New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-01-14
THE DUKES FIGHT FOR LIFE.
CRITICAL CONDITION OF TIE HEIR PRE-
SUMPTIVE.
THE LATEST BULLETIN SAYS HE Is SLIGHTLY
BETTER-POPULAR SYMPATHY FOR THE
ROYAL PATIENT-THE CAUSE AND
NATURE OF HIS ILLNESS.


the Duke of Clarence and Avondalc, eldest son
Of the Prince of Wales and heir presumptivc to
the throne OF England The attack of congestion
OF the lungs from which he is suffering at
Sandringlam Hall. has developed into a serious
case, and the opinion is freely and openly eX
pressed that the Dukc Will not recover.
4 bulletin issued from Sandringham Hall at
o:3O o'clock yesterday morning SAID that grave
symptoms had supcrvcncd in the case, and that
the condition of the Duke was critical Several
bulletins were subsequently issued the latest
being at l o'clock this morning, and eading
The condition of the Duke of Clarence. if any
thing, Is slightly better
The bulletin issued from Sandringham AT noon
held out little, if any, hope 1t said that the
condition of the Dukc continued serious, and that
there was 40 abatement in the grave symptoms
that had Developed The effect of this bulletin
was 10 increase the popular excitement. if such
Il thing were possible. The condition of the Duke
is the sole topic of conversation in the clubs.
hotels. railway stations and in every place where
numbers of people concrcgac. No such anxiety
and excitement has been displayed since 1871.
when il was thought that tie Prince OF Wales
would die from al attack OF typhoid fever. II Is
known that the Duke Is of delicate physique,
and this fact is believed initiate greatly against
his recovery particularly in a disease Ike con-
CcSlion of the lungs
The bulletins from SandrInsham are pasted AT
Marlborough House, the Prince of WalcSs London
residence and also at the Mansion HOUSE, the
official residence of the Lord Mayor of London
In front Of each of these buildings an enormous
crowd congrcgaicl. waiting to learn the latest
news from the bedside of the Prince. A. is natural
during periods of great popular excitement, many
sensational rumOTs were in circulation yesterday
Among these rumorS was one that gained currency
on the Stock Exchange i'm the early part OF the
afternoon that the Duke was already dead
Atlp m a bulletin was posted at Marlborough
House saying that there had been no change i'll the
condition Of the Duke. and that his pulse was
l20 and his temperature lo5. At 3:lj p. IN
another official bulletin was posted, which simply
announced that the Dukes condition WAS critical
When at > O'Clock still another olic al bulletin
was posted there was a quick Frightening Of the
gloomy faces in the crowd pushing around the Gates.
and word spread like wildfre that the Duke still
had a fighting chance for his life Hope was again
revived. and general handShaking and exchange
of CONGRATULATIONS occurred. Traces of tears were
seen in the eyes Of many of tie women
The bulletin was as follows There is slight
change for the better in the condition of ms
ROYAL Highness the Duke OF Clarence and Avon
dale. The bulletin issued at O'Clock last night
said that the condition OF the Duke continued
critical. 1t added that the ncsl Italulc Ol Inv
case was that the strength of the Duke was well
retained The o'clock bulletin said: There IS
no abatement in the patients unfavorablc
symntons Durii tho day til condition Of ths
Duke has been the cause oi grave anxiety, al
though his strength is maintained.
Private adviccs communicated from Sansrir !,
ham Hall TO intimate friends Of The family
explain the serious tone of yesterdays bulletins
Until tuesday night, only one lung Of the Duke
was severely affected. Early yesterday morning
however an examination showed that both lungs
were concestci 1ie patient suffers frequently
from acute pain, and his brcat. inc 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. DR. Lakin2 with his knowledge Of the
Dukes temperament. having watched his ailments
since he was an infant, is understood - be more
saneune than is DR. Broadbent who brings to bear
in this case an extensive experience gained among
fever patients in st. Mary's Hospital. The pa
tent is assiduousy nuTscd by his mother. who Is
occasionally assisted by Princess May. The
regular nurse is Miss IIallam. who is called Sister
Victoria.
The malady from which the Duke is suffering
developed 50 rapidly early Yesterday morning that
his mother remained AT his bedside, refusing TO
take any rest throughout the night TIE sudden
change for the worst in tie patients CONDITION
struck the whole household with dismay. The
Princess Of Wales was induced 10 20 10 her room
during the first consultation held by the doctors
After hearing their report, she took a much-Eceded
rest. Princess Mary taking hcr turn to watch at
the bedside Of her a!ianccd husband.
Large groups Of PEOPLE waited anAlousN out
side the gates OF Sandriugham Hall during the
day, trying TO CLEAN any information that couIl
he obtained in regard 10 the condition Of the
A fell
crowds at the gates when they saw the Prince Of
Wales leave tie house and eocnnly pace up
and down before the Norfolk gate. little later
Princess Mary, accompanied by Prince George, also
came out OF the house and joined the Prince Of
Wales.
The Princess told friend that this was really
the seventh day Of the Dukes illness. Last
"Wednesday, she said, the Duke WAS of a party
which was shooting over game covers a LONG
distance from Sandringham Hall. At luncheon
he complained IF not feeling as well as usual
was seen 10 shiyer, and said that he felt that
lie was taking cold but after the meal he con-
tnued shooting At The conclusion of lhc snort
ne walked home, instead Of driving with thc
rst OF the party That evening he took dinner
with the assembled company, but was Obliged 10
go 10 bed early On Thursday efforts vrr.
made TO dissuadc him from joining the shooting
party. But he insisted, saying that he felt equal
10 the exercise. After luncheon, however he
said that hc felt compelled 10 return home, and
left the party, going foot. Princess Mary
accompanied him in the walk He seemed rather
better during the evening of the day. but
his malady began TO declare Itself on Friday
The crowd gathered about the gates Of Marl-
borough House yesterday composed of people
Of all kinds and conditions men. women and
children. a large number Of wCrkngmen were
there, and they were especially noticeable for
their bearing Of deep respect and sympathy. The
engagement Of the Duke Of Clarence and Avon