The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1892-01-15
BELLS OF ST. PAUL'S.
TolIed for the Heir to the
Throne of England.
THE DUKE OF CLARENCE DEAD
Eldest Sen Of the Prince Of WaIes-Fer-
nai Kxpressions Of Grfef-Why Ar'
Parnsu Nicknamed Him.


received the following dispatch from the
Prince of Wales announcing the death Of
the Duke of Clarence and Avondale, heir
presumptive 70 the throne:
Our beloved son passed away at O'Clock to
day.
On receipt Of the news the lord mayor
1t once gave orders 20 have the great bell
in st. Paul's cathedral tolled and also sent
the following message to the Prince OF
Wales:
We are profoundly moved by the sad news
and have communicated IL 20 our feilov-citi-
sena We tender our deep and respectful sym
pathy with your royal highnsss in this great
sorrow and national calamity.
When the solemn tolling of the great
bells in ST. Paul's cathedral were heard
this morning il conveyed TO everyone
within hearing the fact that the Duke of
Clarence had passed away. The bells in
st. PauI's are never tolled save on the oc-
casion of the death Of the heir TO the
throne.
Soon after 10 O'Clock the blinds of Sand
bingham hall were drawn, the flag on the
church was placed at half-nast, and the
church bell began to ring. These facts
gave to the people waiting about the gates
the first information that all was over. At
o'clock this afternoon the following dis
patch was received from the three attend
ing physicians at Sandringham:
After marked improvement during the early
part of the night, the strength of the duke sud
denly failed. About O'Clock he began gradu-
ally to sink, and death occurred at 9:l5 e. N.
From an early hour this morning rein
forcements of police were detailed for duty
about Sandringham hall, and they pre-
vented any access TO the house. As the
day progressed the crowd in the vicinity
OF Marlborough house increased. The
mall was at times completely blocked with
carriages conveying the most noted people
of the kingdom. Lord Salisbury, the
prime minister. and Lady Salisbury, and
nearly the entire diplomatic corps were
among the callers. Up to this afternoon
over 700 persons had signed their
names on the visitors book at Marlbor-
ough house, the signatures being those Of
persons in all conditions of life. This aft
ernoon messages of coincidence began to
pour in, and already such messages have
been received from most of the rulers of
the world. The Duke of Connaught, uncle
of Prince Albert Victor and personal aid
de-camp to the Queen. arrived at Ports
mouth at noon from Osborne house. He
Immediately took special train for Sand
bingham to represent the queen there.
Her majesty is Frustrated by the blow
that has fallen upon her through the death
of her grandson, and did not feel equal 10
the task OF accompanying the Duke of Con-
naught. She still remains at Osborne house.
Prince Albert Victor had always been
the favorite grandson of the queen, and
his untimely death was a severe blow to
her. Upon receipt of the news of his
death she Immediately telegraphed a
long message of sympathy to the Prince
and Princess of Wales. To Princess Mary
her majesty sent a message condoIing with
her in her sorrow and distress. and in low
ing words expressing her sympathy. She
ordered the court to go into full mourning
for three months, and cancelled all draw
ing-rooms" and state levees.
Her majesty has announced that the
funeral of the duke will be a state func-
ton. and that it will be held in st.
Georges chapel, Windsor palace, where
the marriage of the duke to Princess Mary
was TO have taken place on February 81
next.
The news Of the death caused wide
spread grief, and already demonstrations
OF public feeling are appearing everywhere.
On all the buildings flags are displayed at
London the sad intelligence was received
with expressions of deepest sorrow. The
blinds of public houses and many private
houses and shops are down. In the after
noon the papers all appeared IN mourning
borders. The ST. James Gazette, this after
noon, in an article which il is believed re-
fleets the general feeling, says:
Itwould be sycophancy to say that the hap
less prince was regarded with the enthusiastic
devotion of intense personal regard by major
ity of those over whom he might have ruled
The death of the duke can hardly make any
difference IN the political or dynsstic situation.
Since the death of Princess Charlotte the
heart Of the nation has never been so
deeply touched. Says the Standard:
Sympathetic and patriotic pain is felt in
no small degree in America" The Chroni-
eie says it cannot help feeling that the con-
;innance of the male succession is not too
we'll guaranteed.
The queen has directed the publication
OF the following:
Her majesty heard early this morning with
deepest grief OF the calamity which has beiallan
the royal family aud the whole nation. The
queen was deyotediy attached 10 her beloved
grandson. who had always evinced the greatest
affection toward her majesty and whose charm
ing disposition and high character had endeared
MIN 10 1rf siuCc
Her majesty, on receiving yesterdays
news of the dukes critical illness. wa.
nnxious to proceed at once 10 Sandring-
ham, but was dissuaded by medical adj
vice.
No performances were given in any of
the leading theaters tonight, they all hav-
ing closed their doors as a token OF respect
90 the dead prince. All the newspapers of
every shade of opinion have expressed in
their leaders deep regret and most pro-
found sympathy with the prince and
Princess Mary. kilograms from all parts
of the kingdom show that the news of the
death of the duke WAS received everywhere
with tokens Of deep respect aud sorrow.
Both the Prince and Princess Of Wales
looked haggard and worn out by their con-
tinued watching by the bedside of their
son. The condition OF Princess Mary is
pitiahle. She wsnders from room 10 room.
weeping bitterly. She cannot be made 10
stay in one place for two minutes to-
gether, and she appears TO be dazed at the
sudden taking OF of her betrothed hus-
band. She refuses 10 touch food. and her
terrible distress aud wordless sorrow is
causing much apprehension regarding
her
The Prince Of Wales lef, Sandrinshan,
house in the afternoon. accompanied by
Admiral Stephenson, for q short walk.
An Associated Press correspondent met
hum walking slowly along the road. His
grave. distressed hook showed the deep
absorption in his own sad thoughts. which.
however. did not hinder him from prompt
recognition and acknowledgment Of the