The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-12-13
QUEEN IS DEEPLY MOVED.
EXPRESSES REGRETAT THE DEATH
 OF STR JOHN THOMPSON.

 | she Win Send Personal Dispatch of Con- doicnce to the idow of the Deceased Premier His Health Had Been Impaired
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 London. Dec. 12.-All reports agree that the queen Is deeply moved by Sir John Thompson's death. She expressed profound regret and sympathy with his widow when the news was announced to her. Sir Charles Tupper was sum- moned to Windsor by special courier. He arrived at o'clock this evening, rode directly to the castle and was re- celved by her majesty at once. He had a long audience, during which the queen Is understood to have communicated to him several messages of grief and sym pathy. It is understood also that she will send a personal dispatch of condo lence to the late premier's widow. The news of Sir Johns death spread rapidly in official and political circles in London, and many Canadians and English politicians called at Sir Charles Tupper's office to express their sorrow. Several members of the American col | ony left cards. Telegrams from Glas- | gow, Manchester, Liverpool, Birming- ham and Edinburgh and innumerable messages of condolence and inquiry from London were received in the early | evening.
 At the political clubs Sir John Thomp- l sons career was the chief topic of con- versation. The expressions of opinion were invariably to the effect that he was one of the ablest Canadian states men of the last thirty years. The Marquis of Breadelbane, who was present when Sir John was stricken, made this statement:
 T saw Sir John on the platform at Paddington to-day and travelled to Windsor in the same saloon with him. He appeared to be all right and after | wards at the meeting. After he was sworn he retired to the luncheon room and while we were sitting there he sud- | denly fainted. One of the servants and I each took an arm and got him into the next room and placed him beside the window. I got some water and sent l the servant for brandy In a short time he recovered somewhat and seemed much distressed at having made what he regarded as scene, remarking: It seems too weak and foolish to faint like this'"
 q replied: One does not faint on purpose; pray do not distress yourself | about the natter He begged me to re- turn to luncheon, but of course would not hear of this. remained with him till he seemed to have completely re- | covered, and he rose to accompany me back to the luncheon room. 1 offered him my arm, but he walked unaided. He cheerfully remarked I am all right, thank you Meantime, Dr. Reid, the queens physician, whom I had sent for, had arrived Within two or three minutes after Sir Johns return and, believe, before he tasted what had been placed before him, I saw him lurch and fall almost into Dr. Reids arms. At the request of the doctor the ladies at the table all went out. The doctor. and some servants alone remained, and we found that his pulse had ceased-that he was dead. The doctor held the same view which, unhappily, proved to be but too cor rect"
 It is stated Dr. Reid gave a certif- 1of fn nf h fS.ntS fore no inquest is likely to be made. Sir Johns body was conveyed this ev- ening to the West End Grand hall, near the state entrance to the castle A beir has been erected there, and the body will lie on 1t until removed for burial.
 Sir Jonn had engaged passage for home. He intended to sail on Decem- Der 19.
 Mrs. Sanford, whose guests Sir John Thompson and his daughter had been since his arrival, was seen at the Palace hotel, Kensington, this evening. She said that Miss Thompson did not in- tend to return with her father and started for Paris yesterday. Senator Sanford accompanied her, as he had business to look after before leaving for Canada. Sir Johns health had been impaired for some time, she said, and he hoped rest would improve it. Nevertheless. he had been no better. He had complained of pains in his chest and had consulted a physician. Mrs. Sanford telegraphed Senator San ford, who is expected to arrive here to- morrow,