THE QUEEN.

Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 18, 23 January 1901, Page 2

THE QUEEN.

REASSURING BULLETIN.

A SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT.

By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright.

Received January 22, 5.29 p.m.

London, Jan. 22. A bulletin issued at midnight states that there has been no material change in the condition of Her Majesty. The slight improvement of the morning was maintained throughout the day. Food was taken fairly well, and some tranquil sleep secured. A GLIMMER OF HOPE. SLIGHT NOURISHMENT TAKEN. THE KAISER VISIBLY TOUGHED. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received Jan. 22, 7.24 p.m. London, Jan. 22. Tlioro was a slight improvement in tlie Queen’s condition during the afternoon. Her Majesty awoke from a refreshing sleep at four o’clock and took some champagne and slight nourishment. The Queen saw and spoke feebly to the Kaiser and the Duke of Connaught, and both on leaving were visibly touched. At five o’clock Her Majesty fell asleep in the Princess of Wales’ arms and enjoyed further sleep. It was unofficially stated at ten o’clock that the Queen, if anything, was a little better, justifying a glimmer of liope. She suffers little pain.

THE KAISER AT COWES

PREPARATIONS FOR RECEPTION OF COURT OFFICIALS,

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Received Jan. 22, 7.40 p.m. London, Jan. 22,

Yesterday afternoon the Kaiser and the Duke of Connaught, in company with the Prince of Wales and the, Duke of York, visited the Seamen’s Homo at East Cowes, containing the invalided soldiers from the front, whom the Queen visited on New Year’s Day. The Kaiser sleeps at Osborne tonight, and the Duke of Connaught at Osborne Lodge. In the Queen’s grave condition the Court officials are preparing the Royal apartments at Windsor and also at St. James’s Palace in readiness for any sudden return of the Court. The crowds at Osborne are respectfully silent and unobtrusive.

A CEREBRAL AFFECTION INDICATED.

THE ALARM INTENSIFIED.

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Received Jan. 22, at 8.28 d.m. London, Jan. 22. Tho doctors in attendance on Her Majesty pumped oxygen into her room, and her sleep at dawn proved refreshing. Dr. Barrow, ono of the highest authorities on cerebral affections, has signed a bulletin declaring that there is no further loss of strength, but the announcement that there is brain lesion has intensified : tho general alarm.

A MESSAGE FBOM KRUGEB,

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Beceived Jan. 22, 9.43 p.m.

London, Jan. 22. Paul Kruger has sent a message of sympathy to the Queen. The Pope expressed his earnest solicitude, and many telegrams have been received from the Czar, Indian princes, and diplomatists. The City Stock Exchange is depressed. Consols arejquoted at 108.

A MEDICAL OPINION. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright , Beceived Jan. 22, 9.44 p.m. London, Jan. 21. Tho Bishop of Winchester remained throughout Sunday night at Osborne. According to the of outside medical men the Queen’s illness i* due to a thrombosis clot on the brain. Hundreds of notabilities inscribed their names in the callers’ book at Buckingham Palace. ■ Many city men participated in the ordinary morning service at St. Paul’s, when a collect for all sorts and conditions of men introducing mention of the Queen was read. The whole of tho population of the east and west end are much affected. Hundreds of equipages 'and pedestrians stop to scan the bulletins.

THE QUEEN’S STRENGTH DIMINISHING.

THE ASPECT SERIOUS.

Beceived Jan. 23, 12.26 a.m. London, Jan. 22. Osborne Castle 8 a.m.—There are signs that the Queen’s strength is diminishing, and the aspect is considered serious.

A MESSAGE FROM HON. J. CARROLL.

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Sydney, Jan. 22. The Hon. J. Carroll has cabled to the Agent-General, on behalf of himself and other Maorilanders in Melbourne, expressing the deepest sorrow at the serious illness of “our white mother.”

A BEPLY TO NEW ZEALAND’S PBEMIEB. Melbourne, Jan. 22. Mr Seddon hae received a reply to his cable qf sympathy. The Bight Hon, Mr Chamberlain desired to express the gratitude of the Prince and Princess of Wales for the New Zealand Premier’s kind message.

CLERGYMEN SUMMONED TO BEDSIDE. Received Jan. 23, 2.45 a m. London, Jan 20. Despatched 11 a.m. The Bishop of Winchester and the Rector of Whippington have boen summoned to the Queen’s bodsido. LORD RANFURLY'S ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED.

[By Telograph—Press Association.] Dunedin, last night. Lord Ranfurly arrived by express from tho South this evening. In consequenco of Her Majesty’s illness he has cancelled all his engagements, inaluding the driving tour through Central Otago, and for tho same reason will not take part to-morrow in tho reception of the troopors returning from South Airica, but will leave for Wellington by the express. His Exoellenoy has forwarded tho following mossage to the Secrotary of State:— “Myself, Ministers, and the people of New Zealand deeply regret Her Majesty’s illness, and with the gravest anxiety await favorable telegrams.”