The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-01-17
BURIdL or THE PRINCE.
Queen Victoria Perfectly weii-Funerai Of
Cardinal Manning.

LONDON. Jan. lb.-freparatlOuS TOT the lun-
eral of the Duke Of Clarence and Ayondale
are beng made on all sides at Sandringham
bv the railway companies and at Windsor
Castle 10 is asserted that the statements
regarding the condition of the Queens
health are exaggerated. She IS greatly
Affected by the death of her fayorite
grandson. but that she Is seriously Ill
is not shown by the arrangements that have
been made for her presence at the funeral
ceremonies. As has now been decided Her
Majesty will remain at Osborne House until
either Monday night or tuesday morning.
She will then proceed on the royal yacht to
Portsmouth. from which place special train
will convey her 30 London. She Will arrive
at Windsor Castle early on Tuesday.
The body Of the Duke will be conveyed
from Sandrngham and will arrive at Wind
sOr Castle on the same day.
All the details of the funeral have not been
arranged, but it is announced positively that
the interment will take place at noon
Wednesday. The body will be placed IN the
crypt in 1t. Georges chapel
The following dispatch has been received
by a representative of the press IN this city ny
reply to an inquiry concerning the health OK
the Queen.
Osborne House. Isle Of Wight Jan. 16,
"PoNsoNBy."
The Right Honorable Sir Frederick Pom
sOnby. G.. G. g., is private secretary TO Her
Majesty and Keeper of the Prlyy Purse.
1t has been ascertained this afternoon that
the Queen remains in good health. She drove
out yesterday in company with Princess
Louise and the Duke and Duchess of Con-
naught. She personally dictated 70 the Earl
of lathOm. the lord chamberlain. her orders
IN regard 10 the State mourning. To-day
message was received at Windsor Castle
directing that the yal apartments be placed
IN readiness for occupancy by Her Majesty
EXPRESSIONS or SYMPATHY.
PARIS. Jan. lC.-The following telegram
has been received by President Carn0t from
Queen Victoria in response 70 ms message eX-
pressing his sympathy with Her Majesty IN
the loss Of her grandson, the Duke of Cla-
renee and Ayondale.
81 am touched by the words OF sympathy
YOU send me on the OCCASION OF the mistor-
tune which has overtaken my family and my
country under peculiarly tragic and moving
circumstances. NicroHiA-'
In addition to the large number Of promi-
nent Frenchmen IN tins city VINO have in
scribed their names in the books of the Brit
ish embassy many kilograms OF sympathy
have been received there from public iunc-
tionaries and distinguished people III all paris
ENGLAND's FUTURE Er.o.
All eyes are now turned toward Prince
George. who had hitherto attracted no more
notice than any ordinary sprig OF royalty. but
who now stands nearly within TIE rays or that
fierce light which beats ON throne IN an
interview to-day Commander Robertson who
has enjoyed unusual opportunities Of init
macy with Prince George in the way Of
official association, expressed % the cores
pOudent of the United Press lbs belief, based
mon the kowledge of Prince Georges per
sonal desires. that the new heir presumptIye
will retire from the navy and realize his long
1 D.. o.. "a FIR. nn
Despite the denials that have from time TO
time appeared it remains true that the Prince
has frequently rebelled against naval career,
and the cashlug between his wishes and those
of his father and the Queen recently reached
a climax. tho Prince declaring that no
would not serve in the navy any longer
unless given frst-class command. ~
be was tired IF being an underllng. and
especially IN the service that was even.' Mt
hest distasteful 20 him as compared with
that of the army. The change IN his position
which has now occurred VIII. OF course. cause
greater difference 10 both his wishes. and he
viii no doubt soon be transferred toa suitable
rank in the army. The characteristics OF tho
Prince are now being discussed with the IN
terest naturally felt III the personality OF
probable future ruler Of the people Among
other things. 10 is stated that Prince George
has q strong feeling o1 hnl,pAthy iof mo
nevspaDers resembling IN tins respect the
Dnke ri Cambridge. lie IS honest and frank
ins bis manner. albeit rather rough. In con-
vereatiou he Is anything but renned. ana
makes treQuent use OF stronS oatns eFldshtiy
learned iu all ports Of the world ana IRON
all the people that MS wandering sailor lilo
bas led him among 1t may reasonably Do ex-
rected however that with increased respOn-
sibilitv and publicity he will amend his man
80 a,d conversation 20 more perfect ftnesS
Win his nosition in life. Taken all IN ali the
Tnglish people seem satisfied that tns ilne OF
r~yaI auccession so far as 10 Is assured ~
made up Of good material.
rRADEsMIN ~ DESPAIR.
West End tradesmen are IN despair over
the losses of prospective pronts whlch they
have sustained on account oi lhe uea1h Oi Iho
Dulxe of Clarence. The SIX Teeks period ot
le;c,.l mourning. though shorter than might
~,asTroblv have been expected. ls vet long
r,,,,,,,b 10 suou myrlads OF plans that had
been made tor winter entertainments ana fe9-
fivities of various kinds. Mnat makes tho
state of affairs particularly harasslhs
t0 those who derive ther mann income rom ii
catering to the luxurious demands Oh society
-, ~ 3act that the two preceding seasons
~ ~, been exceptionally dull and gloomy.
80 +bot tbis will be the third bad season Tor
The trade. Many failures mus, lneNtapiy re-
anti The disappointment among neIchant'
is all the more keen because up ID tho
tir,, of tine death IN the royal family tnero
- sverv prospect that the two un-
,',oftable seasons that have passed were
- la LARGELY compensated for Dy winter OK
80 then average hrlllancy. The expected
,.,s,r,.,e of the Duke of Clarence with the
numerous social events following ih It's Tram
were relied upon 70 enlveh the ,on,ns
months. Hundreds of merchants nau ofue,-
ed immense Il 1cks OF goods on the stfenStn
of tbis favorable outlook. me prospect -
now CHANGED % gloomy torebodihgs OF stag
nation aud bankruptcy