The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-01-24
BELGIUM EXCITED.
The Heir TO the Throne Sud-
denly Expires.
Mysterious Circumstances Attending The
Death Of Prince BaudOuin.
Sensational RumOTS Flying Thick and Fast
Among the POpulaGs = An
Official Statement.


BRUSSELS, Jan. 23-Prnee Baudouin,
nephew of King Leopold and heir to the
throne of Belgium, died this morning. The
cause alleged was bronchitis. The news of
his death caused a tremendous sensation
and creates cOnStelnation In all classes. and
all sorts of rumors are being circulated, as
the public was unaware that the Prince was
i'll.
Crowds of people are parading the streets
or gathered in knots at the street corners
eagerly discussing the situation. On all
sides the warmeSt expressions of sympathy
with the royal family are heard
Prince Bsudouin's popularity and brilliant
talents and the bright hopes centered by the
Belgians on his future career make them
feel the Princes loss in the keenest manner
possible
The news Of the Princes death has been
withheld from his sister, Princess Hen
rletta, a beautiful girl of 20 years OF age.
who is dangerously sick with inflammation
Of the lungs. The palace of the Count of
Flanders where the Princess resides, is
surrounded by a strong force Of police, who
are doing their utmost 10 prevent the uu-
usual noise in the streets from arousing the
suspicious of the suffering Princess
The most alarming rumors are circulated
on all sides, and they grew as tine day pro-
gressed. 1t is openly asserted that the
death Of the Prince was a repetition of the
circumstances surrounding the death of the
Arehduke Rudolph. heir to the Austrian
throne, who met his death in such myste-
Tlous manner January 80, 1889. 1t is added
that beautiful German governess, who has
been recently b3nished from the Belgian
court by King Leopold, IS in some way con-
nected with the d"ath of Prince Baudouin.
Rumor also has it that there was an Intrigue
between the governeSs and the Prince. and
the result of the laison is said to have been
the birth Of child.
in any case, the death of Prince Baudouin
is surrounded with mystery and specula-
ton.
The court physicians, in the death certif-
cate, announce that Prince Baudouin's
death was caused by hemorrhages, follow
Ing severe attack of bronchitis. The ply
sieians also assert that the Prince caught
chill while watcniag at the bedside of his
sister, Princess Henrietta. But these state
ments are far from convincing the people
that the real cause of the death Of the Prince
has been given to the public, and the start
Ing rumors already referred to are popu-
iarly believed 10 be founded on the solid
basis Of fact of some description.
kilograms aud messages OF confidence
with the royal family of Belgium in their
great sorrow are reaching Brussels from all
parts of Europe.
The brother OF Prince sudouin, Prince
Albert Leopold Clement Marie Neinrad,
who was burn April s, 1875. is now heir to
the throne of Belgium.
The death of Prince Baudouin has plunged
the country into mourning. EmblemS are
displayed everywhere. According to the
latest details given cut from official circles
the Prince had been suffering for some time
with influenza, but Insisted upon passing
lis nights recently at the bedside of his sick
sister. Monday last he went out for a ride
and caught more cold and pneumonia
symptoms soon developed. Yesterday aft
ernoon he sank very rapidly ana the last
sacrameuts We're administered.
Toward nightfal King Leopold and Queen
Maria were summoned and remained at the
Princes bedside uatil his death. They were
overcome with grief Shortly before his
death the Prince raised himself in bed and
embraced them. The remains now lie in
state, guarded by officers from the Princes
regiment
Outside Of official circles the latest re-
port IS that death was due to a complication
Of small-pO and bronchitis. The populace
are ehraged at what they term the blunder-
ing Of the doctors, but the court had all the
confidence in them. 1t is learned that the
Prince was upon the point of being be-
trnthed to his cousin, Princess. Clementina.
{ All the theRters and public institutions
VIII remain closed until after the funeral.
Prince Baudouin Leopold Philippe Marie
Charles Antoine Joseph Louis was the son
of the Count Of Flanders, brother of King
Leopold Prince Baudouin was born June
8, 1863 He was Captain of the Belgian
tnir f,f ftaaT
airy attached to the Second Regiment of tile
HanoYerian Dragons.