The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-19
DEATHS
sir John Thompson.

WINDSOR, England. Dec. 12.-Sir John
Thompson, the Canadian prime minister,
expired at Windsor today after the meet
ing OF the privy council at which he was
sworn in as a member. After attending
the privy council meeting, Sir John adj
journed with the ministers and others to
luncheon. Shortly after this he became
suddenly i'll and expired almost immediate
ly. 1t is presumed that his death was
caused by heart disease. Sir John Thomp-
son was one Of the speakers at the meet
ing of the Colonial institute last evening.
He sat in the rear of the hall and appeared
10 be in low spirits. When he arose 10 al
dress the meeting il was noticed that he
spoke in heavy voice, and he apOlogized
for the brevity OF his remarks, saying that
he was indispOsed. Sir John, in the course
Of his speech, said that the enthusiasm dis
played by the Ottawa conference was
merely an echo of that fault through Can
ada. He said: I'VE want TO show the
world that we are united people and we
have done so. One Of the objects the con-
ference achieved was 10 lessen the distance
and the time Of communication between
the colonies
Sir John also referred To the unanimity
Of the colonies in offering subsidies and
said that the feeling of Canadians had
been so aroused about the mail service
that the new project was certain of ac-
complishment within short time He
trusted that the influence Of the meeting
Of the colonial institute would tend to the
establishment Of still greater unity be-
tween the colonies of the empire.
The Canadian prime minister was well
received, but it was generally believed
that he was suffering from a cold. When
the representative of the Associated Press
saw Sir John after the meeting he looked
very unwell and appeared to be experience
ing difficulty in breathing. But in kind
~ manner he said: Il wish 1 could Oblige
you with my views upon the copyright
question, the Importation Of Canadian
cattle into England and other subjects at
fecting my country. But, until the confer
ences with the marquis Of RipOn, (the
colonial secretary are closed. you will I'M
derstand that my lips are sealed Come
and see me on Thursday and l may then
be able to talk"
Sir John Thompson then drove to his
hotel at KensingtOn and retired immedl-
ately to rest. The queen had invited Sir
John to dine and sleep at Windsor castle
tonight. The greatest excitement prevails
at Windsor castle this evening.
Sir Charles Upper has gone to Wind
sor to take charge Of Sir John Th0mpson's
remains It is expected that they will be
taken II Canada for burial.
Senator Sanford, with whom the ThOmp-
sons came to England. left yesterday even
ing for Paris with Miss Thompson, daugh-
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. Sanford. A tele-
gram was sent to announce Sir Johns death
to the senator and Miss Thompson Will re-
turn to this city tonight.
Queen Victoria has telepraphed her con-
dolence to the Canadian people.
Lord Breadalbane said: Il accompanied
Sir John Thompson TO Windsor. At lunch
con he suddenly tainted and one Of the
servants and myself succeeded in getting
him into the next ROOM where we placed
90 wi I frOf
some water for him and the servant was
sent for a little brandy. When the brandy
was given u him Sir John revived in 4
short time and seemed much distressed at
having made what he regarded as scene,
remarking, ct seems too weak and foolish
TO faint like this"
"I replied: one does not faint on pur-
pose. Pray do not distress yourself about
the matter He ten begged me To return
to my luncheon, but Of course / would not
hear of il. and therefore / remained with
him until he seemed TO have completely
recovered and arose TO accompany me
back to the luncheon room. I offered him
my arm, but he walked un iided. cheer
fully remarking: / am all right now,
thank you.
I'm the meantime, DR.. Reed. the queens
physician. whom I had sent for arrived
Within two or three minutes of Sir Johns
return to luncheon, and, / believe, before
he had tasted a outlet, or whatever had
been placed before him. / saw him sud-
denly lurch over and fall almost into Dr.
Reads arms.
AT the Doctors request all ladies' left
the room and the doctor and /, with some
OF the servants, alone remained. We did
all we could. but 1 saw that he was be-
yOnd earthly help. Or. Read held the
same view and it unhappily proved to be
but too terrible The cause of his deaf n
was undoubtedly sudden failure Of the
hearts action"
Sir Charles Tubber returns to London
tomorrow TO make the final arrangements
for the funeral.
The queen countermanded the dinner ar
ranged for tonight.