The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-06-25

London, June 25.-(8:o3 a. m.)-The King passed a good night. There are no Complications.
 London, June 25.-No official bulletin regarding King Edwards condition has been Issued this morning, and there Is little probability of any medical state- rnent being made before 1o:30 a. m. The Associated Press learns, however, that the Kings progress continues satisfactory.
 London, June 3.-4:& a. m.-Sir Frede- rick Treves. Sir Francis H. Laking and Sir Thomas Barlow remained at Buck ingham Palace all night.
 The Associated Press learns that about midnight last night His Majesty enjoyed some refreshing sleep.
 It is not likely that any further bulle- tins of the Kings condition will be issued before o'clock this morning.
 ' ONDON, June A-With dramatic
 suddenness the King has been
 D stricken down upon the eve of his coronation. Tonight he lies in a critical state at Buckingham Palace
 Tn spite of the intensity of this tragic interruption the lower clement of Lon don are 'mafficfing'' through the flag bedecked streets and a portion or society in coronation gowns and Jewels has gath cred at what Is called a gala coronation dinner at one of the fashionable hotels. Even at the gates of Buckingham Palace, within which the ablest surgeons and physicians constantly remain in the hope of saving the soyeredgn's life. the footing of horns and the sound of old revelries can be plainly heard That slim gather ing which still remains beneath the far ing palace lights is now more bent on celebrating than sympathizing. Wagon loads of boisterous rowdies are on the streets.
 They represent that section of the British public which no tragedy can sober into dscency. and King or no King they will celebrate the coronation. It must be admitted that the revelers have been misled by the technical language of the bulletins; they seem to have no concep- ton of the gravity of Hing Edwards condition.
 INpEscRIBABLE
 CONSERVATION.
 The thinking portion of the nation, however. has gone home numbed by the events which the day has brought forth. Indescribable consternation prevails throughout the country. and this conster- nation is reflected in the cablegrams re- ceved from all the centers Of the uni verse.
 King Edward Is in a room facing the beautiful gardens of Buckingham palace and far from the street and the crowd. I io atafn nod ho will probably tide over the effects of his severe operation, which has successfully removed the local trouble. But should any complication occur, such as septic perttonitis or blood poisoning, it is fear ed his majesty's present physical nervous condition will prove unequal to the strain involved. There is consequently in tense anxiety as to the outcome. The kings doctors believe that his majesty would have been dead before now except for the operation. His condition became so alarming last night that at one time ], was feared death might ensue before
 1e surgeons knife could afford his re- liel Intense swelling of the extremities, accoANpanied by alarming symptoms of mortih ,ation constituted the emergency which demanded an immediate operation. To the last the king tried to avoid this, but he was willing to be carried to the abbey for the coronation ceremony in or der that 1t should occur as arranged The influence of Queen Alexandra was en- listed. however, and at an early hour this morning the royal patient was prepar- ed for the operation, which even in the skfllful hands of England's best sur recns, WIS fraught with great danger. HIS MAJESTY ON
 OPERATING TABLE.
 Shortly before o'clock this afternoon his majesty was moved from his couch to the operating table and the anaesthetic was administered. Sir Frederick Treves made the incision near the patients groin and carried it upward, with an outward slant, for nearly four inches. The obstruction was removed and tub ing was placed in the affected intestine.
 King Edwards first words when he returned to consciousness were to ask for "George" and the Prince of Wales who was waiting in the next room. was im- mediately admitted to his fathers pres ence.
 While the operation was being perform cd the great central courtyard of Buck lngham Palace, so lately the scene of such brilliant gatherings. was utterly deserted and an impressive silence reigned throughout the building. The equerries talked in whispers, servants tip-toed ebout and the tension was almost unbear- able. Then the word was passed around "all had gone we'll
 Lord Salisbury and Mir. Balfour then w1nt to congratulate Queen Alexandra and afterwards an informal and perhaps historic discussion occurred between the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Con naught and Lord Salisbury. MT. Balfour and several other members of the cabi- net.
 Before the end of the afternoon over ooO0 callers who included nearly all the foreiim representatives in London and members of the House of Lords and mem bers of the House of Commons had in- ecribed their names on the visitors book at Buckingham Palace. All the royal princes called on the Prince of Wales and