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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
25
The King battles typhoid complications with a perforated bowel and an evacuated abscess. Reports spark questions about medical care and prompt postponement of coronation functions. Diplomatic circles and the public react with sorrow while insurance losses and stand departures loom over a stalled ceremony.
A Cabinet council lasting an hour met in Mr. Balfour’s room at the House of Commons in London on June 24. It was arranged to conduct public business needing the King's approval without His Majesty present to ensure full mental and physical rest during his convalescence period.
London reports that provincial celebrations are largely abandoned while major cities like Liverpool summon meetings and proceed with charitable plans. Banks may close June 26 27 though leading firms keep shops open. Postponed coronation honors list delays hit Portsmouth hard and naval review expectations fade as bonfires across the UK stay unlit awaiting a later date.
London crews swarmed street works as stands paraphernalia and barricades were torn down after the coronation pageant. Hundreds of workmen dismantled weeks of preparation, removing barriers and bunting as London planned a return to normal.
Liverpool June 24 The Cotton Exchange directors met to decide action in response to the postponement of the coronation and adjourned until tomorrow morning.
London morning papers editorialize on the nation’s dark shadow and the unprecedented threat to the King's life. They urge sobriety and duty, noting Roosevelt’s condolence as a sign of foreign sympathy amid the calamity. The Daily Telegraph foresees bearing one more infliction with sorrow and shortages.
Altoona, June 24. The Pennsylvania Railroad launches a twenty hour mail train between New York and St Louis as a speed test. The three mail coaches run up to 1,058 miles in one burst, with top engines from Altoona shops and seasoned crews guiding the service. The train is nicknamed No 11 West, rivaling the Pennsylvanias Chicago bound Red Ripper on shorter routes.
London reports show widespread sorrow as telegraphs from provinces and abroad confirm the King's condition. Public bodies in London and across the United Kingdom pass resolutions expressing profound grief and hope for a speedy recovery, overshadowing any disappointment over coronation postponement.
Paris reports the English king's illness causing a sensation among the English colony. French papers publish London dispatches with sympathy for the English people and a wish for the monarchs prompt recovery. President Loubet visits Carnot's tomb as France recalls eight years since Carnot's assassination.
Montreal and Winnipeg report immediate cancellation of coronation celebrations across the province. In Montreal crowds gather at newspaper offices awaiting updates as prayers replace services, while Winnipeg notes all events at Government House halted amid anxiety over the King’s health and advanced preparations for a grand parade are stopped.
News from Kingston Jamaica dated June 24 reports intense sadness and disappointment over King Edward's illness and the postponement of the coronation. All preparations for celebrations were completed, and a large loss is expected, though the islanders' first concern remains the king's condition.
Inquiries at the British Consulate found no official or private word about the King of England’s health. Consulate staff expected no dispatches from the Embassy in Washington, though private messages might arrive later. The postponement of the coronation blamed for a gloomy mood among consulate employees.
Halifax NS June 24 crowds gathered around bulletin boards with London dispatches announcing the kings illness. Coronation day celebrations in Nova Scotia were cancelled and decorations stopped. A major military naval review was postponed indefinitely with no salutes. Public holiday declared for Thursday was withdrawn due to his majesty's illness.
Stocks swung throughout the day as news of the King's illness and a later operation influenced sentiment. Initial declines followed the illness report, gains came after news of a successful operation, then further drops on subsequent bulletins. Lists of declines include Canadian Pacific 2 points, Illinois Central, Atchison, Missouri Pacific, New York Central, and others, with London selling about 25,000 shares.
Local doctors weigh perityphlitis risk and possible appendicitis in King Edward’s case. Surgeons discuss diagnosis, age related danger, recovery time, and potential complications while noting antiseptic advances and historical mortality data from appendicitis and perityphlitis.
Dr Roswell Park, in New Haven, says King Edward likely suffers from appendicitis or perityphiitis. Early surgical treatment offers chance of recovery, though he may be incapacitated for weeks. Recovery hinges on timely operation and onset of symptoms.
Philadelphia telegraph dispatch cites Dr. Thomas Morton of Pennsylvania Hospital as diagnosing King Edward VII with appendicitis. Morton warns the condition is serious for a sixty year old, with slim chances of a safe operation, though he notes successful outcomes in younger patients and recalls his 1887 appendectomy triumph.
The excerpt explains perityphlitis as another name for appendicitis, detailing the appendix location, variable onset, typical symptoms, and risks. It covers treatment options including surgery to inspect, drain abscesses, and remove the appendix to prevent recurrence, with outcomes depending on perforation and peritonitis. It notes higher occurrence in men, ages 15 to 30, and discusses debated causes and theories about degeneration and disappearance of the appendix.
The passage profiles Lord Lister and a cadre of eminent surgeons. It notes Lister's antiseptic advances, his Oxford and Cambridge degrees, peerage in 1896, and influence. It lists colleagues like Thomas Smith, Sir Francis Laking, Sir Thomas Barlow, Sir Frederick Treves, and their royal ties, hospital roles, and academic positions.
London reports indicate heavy insurance losses as many commercial firms and individuals protected against coronation contingencies including receipt losses and decoration costs. Lloyds quotes show 3 percent on King’s death risk, with prior royal events prompting larger premiums. British law requires insurable interest in policies and covers odd contingencies such as name changes, heraldry, and loss of reason.
The Insurance Press argues London underwriters face heavy losses from the indefinite postponement of King Edward VII’s coronation. It cites speculative life insurances tied to royal events and eminent figures, noting premium bets once common, and warns American insurers avoid such gambling propensities.
The National Teamsters' Union and the local Freight Handlers' Union set an ultimatum to railroads in Chicago. After Thursday 20 no union teamster will hand freight to a non union handler and no union handler will deliver to a non union driver. The move affects all railroads with Chicago freight houses and more than thirty thousand workers.
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