THE NEWS IN ENGLAND.
THE NATION THUNDERSTRUCK
LONDON, June 23
The news of the King's condition
came as a thunderclap on the. nation. It was understood that the King had
quite recovered, though the public were suspicious because of his taking daily drives in Windsor Park in a closed carriage.
His Majesty's presence at the banquet to the Princes and the reception of the visiting suites on Monday night also appeared to confirm the reports of his recovery. Startling rumours concerning the health of the King were abroad at midday, but the first official intimation was made by the Bishop of London (Dr. A.. F. YVinnhigton-Tngram), who at Lord Esher's request informed the clergy and choristers rehearsing at Westminster Abbey, inviting all to join in the Litany from the Coronation Service, and prayer for the King's recovery.
At the close of the Litany, the choir sang the hymn, "0 God, Our Help in Ages Past."
'The "St. James' Gazette" states that the King was unwell before starting on his visit to Aldershot on June 14. The physicians attempted to dissuade him from going, but he insisted.
0 The symptoms became aggravated, and at night he had a slight fit, lasting for several minutes. Immense crowds await the bulletins, and there are fervent expressions of relief when they are fairly reassuring. Intercessory services are being held. ' i The "Times" states that the Nationalist members of the House of Commons received the news of the King's illness with unfeigned regret.
THE NEWS IN ENGLAND.
Auckland Star, Volume XXXIII, Issue 150, 26 June 1902, Page 5
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