VERY LITTLE CHANGE

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 93, 14 January 1929, Page 9

VERY LITTLE CHANGE

IN CONDITION OF THE KING BUILDING UP OF STRENGTH EXTREMELY SLOW PERIOD OF DIFFICULTY NOT ENDED It is announced that there is very little change in the condition of the King, and the building up of His Majesty’s strength is proving extremely slow. . (United Press Association.— By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) London, January 11. A bulletin issued to-day states that His Majesty had a restful day‘and that his condition is unchanged. He had a fair night. (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 12. At 9.30 a.m. it was understood that the King had passed a fairly quiet might, with very little change in his condition. Sir Stanley Hewett, Sir Hugh Rigby and Lord Dawson had an hour’s consultation this morning. The fact that there has been no Imnrovement in the King’s condition, reported since Wednesday further indicates that the building up of h*s strength is proving extremely slow. The period of difficulty has not yet ended. (Australian Press Assn.—United Service) (Rec. January 13, 11.5 p.m.) London, January 12. A bulletin issued at 8.20 this evening states that the King had a restful day. His condition is unchanged. The next bulletin will be issued on Monday morning. The bulletin was signed by Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson. another stationary period PROGRESS ON UP-GRADE SINCE NEW YEAR (British Official Wireless.) Rugby, January 11. No official review, of the King’s condition appears in this week’s medical journals, but this omission, like the continued issue of only one bulletin daily, is taken as a good sign. Last night’s bulletin also bore a favourable interpretation. It stated that the King had passed a quiet day and that there was no change to report in His Majesty’s condition. In the absence of an authoritative review, the “Lancet’s” and the “British Medical Journal’s” comments on the progress of the case have a special value. An article in the “Lancet, which it is understood has been confirmed by the King’s advisers, states: “It is now generally recognised that a startling, improvement' in the King s condition is not to be expected, but no unfavourable developments have occurred during the past week. Events have justified the forecast that there would be ups and downs, and that the course of the illness and recuperation would consist In an increasing predominance of the former over the latter. Such an improvement, although slight, is definitely being made, and the average rate of the pulse has diminished and Is less easily disturbed by outside influcnees M The “British Medical Journal” says: “His Majesty is making as much headway as can be expected at this stage or his long and grave illness. Since the beginning of the New Year the upward steps towards recovery have, yve believe, outnumbered the ’steps down. The empyema wound is healing very satisfactorily, and the chest symptom? are now regarded as of secondary importance.” . , , . , It is pointed out in Palace circles that although the King’s condition for the time being is stationary, there is no cause for dissatisfaction. Such a stationary period, which started on Sunday last and went on for 72 hours, was followed by a good bulletin which mentioned an increase in the King s strength. It is hoped that the present stationary period may also be followed by a similar bulletin. It is further emphasised that during each week there must be ups and downs, and that progress must consist of a predominance of ups over downs. The King’s advance or retrogression cannot be measured except by weeks. While there is satisfaction at the King’s very slow progress, statements that there has been a decided turning course of the illness during the past day or two are premature. The doctors have still before them a difficult period, and the position is not yet entirely free from anxiety. NO BULLETIN ON SUNDAY (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 13,11.5 p.m.) London, January 12. The fact that there will be no bulletin till Monday indicates that the doctors are satisfied that no great change is likely in the next thirty-six hours. The King’s condition is steady, but his progress is slow indeed. Therefore, the position is not yet free from anxiety. Ray-therapy was again applied. Sir Stanley Hewett continues to stay all night. All reports as to where His Majesty will spend bis convalescence are premature. The question has not even been considered yet. EIGHT ANXIOUS WEEKS CREDIT TO DOCTORS AND NURSES (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 12. Some estimate of the severity of the King's illness may be formed when it Is realised that this is the eighth weekend. Throughout the whole of this period eminent doctors have been confronted by daily problems of the utmost gravity and difficulty. Doubtful however as the issue remains, the past week has been the best thus far. The I lung trouble has ceased to be a serious I factor. The main difficulty is to rally.

His Majesty from his extreme weakness. Nothing could have been worse to this end than the weather of the past. three weeks. The fact that the King has made even slight progress, despite the weather, justifies hope of his recovery being more .rapid with a return of warmer airs. There can be no doubt that the Achievement of saving the King’s life Is an immense credit to doctors and nurses. SLOWLY RECOVERING (Australian Press Assn.-United Service.) London, January 12. Sir Edward Elgar, Master of the King’s Music, proposing the loyal toast at a luncheon, said: “I can tell you that the King is on the up-grade. We have the satisfaction of knowing that the King is slowly recovering. In a few months, barring accidents, he will again be among us.” SPECIAL PREPARATION OF MILK (Australian Press Assn.—United Service.) (Rec. January 13, 11.5 p.m.) London, January 12. The milk brought by air from Holland for His Majesty is a special preparation of acidophitus milk, manufactured solely in Amsterdam. It resembles the so-called Youghort sour milk prepared for weak digestions, but Its bacteria fulfils different functions. SUGGESTED PLACE OF CONVALESCENCE INDIANS PRAY FOR THE KING (United Service.) (Rec. January 13, 11.5 p.m.) London, January 12. The Rojne newspaper “La Tribuna” suggests that King George may convalesce at the Duchess of Leeds's Selva Dolce Castle, San Remo. Indians at a meeting of the Punjab Association in Regent Street prayed for His Majesty’s recovery, and stood in silence for two minutes. THE QUEEN INDISPOSED SUFFERING FROM SLIGHT COLD (Australian Press Association.) (Rec. January 13, 5.5 p.m.) London, January 12. The Queen has a slight cold, and is keeping to her room. Lord Dawson is spending Sunday in the country. It is his first absence since the commencement of the King’s illness. ' ;. . . (Australian Press Assn—United Service.) (Rec. January 13, 11.5 p.m.) London, January 12. Queen Mary, who Is rarely indisposed, has not left Buckingham Palace for the past two days owing to the Inadvisableness of exposure in the extremely cold weather. The long anxious strain of the King’s illness has probably contributed to Her Majesty’s present indisposition. Her cold, however, is not serious enough to justify >tha issue of bulletin* •