KING’S ILLNESS.

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVIII, Issue 10754, 27 November 1928, Page 5

KING’S ILLNESS.

CONDITION UNCHANGED

SPREAD OF TROUBLE ARRESTED

WHOLE NATION SYMPATHISES

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LONDON, Nov. 25.

: 'An .official bulletin issued at. 3 p.m. stated that His Majesty’s condition was unchanged. ‘ . ..... - The statement is regarded at the Palace as being satisfactory, indicating that the spread of the trouble hhs been arresed, and that His Majesty is apparently maintaining his recent progress. Big crowds outside the Palace expressed satisfaction with the better news. One incident was symbolic of the national sympathy. George Goodlaw, aged 14, a member of a troop of Sea Wolves on the Isle of Man was admitted to the visitors’ reception room at the Palace carrying a bunch of roses, violets and chrysanthemums, as a tribute of sympathy irom his troop. When he was purchasing the flowers at King’s Gross, the flower girl sellers, hearing that they were for the King, added a few roses on their own account.

Prayers for His Majesty’s recovery were followed by pulpit references in the churches and the National Anthem was sung in many cases.

INCREASE OF FEVER ANTICIPATED.

NOT A BAD SIGN

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LONDON, Nov. 25,

The physicians decided not to issue u morning bulletin, partly because there was no important change in His Majesty’s condition, and partly because there were no evening papers. The Queen, Princess Mary, and the Duke and Duchess of York attended a morning service in the Palace. The Queen and Princess Mary in the afternoon briefly visited Princess Beatrice, Dowager Marchioness of Milfordliavcn, at Kensington Place. It was stated authoritatively* tonight that the King’s doctors were prepared for the increase of fever, which need not be regarded as a bad sign. Both the congestion and pleurisy show a decline, and the increase in "fever is merely a normal fluctuation in such cases. To-day a message was cabled telling the Prince of Wales that he need not change ,liis plans.

A DISTURBED DAY

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RUGBY, Nov. 25. The King lias had a disturbed day, due to an increase in the fever, but his strength is maintained. SYMPATHY FROM NEW ZEALAND. • 'Press Association.! WELLINGTON, Nov. 26. Ills Excellency the Governor-Gen-eral has forwarded the following message to the Secretary of State foi Dominion Affairs: “On behalf of the Government and people of New Zealand I wish to express the deep concern with which the 'news of the King’s illness has been received, and the earnest hope that His Majesty’s health will soon be restored. All in this Dominion anxiously await further news, and desire me to convey their loyal sympathy.”

HIS MAJESTY RESTING MORE comfortably.

T\\ O NURSES ON NIGHT DUTY

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At midnight it was learned that the King’s condition was unchanged. His Majesty is resting more comfortably. Two nurses are remaining with the King to-night. Hitherto there had been only one on duty at a time.

Enormous gifts of flowers are arriving at the Palace. Almost a ton of fruit arrived from Spitafields and other markets. The Queen, after selecting fruit requited Tor "the’" King, sent the remainder to the hospitals.

king in cheerful mood

ROYAL FAMILY FULFIL ALL ENGAGEMENTS.

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(Australian Frets Assn.) (Received Nov. 26, 10.5 p.m.) LONDON, Nov. 26,

The morning newspapers reflect public anxiety arising from bulletins indicating that the- King is rather worse compared with the re-assuring bulletins of Saturday. Reports from the sick room, however, indicate that the King is very cheerful and the Royal Family continue to fulfil engagements showing there is no call tor special anxiety. Public concern was evidenced at the places of worship throughout the country, where special prayers were said for the recovery of the King. Foreign capitals are also solicitous for the King’s speedy recovery.