New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1910-05-06
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London. Nav 5-The kingdom was
thrown into CONSERVATION tonight by
The sudden and totally unexpected an
nouncement that King Edward was SUI
fering from bronchitis in q. form which
caused some anxiety TO his physicians,
tNo of whom are sleeping in BuckIng-
ham Palace tonight in order TO be on
hand in case Of need
The first intimation that anything was
alniss was the failure of the King to
meet the Queen. who returned from the
continent this evening 1t has been the
Kings invariable rule to be present on
fhc. Queens arrival from any out-of-
town tourney. and his absence this even
;rg was made the subject Of general
comment Immediately it was noted
The Queen hurried to the palace. and
soon afterward the public learned. by an
official announcement, that the King had
been III for two days. The fact that his
illness had been thus concealed from pub
H.. knowledge increased the alarm when
once il became generally known The
king suffered from a similar attack at
l2iarritz. owing To the Indictment weather
and cold winds. but il was supposed that
'r, had completely recovered. especially
as he attended the opera at CoNent Gar
den within three hours Of his arrival IN
London from Biarritz last Wednesday.
The King had a busy day on Thurs
5az. He gave an audience to Field Mar
-ba1 Lord Kitchener and the Premier.
Mr.. Asquith and visited the Royal
Academy. ON Friday he also gave sew
e,.al audiences. and entertained Niscount
Herbert J. Gladstone and his wife at
farewell luncheon on their departure for
South Africa. and visited the theatre in
she evening.
Chanoeable Weather Harmful.
This social activity tended to reassure
the public mind. but il was noticed that
while his majesty was viewing the pict-
1rree at the Royal Academy he looked
uale and fatigued and lacked his Gus
4ornary zest and sprightliness. and the
members Of his encourage feared that
this might beto5en a return of the throat
ard chest trouble.
The King spent the week end at Sand
bingham. with the object Of combating
the threatened attack. and returned APP
a,arcntlv better but the sudden changes
,u Tho weather this week were very try
ing 10 his majesty and finally compelled
him TO keep indoors. He still afforded
70 state business. however, and granted
audiences. including among others on
Tuesday an audience to Whitelaw Reid.
the American Ambassador and Lord
Roberts. on Wednesday ne entertained
Grand Duke Michael at luncheon.
In fact. il was only to-day that his
physicians were able TO induce the King
with great reluctance 20 keep to his bed
room and take ii complete rest. The bull
letin issued at 7:3G O'Clock this evening
showed that The eminent specialist Sir
Richard Douglas Powell had been called
81 lie, with the Kings physicians, Sir
Francis Taking aid ST. James Reid,
-iened the bull,tin which read:
The King IS suffering from an attack
&C. bronchitis and has been confined 10
AIS rooms Tor two days. His majesty s
condition causes some anxiety
King in Good Spirits.
TIE King IS IN good spirits despite his
II,ross. and in addition To long visits
Ifom members of the royal family he
received in audience this morning Lord
lsl.ngton. the newly appointed COM
naader in chief Of New Zealand, and
"joer Colonial officials.
Both Sir Francis Laking and Sir James
Reid will remain in Buckingham Palace
throughout The night IT is stated how
ever, that this is merely a precautionary
treasure. AS the Kings illness IS not
grave a consultation WAS held late to-
might. but no bulletin WAS issued. it be-
snc merely reported that the King was
resting comfortably.
court circular. which WAS sent out
anopt s o'clock, states that his majesty
WAS aole 10 meet the Queen because
he .yas suffering from a severe cold. The