The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1902-06-26

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ly all the foreign representatives in
London and members of the house of
lords and the house of commons, had
inscribed their names on the visitors
book at Buckingham palace. All the
royal princes called personally on the
prince of Wales and babe him good
by. The majority of them will leave
London this morning for their respec-
tive countries.
Queen BEARS Up Well.
Queen Alexandra. has borne the
strain Of the past week with the brav-
est spirit. She was always fear
full Of what might happen. Her
majesty took her part in the festivi-
ties at Ascot and elsewhere without
revealing any sign of her inward anx-
iety, and when she was told Tuesday
that an operation was imperative and
that the coronation would have to be
postponed she quietly answered:
Have not felt that this would hap
pen?" and asked: "How does the king
bear it?" Upon receiving an assuring
reply Queen Alexandra exerted herself
to appear cheerful and to devise means
to lessen the kings grief and disap-
pointment, although she was evidently
greatly distressed.
Coronation Postponed.
A brief notice has been published
in the Gazette, as. a result of which
the entire state, social and business ar
rangements throughout the country
are paralyzed. The order is dated
from the earl marshal's office, and
reads as follows: 81 have to announce
that the solemnity of the coronation
of their majesties, King Edward VII.
and Queen Alexandra is postponed
from the goth to date hereafter to be
determined" The best informed opin-
ion places the date of the coronation
in about three months time, provided
King Edward progresses well in the
meantime.
In spite of the royal wish that the
provincial celebrations be carried out
as arranged, many towns have aban-
doned the festivities which were to
be held, although at Liverpool and
other large cities hurried meetings
were called, and it was decided to
carry out all the charitable arrange
ments as previously made. The lead
ing business houses of London have
decided to keep open June &c and 81,
although the banks will probably be
closed those days.
Announcement by BaIfOur.
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mons was crowded Tuesday by mem
bers and others who were anxious to
hear the expected statement of the
government leader, A. j. Balfour. on
the subject of the kings illness. After
reading the early bulletins referring
to his majesty's illness, Mr.. Balfour
said he had intense ratification in say
ing that successful operation had
been performed on the king and that
his majesty was progressing as well as
possible.
Cabinet Meets.
The cabinet council, which lasted an
hour, was held Tuesday evening at Mr.
Balfour's room in the house, of com
mons. IT is understood that it was
arranged to carry on so far as possible
public business requiring the kings ap-
proval and signature without refer
ence to his majesty, in order to insure
absolute mental and physical rest and
quietude throughout what the minis
tiers hope will be the period of con-
valescence.
Anxious Inquiries.
The pope and the king of Italy and
other monarchs have cabled anxious
inquiries concerning King Edwards
progress, and dispatches received from
all parts of the world reflect the in
tensity of feeling occasioned by the un-
expected news of his majesty's illness
and sympathy with the British ma
ton.
Prayers Asked For.
In striking contrast to the happy
anticipation with which the day
opened is an order issued Tuesday
night by the archbishop Of Canter-
bury, Most Rev. Frederick Temple, and
the archbishop of York, Most Rev.
William d. MacLagan. appointing spe-
cial forms for the intercession services
to be held next Thursday. THE con-
gregations," say the archbishops in
their joint order, "would doubtless be
thankful to join, at this iuncture, in
prayer to the Almighty for blessing on
his majesty, the king, and for his
speedy recovery. The first two pray
ers' in those prescribed for the vista
tion of the sick might be used for this
occasion" The archbishop of Canter-
bury also asks for "the public and
private prayers of all in behalf of the
king, in his serious Illness"
Press Comment.
The London morning papers refer
editorially to the dark shadow which
has fallen over the nation, and to
its utterly unprecedented character.
While they strive to maintain an air
of hopefulness, they have difficulty in
concealing their anxiety at the danger
which will hang over the kings life for
some days to come. They exhort the
public to abandon all idea of festivity
and to return soberly and prayerfully
to the duties of everyday existence, as
most BETTING the dignity of the ma
ton.
Utmost Conformation Caused.
London, June 25.-The sudden an
nouncement of the postponement of
the coronation, just on the eve of the
ceremony, caused the utmost con-
sternation everywhere. The news