SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT

Grey River Argus, 7 December 1928, Page 5

SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT

IN KING’S CONDITION. I Infection Still Active. (Australian & N.Z. Cable Assn). LONDON, December 5. The 11.6 a.m. bulletin stated: —The King passed a fair night. There are icason.s to hope that the recrudesence of infection, which caused the last rise in temperature, is being mod crated. (Signed) Hewett. Dawson. The bulletin issued at 6.15 a.m. states:—Though the King had a quie* day. his temperature has risen to a point higher than at the same hour yesterday, showing the recrudesence ol the infection is still active. II is strength is maintained. To-night’s bulletin is regarded a not unfavourable. The King had » restful day and is no worse than on yesterday. Lord Dawson paid a second visit to the King at 2 o’clock, but it is noi expected that an afternoon bulletin will be issued. Lord Dawson remained less than an hour. The Queen and Princess Mary again went for a drive. The “Central News’’ says that the King’s condition this afternoon is unchanged. LONDON, December 5. Though the morning and night bulk* tins appear somewhat contradictory the terms of the latter showing the doctors’ hope that the recrudescence was moderating, has been unfulfilled, the reference to the maintenance of strngth is the most encouraging announcement since last week. The authoritative medical viewpoin* is that the latest new r s is not unfav curable. This is the first time for sc veral days that the doctors have been abl e to make a reassuring statement. The rise in temperature is regarded as a normal expectable fluctuation which at this particular stage of the illness, is not alarming. It is explained that th c point of danger referre 1 to. does not moan a degree or even a decimal point higher, but a higher point than at the same time last night when it was officially given as 100.2. It is authoritatively learned that His Majesty had a good day, and was to take plenty of rest. There was no setback and the King is no worse than yesterday. The issue of the bulletin fol lowed two hours’ consultation in which four doctors conducted a review of the case.

Sir S. Hewett is again spending th*' night at the palace, to be available should he be wanted. The Duke and Duchess of York dined at the Palace. Sir W. Joynson Hicks (Home Secretary) at the Chamber of Commerce dinner said: —“We should not attempt to hide the fact that the King’s illness is causing great anxiety to all those in touch with the Palace. I’ve natural • ly followed the bulletins most closely There is still great hope that His Majesty may recover. The continuance ol the pleurisy infection is not good. It seems difficult on such an occasion to speak on any other subject, but I am sure His Majesty would desire the life of the nation to proceed, and each perform his duty and carry out the work before us.” The Anchor liner Translyvania. on route t 0 New York, wirelessed to the Queen: —“Six hundred and fifty of His Majesty’s loyal subjects in mid-Atlan tic desire to convey their deep sympa thy, and pray that His Majesty health will soon be restored.” The Queen replied: “Appreciate your kind thoughts of thc King and myself.” PRINCE’S RETURNLONDON, December 5. The Enterprise hastily refuelled at Aden, a’nd left a few hours, after arrival. There were no ceremonial guns or flags. While waiting the Prince of Wales played a round of golf. Owing to the remarkable speeding up, it is now believed that the Prince of Wales will be at Suez on Friday morning, whereas it was formerly reckoned as early on Saturday.. The actual arrangements from Suez are uncertain. The present plan is an express from fSucz to Alexandria, thence aboard the <Frobisher, cither to Brindisi or Naples, thence by special train direct to Calais or Boulogne. The Italian Government offered an aeroplane from Alexandria direct to Brindisi. The British destroyed is in readiness in thc channel, and should arrangements proceed as they should, the Prince should be in London on December 11. An aero plane from Alexandria would probably save at least a day.

MESSAGES OF SYMPATHY. (Received December 6 at 5.5 p.in.") LONDON, December 6. Messages of loyal sympathy continue to emanate throughout the United Kingdom. Hundreds reach the Palace daily, and in every event are pre faced by references of the extreme anxiety felt. There was a departure from the usual custom at the Pilgrims’ Dinner. Instead of toasting the King and President together, the King’s toast was given first. The Pilgrims of thc United States cabled: “Grave illness causes greatest anxiety. We hope and pray for a speedy complete recovery. May. God save the King.” The Executive of the Parliamentary Labour Party sent a message to the Queen, who returned an appreciative .reply. A cable was received from American Rotarians, by British Rotarians, who forwarded it to the King. When tho Queen went for her daily drive with the Princess, the ear slow ed down while passing the crowds at the gates. The Queen smiled acknow lodgements to greetings.

What is Kept Back ? THE BULLETINS CRITICISED. LONDON, December 0 Regarding the illness of thl? King,

the Daily Chre,nick’s medical expert criticises what he describes as “the cryptic note” of the bulb.tins, aiiu says: “They do not afford iufurination of thc kind which the public hath' right to expect. They are becoming impatient, seemingly, at thc unnecessary reticence. The news to-day continues to cause mis giving.’’ VIEWS OF MEDICAL AUTHORITY. (Sun Cable.) (Received December 6 at 11 p.m.) LONDON, December 6. A medical authority sums up th? King’s position thus: “There ha> been a continuous payment out of the bank of health, but sleep and rest are supplying a steady stream of deposits on the credit side. The drain of pay nients out cannot possibly last muc . longer, and unless there is a sudden and unexpected demand., the credit side will soon assert itself definitely.” JAPANESE SYMPATHY. TOKYO, December 6. The vernacular press, in leaders on the illness, testify to nation wide concern and anxiety. Officiate from the highest downwards, aib enquiring continually. and expressing personal sympathy. A QUAINTLY WORDED DOCUMENT. LONDON, December 5. A quaintly-worded document is th • King’s warrant appointing counsellors, as published in the London Gazette. Ii occupies nearly an ordinary newspaper column, practically all one sentence, liberally sprinkled with capital letter l After the opening paragraph of greet ings it continues: “Whereas we havc been stricken by illness, and are un able for fhe time being to give du-*' attention to the affairs of Our Realm, know ye that for divers causes and considerations concerning us, and thc tranquillity of our Realm as hereunto we have entire confidence in the fidelity of our most, dearly beloved con sort, the Queen, our most dear and en tircly beloved son. Edward., etcetera letcetra, of our most especial Grac-* certain knowledge and mere motion, to nominate and appoint our said Con sort the Queen, etcctra, to do on our behalf any matter or thing which ap pears to them necessary or expedien’. in thc interest, safety and good govern ment of Our Realm, save only etcetera. ’ ’

The exemptions are that the Com mission may not dissolve Parliament or grant any rank or title or dignity.

The final paragraph commands all and singular Archbishops. Dukes- Mar quesses, etcetera, that they be at tendant counselling and helping the counsellors as it behoves them. PRINCE’S MILITARY PROMOTION * LONDON, December 5. The Daily Express states that the promotion of the Prince of Wales from Colonel to General, considered to be due owing to his services as Colonel on the active list since April. 1919, will be hastened owing to the King’s ill ncss. The Prince, representing the King, will have to attend numerous im portant military functions. There is also a strong likelihood that he will be promoted as Admiral.

The Duke of York is not on th*, active Army list. His chief military 'interests are with the Royal Air Force.

ADEN. December 5. The Enterprise, with the Prince of Wales aboard, has arrived. “PRICE’S” DRINKS—LESS THAN