SLOWLY REGAINING HEALTH

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 92, 12 January 1929, Page 9

SLOWLY REGAINING HEALTH

THE KING'S DEFINITE TURN FOR THE BETTER

' LATEST BULLETIN ANOTHER QUIET DAY Buckingham Palate circles concede that the King has at last taken a definite turn for the better, and it is apparent that His Majesty is slowly regaining his health. (British Official Wireless.) Rugby, January 10. It is generally conceded in Buckingham Palace circles that the King has at last taken a. definite turn for the better. He continues on the upgrade, and it is apparent that he is slowly, regaining his health. The recent improvement, although extremely slow, is not slower than was anticipated. The following bulletin was issued at 8.15 o’clock this evening:—“The King has passed a quiet day, and there is no change, to report In His Majesty’s condition. The next bulletin will be issued to-morrow evening. (Signed) Stanley Hewett, Dawson of Penn.” Last night’s bulletin contained the welcome news that the King had had a quiet day, that his local condition is making steady progress, and that there is a slight increase of strength. During the previous CO' hours, although it was known that the King’s condition in the circumstances was not unsatisfactory, the bulletins had reported no change, and much satisfaction is felt that last night a sufficient advance had been made to justify a more definite statement. The increase in strength, even when qualified as slight, is important, since His Majesty’s general condition and weakness, which the continuous strain of such a long and ■'trying illness involves, has been for some time the chief anxiety of his doctors. It was authoritatively stated at Buckingham Palace this morning that the King had passed a fair night.

PROGRESS DEFINITE, THOUGH SLIGHT THE “LANCET” ON THE v POSITION \ ’ ' (Baited Press Association.—£y Electric , Telegraph.—Copyrigiit.) (Australian Press Assn.—United Service ) (Rec. January IJ, 5.5 p.m.) , Lojdon, January 10. The “Lancet” agrees that a “startling improvemerc in the King’s condition is not to bj expected, but his progress, though slight, is definite. There is still difflcKfy in feeding, and there are wasting and exhaustion, which are insuperable without long effort. The' exhaustion, especially due to the gallant and extended struggle for life, is an element which throughout has given the gravest anxiety. Considerable period)'may pass without notable changes. Unwelcome prominence has been given One doctor and an old remedy revived in a new form. We offer our sympathy to Dr. Dodds, whose valuable investigations have been given too wide significance in many quarters. His advent did not coincide with any ..drastic change in the patient’s condition or in the treatment adopted.

WHEN THE KING LEAVES LONDON r (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 11, 7.25 p.m.) London, January 10. The King’s condition continues to give satisfaction. Lord Dawson was in consultation with Sir Stanley Hewett for ninety minutes to-night. Rays were re-applied. The 'Prince of Wales dined with the Queen. The Duke of York and the Duke of Gloucester, who have been shooting at Sandringham, return on Saturday. Prince George and the Prince of Wales are expected to go to Sandringham on Monday for several days’ shooting. It is authoritatively learned that no arrangements have been made as to the place where the King will eventually go to recuperate. At present it is overearly for an official announcement with regard to the matter, but in due course it will exercise the minds of those close in touch with His Majesty. It will not be an easy problem. Naturally, the advice of the doctors will be followed, and undoubtedly they will desire to remove the King from London as soon as possible. It is doubtful, however, whether they will select a place outside England.

DUTCH MILK AND CREAM FOR THE KING

(Australian Press Assn.—United Service.)

The Hague, January 10. The Royal Dutch airline daily transports to. London milk and cream to - assist His Majesty’s convalescence.