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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
10
London dispatch recalls a crowded House of Commons awaiting A. J. Balfours update on King Ed wards illness. He reports a successful operation and hopeful progress while ministers warn against panic. Lords speak of limited action and the nation’s sympathy prevails amid mournful reflections and a false death rumor.
News from the House of Commons confirms the King’s illness requires surgery, postponing the coronation indefinitely. Public reaction is swift with rushes to Buckingham Palace, stock markets dip, and authorities halt preparations as crowds read the bulletin.
In London on June 24 the House of Commons reacted with disorder as a provincial petition read during the Education bill interrupted the moment of royal news. Amid the chaos ministers were absent and the chamber unsettled, yet a palpable sense of shock and fright lingered.
London observers report the House of Lords sat after a false death report of King Edward. Lord Spencer, once the Red Earl, led Liberal peers while Lord Salisbury spoke at length as the King battles illness. Foreign guests discuss return plans, with Buckingham Palace events canceled.
Ottawa Ontario June 24 The following proclamation cancelling the designation of Thursday June 26 as coronation public holiday has been issued by S W Scott Acting Secretary of State Due to the postponement of the coronation the proclamation is withdrawn and cancelled by order of the Privy Council for Canada Subjects are required to take notice and govern themselves accordingly.
President Roosevelt cables King Edward with sympathy and wishes for recovery as London reports the coronation postponed due to the King's illness. Ambassadors Cheate and Reid note an appendectomy for the King and the abandonment of coronation festivities, with no date set for the ceremony and Westminster Abbey quiet.
The news of King Edward's illness and the coronation postponement was announced in St John’s N F This has caused deep regret and sympathy Governor Boyle indicated local coronation festivities will be postponed Commodore Montferrand leader of the French squadron and Captain Montgomerie of the British cruiser Charybdis met with Governor Boyle to discuss the sad matter.
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