KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 26 November 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

“A MORE OPTIMISTIC

ATMOSPHERE.’ 1

(United Press Association.—By Electric

Telegraph.—Copyright.)

LONDON, Nov. 2d

In order that there may lie a complete investigation into the illness from which His Majesty is suffering, ail examination hy X-ray will he made. It is stated that the X-ray examination of the King is purely lor purposes of diagnosis, and is not to he regarded as in any way indicative of a disturbing condition. An eminent physician, discussing the position, said the King’s condition showed that his illnes was pursuing the normal course, and his condition would probably fluctuate about seven days, but there was no cause for real alarm. “The mischief referred to is congestion, but the fact that the congestion has extended slightly need not cause alarm. Tt was a condition which may vary hourly.” Princess Mary did not travel from Goldsborough Hall to-dav. Tt is explained that she was not expected at the Palace to-night.

To-day’s mails at Buckingham Palace are exceptionally heavy, letters arriving from all over the country from people of every class, wishing the King a speedy recovery. There are many telegrams and cables from every part of the Empire. The special X-ray apparatus, used in the examination of the King, was brought in unostentatiously to Buckingham Palace. The examination was carried out with considerable secrecy, only those in closest touch, knowing what was going on. The task presented considerable difficulty as it was made while tbc King was lying in bed. Sir V. (lewett and land "Dawson were in attendance. The full results will not be known immediately, but there are grounds for tin* belief that the King’s advisors are well satisfied with bis condition.

The improved tone of the bulletin to-night led to the creation of a more optimistic atmosphere in the Palace, which at once was transmitted to the Queen, and the Duke of York, Princess Mary, members of the lloval Circle and the King’s personal staff, who prepared to retire, with tin* assurance that His Majesty’s condition was distinctly less serious. It is learned that Dr Dawson found himself aide to fulfil a private engagement to-night. A further Bulletin states that the King spent a,quieter day. His temperature is lower and the mischief to the lung has not extended.

Crowds outside the palace

LONDON, Nov. 23

Every other interest in the United Kingdom has receded before the solicitude : of all classes of His Majesty’s health, as illustrated by the constant coming and going of crowds outside Buckingham Palace, where hitherto it is encouraging that no special bulletins have yet been posted. Every incident is being recorded in frequent editions of the newspapers. Official announcements are couched in language least likely to arouse alarm as for example. “The Princess may be coming to keep her mother company.” The Duke of York came from Xascby and remained three-quarters of an hour in the King’s room. He will return to Nascby to-morrow. The Prince of Wales who during the whole of the tour has been in regular communication with the Palace, has been told of his father’s condition, but no message has been calculated to shorten the tour. The Queen of Spain called and took tea with the Queen and Princess Victoria, the latter remaining some time.

SATISEA CTO 11Y PRO (111 ESS

LONDON, Nov. 24

It was authoritatively stated from Buckingham Palace at midnight that the King is continuing his satsilactory progress.

FIIENCH SOLICITEDE.

PARTS, Nov. 23

The whole press is showing the greatest solicitude and sympathy in the King’s illness. It emphasises the people’s deep affection as exemplified by the crowds outside the Palaco.

KING’S LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE,.

IN DRIZZLING RAIN AT CENOTAPH.

LONDON, Nov. 2-1. Everybody now recalls that the King’s last public appearance was at the Cenotaph Ceremony on November 11. After the night’s heavy rain,

the morning was damp and misty and drizzling rain began to fall before the service ended, yet the King stood absolutely barheaded throughout, though many spectators held hats close to their heads. It is not suggested that he caught a chill then, but the- incident gives a point to the suggestion that the King is now less strenuous. The “Morning Post” publishes a

touching photograph. of King George standing in the rain beside the Cenotaph, with a sad expression on his face.

The “Observer” states that in all parts of the Empire, anxiety has shown what a store is set in their Majesties’ health by every section of subjects. Wherever the flag flies their name is cherished, not only in

personal affection and loyally to the Crown, but as the embodiment of steadfast leadership and duty. The King made great inroads into physical reserves by unswerving acceptance of every work and responsibility with which liis exacting conscience could charge itself. His present illness suggests that it would be unwise for His Majesty in the future to oiler overmuch defiance to tin* English winter. Kor her prolonged reign. Queen Victoria had to thank a periodical resort to a milder climate, and King George in lollowing her example, would bo furthering what all his peoples recognise as one of their Jiighost common interests. The “Daily Chronicle” says that tic' a fleet-ion with which the King is regarded. finds expression in the widespread anxiety. Everybody locls a personal concern and tin* question suggests itself whether when he recovers he ought not to take regular and extended winter visits to warmer climates. Everyone in personal touch with the Kng. knows his constant addiction to duty. He bates to feel be is not discharging to ibe full bis daily tasks. Tt is a creditable trait, but one which his subjects wish to see somewhat relaxed in interests of bis health.

OFFICIAL BULLETIN

LONDON, Nov. 24

An official bulletin states that the King passed a lair night yesterday. The evening’s improvement was maintained. Pleurisy, which commonly accompanies this type of congestion of the lungs, continues to be a prominent feature. Tin* physicians arc confident that His Majesty Inis weathered this storm, but any recitrence of the trouble in the near distant future, would go hard with him.

CONDITI ON UNCI lANC E D

REGARDED AS SATISFACTORY

{Receiver this day at t).2. r >. a.m.) LONDON, November 2A.

An official bulletin issued at p.m. stilted His Majesty was unchanged. The statement is regarded at the palace as satisfactory, indicating the spread of the trouble lias been arrested.

Ilis Majesty is apparently maintaining his recent progress.

Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley Hewitt arrived at tin* palace early and remained only thirty minutes.

,Big crowds outside the palace expressed satisfaction witli the better news.

One incident was symbolic of the national sympathy. George Goodlaw, aged 14 years, a member Of a troop of Sen Wolves of ibe 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 from bis troop. When purchasing the flowers at King’s Cross, a flower girl seller, hearing they were for the King, added a few roses on her own account.

Prayers for His Majesty’s recovery were followed bv pulpit references in the churches and the National Anthem was sung in many eases. LONDON, November 25.

It was thought at first that the use of the word congestion in the morning bulletin caused surprise. Relief was felt when it was known tlmt the Queen was suflicentlv assured to pay a private visit in the morning and keep an mttcrnnon engagement at Albert Hall, where, in conversation with Dame Ethel Smythe, she said the King was very much better. The Duke and Duchess of York are spending the week end in London. Princess Mary arrived from Yorkshire to-night, and is remaining at tlm Palace for a few days to assist the Queen in her engagements. The King, who is housed in a double windowed, sound-proof room overlooking Constitution Hill, Green Park, is maintaining excellent spirits. The Duke of York spent halt an hour at- the bedside this afternoon. A considerable stream of cars drove up to the distinguished strangers’ entrance at the Palace, while hundreds ol humbler folk, afoot kept the gate police busy, ' answereing enquiries. Officials at the Palace considered the evening bulletin highly satisfactory, and prepared lor a quiet night with confidence. Untoward developments are not anticipated. . To-night’s callers at the Palace included Princess Victoria Louise. The physicians’ morning visit to the Palaco lasted a hundred and fifty 1111 utos. To-night’s bulletin will he issued after half an hour.

LONDON, Nov. 25

The Kings condition is unchanged. No bulletin signed by the doctors was issued this morning. LONDON, Nov. 2o

The phvsicians decided not to issue a morning bulletin because there is no important change in His Majesty’s condition and partly because there aro no evening papers. Ti, ( . Queen. Princess Alary and Duke and Duchess of York attended morning service in the Palace. 'Plie Queen and Princess Alary in the afternoon briefly visited Princess Beatrice, Dowager Marchioness ol Alilloidhaven at Kensington Place. It was stated authoritatively to-night that the King’s doctors were prepared for an increase of lever, which need not l>e regarded as a bad sign. Both congestion and pleurisy show a decline and the increase of fever is merely a normal fluctuation in such cases.

To-day a mesage wins cabled, tolling the Prince of Wales that he need' not change Ins plans.

COVER NOB’S MESSAGE. WELLINGTON. Nov. 26. His lExcelleucy ’the Governor-Gen-eral forwarded the following message to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs:—