Russia and King Edward’s Illness

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Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Jul 9, 1902

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 28, No. 28.

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Russia and King Edward’s Illness

THERE is much comment in St. Petersburg over the fact that no representative of the Russian court or ministry has called on the British ambassador to express regret or sympathy over the illness of King Edward and the enforced postponement of the coronation ceremonies. This is said to be due to Russia's chagrin over the conclusion of peace in South Africa. The surrender of the Boers has upset some of the calculations of the Russian Government.