The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-14

another. an xiously asking for the latest in
formation received from Sandringham. In
all places, where news-tickers are to be
around, and there they remain chatting
over the news, and apparently resolved to
stay about the Notwithstanding instru-
ments until the worst or the best is made
known.
Spectators in stocks were in state Of
feverish uncertainty as to what course
TO adopt under the circumstances
Opinions differ widely as to the in
fiuence the Princes death will have ppon
the market. The usual alarming report IN
such cases became current on the Stock Ex-
change during the morning. 1t was sud
denly whispered around that the Prince
was dead and it was noticed that this in
formation seemed to cause little or no sur
prise. The report of the Princes death was
again circulated at 1:30 p. VI. and this time
it caused decided suspension of busi-
ness, for it was looked upon as be-
which had previously reached the Stock
Exchange. From the exchange the news
spread with wonderful rapidity through
out the city, and found Its way to the
West-end clubs. This alleged news caused
another rush of inquirer to Marlborough
House, where many people were glad to
drive back to the clubs with the infOrma-
ton that the Prince was still alive. One
of the bulletins to-day gave the Dukes
this message IS sent the crowds about Marl-
borough House are increasing in density,
and strong force OF police has been sent
to the spot.
SYMPATHY FOR PRINCESS MAY.
There is no denying the fact that the
engagement of the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale to Princess Victoria Mary of
Teck, Princess May" as she is affection
ately called, has endeared him to the hearts
of the English people. more particularly
those of the working classes, with whom
Princess MAY" has always been fovorite
because of her kind and unassuming
manner and her many charitable deeds.
For her, in the sudden aud unexpected
sorrow that has come to her. there
Is nothing but love and SYM
pathy. Notwithstanding the fateful
import of the words of the bulletins on the
gates of Marlborough house the crowd. the
women especially, tried to cheer each other
with the hope that the Dukes condition
would soon change for the better, and that
his marriage to the much-beloved Princess,
though il might be delayed. would eventu-
ally take place. Many of the West-end
clubs were filled with groups of men. all dis
cusslng the grave change that occurred in
the Dukes condition. and the possibilities
that may arise should his death occur. The
most intense excitement was shown In
their words and action, and it was readily
seen what widespread effect the death OF
the Duke would have.
bulletin issued at 8 p. NJ. said: There
ls no abatement In the patients unfavor-
able symptoms. During the day the con-
ditiOn of the Duke has been the cause of
grave anxiety. although his strength is
maintained"
Private advices communicated from San
dringham Hall to intimate friends of the
family explain the serious tone of to-day's
ht,n HIT. L.
one lung of the Dunke was severely affect
ed. Early this morning. however, an ex-
animation showed that both lungs were con-
gested. The patient suffers frequently from
acute pain, and his breathing is difficult.
The doctors main hope Is that the Dukes
sound constitution will pull him through.
but the family know that he has not the
robust vitality of his brother. DIR. Laking.
with his knowledge of the Dukes temper
ament having watched his little all
ments since -he was an infant,
is understood to be more sangulne
than is DIR. Broadbent. who brings to bear
in this case extensive experience gained
among fever patients in st. Mary's Hos
by his mother, who 10 occasionally assisted
by Princess May. The regular nurse is Miss
Hallam, who 10 called Sister Victoria.
DEVELOPED RAPIDLY.
The malady from which the Duke is suf-
fering developed so rapidly early this
morning that his mother renamed at his
bedside. refusing to take any rest through
out the night The sudden change for the
worse in the patients condition struck the
whole household with dismay, and the fear
of the Duke succumbing to the disease
kept every one watching. Large groups
of persons waited anxiOusly outside the
gates of SaLdringham Hall during the
day, trying TO CLEAN any information that
could be obtained in regard to the condi-
tion of the patient. The rumor that the
young Duke was dying was current ut
o'clock AZ the afternoon. silence SO deep
that 5 pin could be heard drop fell upon
the voting crowds at the gates when they
saw tee Prince of Wales leave the house
Norfolk gate. A little later Princess May.