Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-25

with the knowledge that the surgeons en-
the distinguished patients case, More def
mite language than this is impossible. An
operation. Of singular severity has been
prosperous issue. Some weeks will, in the
best event, elapse before HIS majesty is
restored to his usual health. The rogress
be accompanied by the sympathy and sin
cere hopes and affection OF his subjects.
least, and maybe longer. this must be un.
certainty. But there L. this consolation.
that matters could hardly have gone bet
for the best and console oufseives with
the knowledge that the distinguished sur
factory views with respect to the prog
ress OF the disease and the progress of the
patient.
while matters are in a state OF transition,
out ] think we have every ground TO hope
that we shall be able to return to our orr
binary avocations at an early period. Dis
appointment has been extensively suffered
and other great celebrations in honor OF
the King, but a much greater calamity
than this was threatened. ..
Nevr Creates CONSERVATION. g.
The FIRST news Of the renewed illness of
the king came from the House Of Commons,
where various court officials gave an inti-
nation that the arrangements for Thursday
would better be suspended forthwith, as the
coronation would be postponed indefinitely
on account OF the indisposition Of his
majesty.
The sudden announcement Of the post
ponement OF the coronation, Just on the eve
Of the ceremony. caused the utmost con-
sternation everywhere. The news spread
like wildnre. The tens Of thousands of oc-
a,- - A. $500 zl1z-Iv - .AIrg
under tho sudden shock and gazed at one
another In silent dread Of what might come
next.
On Saturday and Sunday society was die
GUESSING the reports Of the kings illness
and, though the circumstantiality, detail
and sources from which they came pre-
cluded entire disbelief. there was a disposi-
ton to doubt the stories and when the posi-
tive categorical denial was o~f1cially issued
they we're dismissed as being u~nfounded.
Hemorrhoids. ~apoplexy and lumbago were
a few Of the kings maladies discussed In the
clubs and drawing rooms, and those dis
cussing them recalled the stories how the
king, even quite recently, reiterated his be-
lief that he would never be owned.
On the Stock exchange the effect OF the
startling news was Immediate. Prices weak
ened. led by %consols. with a fall Of half a
point.
All Plans Abandoned.
The work Of demolishing the stands and
all the paraphernalia prepared for the
coronation pageant was in full swing dur
ing the latter part OF the afternoon. Hun
dreds Of workmen who this morning were
engaged in putting finishing touches on
the various Jobs were at work tearing down
all that has taken weeks to accomplish.
The barriers In the streets we're removed.
The barbados merchants had constructed
to safeguard their shop windows were
rapidly disappearing, vans hlled with gar
lands and multi-colored bunting stripped
from masts and house fronts lined the
streets and London promised soon to re-
sumo It's usual dullness.
The loss Of the insurance companies will
be heavy. as great numbers Of commercial
companies and private individuals had
taken out policies to cover them from the
loss Of the receipts from stands and cost
Of decorations In the event OF the corona,
ton ceremony not occurring.
Where spectators and householders die
not take such precautions the loss will IN
many cases mean an approach to bank.
ruptcy.
Late In the afternoon kilograms from the
provinces and abroad commenced to ar.
rive. They all evidenced the profound con,
Germ occssioned by the news of the king'i
condition. 3 a.'.' 'H- ".E
In hastily summoned meetings Of publ,
bodies in London and throughout tn,
United Kingdom 2 reSolutfons- have beer
passed expressing tho most profound grief
coupled with expressions OF hope that 1
may please the Almighty to speedily re
store the king to health.
The acute anxiety which has NATURAL!
seized the United Kingdom has quite over
Swallowed all the traces Of disappointment
at the -postponement Of the coronation.
The king has expressed to the lord mayo
his desire that his majesty's dinner to tn
poor Of London be not postponed.
Nothing has yet been decided regarding
the movements Of the foreign guests. Tn
fret intimation which Whitelaw Reid, tn
special ambassador of the United States I
the coronation, had that anything wa
wrong was contained in a communicable
cancelling the state banquet, which was {
be held at Buckingham palace tonight, bu
no mention was then made OF the postpone
ment OF the great ceremonies OF the week
Special Ambassador to Leave.
II Is understood. however, that the specia
ambassadors and royal guests will retur
to their respective countries as soon a
more definite news is received Of the result
Of the operation. Outside of Buckingham
palace enormous thronss Of people congre
gated since early morning for the purpos
Of witnessing the arrival Of the special am
bassadors, who we're to be received by tn
king and queen today.
Large numbers Of foreign representative
actually arrived. but the shortness Of thei
stay was noticed. Inquiries were made an,
soon the news OF his majesty's serious stat
of health vas circulated among the wait
ing thousands.
At the various palaces and at the eros
venor, Buckingham. scariton, cecif an
other hotels where the foreign representa-
tives are staying the new created tn
greatest dismay.
Royal carriages were already drawn u
in readiness to take the guests to the re
ception at the palace, but the moment tn
"tickers" announced his majesty's Hines
all the preparations for the day ceased.
london M~OmentaFiIy ParAIyHed.
In the streets the. change which cam
over the crowds was most orouounceC
Trafhe seemed momentarily paralysed. an
It was long before the full effect OF III
startling intelligence was felt.
Large crowds quickly gathered aroun
the Mansion House, where the oficial motto
was put up by a police inspector. VIII