POINCARE’S ILLNESS

Dominion, Volume 22, Issue 260, 30 July 1929, Page 11

POINCARE’S ILLNESS

messages of sympathy FROM THE KING AND MR. MACDONALD (British Official Wireless,) Rugby, July 28. King George yesterday telegraphed to M. Poincare expressing concern at the news of his illness. Mr. J. R. MacDonald dispatched the following telegram to M. Poincare: “I am much grieved to learn of Your Excellency’s illness. Please accept my sympathy and my sincere wishes for your speedy recovery.” T ■'’vlng to Mr. MacDonald’s message M. Poincare telegraphed: "I thank Your Excellency for your kind wisL.s. I regret that circumstances compel me to Interrupt my friendly collaboration with the British Government, and I affirm my most ardent wishes for the success of the work of peace to which our two countries have already consecrated so many efforts.” TRIBUTE OF BRITISH PRESS Australian Press Association. London, July 28. The newspapers ry a tribute to M. Poincare’s career, culminating in the ratification of the debt agreements. The operation has not yet been performed, but the doctors are confident of his recovery. TWO PAINFUL OPERATIONS NECESSARY (United Service.) (Rec. July 29, 11 p.m.) Paris, July 29. It is revealed that M. Poincare is goffering from inflammation of the prostate gland, for which two painful operations will be necessary, with an Interval between. M. Clemenceau successfully underwent a similar operation a few years ago.