Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25
NEWS CAUSES coNSTERNATloNlN LONDON
Rougher Element Still Parade Streets, How
ever, and Present BoiEterous Scene,
LATEST BULLETINS ARE REASsuRMG

LONDON, June 4.--with dramatic sud
denness the king has been stricken down
upon the eve OF his coronation. Tonight
he lies in critical state at Buckingham
palace.
In spite of the intensity Of this tragic
| interruption the lower element Of London
are "Kafficking" through the ag-decked
streets and a portion of society In corona
tion gowns and Jewels has gathered at
what is called a gala coronation dinner at
one of the fashionable hotels. Even at the
gates OF Buckingham palace. within which
the ablest surgeons and physicians con-
stantly remain 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 gathering which stu re-
mains beneath the flaming palace lights Is
now more bent on celebrating than on SYM
pathizing. Wagonloads Of boisterous row
dies are on the streets; they are driven ia
all sorts Of vehicles and waving fags ana
hugging demijohns OF liquor. They make
their noisy way from the West End to
Whitechapel They represent that section
of the British public which tragedy can
sober into decency. They have tasted IL
, cense unrestrained by law in the celebrn-
tions in connection with the war and, king
or no king. they will celebrate the corona
| tion.
1t must be admitted that the jewellers
| have been misled by the technical language
| of the bulletins; they seem 10 have no con-
ception of the gravity of King Edwards
| condition.
| The thinking portion of the nation, how
ever. has gone home numbed by the events
| which the day has brought forth.
CONSERVATION Prevails Everywhere.
Indescribable CONSERVATION prevails
| throughout the country and this consterna.
tion Is reflected in the cablegrams received
| from all the centers OF the universe.
King Edward is In room facing the
beautiful gardens Of buckingham palace and
far from the street and the crowd. II to-
nights progress is maintained he will prob
ably tide over the effects Of his severe op-
GRAFTON, which has successfully removed the
| local trouble. BU should any complication
occur, such as septic peritonitis or blood
poisoning. It is feared his majesty'S present
physical and nervous condition would prove
unequal to the strain involved. There is
consequently intense anxiety as TO the out
come. The kings doctors believe that his
majesty would have been dead before now
except for the operation. His condition be-
came so alarming last night that at one
1
the surgeons knife could afford him re-
lief. Intense swelling of Ihe extremitiss,
accompanied by alarming symptoms OF NOR
| tincation, constituted the emergency 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 ceremony In order that Il
should occur as arranged The influence Of
Queen Alexandra was enlisted, however,
and at an early hour this morning the royal
patient was prepared for the operation
which even. in the skilifuI hands Of Eng
'land's best surgeons. was traught with grave
danger.
Placed ON Operating Table.
Shortly before o'clock this afternoon
his majesty was moved from his couch To
the operating table and an anaesthetic was
administered. Sir Frederick Treves made
the incision near the patients groin ana
carried 1t upward. with an outward slant
for nearly four inches. The obstruction was
removed and tubing was placed in the
affected intestine. King Edwards nrst
words when he returned 10 consciousness
were to ask for George" and the prince
of Wales, who was waiting in the next
room. was Immediately admitted 10 his
fathers presence.
While the operation was being performed
the great central court OF BuckinRham
palace, so lately the scene of such brilliant
gatherings, was utterly deserted, and an
impressive silence reigned throughout the
building. The inqulrers talked In whispers,
servants tiptoed about and the Tension
grew almost unbearable. Then the word
was passed around, "All had gone we'll ''
Lord Salisbury and Mr.. Chamberlain then
went in to congratulate Queen Alexandra
and then an informal and perhaps historic
discussion occurred between tbs prince Of
Wales and the duke OF Connaught and LORD
Salisbury. Mr. Balfour and several other
members OF the cabinet. Before the end
OF the afternoon over 1000 callers who In
clWded nearly all the foreign representa-
tives In London and members OF the House
Of Lords and the House Of Commons had
inscribed their names on the visitors book
A. buckingham palace. All the royal
princes called personally on the prince Of
Wales and bade him goodbye. The majority
Of them will leave London tomorrow morn
ing for their respective countries.
To Pray for Kings Recovery.
In striking contrast TO the happy antioi-
patton with which the day opened is an
order issued tonight by the archbishop Of
Canterbury. the Most Rev. Frederick Tenn
pie. and the archbishop OF York. the Most
Rev. william d. MacIAgan. appointing
, special forms for the intercession services
10 be held next Thursday.
: "The congregations" say the arehbishops
In their Joint order. would doubtless be
, thankful TO Join AZ this iuncturs In prayer
10 the Almighty for blessing on his ma
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