Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-06-26
HOLDING HIS OWN.
King Edward as Comfortable as
Can Be Expected.
Had Even More Favorable Day Than
Was Thought Probable.
The Coronation Guests Departinu-
Tradesmen and Others Suffer.

London. June 5-Midnight.-King
Edwards condition, tonight, is even
more satisfactory than has been indi-
Gated by the last bulletins. He has
made decided improvement, and the
feeling at Buckingham palace is very
hopeful. His Majesty Is able to take
nourishment; he had scrambled eggs
ana little hook and soda, this evening
and with his own hands he opened sew
eral kilograms.
The bulletin issued at III o'clock to-
night, is regarded as intensely salts
factory. This bulletin is taken gener-
ally as being the first occasion upon
which the Kings doctors have allowed
themselves to express, even to a small
degree, the hopeful feelings they un-
doubtedly entertain. Thirty-six hours
have now elapsed since the operation
and the absence of complications Gre
ates hopefulness in all quarters, al
though several days must pass before
the possibility of danger can be elimi-
mated.
Notwithstanding the fact that this
is the eve Of the intended coronation
day, and that London is now even more
crowded than yesterday, the scenes on
the streets. tonight, were in pleasant
contrast with those Of Tuesday even
ing. The reckless rejoicing which was
then so disgracefully prominent was
quite unheard, tonight.
Quiet and depressed, the crowds wait
ed outside buckingham palace for the
nights final news. For several hours
they kept their patient vigil, wander
ing aimlessly, but with palpable anx-
iety, about the open space which fronts
the royal residence. For some reason
or another a feeling pervaded the
crowds that if the King lived until to-
night he would live to be crowned.
Inside the palace all was still. Queen
Alexandra, who had been in the vicin-
ity of the sick room the entire day.
dined with a few members of the royal
family. The callers who came to the
palace in the course of the evening
contented themselves with driving up
to the outer gates to inquire for the lat
est news. There they met only liveried
With the exception of these callers and
the nolemen who have the entree into
the court. everybody was rigidly ex-
HUN the Ddldtt.
Lord Grey. director of the British
South Africa Co., and who recently Wis
tied the United States, is among those
having entree to the court. He said to
representative of The Associated
Press. tonight, that he had good hope
for the Kings recovery.
Shortly before IL o'clock, the tension
of the crowds was relieved by the APP
pearance of a footman bringing a bull
letin. The welcome words were read in
silence and then the crowds slowly dis
persed.
Among the comments made on the
bulletin one could hear the whispered
words Thank God" from the women
who waited for hours to hear the best
or the worst, and the gruffer That's
good from the men. many Of whom
were in evening dress. After midnight
the Kings palace was practically de-
serted.
The first direct expression of opinion
from Queen Alexandra was received.
today, by the lord mayor of Leeds.
Acknowledging a message of sympathy
from the lord mayor, Queen Alexandra
tclcgraphed: His Majesty is progress
ing favorably."
Tomorrow, instead of day of coro-
nation and rejoicing, will be one OF
prayer and Intersections; at noon all
England will be praying that the life
Of the King be spared.
Thousands of persons visited West
minister Abbey, today, for the sake OF
viewing, even from the street what
would have been the center Of the ma
tional festivities.
Steamers from all parts Of the world.
which timed their sailings to bring in
passengers for the coronation, are
reaching England constantly. When
the news Of the Kings illness is re-
ceived on board there is CONSERVATION.
This il especially true in the case OF
the White Star Line steamer Teutonic.
which sailed from New York, June IL.
Litigation is already commencing
over contracts made with regard to
seats accommodations and other ar
engagements dependent upon the coro-
nation and the naval review.
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