THE news iS AUSTRALIA

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

THE news iS AUSTRALIA

(Beceivfrd Jane' 25, 3.27 p.m.) . ¥ S'tdnttt, June 25..., .. The, Government .has decided to postpone the Coronation festivities. As a proclamation had been issued declaring a holiday tomorrow,' ft is' lett to the public to' (iittcl&b their own in the matte?. (Recdred June 23, a.jj p.m.) # „„ Sydney, June 25. The arrangements for feetTrrfg the poor, and the church services will be carried out to-morrow, but the services will be of an nnVrceSfeWy character. The Premier stated in the Assembly that neither Lord Ilopetoun nor the State _ Governor MA feceiVerJ amy offi rrf new? or the condition of the King. Parliament will sit to-morrow, and the Govern\ii*e*nt offices wilt lie' open, but' the banks will be closed. The Queensland and South Australian Government*, as well as the local Government, have cancelled the holiday and postponed the Coronation festivities, excepting in South Australia, where the children's demonstration will be carried our, attrf (he religious services' will take the form of intercession for the restoration of the King. (Received Juno 20. 1.7. A.m.) Svrm-.r, .Tune 25. The Houses of the State Parliament adopted a joint address of regret and sympathy to the King. There; is profound sorrow and regret throughout: the Common wealth',' and crowds are eagerly awaiting bulletins. 'The evening papers had a great sale of their ten o'clock editions. Lord Hopetoun and the State Governors have sent messages of regret and sympathy, and the Stock Exchange and public bodies have adopted similar messages. iltLSOVtiat, June 25. It has been decided that both the State and Commonwealth' celebrations, including the military review, the Governors reception, and the illuminations be proceeded with' to-morrow as originally arranged. The church services, however, will be for intercession instead of praise. The Victoria Racing Club and the theatres adhere to their programmes: All tho public offices will be closed, 'the Stale Government, in deciding on this course, followed the action of the Federal Government. If, however, more serious news is received from London within the next 24 hours tire celebrations will be stopped. Adelaide, Juno 25. The poor relief will be distributed tomorrow. CORONATION CELEBRATIONS IN AUSTRALIA. SrnxF.r, June 25. The Rank of New Zealand donated ten guineas to the banks' hospital fund, making the total subscribed by the banks £580. The Government distributes £2000 to the poor through the benevolent institutions for the Coronation. The Premier states that if insufficient the Government will provide what is necessary. The Cabinet will consider the question of releasing h, number of prisoners to mark the Coronation. Melboukxk, Juno 25. Lord Hopetoun's gifts of £100 and 300 bottles of champagne were yesterday distributed amongst the workless. Adelaide, June 25. Over £2600 has been contributed to the Coronation fund for the relief of the poor. Over fifteen thousand bait-crown tickets have been issued for food and clothing. Brisbane, June 25. The Cabinet has decided to show cleI mency to 38 prisoners in recognition of the ! Coronation. Some will be released and ; the sentences of others reduced.

OFFICIAL MESSAGE TO THE GOVERNOR, .. , ; Wellington, Wednesday. The Acting-Premier, Sir J. 6. Ward, an- , nounces that the following official telegram has just been received by His Excellency, the Governor from the Secretary of Stat© for the Colonies, Mr. Chamberlain, under' date London, June 24: — "It is with the deepest regret that II have to inform you that I have received this morning the following official intimation : ' His Majesty the King is suffering; from perityphlitis. His condition on Saturn day was satisfactory. It was hoped that with care His Majesty the King would] be able to go through the Coronation cere-! mony, but on Monday evening a recrudescence became manifest, rendering a sur* gical operation necessary to-day. The* Coronation ceremony is therefore postponed.' I shall telegraph at once fnrtheeintelligence, both as to the King's health and as to arrangements with regard to fes« tivities." MESSAGES FROM MR. SEDDON. PREMIER SAYS RUMOURS ARE DISQUIETING. i We received from Sir J. G. Ward, Act*' ing-Premier, the following telegrams last/ night: — . i " I have just received the following telegram from Mr. Seddon : — " ' London, 1.5 p.m. June Operation successful. Rumours disquieting. 1 pray God may preserve His Majesty the King in this hour of trial.' "I have just received the following further cable from Mr. Seddon: — "'London, June 25, 12.15 a.m. — Nat change of condition in His Majesty the King. Naval review postponed.'" Earlier in the day the Acting-Premier received the following cable messages from. Mr. Seddon: — " London, June 24. Colonial Premiers were to be received by His Majesty ths King to-day, and dine with him this evening. An postponed. His Majesty the King is suffering from peritonitis. Operation necessary. Coronation postponed." "London, June 24, 1.35 p.m.—Coronation postponed. King to undergo operation."

THE CELEBRATIONS IN NEW ZEALAND. NOTIFICATIONS BY THE ACTINGPREMIER. ALL ARRANGEMENTS CANCELLED, [BY telegraph.—press association.] Wellington, Wednesday. Sir J. G. Ward, the Acting-Premier has sent the following telegram to all Mayors and chairmen of local public bodies: — '"In the absence of official communication from the Imperial Government conveying „ any wish of His Majesty the King that the -;„'.• intended celebrations should be proceeded with to-morrow, I feel it my duty, after fullest consideration, to now advise you. definitely that no public celebrations are to be carried out in any part of the colony ■-' to-morrow, except the entertainment of tho>-

children and the poor. Anything in the shape ©f general celebrations would, in view •f the fact of His Majesty having undergone a critical operation, the outcome of which none can foresee, be carried out under a feeling of sadness that would make such celebrations nothing short of a hollow sham. 'It is unnecessary for me to add'that it is (with the deepest regret, in which I am sure the people of the colony join, that I feel it necessary to advise this course. It is too late to cancel the public holiday to-mor-row, and this will still be observed, as doubtless many will desire to take part in the religious ceremonies, and also in the entertaining of the children and poor."