The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-05-06

request to talk over some future en-
gagements. The king then looked we'll
and was in good spirits He was, how
ever, coughing a great deal and com
pIalned that his cough was distressing
and very tiring. However, he talked
for fully half an hour. 1 thought at
the time he hardly realized how i'll he
was.''
Even the announcement that no more
official bulletins would be issued be-
tore evening failed to diminish the
number of anxious ones who waited
around the palace for further news.
1t was learned at 1 o'clock that al
Though some of the attending physi-
clans remained close by, their presence
mad not been required in the sick cham
Der for some time previously. This in
oicated at least that there had been
no relapse. What the physicians ap-
parently fear is that they will find
scme growth on the bronchial tubes
necessltating an operation.
1t is known also that when the kings
throat has been affected previously he
was subject to spasmodic contractions
OF the vocal chords which were rather
alarming.
In the kings present condition the
sudden strain of such spasms put on
the blood vessels would require likely,
instantaneous relief, hence the constant
presence of DR.. Thomson, the throat
specialist who was called into the case
early today.
News Causes Great Depression.
London, May 6.-The evening bull
letin, issued at 6:10 o'clock, the first
given out since Just before noon to-
day, announced that his maiesty's
symptoms had become worse during
the day and that his condition at the
present hour was critical.
The prince and princess of Wales,
late in the afternoon. The prince lift
ed his hat as they drove through the
great throng about the palace, which
received them in respectful silence.
The princess held her handkerchief to
her eyes. With the two were their
son, Prince John Charles Francis.
During the afternoon the archbishop
of Canterbury spent half an hour
with Queen Alexandra. Noteworthy
callers at the palace were Lord Kitch-
ener, Lord Roberts and several dukes.
The news of the official bulletin
spread quickly through the city and
the nearby points and caused great
depression.
Premier Asquith who has been at
Andalusfa, will return at once. Ac-
cording to one report important poll
tical developments will follow the ar
rival of the premier and no matter
what may be the issue of the kings
illness, the veto struggle will be defer
red until the next session of parlia-
ment; the house of commons with the
consent of the unionists passing a nom
contentious budget for the current
year. Parliament according to this
plan would be prorogued about the
middle of July.
Queen Alexandra replying to a mes
sage of sympathy from the lord mayor
Of London, telegraphed:
''I am most grateful for your tele-
gram. Please convey to the citizens
of London my heartfelt thanks"
Chronology of King Edward.
tOdaW 62 wears months
days.
Born in Buckingham palace, London,
November 8, 1S41, in the fifth year of
his mothers reign.
Second child and first son of Alexan-
drina Victoria, queen of England, and
the prince consort, Albert of Sake
Coburg and Gotha.
Created Prince of Wales and Earl of
Chester December 4, 1S41.
Baptized in st. Georges chapel,
Windsor castle. January "a. 1912, as
Albert Edward, the first name being
that of his father, the second that of
his grandfather. the duke of Kent,
king of Prussia. his sponsor.
Education for the six years follow
ing conducted by Lady Lyttleton, sis
ter of Mrs. William Ewart Gladstone.
Visited Ireland for the first time in
1S49.
Attained his I 8th year November 9.
1856, and SO became legal heir to the
crown, receiving on that day a letter
from his mother announcing his
emancipation from parental control.
Became colonel in the army and re-
ceived the order of the Garter on the
same day.
Visited the United States and Can
ada in 1860.
Became an undergraduate member
of Trinity college, Cambridge, In 1861,
remaining there a year.
General of British army, 1862.
Made a tour Of the Holy Land in
1852.
Married Princess Alexandra of Dem
mark March 10, 1853.
Oficiated at the opening of the Suez
canal in 1869.
Grand master of British Masons,
1874
Visited Egypt and India. 1875
Field marshal. 1875.
Visited Ireland, 1885.
Attended wedding of czar's daugh-
ter at st. Petersburg, April. 1894
Won the DERBY with Persimmon,
1896.
Grand master of the Bath. 1897
Life attempted in Brussels April 4