Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1910-05-07
King Of England Passes
Away Friday Night,
Sick Less Than Week, Seri-
ous|y Only Three Days.
Prince Of Wales Succeeds to
Throne as George v.

London, May liking Edward VII
died at 11.45 o'clock last night. The
Prince of Wales is King, assuming the
title Of George v, and will take the
oath before the privy council at 2
o'clock this afternoon.
Coming so suddenly the death of the
King cannot but bring the greatest
sorrow to the nations in whose hearts
Edward, first as Prince Of Wales and
afterwards as sovereign, held first
place. His short reign Of nine years
has been history of stirring times.
It opened with the conclusion Of peace
after long and trying war in South
Africa, and concludes at the critical
moment Of one Of the most momentous
.poIiticaI struggles of modern times,
that between the Peers and Commons.
In a day the political outlook of Great
Britain has been revolutionzed.
Gathered around the bedside Of the
dying King was the Queen and the
princesses. No hope had been held
out throughout the day for the recov-
cry of His Majesty, whose death. it is
believed, was due to pneumonia, fol-
lowing bronchitis, contracted shortly
after his return from Biarritz.
Only a day or two ago, the King
was conducting the business of state
and giving audiences, but on Wednes-
day he was compelled to submit to the
orders of his physicians. Since then
until the end his decline was rapid.
Throughout the empire, the word
was flashed, and today flags are float
ing at halfmast the world over. Be-
sides the social gloom which the Kings
death casts over England, several i'm.
portant and long planned official
events must be abandoned. The Prince
and Princess Of Wales were to go to
South Africa with the squadron and
the prince was to open the first Parlia-
ment Of the new confederation. but his
accession to the throne will now pre-
vent this.
The death Of His Majesty will also
mean the abandonment of the prn-
opal functions of Ex-President Roose.
velt's tour. The official receptions, with
the court in mourning, and the en-
bassy entertainments will be cancelled
and the presentation of the freedom
OF the city and the luncheon at the
Guild hall will probably be given up.
London. May king Edward VII,
who returned to England from a va
cation 10 days ago in the best of
health. died at l145 O'Clock last night
IN the presence of his family. after an
iiincss of less than a week, which was
serious hardly more than three days.
The Prince of Wales succeeded to
the crowd Immediately. according to
the laws of the Kingdom, without off,
cial ceremony. His first official act was
To dispatch to the Lord Mayor the an
nouncement of his fathers death in
Pursuance of custom. His telegram
read:
Il am deeply grieved to inform you
You that my beloved father. the King.
passed away peacefully at 1l.45 to-
night.
tSigned) GEORGE
The physicians soon afterwards is
sued their official bulletin which was
as follows:
May 6, 11.50 F. Mills Majesty. the
King hreathed his last at 11.45 tonight,
IN the presence of Her Majesty, Queen
Alexandra, the Prince and Princess OF
wales, Princess Royal. the Duchess
of Fife. Princess Victoria and Princess
Louise. the Duchess of Argyll.
(Signed)
'sLAKING.
"REID.
POWELL.
"nAUyCON