| Show EDWARD VII DEAD GEORGE Vs RULES Universally Lamented Monarch Succumbs to Pneumonia WHOLE NATION IN MOURNING Monarchs Death Occurred Before Sub jects Had Realized That He Was Seriously Ill Sketch of His Long and Brll Hant Career Rdward VII king of tho United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ire and and of all the British Dominions I beyond the Seas emperor of India as his full royal title reads was born in Buckingham palace London on November 9 1841 and was the second child and first son of Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort Aiirt Uo n lie wag christened Albert Edward and at his very birth was given an Imposing list of titles lie was at once created prlnco of Wales and by virtue of that dignity ho became also knight of tho gar u As heir apparent to tho Brit ish throne he succeeded to the title of dufto of Cornwall and Its emoluments emolu-ments and as heir to the crown ot Scotland he became great steward of Scotland duke of rtothesay earl of Cnrrlck baron of Renfrew and lord of the Isles On September 10 1849 he was created earl of Dublin this title being conferred on him and his heirs In perpetuity Among the other titles and commands held by Edward were duke of Saxony colonel of the Tenth hussars colonellnchlef of the Rlflo brigade field marshal of the British army and field marshal of the German army he king III bealth which had been current for several days were confirmed con-firmed by the postponement of the ceremony It was announced that tbs ting was suffering from perltyphlltU and on June 24 he underwent an operation op-eration After some weeks of tbe greatest anxiety ha recovered and the coronation took place Aueurt 9 During tho long years of his prince hood Edwards public duties consisted solely In the office of representing the royal family at all manner of public events and he performed these duties du-ties well But tho deadly monotony of such a life was too much for the vigorous man and he found relaxa tlon In amusements that frequently gave rise to scandals and that gave tho world a wrong Impression of his real character He was especially fond of the theater and among hli boon companions for years were actresses ac-tresses and actors Also ho dcvel oped a great liking for Paris and often Visited that gay capital Incognito But all this as has been said was only his relaxation and after coming to tho throne his conduct always was so circumspect that hot the most captious cap-tious critic could find any fault with It Edward was always a liberal patron of art and science and manifested a lively Interest In exhibitions clan fribie Institutions thn hnuslnrr of the n n I poor agriculture and other matters that concerned the welfare of his subjects sub-Jects He assisted In promoting the Royal College of Music and the Imperial Im-perial Inbtltute was due to his suggestion sug-gestion While prlnco of Wales he carefully abstained from participation In politics and from all action that could bo construed Into preference of one party over another He cultivated culti-vated the most friendly relations with public men whatever their opinions might be and ho was equally courteous cour-teous to all At peculiar crises of public pub-lic opinion his visits to Mr Gladstone Mr Bright and other prominent members mem-bers of the liberal party did much to counterbalance In the public mind Queen Victorias preference for her Conservative ministers It was said THE LATE KING EDWARD VII I The prince received a most elabo education rate broad and carefully planned cation At first he was under the charge of four private tutors and subsequently sub-sequently his education was directed Klngsley In order to give him a sent for taste of college life he was Stockmar and Charles by Baron tho University of Edinburgh one session to Oxford and ear to inburgh for one year to Cambridge During for four terms hese years he acquired a wide general gen-eral knowledge of tho arts and sciences quite proficient In dices and became modern languages In 1860 the prince made a tour of and Canada and the United States he Joined the British the next year Ireland In at Curragh camp army 1802 he set out on his travels again Jerusalem and other this time visiting Interest His com of biblical places Stanley panlon on the trip was Dean I of Westminster life began In Feb Edwards public I 1863 when as heir to tiH ruary his seat In the house throne ho took March 10 of the same On lords of married Princess AlcxmJri he Caroline year Mary Charlotte Louise ua Chrlstlm of King daughter the eldest Her beauty grace IX of Denmark manners nt once gale charming and that In Great Britain popularitY her a pw throughout 1nlessened continued has In and queen t iir n princess her lICe us rfuce made an extended 1HIUIU the prince the Indian empire and i tour through with lavIsh eerwhero was received hospltallt the native magnlficont and another outdo one eking to rulers sCt of the entcrtaln In the gorgeousness ments provided for their empcror of Queen Victoria On klJOlCduad succeedd to lUOI Jdwiud I I Jammry 22 coronation was set I Ihl t hrouo The toils preparaloim all preptmra and 20 1902 rnr lun < event Had lIellI I r tic inr nllUint rumors of nUlaulctme t t I I I n that Edward always Inclined to the Nationalists In Irish politics but constitutional con-stitutional restrictions prevented his showing his preferences In relation to the Emerald Isle As a diplomat Edward was unexcelled unexcel-led among the monarchs of Europe Ills Influence was always thrown to the side of International peace where compatible with national honor and his advice and example had a steadyIng steady-Ing effect on all Europe Ho looked with amused tolerance on the va garles and extravagances of his nepheW neph-eW the emperor of Germany but occasionally > oc-casionally that ruler exasperated him to such an extent that ho could not refrain from giving him some stern advice Such admonition was not received re-ceived by William In n submissive spirit and once In a while there went sensational rumors that the peaceful relations between the two countries were about to be ruptured The dtnclopment of tho kings character char-acter In his later years was especially gratifying to the nation In addition to the love of his people which lie had always had ho gained their admiration ad-miration and respect They had tile utmost confidence In his good judgment judg-ment as was amply exemplified during dur-ing the late crisis over the budget and they were always sure he would do the right thing at the right time To Edward and Alexandra were born six children Tho first Prince Albert duke of Clarence died In 1892 twentyeight years The second aged George Frederick Ernest Albert born on June 3 18C5 succeeds to the throne The other children are Irincess Louisa lctorla married to the duke of Fife Princess Victoria AlexandraIrlncos j Maude Charlotte Prince Charles of Den married to I mark and Prince Alexander John wlo died ho day arkr his birth III 1S71 |
