Omaha daily bee., 1902-06-30

LONDON, June 29.-Last night passed
with less incident at Buckingham palace
than any other night since the operation
was performed on King Edward. There
were fewer watchers outside the palace,
the public apparently having accepted the
official announcement that the king has
passed the point OF immediate danger.
The following bulletin was issued at
o'clock this morning
The king feels stronger. in spite of
discomfort from the wound; Nothing has
occurred to disturb the satisfactory prog
ress the king is making.
This bulletin was not expected until 10
o'clock, consequently the few persons who
were passing in the neighborhood Of the
palace were the only ones attracted to
the announcement. When the footmen had
posted the notice, however, the crowds
soon increased, early cburch-goers stop
ping to read the latest news and passing
on with expressions Of thankfulness.
bulletin posted at the palace at
o'clock this afternoon said the kings prog
ress was in every way satisfactory and
that the local discomfort had decreased.
King Transferred to Couch.
The king today was again successfully
transferred from his bed to a movable
couch.
Several postponed functions are being re-
arranged. Lord and Lady Lansdowne an
nounced that their reception will be held
July 1.
The king has commanded that the prince
and princess of Wales shall represent their
majesties at the India office reception to
be held July 4.
Lord Cranborne authorizes the following
statement:
The king is rapidly getting batter and
the moment therefore seems most appro-
pirate for public rejoicing. As chairman
of the bonfres committee 1 suggest that
bontires throughout the country be lighted
Sunday has again been a day of inter-
cessional services throughout the kingdom
for the recovery of King Edward. A vast
crowd of the general public gathered at
| st. Paul's cathedral. There was also pres
ent a representative gathering OF govern
ment and colonial officials and uniformed
| officers.
The duke and duchess of Connaught and
| their children and Lord and Lady Lans-
downe sat under the dome. An impressive
service was conducted by the bishop of
Stepney, Right Rev. Cosmo Gordon Lang.
and at It's conclusion the whole audience
sang "God Save the King
| Queen Alexandra the prince OF Wales and
almost all the members of the royal family
in London attended a similar service in
the morning in Marlborough house, while
there was large gathering of peers and
peeresses at a noon service in the Chapel
Royal st. James palace.
Queen Receives Sympathy.
Sir Francis Knollys, the kings private
secretary; the Right Hon. Sir Dighton
Probyn, keeper Of the private purse, and
! extra equerie to the king, and almost the
entire royal household attended the SER
vices in Marlborough house chapel and
the queen, who had not previously left
the precincts OF Buckingham palace since
the king was stricken, received a most
sympathetic greeting
The public was gratifed with such evil
dence of the kings improvement. Through
out the United Kingdom all religious de-
nominations made similar devotions for the
kings recovery.
Mgr. Merry, papal delegate to the cor
onation ceremonies, delivered a sympa-
thetic sermon this afternoon, his audience
including Sir Wilfred and Lady Lauriel
and other Canadians.
Buckingham palace has worn gayei
Palace Appears Brighter.
appearance today than for a week pas
and with the constant coming and COINS
OF royalty and streams Of carriages bore
testimony to the feeling Of increased con
ldence that the king would recover. II
the afternoon a party of princesses drov'
to Sheen house. Richmond and the prince
and princess OF Wales paid long visi
to Buckingham palace.
This evening the queen and the roya
women dined within sight Of the public
through the windows in the front OF th'
palace, many thousands of persons being
gathered in the space before the building.
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