The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-01-15
The Heir Presumptive Passes Away
at an Early Hour Thurs
day Forenoon.
George, "Collars and Cuffs" Takes
Albert's Place In the Line Of
Succession.
Universal Regret In Expressed Through
out the Kingdom 1.-The Pitiable Con-
ditiOn Of Princess Mary.

lS dead. The prince OF Wales sent the fol-
lowing telegram to the lord mayor Of LON
don:
"Our beloved son passed away at nine
o'clock to- day"
The news Of the death Of the duke has
caused widespread grief, and already dem
onstrations of public feeling are everywhere
apparent On all public buildings the flags
are displayed at half-mast, and throughout
the whole Of London the news is received
with expressions OF the deepest sorrow.
On receipts of the news the lord mayor at
once gave orders to have the great bell in
st. Paul's cathedral tolled, and also sent
the following message to the prince OF
Wales: I'VE are profoundly moved by the
sad news and have communicated it to our
tellow-c citizens We tender our deep and
respectful sympathy with your royal high
ness in this great sorrow and national ca
lamity."
When the solemn tolling OF the great
bells in st. Paul's cathedral was heard this
morning it conveyed to every one Within
hearing the fact that the duke of Clarence
had passed away. The bells in ST. Pauls
never toll save on the occasion Of the death
Of the heir to the throne. The news Of his
death caused widespread grief, and already
demonstrations Of public feeling are
apparent everywhere. Throughout the
whole of London the sad intelligence was
received with expressions of the deepest
sorrow. The blinds of public houses and
many private houses and shops were drawn.
The afternoon papers all appeared with
mourning borders. Up to noon no official
bulletin of the death of the duke had been
issued at Sandringham hall. but soon after
10 O'clock the blinds Of the house were
al half mast and the church bell began
tollinR. These facts gave to the people
waiting about the gates the first informa-
tion that all was over. From an early hour
this morning reinforcements of police were
detailed for duty about sandringham hall
and they prevented any access to the house.
As tine 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,
prime minister, and Lady Salisbury, and
nearly the entire dipIomatio corps, we're
among the callers.
AT one O'clock this afternoon the follow
ing dispatch was received from the three
attending physicians at Sandringham: AZ
ter marked improvement during the early
part of the night, the strength OF the duke
suddenly failed. About two p. m. he began
gradually to sink and death occurred at
9:15 q. m.''
Prince Albert Victor Christian Edward
was born Jan. 8. 1864. He was the eldest
son of the prince Of Wales, and conse-
throne. He was educated at Trinity col
leqe. Cambridge and the university Of
Heidelberg. On leaving the university he
proceeded to Aldershot to prepare for the
army. In 1890 he took his seat in the house
of lords. His present military rank is that
M a hC16inc a the
Tenth Hussars of which regiment his
father is colonel. The dead prince was to
have been married to Princess Victoria,
Maria of Teck, Feb. 81. By the death of
the duke Of Clarence the next person to the
prince Of Wales in the line Of direct success
sion is Prince George of Wales. brother Of
the duke, who is q commander in the navy.
Prince Albert Victor had always been the
favorite grandson0f the queen, and his un-
timely death was most severe blow to her.
she Immediately telegraphed long mes
sage of sympathy to the prince and prin-
cess of Wales. To Princess Mary her
majesty sent a message condoling with her
in her sorrow and distress and in loving
words expressing her sympathy. She
ordered her court to go Unto full mourning
for three months and cancelled all draw
ling rooms' and state.levees. Her majesty
| announced that the funeral of the duke
will be held in st. Georges chapel, Wind
sor palace, where the marriage OF the duke
to Princess Mary was to have taken place
Feb. o7 next.
Up to this afternoon over 700 persons had
signed their names on the visitors book at
the Marlborough house. The signatures of
these persons are in all conditions of life.
Gossip concerning the succession, which
was freely induleed in during the illness
Of tho duke. has been greatly Increased bv
his death. 1t is generally agreed that haste
will now be made in bringing about the
marriage of Prince George, to remove any
possibility of Il Fife succession. but this
possibility is not viewed with equanimity
by the members of the nobility, who be-
iisve all heirs to the throne should be Of
full royal blood. 1t is limited very broadly
that u marriage between Prince George
and Princess Mary of Teok will be ar
ranged. weekly paper, however. to-day
stated that marriage has nlready becn ar
ranged between Prince George and the
daughter of Prince and Princess Christian,
| third daughter of Schleswig- Holstein- Som
derberg Augustenburg.
i No performances will be given at any of
the leading theaters tonight, they all hav-
ing closed their doors as token of respect
to the dead prince. All newspapers of
every shade OF opinion express i'll their
leaders deep regret and the most profound
sympathy with the prince and princess OF
Wales and Princess Mary.
i Ielegrams from all parts of the kingdom
W1An
received everywhere with tokens of deep
respect and sorrow. The duke of Con-
naught uncle OF Prince Albert Victor, and
personal aide-de-oamp to the queen. az
rived at Portsmouth at noon from the o.
borne house. He Immediately took spe-
cial train for Sandrineham 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 to the task of accompanying the duke
of Connaught. She still remains at the
Osborne house.
Both the prince and princess Of Wales
look haggard and worn out by their CON-
tinual Watching by tho bedside Of their son.
/ The condition OF Princess Mary ia pitiable.
She wanders from room to room weeping
bitterly. She cannot 10 made to stay in
one place for two minutes together and she
appears to be dazed at the sudden taking
oil OF her betrothed husband. She refused
to touch food and her terrible distress and
worlless sorrow is causing much appre-
hension regarding her. This afternoon
messages of coincidence commenced pour
ing in, and already such messages have
been received from most of the rulers OF
tho world.
II may be stated that Prince George Ia
far more popular among all classes OF Brit