Year: 1871

Sympathy for the Royal SufYerer-Bov sho
News was Received in the American
etropolis-Speculaiioss, Comments and
Opinions.


The precarlo1s condition Of His Royal Highness
the Prince OF Wales made an absorbing topic OF
conversation in the city yesterday Various rumors
TO the eject that he had passed from life were
freely circulated and generally credited since the
publication OF the cable dispatches In the morning
tntmated In unmistakable terms, 1t was thought
the nOpeessness Of his recovery. The an
nouncement on the pulletln boards OF the news.
paper 0fices, setting forth the latest intelligence
as to his state. were attentively read by
large crowds and great deal OF public interest
was manifested on the subject OF his condition.
Keeling OF sympathy prevailed throughout the city
and many called to mind the form anu features OF
the young Prince who. in 1860. received such very
cordial and enthusiastic reception on the occasion OF
his tour through Canada and the United states.
During hts stay In this metropolis the Prince OF
Wales created quite favorable impression among
large portion OF the community by his agreeable
and unobtrusive manner, ana the sad news of his


APPROACHING DISSOLUTION


in the very prime OF life caused much regret. With
his f0lbes the people seemed to be entirely un.
Interested and reaction Of popular feeling set in.
II was acknowledged that for some years past the
Prince had become more inclined to the pursuit OF





peoples for 1t was thought that in giving himself up
TO rlotous living and selfish enjoyment the dignity
OF the throne to which he Is the heir would not be
sustained In his coming reign; but that he pos
sessed many commendable personal character
istics was recognized also, and numerous in.
stances OF his generosity, frankuess ana affection
contributed to render him popular among large
class OF our people, despite the repetition Of the
scandals which rumor has associated with his name.
Now that his death was thought to be rapidly ap-
preaching there was aroused a considerable amount
Of sympathy. The circumstances OF the case ava
kened the better feelings or human nature, and
some-formerly the loudest in their denunciatlons
Of his carecr-toned down and joined in the general
feeling Of regret.


In New York the sentiments of the community
were naturally Of a very diversified character. For
instance, the feeling on Change was exceedingly
different from that entertained elsewhere In the city.
Many cable dispatches were received there
but up to three o'clock p. M. nothing
OF q positive nature was known, although an
announcement OF his death was momentarily ex-
pected, and the news OF that event would not have
surprised anybody Numerous inquire were made
at the office OF the British Consul, but nothing more
definite than the information contained IN the news.
paper bulletins could be obtained there.


The situation, generally, gave rise to much com.
ment and speculation. and, In the event Of the
Princes death, the future OF the English throne
formed fertile subject Of discussion III the city.
It was rendered the interesting to those who
conversed upon the matter In view OF the pre-
sent political aspect Of affairs abroad. The
recent republican demonstrations In England were
fully weighed and talked over, and not few were
OF opinion that serious crisis would arise In the
history OF Great Britain. II seems to be the impress
sion that, while attempt might he made to break
the continuity OF the royal succession, tile throne Of
England was too firmly seated AMI too fondly
cherished In the hearts OF the people to be endan-
gered. The Prince OF Wales, 1t was said. has had
SIX children. The eldest Albert Victor, born in
1854 Is heir apparant after his rather's DEATH and
the question OF regency and its eject upon the
English people Is the grand point or consideration


Whether the Queen would he able to rally and re-
assume her wOnted position ana responsibilities
also formed fruitful source or debate. 1t was
generally conceded, however, that the succession
would continue, though many strange events might
happen during long minority. These and other
kindred topics elicted much general observation.


When the news arrived that tine Prince was fast
sinking the feeling throughout the metropolis was
sympathetic and rcgretful, and while there was
largo class perhaps, Indifferent to the issue, thought
ful persons forseeing the disturbances that might
arise In England, and rejecting on the entire sur
roundlngs OF the melancholy event could not help
approaching the situation as 1t stood.


Towards evening fresh announcement as to the
condition of the Prince did not vary much in the
general character from those which had been for.
warded by canle during the day-a fact which held
the community In q state or anxiety until late
hour of the niGht