THE LATEST NEWA.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 12002, 26 June 1902, Page 5

THE LATEST NEWA.

THE KING'S CONDITION. STRENGTH WELL MAINTAINED. ABLE TO TAKE NOURISHMENT. EVERY HOPE OF RECOVERY. WHY AN OPERATION WAS NECESSARY. HIS MAJESTY IN DANGER OF SUCCUMBING. (Received June 25, 13.14 p.m.) Lon'dox, Juno 25. A Bulletin was issued at half-past eleven to-day stating that the Kind's condition was as good as could he expected after so serious an operation. His strength is well maintained : he is suffering less pain and is taking some" rrttte nourishment. It will _ be some days before it is possible to say if he is out of danger. (Received June 23. 10.45 p.m.) LoSD'OSf, Juno 25. The Daily Telegraph states that yesterday morning the King's temperature! developed, demanding immediate investigation.

The physicians unanimously decided _ that an Instantaneous opera l tion was., urgent, and that opinion was vindicated by the subsequent knowledge that if the operation had not then been performed the King would have succumbed in a few hours. The King was informed of the necessity of the operation and unhesitatingly . declared that he had no dread of the ordeal, but he grieved at the public disappointment. .When he recovered consciousness after the operation he inquired, for the Prince of Wales and spoke to him calmly, saying he felt relieved as a result of the operation. In the House of Lords Lord Salisbury, emphasising the opinion of ttle physicians, said there was every hope and prospect of a speedy and favourable issue. Sir Frederick Treves performed the operation. THE CABINET. (Received Jane 26, 12.30 a.m.) / London', June 25. Lord Salisbury and Mr. Balfour went to the Palace, then to a Cabinet meeting. Mr. Balfour has had a room arranged at the Palace for the transaction of State business during the King's illness. MR. BARTON ON THE KING'S ILLNESS. (Received June 26, 0.10 a.m.) London, June 25. Speaking at the United Empire Trades League's luncheon, Mr. Barton said the .King's illness was grievous and pathetic, and, coming at a time of general rejoicing, it would cause a wave of emotion throughout the world.

CORONATION GUESTS DEPARTING. vßecefred June 26, 12.22 a.m.) London, June 25. The Royal Coronation guests, excepting near relatives, are departing for their homes to-day. THE QUEEN. (Received Jane 26, 12.22 a.m.) London, June 25. The Queen surpasses herself in her calm fortitude. THE NEWS IN CANADA. (Received June 25, 10.45 p.m.) London, June 25. In Canada the holiday orders and reviews are cancelled. (Received Jnno 26, 12.36 a.m. London, June 25. The latest messages show that profound sorrow prevails throughout Canada. . \ THE THEATRES. (Received Jane 26, 12.30 a.m.) London, June 25. The theatres will open on the bank holiday. RELIGIOUS SERVICES. (Received June 26, 12.30 a.m.) London, June 25. A special service of prayer was held in Alexandra Park to-day. (Received June 26, 12.36 a.m. London, June 25. The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have prescribed the ordinary services for June 20, with special psalms, lessons and hymns ; also at private devotions the prayer in the Order for the Visitation of the Sick, commencing, " Hear us, Almighty and Most Merciful God and Saviour."

A service of intercession was held at St. Paul's Cathedral yesterday.

Cardinal Vaughan prescribes the Recitation of the Rosary, adding an expression of the Pope's solicitude. ROYAL DINNER PARTY. London, June 24. The following were among the guests at a Royal dinner party given last night at Buckingham Palace: — The Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia, Crown Prince and Princess of Greece, the Grand Dukes Michael of Russia, Ernest Ludwig of Hesse, Frederick Wilhelm of Meicklenburg Strelitz and Leopold of Bavaria, the Crown Prince of Denmark, Prince Waldemar, the Crown Princes of Sweden, Portugal, and Siara, Princes Francis Ferdinand of Austria, Albert of Belgium, and Philip of Coburg, the Prince of Monaco, Prince Damlo of Montenegro, Prince Albert and Princess Ludwig of Wurtsmburg, Princesses Louise of Battenburg. and Beatrice of Saxe-Co-burg.