, 1892-01-14
ROYAL VICTIMS.
THE DUKE OF CLARENCE is DEAD.
ENGLAND is AROUSED.
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British Empire - Cardinal ST.
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Manning at london.

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Manning at london.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE lord mayor, & few
minutes after this morning, received the
following dispatch from the Prince Of
Wales, announcing the death Of the Duke
of Clarence and Ayondale, heir presump-
tive to the throne "Our beloved son
passed away at 8 O'Clock today On receipt
Of the news the lord mayor at once gave
orders to have the great bell in st. Paurs
cathedral tolled, and also sent the follow
ing message to the Prince of Wales:
We are profoundly moved by the sad
news, and have communicated it to our
fellow citizens. We tender our deep and
respectful sympathy with your royal high
ness in this great sorrow and national
calamity
When the solemn tolling of the great
bells in st. Paul's cathedral was heard this
morning they conveyed to every one within
hearing the fact that the Duke Of Clarence
had passed away. The bells in st. Paups
are never tolled saved ON an occasion of
the death of an heir to the throne. The
news Of the death caused widespread grief.
and already demonstrations Of public feel
lug are apparent everywhere. On
all public buildings flags are
at half-mast and throughout tie whole
Of London the intelligence was re-
ceiyed with expressions Of deepest sorrow.
In the afternoon papers all appeared with
mourning borders. Up to noon no Off
cial bulletin of the death of the duke was
issued at Sandringham hall, but soon after
10 O'Clock the blinds of the house were
drawn. The flag on the church was placed
at half mast and the church bell began
tolling. These facts gave TO the people
waiting about the gates the first informa-
ton that all was over. From an early
hour this morning reinforcements of police
detailed for duty about Sandingham hall
prevented any access to the house. AS the
DAY progressed the crowd in the vicinity of
Marlborough house increased The wall
was at times completely blocked with car
rlages conveying the most noted people of
the kingdom. Lord Salisbury, prime min
lister, and Lady Salisbury and nearly the
entire diplomatic corps were among the
callers. At / o'clock this afternoon tie
following dispatch was received from three
attending physicians at Sandringham:
After marked improvement during the
early part Of the night, the strength Of the
Duke suddenly failed. About O'Clock he
began gradually to sink, and death occur
red at 9:15 q. m. Prince Albert Victor
Christian Edward was born January s,
1864. He was the Oldest son Of the Prince
Of Wales and consequently in direct line
OF succession to the throne. He was edu-
Gated at Trinity college, Cambridge. and
the university Of Heidelberg.
Prince Albert Victor has always been the
favorlte grandson of che Queen and his un-
timely death was most severe Blow to her,
Upon receipt Of the news Of his death she
Immediately telegrapheda long message of
sympathy to the prince and princess OF
Wales, and to Princess Mary her majesty
sent message condoling with her in her
sorrow and distress, and in loving words
expressing her sympathy. She ordered
court to go into full mourning for three
months
The dead prince was to have been mar
ried to Princess Victoria Maria of Teck on
January 9th. By the death OF the Duke
OF Clarence the next person to the Prince
Of Wales in the line Of direct succession is
Prince George, of Wales, beother Of the
duke, who is commander in the navy.
CARDINAL MANNING DEAD.
LoNDov, Jan. 14.-Henry Edward Man
ming, cardinal of the Roman Catholic
church and archbishop of Westminster.
died this morning, aged 81.
Last night the cardinal continued to
grow weaker and weaker, until finally his
prOSlTaJlOn became complete and he died
at s 20, after being unconscious about an
hour. His death was calm and he passed
away evidently without pain. Telegrams
OF regret from all parts Of the world have
been received.
Cardinal Manning was well known, not
only for his work as Roman Catholic and
divine, but also for his exertions in the
cause Of temperance and social reform. He
has taken a leading part in the settlement
of the labor disputes with which London
has been troubled for several years past.
CARDINAL sIMEoNI DEAD.
ROME, Jan. IA. Cardinal Silneoni, form
erly papal secretafy Of state and prefect
general Of the propaganda, died today.
His death was due to an attack OF infu-
enza, from which he had been suffering for
several days.
THE SICK PEOPLE.
Speaker Crisp is considered out of dan
ger, unless relapse should Unexpectedly
take place.
Minister Robert 4. Lincoln is reported
better.
Wedding Party smashed.