King’s Condition Improving

Evening Star, Issue 20033, 26 November 1928, Page 5

King’s Condition Improving

Pleurisy and Congestion of Lungs Royal Physicians Well Satisfied Drama in Gold Coast Colony Captain Hurley in Egypt

Press Association—By Telegraph— Copy right. LONDON, November - I. An official bulletin states that the King passed a tail’ night. Ycstculay evening’s improvement was maintained. Pleurisy, which commonly accompanies this typo ol congestion ot the lungs, continues to be a prominent feature. The physicians are confident that His Majcstv lias weathered the storm, hut they state that any recurrence of the trouble in the near or distant future would go hardly with him. Though at first Iho use of the word 11 congestion ” in the morning bulletin caused surprise, relief was iclt when it was known that the Queen was sufficiently assured to pay a private - visit in the morning and to keep an afternoon engagement at the Albert Hall, where, in conversation with Dame Ethel Smythe, she said that the King was very ranch hotter. The Duke and Duchess of York arc spending Hie week-end in London. Princess Mary arrived from Yorkshire to-night, and is remaining at Buckingham Palace lor a lew days, to assist the Queen in her engagements. The King, who is housed in a doublewindowed, sound-proof room overlooking Constitution Hill. Green Park, is maintaining excellent spirits. The Duke of York spent half an hour at his bedside.

though many of the spectators held their hats dose to their heads.

It is not suggested that lie caught a chill then, but the incident gives point to the suggestion that the King is now less strenuous, —Australian Press Association.

This afternoon a con.slanl. stream of cars drove up I<> the dUtinguished strangers’ ontrancc at the Palace, while hundreds of humidor I oik a loot kept the gate police busy answering inquiries. The officials at the I’alaeo nnwidcred the evening bulletin highly satisfactory, and prepared for a quiet night with confidence. •Untoward developments are not anticipated. To-night’s callers a( the I’nlaro included Princess Victoria ami Princess Louise. The physician.-.’ morning \isit to the Palace lasted for two and a-half hours, but to-night's bulletin was issued after half an hour.— Australian Press Association. X-RAY KNAMI NATION. Pres* Association —By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, November 23. The special X-ray apparatus used in the examination of the King was brought unostentatiously to BuekinghanPPalacc,- and the examination was carried out with considerable secrecy, oulv those in the closest tone!) knowing what was going on. The task presented considerable, difficulty, as it was made while the King was lying in hod. Sir Stanley Hcwctc and Lord Dawson were in attendance. The full results will not he. known immediate]v, but there are grounds loi the belief that the King’s advisers arc well satisfied with his present condition. The improved tone ol the bulletin tu-night led to the creation of a more optimistic atmosphere in the Palace, which was at once transmitted to the Queen and the Duke ol York. Princess Mary, members of the Pi ova I circle, and the King’s personal stall, prepared to retire with the assurance that His Majesty’s condition was distinctly less serious. It is learned that Lord Dawson innnd himself able to fulfil a private engagement _ to-night.—Australian Press Association. ADDICTION TO DULY. A IiLLOVKD MON AIICH. Tress Association—By Telegraph—Copyright LONDON, November 24. The ‘ Morning fust ’ publishes a touching photograph of King George standing in the rain beside the Cenotaph with a. sad expression on his lace. The ‘Observer’ stales that in all parts of the Umpire anxiety has .shown what store is set on Ills Majesty s health by every section of his subjects. Wherever tho" tlag Hies his name is cherished, not only in personal attention and loyalty to the Crown, but as the embodiment of steadfast leadership and duty. The King has made great inroads into his physical reserves by ins unswerving acceptance of every work and responsibility with which his exacting conscience could charge itself. His present illness suggests that it would be unwise for His Majesty in future to offer overmuch defiance to the English winter. For a prolonged reign Queen Victoria had to thank a periodical resort to a (milder climate, and King (icorge, following her example, would bo furthering what all his peoples recognise as one of their highest common interests. The ‘Daily Chronicle ’ says that the affection with which the King is regarded linds expression in widespread anxiety. Everybody feels a personal concern, and the question suggests itself whether, when he recovers, ho ought not to make regular extended winter visits to warmer climates. Everyone in personal touch with the King knows his constant addiction to duty. He hates to feel that he is not discharging to the full his daily tasks. It is a creditable trait, hut one which his subjects wish to see somewhat relaxed in ihe interests of his health.—Australian Press Association. LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE:. Press Association—By Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON, November 24. Everybody now recalls the fact that the King’s last public a.pi’earance was at tbe Cenotaph ceremony on Armistice Day. After a night’s heavy rain the morning was damp, and misty. Drizzling rain began to fail before the service was ended, yet the ' King stood absolutely ’ bareheaded throughout,