The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-28
Latest Bulletin Says He is Mak- ing Substantial Improvement
ENGLAND WILL CELEBRATE
The Cheering News Leads to a Revival of the Projects for Festivities and Lcndon Will Indulge In a
 General illumination.

London, June 27-"It's the best yet" was the popular comment with which the bulletin posted at Buckingham Pal ace at Il o'clock tonight was greeted. A small crowd waited before the palace un- til the bulletin was brought out and when the good news became known there were cries of Hear! Hearr and cheers Lord Churchill, the acting lord chamberlain, drove up to the palace just as the bulletin was issued and he ex- pressed his keen pleasure at the doctors report of the Kings condition. After learning the contents of the bulletin the crowd at the palace quickly dispersed and the rejoicing which was already ap- parent in the crowded streets increased in keeping with the terms of the latest report
 The II O o'clock bulletin was as follows His majesty's condition is in all spects sa satisfactory The King has had comfortable day and has made substan- tial improvement.
 (Sgned) 'TREVES,
 LEAKING,
 HARLOW" The Prince and Princess of Wales dined at Buckingham Palace tonight in company with several foreign royal per sonages All the diners returned early to their homes.
 The unanimity among prominent physi- clans ir expressing their opinions as to the cass of the King Is quite remarkable All the professional opinions gathered are distinctly favorable and hopeful. The doctors regard the danger of peritonitis as now almost passed and believe his majesty's recovery to be entirely prob ale.
 Liverpool was brilliantly illuminated to- night in recognition of the good news.
 The people are taking the greatest pride in the Kings fortitude. It has been learned that his majesty facilitated the preparations for the operation and that when the surgeons were ready, he stretched himself upon the operating table, declining assistance.
 Lord Warwick in proposing a vote of sympathy for the king before the War wick town council today, said that he was authoritatvely informed that his majesty's first words after recovering consciousness after the operation were: twill my people ever forgive me?'
 King Edwards calmness cheerfulness and pluck are considered most favorable auguries for a speedy recovery and the message from Queen Alexandra and Sir Francis Knoll, the kings private secre- tary, in reply to expressions of solicitude, and the statements of persons most fa- miliar with the situation, all bear out the confident hope which prevails to- day
 King of Denmark Not Coming.
 London. June 27.-The King of Dem mark who intended coming to London today has been dissuaded from so doing by Queen Alexandra, who telegraphed her father that King Edward is mak- ing good progress
 The prospect of the kings rapid re- covery has led to revival of the pro- jects for festivities. It practically has been decided that the Indian and coon- lal troops here shall be reviewed next week by the Prince and Princess of Wales on the Horse Guards parade, Queen Alexandra attending to take the salute on behalf of the king she did recently at Aldershot The idea was warmly advocated by the colonial prem iers in London, and it has been ap- proved by Joseph Chamberlain, the col onial secretary.
 It is also likely that as soon as His Majesty shall be pronounced out of dan ger London will indulge in a general il- lumination. Very few of the illumination devices in the city have been disturbed their owners awaiting the decision of the Prince of Wales In the matter The Prince has not yet ordered the removal of the devices from Marlborough House.
 It is not impossible that the abandon ment of the naval review set for June 2S will be reconsidered. Other entertain ments for the nations colonial and InIiian guests are also being arranged. Thus if there shall be no set back in His Ma jestys progress. there will be partial rc= vival of the interrupted festivities
 Comments of Papers.
 The Times this morning says
 "The King remains recumbent; he takes with comfort the nourishment ap- propriate to his condition, and keeps bright and cheerful. in spite of the irk- someness of his enforced inactiveness. Some of his medical advisors are always ia attendance. There Is happily good reason for hoping that his majesty will make a complete and speedy recovery. In an editorial article the Times sug- gests utilizing the return of Lord Kitch- ener to England as a suitable occasion to organize some kind of ceremonial In which Queen Alexandria and the Prince and Princess of Wales might participate, to express the national feeling of thank fitness over the Kings recovery.
 Lord Kitchener left Capetown for England on the Pacific Steam Navigation Com1any's steamer Orotava June 23. He is expected to arrive about July 12