The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1892-01-20
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A dispatch from Sandringham says
that when the last moments came the
Prince and Princess of Wales, the
Prince and Princess of Teck and the
Princess Victoria Mary, commonly
known as the Princess May, the be-
throthed of the dying prince, were
grouped at the bedside. The Princess
May had passed sleepless night, but
she bore herself with courage in face Of
her terrible affliction. Her eyes, red
with weeping, and the heaving breast
told of her broken heart The Princess
of Wales was apparently overwhelmed
by the sense of her privation. Q There
was marked improvement during the
early part of the night but the dukes
strength suddenly failed at about .
o'clock in the morning, and he grad
ually sank until lie died.
The great bell OF st. Paul's tolled
forth the news 10 the waiting city and
the announcement was Immediately
posted Mt the Mansion house The flags
on the tower Of London and on all pub
lie buildings were placed at half-mast,
while at Windsor castle the half-masted
flag also gave notice TO the people OF
the royal borough OF the calamity that
had befallen the royal house. The
whole country is in mourning. The
news came with a shock upon the peo-
pie, as the early morning bulletin had
encouraged hope OF better result
The news was posted at Marlborough
house, the London residence Of the
Prince OF Wales, Mt o:e5, just ten min
utes after the death OF the duke.
Prince Albert Victor Christian Ed
ward, duke of Clarence and Avondale,
was the eldest son Of the Prince Of
Wales, and the heir presumptive to the
throne Of England He was born on
January s, 1864, and was created duke
OF Clarence and Avondale and earl Of
Athlone in 1890 The dead prince was
educated at Trinity college, Cambridge,
and at Heidelberg university. Previous
to entering college Prince Albert Vic
tor and his brother. Prince George,
passed their examinations for the royal
navy and they both served the two
years term as naval cadets on board II.
VI. $. Brittania, the cadet training ship
for the royal navy. In 1877 the two
princes went on tour around the world.
The line of succession, owing TO the
death OF Prince Albert Victor, descends
through the Prince of Wales 10 his sec
ond son, Prince George of Wales. The
atter's constitution, though not strong,
IS said to be as feeble as that Of his
! elder brother.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 15.-The news Of
the death of the Duke Of Clarence was
officially communicated to the govern
ment OF the United States yesterday by
Sir Julian Pauncefote, the British min
lister, In the following note:
WASHINGTON, Jan, a.
SR-It Is my sorrowful duty 10 announce 10
you the lamentable intelligence which have
Just received from the Marquis Of Salisbury Of
| the death this morning, at Sandringhamt Of his
royal highness, the Duke OF Clarence and Avon
dale. / have the homer 10 be, with the highest
consideration, sir, your most obedient, humble
| servant JULIAN PAuHCEFoTE-
The Hon. James G. Blaine, Etc.
The Secretary OF state acknowledged
SirJulan's note as follows:
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
WAsHINGroN, Jan. H.
SR-I have conveyed TO the president tho
! melancholy information you communicate IN
your note OF this date, OF the death Of his royal
| hghness, the Duke Of Clarence and Avondalei
and am directed by the president 70 express
! the sorrow with which he learns OF this sad be-
| reayement suffered by her majesty and royal
| family. BY q telegraphic instruction sent to-
| day, the minister OF the United States has been
| desired 10 make suitable communication for the
| presidents deep regret and sincere condolences
| have the honor 10 be, with the highest con.
sideration, sir, your most obedient servant,
| JAMES @. BLAINE
Sir Julian Pauncefote, @. O. M. O., X. O. d.