The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1902-07-04
KING EDWARD STRICKEN DOWN
ON THE Eve OF FES-
l 2lSlllEs'
SUBMITS TO AN OPERATION
DOCTORS EXPRESS BELIEF THAT
HIS MAJESTY WILL PULL
THROUGH.
IS DANGER OF COMPLICATIONS

INTENSE ANXIETY AS TO OUTCOME
PREVAILS THROUGHOUT THE
KINGDOM.
London, June rs, 500 a. m.-The king
passed a good night. There are no
complications.
London, June rs. With dramatic
s~uddenness the king has been stricken
down upon the eve of his coronation.
He nov lies in a critical state at
Buckingham palace.
In spite Of the intensity Of this tragic
interruption the lower element OF
london vas "Maficking" through the
~flag-decked streets and a portion OF
society In coronation gowns and jewels
has gathered at what Is called a gala
coronation dinner at one of the fash
ionable hotels. ven at the gates OF
Buckingham palace, within which the
ablest surgeons and physicians con-
stantly emain in the hope Of saving
the sovereign's life, the footing OF
horns and the sound Of other revelries
can be plainly heard. That slim gath
ering which still remains beneath the
daring palace lights Is now more bent
on celebrating than on sympathizing.
Wagon loads of boisterous rowdies are
on the streets: they are driving all
sorts Of vehicles and waving flags and
hugging demijohns Of liquor. They
make their noisy way from the West
end to Whitechapple. They represent
that section of the British public which
no tragedy can sober into decency.
Conformation Pravails.
Indescribable CONSERVATION prevails
throughout the country and this con-
sternation Is reflected in the cable
grams received from all centers of the
universe.
King Edward Is in a room facing he
beautiful gardens of Buckingham pal
ace and far from the street and the
crowd. II present progress is main
tanned he will probably tide over the
effects Of the severe operation which
has successfully removed the local
trouble. But should any complication
occur. such as septic peritonitis or
blood poisoning, 1t is feared his majes-
tvs present physical and nervous con-
dition would prove unequal to the
strain involved. There is, consequent
ly, intense anxiety as to the outcome.
The kings doctors believe that his
majesty would nav been dead before
now except for the operation. His con-
0tton became so alarming Monday
night that at one time 1T was feared
death might ensue before the sur
geon's knife could afford him relief.
Intence swelling Of the extremities, &C
companied by alarming symptoms of
modification, constituted the emery
ency which demanded
An Immediate Operation.
To the last the king tried to avoid
this. and he was willing to be carried
to the abbey for the coronation cere-
mony In order that 1t should occur as
arranged. The influence of Queen AL
exandra was enlisted, however, and at
an early hour yesterday morning the
:cyal patient was prepared for the OPP
GRAFTON. which, even In the skillful
hands Of England's best surgeons, was
fraught with grave danger.
Shortly before 2 o'clock yesterday
afternoon his majesty was moved from
his couch to the operating table and
the anaesthetic was administered. Sir
Frederick Treves made the incision
neal the patients groin and carried 1t
upward, with an outward slant, for
nearly four inches. The obst uction
was removed and a tubing was placed
In the affected intestine.
King Edwards first words when he
returned to consciousness were to ask
for George" and the Prince of Wales,
who was waiting in the next room, was
admitted to his fathers presence.
When the operation was being per-
formed the great central court yard of
Buckingham palace. so lately the scene
of such brilliant gatherings,
Was Utterly Deserted
and an impressive silence reigned
throughout the building. The equerries
talked in whispers. servants tiptoed
about and the tension grew almost un-
bearable. Then the word was passed
around: All has gone we'll"
Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Balfour then
went in to congratulate Queen Alex
andra and afterward an informal and.
perhaps, historic discussion occurred
between the prince of Wales and the
duke Of Connaught and Lord Sails
bury, Mr.. Balfour and several other
members Of the cabinet.
A brief notice has been published in
the Gazette as a result Of which the
entire state, social md business ar
rangements throughout the country
are paralyzed. The order Is dated
from the Earl Marshars office and
reads as follows:
II have to announc that the SOL
emnity Of the coronation Of ther majes-
ties, King Edward VII, and Queen
Alexandra, Is postponed from the 2sth
to a date hereafter to be determined"
The best informed opinion places
the date Of the coronation In about
three months, providing King Edward
progresses we'll In the Incentive.
In spite OF the royal wish that the
provincial celebrations be carried out
as arraigned. Many towns have
Abandoned the Festivities
which were to be held, although at
Liverpool n other large cities, hur-
ried meetings were called and it was
decided to carry out all the charitable
arrangements a. previously made up.
Portsmouth IL perhaps the keenest suf-
ferer among all who lose financially az
q result Of the postponement Of the
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