The Earl of Chesterfield died on the Ist of typhus fever. He contracted tho dis ease about the same time, and in the same locality as the Prince. December 8, 2 p.m. — A report is in cir culation that the Prince is worse. It is given under reserve by the central agency of the Press Association, which is cou sidered a trustworthy source of news. All tho members of the Royal family were telegi'aphically summoned to Sand ringhara. The Queen and Princess Louise left Windsor at 3 p.m., and the distress of both was apparent.
6 p.m. — A London paper says the Prince is sinking fast. Congestion of the lungs has set in, and there are no hopes of his life. The Queen is now with the Prince. The city is full of alarming rumours with regard to his case. News paper extras are issued, giving all kinds of reports. The effect on business is de pressing, and stocks and all financial quo tations show a decline. Consols have fallen j per cent. The latest official bul letin of the Prince's condition says : The Prince continues in a precarious state. Exacerberation began last night, attended by great prostration.
