The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-01-14
DUKE OF CLARENCE.
The Heir Presumptive to the Throne
Passes Away.

The Heir Presumptive to the Throne
Passes Away.
LONDON, Jan. 13.-Great apprehension
is felt by all classes of society regarding
the condition of the Duke of Clarence
and Avondale, the heir presumptive to
the throne. The attack of congestion of
the lungs, from which he is suffering, has
developed into a very serious case, and
the opinion is openly expressed that the
Duke will not recover.
a bulletin issued this morning from
Sandringham Hall states that grave
symptoms have supervened in the case,
and that the condition of the Duke is
critical. No change in his condition uD
10 o'clock was noted. The illness of the
Duke is the sole topic of conversation in
the clubs, hotels, at the railway stations.
and in every place where the people con-
gregate. There is no denying the fact
that no such anxiety and excitement has
been displayed since 1871, when it was
thought the Prince Of Wales would die
from an attack of typhoid fever from
which he was then suffering. Great
crowds of people of all classes are gath
cred around Sandringham Hall, and at
the Mansion House, where bulletins are
posted. Much excitement is shown over
their contents.
The greatest anxiety prevails at Os-
borne House, the Isle of Wight, where
the Queen is at present sojourning. She
has had made connections by wire di-
rectly with Sandringham Hall.
Until yesterday evening only one lung
was seriously affected. This morning,
however, an examination showed both
lungs affected. The patient suffers fire.
queutly from acute pain, and his breath
ing is difficult. The patient is assiduously
nursed by his mother, who is assisted by
the Princess Mary. The regular nurse is
Miss Hallam, known as Sister Victoria.
The malady developed so rapidly early
this morning that his mother remained at
his bedside, refusing to take any rest
throughout the night. Large groups of
persons waited anxiouSly outside the
gates of Sandringham Hall during the
day, trying to CLEAN any information that
could be obtained in regard to the condi-
ton of the patient. Princess Mary told a
friend that this is the seventh day of the
Dukes illness. Wednesday last, she
said, the Duke was member of a party
shooting over game covers situated a
long distance from Sandringham Hall.
At luncheon he complained of not
feeling well. He was seen to
shiver, and said he felt he mad taken cold.
But after the meal he continued shooting,
AT the conclusion of the shoot he walked
home, instead of driving. That evening
he dined with the assembled company,
but retired early. On Thursday efforts
were made to dissuade him from joining
the shooting party, but he insisted on
doing so, saying he felt equal to the ex-
ercise. After luncheon, however, he said
he felt compelled to return home, and left
the party, going on foot. Princess Mary
accompanied him. He seemed rather
better during the evening, but the malady
began to declare itself Friday.
Jan. IA. MA bulletin issued at l
O'Clock this Thursday morning says the
condition of the Duke is, if anything,
slightly better.
THE DUKE PASSES AWAY.
LONDON, Jan. IA. M.-The Duke of
Clarence died at early hour this morning.