The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-07-02
KINGS CONDITION
STILL IMPROVES
Passed Excellent Night of
Natural Sleep,
APPETITE Ic IMpR0VINE
APPETITE Is IMPROVING
But He is Still Easily Fatigued on the
Least Exertion.
DRESSING OF THE WOUND LESS PAINFUL
Appearance of Queen Alexandra at the Review
of the Colonial Troops Marks the
End of the Period Of
A. xiety.
(Ey the Associated Press )

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London, England, July 1.-The follow
ing bulletin on tho condition of King
Edward was posted at Buckingham Pal
ace at 10 o'clock this morning:
The King passed an excellent night
OF natural sleep. He has gained strength
and made substantial Improvement in
all respects.
tSigne1)
'TRAVES, LAKING, BARLOW
The following bulletin was posted at
buckingham Palace at p. m.
The advancement in the Kings con-
utlon is maintained. His appetite is
improving and the dressing of his wound
is less painful. His Majesty is still
easily fatigued on the least exertion.
(Signed.)
"TREVES, LAKING, BARLOW"
The re-appearance today of Queen
Alexandra as q participant IN a public
ceremony practically marks the end of
the period of anxiety caused by King Ed
wards condition. Her presence at the
review of the Colonial troops by the
Prince of Wales greatly increased public
enthusiasm over what in itself was a
L.
wards OF $500 colonials were brought in
rom the various encampments @and
marched through great crowds down Con-
stltution Hill, which was lined with
troops, past Buckingham Palace. which
Tor week has been the center of such
supreme interest, and along the Mall to
the horse guards parade. The contingent
present represented all parts of the Brit
ish empire, with the exception of India.
whose troops will be separately reviewed
tomorrow. The Canadian detachment
numbered 600 men and was far the
largest body on parade. The smallest
detachment consisted of three natives of
the island of ST. Lucia, Borneo Ceylon.
Fiji, The West Indies generally, Cyprus
the Gold Coast, Nigeria, Uganda, and
other remote colonies were represented
by native troops, in clothing of striking
variety, while from the fighting line in
South Africa were details from the Cana
dian Scouts, Kitchener's Horse, and con-
tingents from number of local levies,
raised during the war.
The Queen, while on her way from the
palace to the horse guards. was greeted
with salvos of cheers, which increased
in strength as the spectators noticed
that the ordeal of the past week had
but little affected Her Maiestys health
and noted the absence of any signs of
anxiety as she cheerily acknowledged
the congratulations of the public at the
uninterrupted progress of the King. The
troops marched quickly past the Queens
carriage, the Prince of Wales receiving
the salute. The Queen then drove slowly
in and out OF the lines and the Prince
of Wales closely inspected the troops
and dismounted and conferred medals and
crosses on those who had merited the
honor shaking hands with the recipients
of the Victoria cross.
Then followed the most picturesque
feature of the day. The Duke of Con-
naught. at the head of the troops and
facing the Prince of Wales, in clear tones.
gave the command, "The parade will give
three cheers for the King and himself
started the chip" chip" In second
the refrain was taken up and there rose
cheers such as London seldom hears, the
sound of which must have reached al
most to the royal sick room, half a
mile away. Helmets, caps and campaign
hats rose in waving confusion at the
bayonets point and the assembled crowds
joined in with equal vigor. man in
the Canadian ranks shouted "And d
tiger" at which the troops and crowd
once more yelled themselves hoarsc
After this the life guards rode up to
the Queens carriage, to the accompani-
ment of "God Save the King" and cheers
not unmingled with tears Of the women
many of whom were deeply affected.