The morning news., 1892-01-16
BRITAIN'S HOUROF GRIEF
TIE FEDERATION OF MINERS RE-
FUSES TO CONDOLE.

The Body so Democratic That it De
ciines 70 Meddle With the Affairs of
Royalty-Fears for the Health Of the
Princess of W Wales and Her Daughter.
Copyright. 1899. bv the ", Y. Associated Prsss.)
LONDON, Jan. 15.-Ths deooreus fiction
that the whole nation is overwhelmed with
grief at the death Of the Duke Of Clarence
received q startling denial to-day In the
proceedings Of the greatest workmen's union
in England. The delegates to the miners
federation now holding their annual meet-
ing at Stoke-on-Trent were apprised before
assembling that their representatives in
parliament desired that the fedora
ton should adopt a resolution of
coincidence. The strong democratic feeling
known to suffuse the body made this pro-
posal hazardous, but 1t was hoped the dele
gates would not venture to deviate from
the general custom by declaring that
death in the royal family was no particular
business OF theirs. This is exactly what
they did. The telegram from their parIia-
mentarv leader, Mr.. Pickard, himself i'll
with influenza, asked for vote OF sympathy
with the royal family, adding; THE queen
has always expressed sympathy with u.s."
AOM IL WAS AECHLNED.
Cries Of business" greeted the message.
The member who moved a vote of condo
lence reminded the delegates that the queen
in cases Of accidents in the mines always
helped the distressed. In sullen silence the
conference listened to speeches in
favor of the motion, and then
by vote Of 10 TO 13 passed
without debate au amendment to proceed
to business. The miners federation has
200, 900 members, and it is the best organ
lied and most powerful single union in the
country. It has several representatives In
the House of Commons and controls the
votes Of others. No workman's combina-
ton has 30 freely given to the distressed In
side or outside Of its own ranks,
or shown keener perception OF
the sufferings Of the proletariat.
Interference with the family affairs of
royalty being felt 70 be beyond them they
honestly said so. II all Of the trades unions
OF Great Britain were similarly tested the
result would be similar. The delegates im-
mediately proceeded to vote sympathy with
and substantial help for tho starving nail
makers of the midland districts. who have
long been on strike.
THE UPPER AND MIDDLE GLASSES.
The upper and middle classes are most
keenly touched by the incidents Of the Duke
of Clsrence's death. Thousands clad in
mourning have 1ocked to Marlborough
house to record their names, and throughout
the capital well ldressed folks generally are
donuing some badge Of grief.
The Gazette tonight directs that all per-
sous wear mourning until Feb. 2S, while de-
tailed orders are given to the court aud to
the army. The alarm of society people
over the prospect OF social reunions being
under taboo, the greater part OF the coming
aaaaau will ha raliavad hu tho annnuAoa-
ment that the queen recognizing the necessi-
ties of society ,ewlll hold the usual May
drawing rooms and levees. The Prince of
Wales and bis family will not appear In
public for a year to come. The Princess Of
Wales after the funeral is going to some
secluded spot in the.south OF Europe with
her daughter. Both are in delicate health
and their condition is now a source of in
creased anxiety TO the family.
THE DEAD DUKE NEVER ROBUST.
The death ofthe DUKE Of Clarence has re,
called the fact that he was born prema-
turely, and chat he always lacked the ro-
business Of Prince George.
The Princess of Wales has not yet re-
covered from her grief and prostratiou.
The latest announcement from Sandring-
ham tonight is that DIR. Laking is detained
watching the Princess Of Wales and PrIn-
cess May, fearing that influenza may at
tack them. Prince George who is still
weak from his attack Of typhoid fever, is
also a cause Of anxiety. Doctors have ad-
vised the Prince OF Wales as soon as possi-
bic to remove his family from the scene Of
their affliction.
PRINCESS MAYS FUTURE.
The Princess Mays future is undoubtedly
a subject of deep national interest AS a
precedent for her marriage to Prince
GaorUo tha lDCidant IL raCallad ~ tho daatb
of the czarowitz in 1865 after his bstrothal
to Princess Dagmar, now the wife
of his brother, tie present czar.
So profound and universal is the sympathy
over her loss that it would be no surprise IL
parliament accords her some provision as a
"maiden widow" If the report be true
that Prince George is attached to the
daughter of Prince Christian, his known
strong will makes the project OF an alliance
with Princess May improbable.
PRINCE GEORGES SUPERIORITY.
In the family circles Prince George has
long been recognized as the superior of his
brother in intellect, force Of character and
open geniality Of disposition. From boy
hood he has always held his own against his
brothers. pretensions as elder. 1t is on
record, how, quarreling as boys over the
possession Of q goat chaise, George
promptly bit his brother In the eye, and
then seized and kept the chaise by his
superior strength. Their mutual affection
was undoubtedly great. but Albert Victor
was a weaker vessel. The concurrent
opinion of those around the throne points
to the future popularity Of Prince George if
he lives to become king.
DATE OF THE FUNERAL.
The queen has not yet decided upon the
date of the funeral, but it will probably be
on Thursday next Cabinet communica-
tions with the Prince Of Wales and queen
on the plan of interment have elected an
expression Of feeling from the Prince of
Wales against any ceremonial pomp.
The King of Denmark telegraphs that he
desires personally to attend the funeral il
his strength permits, and that he will be
accompanied hg the Danish crown prince
and his eldest son Prince Charles. The czar
will send his second son. The day of the
funeral will be observed as day Of gener-
al mourning throughout the country The
governments OF Australia are arranging to
suspend business. The London Stock Ex-
change will be closed.
Mr. Gladstone wishes to return from the
south of France to attend the funeral of the
Duke Of Clarence and Avondale and Cardi
nal Manning, but his friends, anxious to
prevent risk of exposure to the severe
weather, have telegraphed him begging
him not to come.