The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-14
Condition of The Duke of Clarence.

LONDON, Jan. 13.-Great apprehension
is felt by all classes of society regarding
the condition of the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale, heir presumptive to the throne.
The attack of congestion of the lungs from
which he is suffering has developed into
very serious case, and the opinion Is openly
expressed that the duke will not recover.
A bulletin issued this morning from Sand
bingham Hall states grave symptoms have
supervened in the case, and that the coudi-
ton Of the duke is critical. No change in
his condition up to l o'clock was noted.
The condition of the duke is the sole topic
Of conversation in clubs, hotels, railway
stations and in every place " here people
congregate.
There is no denying the fact that no such
anxiety and excitement have been dis
played since 1871, when it was thought the
Prince of Wales would die from the attack
Of typhoid from which he was then suffer
ing. Great crowds of people of all classes
gathered around Sandringham Hall and at
the Mansion House, where bulletins are
posted, and much excitement is shown over
their contents.
At o'clock bulletin was issued stating
there had been a slight change for the bet
anxiety prevails at the Osborne House,
Isle of Wight, where the Queen is at pres
emit soiourninp. She is connected by wire
| directly with Sandringham Hail.
A bulletin issued at O'Clock states the
| condition of the duke continues critical
The best feature of the case is that the
strength of the duke is well retained.
! Until yesterday evening only one lung
was seriously affected This morning,
however, an examination showed both
lungs were congested. The patient suf-
fers frequently from acute pains and his
breathing is difficult. The patient is assid,
uously nursed by his mother, who is oc
casionally assisted by Princess Mary
The regular nurse is Miss Hallam. known
as Sister Victoria.
a bulletin issued at o'clock Thursday
morning says the condition of the duke, ii
anything. is slightly better
The maiady developed so rapidly that
early this morning that his mother re-
manned at his bedside, refusing to take
any rest throughout the night. Large
groups of persons waited anxiously out
side the gates of Sandringeam Hall dur
ing the day trying to CLEAN any infor'
nation that that could be OBJ
tanned in regard to the condition
of the patient. Princess Mary told ;
friend this was the seventh day of thu
dukes illness. Wednesday last she sale
the duke was member Of a party
shooting over the game covers situated
long distance from San0ingham Hall
At luncheon he complained of no
feeling we'll; was seen to shiver, aut
said he felt that he was taking cold
bu: after the meal he continued shooting
At the conclusion of the shoot he walked
home instead of driving That evening h,
dined with the assembled company, blu
was obliged to retire early. On Thurs
DAY efforts were made to dissuad
him from joining shooting party, blu
he insisted on doing so, saying he felt aua
to the exercise. After luncheon, however
he said he felt compelled to return home
and left the party, going on foot. Princes
} Mary accompanied him. He seemed rattle
better during the evening, but his malad
began to declare itself Friday.