Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1910-05-13
PNEU M0NIA Ends
LIFE OF EDW8I
GREAT BRITAIN'S RULER DIES
FORE SUBJECTS REALIZE
HIS CONDITION.
LOVED ALMOST UNIVERSAL
AS Statesman, the Late King W.
ways Active and Particularly
Successful.

died from pneumonia at 11.45 Er
hight at buckingham palace. nd
struck down the mightiest ruler Of M
world with as little compunction as
his victim had been the meanest of AL
Kings subjects. The prayers of N
whole nation, bound to their monarch #
centuries of tradition and by love N
Of complete and intimate knowledgas
their rulers foibles almost as much
Of his greatest virtues, availed to ii
the hand of the reaper not a lot.
King Edward died almost before 81
subjects had begun to realize that III
was seriously i'll. He was taken sicJs
week ago. After three days serious Cd
plications began to develop. The fou "a
day his physicians issued a bulletin o.
stirred the whole nation to its deptN
On the sixth day the King was dead.
Sketch of Kings Life.
When Edward VII. breathed his Il
there came to a close the life of a unidH
personality. He was loved almost d.
yersally, lrst of all as man whose M
ural attributes made him dear to A
hearts of his subjects, and next as
monarch whose ability to fulfill the "a
which he was called on to assume Va
demonstrated conspicuously. "Edwaf
VII, by the grace of God, of the unit
kingdom of Great Britain and IreIan
and of the British dominions beyond CT
seas King, defender of the faith Emu
ror of India" was his title.
Subject to fierce criticism in his YOU
because of his manner of life, he vN
down an unenviable reputation throuN
long years OF more careful conduct, al
succeeded in winning the confidence of b
the people as almost no other severed
of Great Britain, except his moth&
Queen Victoria, had done.
AS statesman, he was active aN
successful. particularly in the field h
foreign affairs The fact that he WI
The idol Of the people made him a Us
ful instrument of the ministry and q
abled him at the same time to WELD mo-
influence than had been conceded to u
throne in the past. He was an aH|
diDlomat. and in all the more importai
questions of foreign policy which can
up during his short reign he made hlq
self felt.
In domestic politics he was less actiY
but he succeeded in strengthening u
Inositi0n of the monarch with the maSsa
affectually killing whatever antl-rOyala
sentiment existed at the time of 4
accession. His influence with his nil
sters in an advisory capacity was mug
more pronounced than was that
Queen Victoria, although his attitude 4
The political questions of the day WI
not defined.
Edward VII. assumed the throne
the death of Queen Victoria on Janua1
p, 1901, so that he was King less tha
ten years
Noted for Sportsmanskip.
1t was as a sportsman that the Br9
ish people loved most to think OF mn
He was an enthusiastic patron OF hors
racing. and was fond Of yacht raclni
cricket, athletics and shooting,
His love of cards was almost d PAL
sion in his earlier days, and his gan
bling for high stakes got MN IN tr0uol
several t1mGa When in 19U9 his hOfs
Minoru won the derby at EPSON thel
was a scene of enthusiasm at the trac
which was unparalleled. Twice oelol
he became King he won the derby, VIII
PerSimmOn In 1896, anu WIN DIaino"
Jubilee in 1900.
In personal appearance the h'ns wa
the typical Engl.shman. He was rath'
below the average stature, OF strong an
heavy build. His ruddy face betokene
good health and good spirits up 10
short time ago. He wore his gray pear
trimmed to sharp point. his lil'
circle of gray hair diminished untl
was quite bald. Even in his later Gas
he continued to be one OF the DC
dressed men in Europe, and was feg"f
ed as a model for quiet refinement
dress and bearing. 49,,
At the state functions in which |
participated. Edward revived all II
pomp and circumstance of medIeE
DAYS. He drove to Westminster on u
opening of Parliament in one Oh u
sumptuous royal coaches, attended
heralds, eQuerries and OutrldeIS. ana
vast retinue, forming a pageant oil roy
splendor. On these occasions the hLi
wore the full robes of majesty.
Tactfulness, which he possessed TO
marked degree, was a cOnSp!cuou" Gni
acteristic of the late King, although
was frank, loyal and warm hearted
ways. Those who associated win N
have said that he was emphatcally Il
good fellow" SIMPLE and courteous o.
stickler for the Difference when
rank demanded.
Had Wide Education.
He was born in Buckingham paIa'
on November 9, 1871, the son OF Que'
Victoria and Prince Albert OF Sax
Coburg ard GOtha. Educated by PI
vate tutors cl plan outlined by
father, he later studied at EdInDurS
Oxford and Cambridge. A long peru
of travel followed, during which ne we
over Europe and the east. in I0oo i
made a triumphant tour through "
United States and Canada.
The prince was married on MarcIl J., !
1868, to Princess Alexandra, oIoG
daughter of the Danish prince VINO y
came, some months later, KING ChrI"u'
TX. Six children were born, two
whom - the Duke of Clarence d.
Prince Alexander died. Inc "a
viving children are George treIer Il,
Prince of Wales, Duke Of CornWjaI il,
York, who now becomes King; If' me-
Louise, who was married to the DJ
Of Fife; Princess Victoria AIeNan "a.
and Princess Maud Charlotte, VINO W
married to Prince Karl Of Dehil'l
now King Haakon VII. Of Norway; ia
The King was of the house OIL ~"
over, which dates from the acceSsSS.1o4l
the throne of King George l. III 1 .,..o,
Twice before ascending the I"i'
Edwards life was fesDaired OF.
Tho EIoor of the Summer L0LIa6|