The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1902-06-24

This morning official bulletins were posted in all gov
eminent places of city, announcing that King Edward is
,,v undergoing surgical operation for perytiphtis
pervtphitis is serious affection of the eaeeum. which
.sns 70 the aity disease of part of the rectal system IL
Is attendant upon appendicitis The latter disease ii not OPP
Grated upon in progresses into peytphits 1t Is
that an operation should be performed for disease
of this severity.
The king Yesterday reached Paddngon station with the
oueen and Immediately drove Buckingham palace At that
time there was considerable diversity of opinion to his APP
pearance-
As the tremendous and prolonged ovation given him
progressed noticeable look of WEAKNESS and fatigue
ovreame him Knowing only the reports given of his
recent indisposion. public in mood to watch him
critically many persons freely ventured the prediction that
the coronation ceremony would have to be postponed
Last night dinner given at Buckingham palace
which was by 10 royal personages His majesty
bravey trying ordeal but partook of few refresh
nen evidently making effort throughout the evening to
keep up appearances AT the reception which followed ne
seemed TO revive somewhat influence of the excite
en but toward the close became deathy pale This
attributed by present the fatigue of such days e
fort; but realized the gravity Of the situation
Physicians have been constantly in attendance him
since his recent illness consultation, it said held
last evening close of the reception. and the court
physicians summoned specialists the palace.
ALL LONDON DowNcAsT
is hard imagine the effect the announcement has
upon London Shopkeepers no banking their all
Of the celebration hotel keepers who have
spent advance preparations spectators who have
expended thousands pounds the of
and sghtseers and vendors who have
forstsed the coronation by investing they could
rake and souvenirs hrong the streets with anxious
postponement of the coronation ruin
to thousands of persons
THE ANNOUNCEMENT
The exact announcement as follows: His Majesty King
Edward suffering from peryphitis has been known
for days. but the condition satisfactory that il
hoped believed that with his majesty would be
60 through with the coronation ceremony and avoid
the disappointment the Of would
bring his loyal subject and nnumerabe visitors Last night
manifest rendering asugica opera
ton necessary today"
The announcement signed by all the court physi-
cians.
OPERATION PERFORMED
Late-An Official announcement has been bulIetined at
the ministry the effect that been post
poned but date is Before posted news
sent out by the Exchange Telegraph Co., had reached
Stock Exchange and at the hour everything
turmoil Half an hour later the official bulletin received
by special messenger from Buckingham palace.
At noon the operation performed n the king
1t successful and after its performance the
KING reganed consciousness fell into
the deep sleep of exhaustion.
sleep king expressed desire that the ~
mayor see 70 II that the coronation dinner
respecting the kings i.hs. wan ISSUE an an
All other celebrations postponed await
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