Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1892-01-14
The YOUNG DUKE is DYING
A Rumor In London That He
is Already Dead.
THE DOCTORS EXPRESS NO HOPE
Many Public Expressions of
the Peoples Sorrow.


Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
LONDON, Jan. 13.-Great apprehen-
sion is felt in all classes of society re-
garding the condition of the Duke Of
Clarence and AVondale, eldest son of
the Prince of Wales, and therefore heir
presumptive OF the throne of England.
The attack OF congestion OF the lungs
has developed into a very serious case
and the opinion is freely and openly
expressed that the duke will not re-
cover.
A bulletin issued from Sandringham
Hall at $50 o'clock this morning, states
that grave symptoms have supervened
in the case, and that the condition ~
the duke Is critical.
The expressions of sympathy for IA
Prince and Princess Of Wales, and lor
the duke himself, are many and sincere,
and on all sides, among all classes. At
this hour, p. M, an immense crowd is
gathered about the gates of the MARI
borough House. As soon as the bulletins
from Sandringham Hall are received by
telegraph they are posted on the gates.
The crowd is composed of people of
all kinds and conditions and a large
number of workingmeu are interspersed
among the crowd, aaC they are espec-
tally noticeable for their bearing of
deep respect and sympathy. There is
no denying the fact that the engage
ment of the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale to Princess Victoria Mary OF
Teck, Princess May, as she is Affection
ally called, has endeared him TO the
hearts Of the English people, more par
ticularly those of the working classes,
with whom Princess May has always
been favorite because of her kindness
and unassuming manner and her many
charities.
Many of the West End clubs are filled
with groups of men, all discussing the
grave change that has occurred in the
dukes condition and the possibilities
that may arise should his death occur.
The most intense excitement is shown
in their words and actions, and it is
readily seen what a widespread effect
the death of IL duke would leave.
In the vicinity of Sandringham the
excitement cannot be described, and
though it is subdued to certain extent
by the nearness of the patient it is most
intense. No one is allowed to enter the
grounds save privileged few, and no
vehicles of any description are permitted
to pass along the roads in the vicinity.
Everything that human skill and medi-
cal science can suggest is being done.
but despite the knowledge that if human
means can save the life of the duke he
will live, the words of the last bulletin
are taken by the public to mean that
the doctors have given up hopes for the
| life of the duke.
Many OF the villagers have this morn
ing visited the parish church for the
purpose of offering up their petitions
that the life OF their prospective ruler
may be spared.
The bulletin issued from Sandring-
ham, timed noon, holds out little if any
hope. 1t says that the condition Of the
duke continues very serious and that
| there is no abatement in the grave
| symptoms that have developed.
AS is natural during periods of great
popular excitement many rumors of
the most sensational character are in
| circulation. Among these rumors was
one that gained currency on the stock
exchange in the early hour that the
duke was dead. There is no possible
way TO gain information, save through
the official bulletins, as special precau-
| tons have been taken to prevent news
paper men and others from approach.
ing Sandringham Hall.
| At this hour, p. M, the last bulletin
has just been posted at Marlborough
House. II states that there has been nc
change in the condition Of the duke.
His pulse is 100 and his temperature 107
| LONDON, Jan. 1873 p. m.-The crowd
about Marlboro House continues to in.
crease in numbers, and the streets in the
immediate section are packed will
| people. The latest intelligence from
Sandringham shows that the duke has
not lost consciousness, or at least had
+! not short time ago. He expressed the
wish that the valet who has attended
him from his childhood should be sent
for to wait upon him.
His request was Immediately complied
with. A telegram was sent to the valet
and he started for Sandringham this
afternoon, delighted that his ole master
should ask for him and that he could
be Of assistance to him in his illness.
HOPE AGAIN REVIVED.
When, at o'clock, another official
bulletin was posted, there was bright.
ening of the gloomy faces in the crowd
pushing around the gates, and the word
spread like wildfire that the duke still
had fighting chance for his life. Hope
was revived and general exchange Of
congratulations followed.
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