Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1910-05-12
KING EDWARD
DIES SUDDENLY
GREAT 5RITAlN'S MONARCH A
VICTIM or BRONCHITIS.

VICTIM OF bhONCfritlo.
Only Few Days illness, but Weak
ened Heart FaiIed.--An Empire In
Mourning for a Popular Ruler.--
Prince OF Wales Becomes Geor9e
v.--Ceremony OF Proclamation.--
Plans for the Funerai.--Politics Side
tracked for the Present.
Edward, king Of England, died AT
II :45 Friday night OF last week. His last
illness was very short. He had returned
only few days before from short trip
to the continent, seemingly in his usual
good health. An attack OF bronchitis
followed, and weakened heart could not
respond sufficiently to carry him through.
The serious nature OF his illness was
known only the day before. The end
was peaceful. The kings last words
were, sswell, it's all over, but think
have done my duty"
Albert Edward, son OF Queen Victoria
and Prince Consort Albert, was born
Nov. 9, IS41, hence was in his seth year.
During his youth and early manhood, he
sowed more than the usual quantity OF
"wild oats, . so that his accession was 9
cause of apprehension, but be steadied
down with the advance OF years, became q
good man and husband, with character
above reproach. In 1858 he married
Princess Alexandra, oldest daughter OF
the late King Christian of Denmark, a
family which has given sons and daugh-
ters to many royal lines in Europe. Six
children were born to them, two OF
hom, including Clarence, the beir ap-
parent, died. The king was of the House
OF Hanover, which took the monarchy OF
England with George in 1714.
Albert was Prince OF Wales during the
long reign OF his mother. He travelled
extensively, visiting Canada and the
United States in 1850, where he was re-
ceived with enthusiasm. On the death of
Victoria in 1901, Albert succeeded under
the title OF Edward VII. His reign has
therefore lasted only about nine years.
Edward is is'deseribed as a typical Eng
lishman in his range Of thought, manners
and tastes. He was a stickler for form,
yet easy Of approach and thorough
saood felnw.n lie liked horses and
yachts and sports OF all kinds. He en-
ioyed the theatre and actors. He was
very tactful and wise in judgment. Dur
ing his reign be constantly exercised his
good offices in behalf OF peace and good
understanding with his neignbors, and
succeeded in bringing Great Britain into
close relations With some OF her heredi-
tary foes.
Immediately on Edwards death, his
Oldest son, Prince George, took the oath
an became king, under the title of George
v. He is 10 years OF age. Much OF his
life has been spent in the navy, OF which
he is a warm adherent. At his accession,
he promised to follow ia the footsteps of
his father and to observe the constitu-
tion. His queen, who was Princess Vic
toria of Teck, will be known as Queen
Mary. They have six children. The
ancient ceremony Of proelaiming the new
monarch was observed Monday through
out the empire, under medieval forms.
King Edwards body will lie in state
and the funeral win be held May 20,
with, it is expected, large number of
European rulers present.
The whole British nation 10 in mourn
ing, and festivities largely given up. II
is anticipated that the death ill result in
q long postponement of the Parliamen-
tary crisis that was imminent.