public. and the
startling rumors already referred to are popularity
believed to he founded Il solid basis of fact
OF some description.
The populace are cnragcd at what they term
the laundering of unsuspccting doctors.
The news of the Princes death withheld
from his sister the Princess IIonriette, beautiful
girl about twenty Years of age. who is dangerously
i'll from inflammation of the lungs. The palace OF
the Count of Flanders where the Princess lives,
is surrounded by strong force OF police, VINO
are doing their utmost 10 prevent the unusual
noise in the streets from arousing the suspicious
of the suffering Princess. The Princess licnrlette
is said TO be in a worse condition this evening
than earlier in the day.
In addition 10 the Ministers and chiefs OF the
royal household the Governor of Brabant and the
Burgcmaster were present at the palace OF lhe
Count of Flanders while the official statement as TO
the cause of Prince BaudouinS death was being
drawn up.
The death of Prince Baudouin has plunged The
whole country and especially the city of Brussels.
into mourning. Funeral decorations in the shape
Of Grape black flags and other mourning en-
bems are being displayed everywhere through
the city.
This afternoon further details concerning the
death Of the young Prince were furnished from
official circles According TO these details frlncc
Baudouin had for some time been suffering
from influenza, but in spite Of the CIRCUMSTANCES
Of his physicians he insisted upon passing his
nights recently at the bedside Of his sister.
Princess Hcnricttc. Last Monday according IN
the story, the Prince insisted upon going for
drive some accounts say for a ride on horseback
II would seem that the Princes foolhardlnesS
caused him to catch a fresh cold, and "Wednesday
he was forced To take TO his bed Yesterday the
condition of tie Prince had become more serious.
but at tie same time does not seem to have
been such as 10 cause any alarm, for ms lhds-
position wa not known to the general public.
During the afternoon Of Thursday an unfavor-
able change was noticed in the Prince, and aS the
evening drew near his condition caused his at
tendants grave apprehcnslons. Finally, 'oNWd
night, the last sacramcnts of the Roman
Catholic Church were administered to the PIlnce,
who was afterward attacked by high fever and
was in danger of lapsing into delirum King
Leopold and Queen Maria summoned to the
Princes bedside. They did their utmost to con-
sole the suncrer though both the King and
Queen were overcome with grief. Finally tie
Ministers and chiefs of the royal household were
sent for They were in attendance during all
the latter part of the night.
At 10 o'clock the Prince was subjected to the
operation of cupping, but with no results shortly
before midnight the attending physicians pro-
nounccd the Prince 70 be dying, and the worst
was expected at any moment Little by little
Prince BaudCJIn's resprations became weaker
and weaker until sudden flow of blood from the
LUNGS sufiocatcd him
The extreme danger Of Prince Baudouin first
became known ri noon yesterday when he had
henorrhaec of the kidneys. Al p. the ply
sicious i'm attendance compiled bulletin saying
the casr was one Of dangerous peuro-pneumonia,
which had reached its fourth day, and that there
had been a complicated hrmOrrhage The bulletin
was not Issued. however. The members of the
roval family were summoned. The King and
Queen were overcome with sorrow, and wept to-
gether, the Queen being finally obliged
10 retire in consequence OF the Vl0-
lence of her crlef The Prince tried
10 rcassure those at his bedside saying: Il Shall
be better Tomorrow The physicians were still
hopeful till 0 p. M. when the patient was cuppcd
AT midnight the Prince motioned DR.. MellS to ap-
proach his bedside and thanked him for his Kind
moss The Princes voice then almost in
audibIc At O'Clock he motioncd TO his parents
20 comc closer TO his bed. lie raised himself
with difficulty and embraced them in farewell
potb were weeping. The brother and sister OF
the dylns mar ihcn knclt al iiS BEDSIDE. Inc
Prince recognized them and fccbly reached out his
hand and touched tlcr forchcads. Soon a1'cr-
ward hc had fresh hcmorrhaee and died at 80
a. H. The physicians who were in attendance are
bonaonatbists The royal family have full con