The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-08-02
QUEEN VIC is TO RETIRE
IN TWO MONTHS HERS WILL BE
LONGEST ENGLISH REIGN.
Weary. Old and I'm Ill Health, and
Desires to See Prince Albert snie-
Iy seated ON the Throne.
Copyright. 1896. by the Associated Press.)

tcopyrisht. 1896. by the Associated Press.)
LONDON. Aug. 1.-The persistent rumors
circulating in regard TO the health or queen
Victoria and her intention TO retire almost
Immediately in favor Of the Prince OF
Wales have caused quite a sensation In
court and other circles. While II Is adj
mltted that such reports have become cur
rent frequently in previous years. there Is
no denying that her Majesty's declining
health is causing much anxiety to her en-
tourage. and II Is generally believed that
her retirement from public life is only a
question OF a short time.
According TO the programme the Queen.
when not on the continent, will reside
either at Osborne or Balmoral, and will
turn over Windsor Castle and Bucking-
ham Palace for the use of the Prince and
Princess of Wales. The Prince may not be
declared regent, but may exercise the
duties of such a position to all intents and
purposes. According to the reports in cir
culation. 1t is believed that the rumors of
the approaching retirement Of her Majesty
gained much strength from statements at
tributed to her during her last visit to this
city. upon the occasion of the marriage of
Princess Maud of Wales to Prince Charles
OF Denmark. The Queen was said to have
ctdlru ina II NGo * Ao1 NA0A~
to London. and to this cause is partly at
tributed her Majesty's deep emotion when
acknowledging the cheers of the crowds
lining the route from the palace to the
railroad station by her Majesty. where she
took the train for Windsor. Tears were
seen to be coursing down the Queens
cheeks, and there were other evidences that
she was deeply affected by the loyalty and
sympathy displayed on all sides.
HER REIGN IN BRIEF.
Queen Victoria first saw the light in Ken
sington Palace May "a, 1919. and assembled
the throne June 20. 1897. She is the only
child of Edward. Duke of Kent, fourth son
OF George III. and of the Princess Louisa
Victoria of Saxe-Coburg.A Abraham Lincoln
was then a ten-year-old boy, Gladstone ran
about in pantellettes with frills to them and
probably trundled a hoop, while Lord Sails
bury had not yet come into existence. The
Duke OF Wellington was fresh from his tri-
umphs as Waterloo. and Daniel Webster
was in the zenith of his fame. Feb. 10.
1910, Victoria married her cousin, Prince
Albert OF Saxe-Cfotha. with whom she had
long been deeply in love. 1t proved, as
everyone knows. a most happy union.
Prince Albert was singularly handsome,
graceful and gifted. and made an ideal hus-
band. During their twenty-one years Of
married life they were blessed with nine
COAS anu ' a hlCIS
Only one English sovereign has occupied
the throne for a longer period than Queen
Victoria George III was nominally king
for hfty-nine years three months and four
days. though his powers during the last
nine years of his life were vested in his son
as regent. Henry III comes next with a
record OF ffty-six years, while Queen Eliz-
abeth's celebrated reign lasted only forty
four years.
AS Empress of India Queen victoria's
rule extends over nearly one and a half
million square miles with a population of
275. 900 900.
Albert Edward. Prince of Wales and heir
apparent to the throne, was born at Buck
fngham Palace Nov. 3, 1871. He studied un-
DER private tutors Tor several years, passed
spent a year at Oxford. where he ATTENDED
lectures. and for four years pursued his
course at Cambridge.
In 1860 he paid a visit 20 the United
States and Canada. where he was received
with the distinction due his rank. He Wis
tied Chicago and was entertained at the
old Richmond House. on the corner of
Lake street and Michigan avenue. A great
ball was given in his honor on that occa-
of the older citizens In 1853 he was ga
zetted as colonel IN the army. and spent
some time in camp at the Currragh, study
ing military tactics.
Ills marriage with Princess Alexandria
of Denmark took. place March 20. 1863. He
was chosen president OF st. Bartholomew
Hospital I'm 1867. AT the close of The year
1871 he was seriously ill with typhoid fever.
which was about the only dangerous sick
The dignity which he esteems most highly
was conferred upon him. In 1874 by his cleo
England. He succeeded the Marquis of
Ripon and was admitted to the office at a
lodge held in Albert Han It South Ken,
Freeman'S Hall as first principal OF the
Royal Arch Freemasons- He figured very
prominently at the Paris Exposition, where
ne used all his efforts TO make IL a success.
He was created a field marshal in the
German army on the occasion when he at
in March, 1883. He has been frequently In
financial straits and has been relieved by
special grants or Pariameht; "A great
ambition on the turf this year by winning
the Derby.
WARNED AGAINST Ii.
Preparations for the reception of Ii
Hung Chang continue. and her Majesty. in
spite OF the preearious state of her health.
Is asked TO be especially interested in the
coming of the Chinese ambassador eXtraor-
binary. who has been made so much of in
Russia. Germany and France. The Chi
nese man is booked TO arrive in London on
Monday. and he will be escorted to Lord
Lonsdale's splendid mansion on Carlton
House terrace. this city. which has. been
secured by the government for the accom-
mediation of Ii Hung Chang during the
month which he is expected to spend in
England An elaborate series of entertain
III GIN 1AAN 40 e01h - olA60
in his honor.
Vanity Fair warns its readers against
the MEMBERS of Ii Hung Changes suite.
saying that the bulk OF them are quite a
low class of men who wouldn't dare to
venture into an English or American mer-
chants private reception room at Shan
ghai. The newspapers for some time past
have contained "A mass of matter concern
ing the visiting Chinaman. Ii is said that
the Chinese Niceroy. when invited to din
ner. insists upon dining from his own cui-
sine before going 10 the table of his hosts.
and he only makes a pretense OF dining
when he Is at the ~banQuets given to him.
After tine dinner given TO him by Prince
Bismarck at FREDERICKSBURG the German
statesman expressed aStOniShnlent. IL is
said. at the fact that Ii Hung Chang did
not taste any of the dishes placed before
him. whereupon the traveller is reported TO
have said:
1T Is not at my age that one changes
ones habits If ] dined with you 1 would
be forced TO partake OF fare which / did
not like. Hence. l prefer 10 abstain from
at everything not to my taste"
Prince Bismarck Is reported TO have
thereupon remarked: How do you know
that you would not like our good German
cuisine. since you have never tried it,"
That is true" the Chinaman Is credited
with having replied. but would you eat
with pleasure the Chinese dish of rats and
dogs IL l served IL up at my tables? This
question seems to have silenced the great
German statesman.
Ii Hung Chang takes his meals alone.
drinks Only cold or warm tea. never eats
between meals and takes only two meals a