PLOT AGAINST THE KING.

North Otago Times, Volume XXV, Issue 979, 31 July 1902, Page 1

PLOT AGAINST THE KING.

A SENSATIONAL TALE

This extraordinary cable message was despatched from London to tne Hearst Syndicate of American papers on July 17th: " A sensational story, is current in London to-night oi I lie discovery of a plot lo assassinate King Edward. This story has created much discussion in newspaper and other circles, but is lacking an,'thing like official confirmation.

" According to tne current report King Edward's sudden illness at Aidershoi was not due to a cold, but' was merely an cxcusei'or witatrawing his Majesty from public functions owing to the discovery byScotland Yard of a plot against his life ine principals oi Ihisplol have not yet been arrested.

Jl is cited in confirmation o! this siory thai Kimj t.dwanls recovery, when lie was ensconced at Windsor Castle was as complete and speedy as his attack had been sudden. "On the oilier hand, it must be staled that ii his Majesty's illness was merely diplomatic iie olficia.s eeiiainlylook a great deal of trouble in keeping ut) the fiction. "At Scotland Yard to-night, the utmost reticence was maintained con cerning these rumours. It was noticeable ' however, that th chief inspectors, who usually return home at night, were all on duty there, and while they refuse to see newspaper representatives until to-mor-row morning, they decline to "wither deny nor confirm the, rumour.'

HE Dilm i .ui...ii\ iiiAT. While visaing a country parish Ltiiii&iCi met m tne sti'i-et a servant gui who nau Sau uimui nun, aim who nau lea nis „uiigu 0 a lion to go to a situation in Uie citj. rtirson—wen, now do you lino your new situation 'l Servant Girl-rune, sir, but I'm gae and Jonesomo amongst sae many strange lolk. Parson-1 was thinking so, Maggie, Weil l must see ii i can mid tunc to call aiiusee you before 1 leave me city. bcrvant Girl-Nae sir, ye munna do that, for our mistress allows nao followers, but (brightening up) if ye like tae come to the uaw gate, and 'no jailyard at the gloamin 1 I'll try to let ye inat the windy.