The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-06-25

London. June 25.-Anxious suspense
over the condition of King Edward VII
shared as eVinced by shoals Of tele-
grams from abroad, by the whole civil
lied world, Will not much De
lessened by the bulletin issued by the
attending physicians at 1880 O'Clock this
morning as foloWs-
His majesty was very restless and
had no sleep during the early part of
the night. He obtained some sleep, how
ever after 1 o'clock this morning and
no untoward symptoms presented them
selves Considering all circumstances,
his majesty may be said to be progress
sing satisfactorily. Signed:
LISTER,
''TRE1V EzS
LA KING,
SMITH.
"BARLOW."
Unofficial reports have been more
favorable than the official medical pro
nOunceWent- They spoke of the king
as having passed good night, with
peaceful rest, and the announcement o.
his maiesty's restlessness and want Oh
sleep was regarded by the public as by
no means reassuTing, although court Of
iicials profess satisfaction The absence
of all mention Of the patients tempera-
ture causes considerable comment, al
though probably the statement that up
to the present no untOWard symptoms
presented themselves" is intended to in
dicate that there has been no dangerous
rise in temperature.
IN fneGicdl ElEieS LQe opinion IS E8-
pressed that, in the phrase just quoted,
the surgeons are saying all they posi-
blv can In fact the whole meaning of
the bulletin is concentrated therein, the
rest being purely cOrOllary to that.
Throughout the morning the vicinity
of the palace was invaded by seekers
of information. A curious crowd gath
cred about the railings awaiting the
morning bulletin and directly after that
was posted there was a great scrambi
to read its contents.
The Prince of Wales arrived just as
the bulletin was being posted Lord
Lister who came directly from the
kings apartment after having assisted
i'm drawing up the bulletin, left shortly
afterWard and the more cheerful ex-
preston apparent in his face was taken
as an indication that he was satisfied
with the condition Of his patient.
Callers continued to arrive in great
numbers throughout the morning. Among
the earliest distinguished personageS
were Lord Salisbury. who rode upon a
tricycle.: Archduke Francis of Austria
and the Duke of Norfolk.
The duke Of Cambridge, who arrived
later, had previously presented a set
OF cOlOrs to the Middlesex regiment ad-
dressing which he said the kings ill
ness was very grave blow and very
trying one. But, he added, he was very
glad to be able to speak hopefully of the
progress made by his majesty because
he had received favorable news from
Private information from Bucking-
ham palace substantially bears out the
official bulletin issued at 1920 o'clock.
except that the king had rather q worse
night than was indicated therein. His
majesty, however, was sleeping at 1870
a. m.
EXODUS BEGINS.
The exodus of the coronation en-
bassies already has comm enced.
The next two or three days doubtless
viii see the departure of all but one or
two and these win close UP their Off
ciaI establishments and remain in Lon
don merely as private persons.
Joseph H. Choate the United States
ambassador has withdrawn the invi-
tations to the dinner which he was to
give June 29 and WhitelaW Reid the
United states special ambassador, is
busy today cancelling all his engage
ments. The royal equerries are still ir4
attendance at Mr.. Reds residence.
Brooke house. The government con-
Neyed to Mr.. Reid courteous intima-
ton that royal carriages would be at
the disposal of the Americans so long
as they remain In London, but Mr.. Reid
has determined to close up the special
embassy as quickly as compatible with
decOrum- He viii go to the continent
for a short stay and may possibly visit
Scotland, returning to America early il
the autumn
So far as known no concerted action
has been taken by the special embassies
with the view of expressing their re-
grets to the royal fan ily, each sending
condolences ia behalf of his own ma
ton.
Prince Leopold Of Bavaria. Archduze
Francis Ferdinand Of Austria Prince
Albert of Belgium and Admiral Gervais.
left London.
1t is said that Queen Alexandra IS
bearing up we'll and is much touched
win the expressions Of sympathy rOJl--
ing IN from all parts of 1ua world
Among the kilograms received bv the
queen was one from Gen. Booth who is
IN Berlin. in which he says the saliva
ton Army all over the world will pray
for the recovery of the king
The medical bulletins were rapidly
posted throughout London. By noon
long strings Of carriages were waiting
70 put down visitors at the ambassa-
aors and main entrances Of the pal
A DAY. OF PRAYER.
tomorrow has been officially appoint
ed day of intercession for the king
and in every parish church in the Uni
ted Kingdom special in1ercessol ser
vices viii be held. Catholics. non-con-
formists. Jews. Salvationists and other
religious bodies are all arranging special
PRAYERS, while in the camps of the
colonial and other visiting troons be
they Mohammedans. Sun Worshipers,
IRE or fetish worshipers, whether from
CHINA, Borneo. Fiji, Central Africa or
Hlndustan- or from the Indian reserva-
tlons of Canada, the usual hour for
prayers finds them suppHcating their
Deity in behalf of the king
As the day progressed the crowds
around Buckingham palace augmented
and the cautious wording Of the early
bulletin was much discussed Soon af-
ter p. m a second bulletin was posted
This was regarded as being somewhat
more favorable. and the good impression
1t created was advanced by the arrival
at the palace shortly afterward of the
Duke and Duchess Of Aosta. who eam-
from Dorchester house to lunch with the