The evening world., 1892-01-13


Tho attack OF congestion Of the lungs from
which he Is suffering at Sandringham Hall,
the Prince Of Walcss residence near Lynn
Regis, Nortolkshire has developed into very
serious case, and the opinion Is freely and
openly expressed that the Duke will not re-
cover.
A bulletin issued from sand,ingham Hall
at 0.30 o'clock this morning stated that
grave symptoms had supcrvcned In the case,
an that the condition OF the Duke was
critical.
AT this hour =. M.-an immense crowd
Is gathering about the gates OF Marlborough
House, the Prince oi wales's London resi-
drnce As soon Us the bulletins from sand
ringhaln Hall are received by telegraph they
are posted on the gates
There Is no denying the fact that the en-
gagcmcnt OF the Duke OF Clarence and Avon
dale to Princess Victoria Mary OF Teck-
| Princess May as she is auectionately called
has endeared him to the hearts OF
the English people, more particularly
the working folk, with whom Princess May
has always been n favoritc because OF her
Kind and unassuming manner and her many
charitable deeds For her, In the sudden and
unexpected sorrow that has come to her.
there are nothing but love and sympathy.
Many OF the West End clubs are filled with
groups OF men, all discussing the grave
change that has occurred IN the Dukes con-
dltion and the possibilities that may arise
should his death occur.
In the vicinity OF SaEdringham the excite
inert cannot be described. No one Is allowed
to enter the grounds at Sandringham save a
privileged few, and nc vehicles Of any descrip-
tion are permitted to pass along the roads In
the vicinity.
A rulnor gained currency on the Stock
Exchange In the early part OF the afternoon
that the Duke was dead
AT p. NJ, however, the bulletin posted at
Marlborough House stated that there had
His pulse was 100, and his temperature lO7.
$50 r. M.-Thc latest Intelligence from
SandriughaIn shows that the Duke has not
lost consciousness.
lie expressed the wish that the valet who
has attended him from his childhood should
be sent for to wait upon him. Ills request
was Immediately complied with.
Or. M-1Ee last bulletin says there Is a
slight change for the petter In the condition
OF the Duke.
Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward,
Duke of Clarence and Ayondalc, Is the eldest
son oI the Prince of Wales an heir presump-
tive T. the throne uf England. lie Was born
Jan. =, lsu+ lie Was educated at Trinity
college, Cambridge, ana at the University OF
Heidelberg. Be,ore entering college he
Britannia, and In 1879 started with his
brother. Prince Georgc, on u three years
voyaS" around the world In the warship
BacchantC.
Alter a visit TO india he returned to Eng
land, and Ia 1890 took his seat In the House
Of Lords, having been IN that year created
puRr OF clarence ana Ayondaie and Earl OF
Athl9he: lie Is third major OF the famous
Tenth liussar Regiment, u which his father,
the Prince OF Wales, Is colonel
Prince Albert has been known 10 his as
| sociates as prince Eddy" and has been
rather lsrcspecttuliy nicknamed collars and
tuns'"oecause Of his careful attention to
dress.
Intellectually he has been unfavorably
compared with his younger brother, Prince
George, who Is u manly and popular youth.
rrihcr Albert 5 principal pastlme, apart from
military lite, has been the collection OF photo
graphs. lie Is very fond OF music and is him
SELF performer on the violin.
Most N the stories oi the elder brother con-
| Germ the younger one as well. Perhaps the
best Of them owes It's origin to II ball Iii some
West Indian town during their tour OF the
w%rid. Prime George was deyoting his
eayimt Em,ion tho SS S9ms pre, girls present.
elder brother. At last Prince Albert Victor
rrbukcd him. II wasn't proper, he said to
behave 50 he should maintain the credit OF
I he family and dance with the older ladies'
Ac. Whrr"at Prince George retorted, "Oh,
You go INTO a corner and sing God save your
grandmothcr.' and went on dancing with
the pretty girls
Prince AlDcrts recent betrothal to his
cousin, Princess Victoria Mary Of Teck, Is
about HE only brilliant action he has been
credited with. She Is the only daughter OF
the Duchess Il Teck. anu was born on May
20, 1867, The Duchess Is sister Of the
present Duke Of Cambridge and daughter OF
the seventh son OF King George III.