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Northern Advocate, 26 November 1928, Page 5

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KING’S INDISPOSITION MASTERY THIS TIME. FUTURE HOLDS FEARS. \ (Australian Press Association.) (Received 9 a.m.) LONDON, November 24. An official bulletin states that the King passed a fair night and that the evening’s improvement was maintained. Pleurisy, which commonly accompanies this type of congestion of the lungs, continues to be a prominent feature. The physicians are confident that his Majesty has weathered this storm, but any recurrence of the trouble in the near or distant future would go hard with him. It is stated that the X-ray examination of the King was purely for purposes of diagnosis, and is not to be regarded as in any way indicative of disturbing conditions. An eminent physician discussing the position said: “The King’s condition showed that his illness is pursuing the normal course, and his condition, will probably fluctuate for about seven days, but there' is no cause for real alarm, The mischief referred to is congestion, but the fact that the .congestion has extended slightly need not cause alarm. It is a condition which may vary hourly. ’ ’ Princess Mary d|d not travel from Goldsborough Hall today. It is explained that she is not expected at the Palace tonight. Today’s mail at - Buckingham Pal-

ace was exceptionally heavy, letters arriving from all over the country, from people of every class, wishing the King a speedy recovery. Many telegrams and cables were received from' every part of the Empire. v The special X-ray apparatus used in the examination of the King was brought unostentatiously to Bucking- [ ham Palace. The examination was i carried out with considerable secrecy, only those in closest touch knowing what was going on.. The task presented considerable difficulty, as it had to be made while the King was lying in bed. The King’s physicians, Sir Stanley Hewctt and Lord Dawson of Penn, were in attendance. The, full results will not bo known immediately, but there are grounds for belief that the King’s advisers are well satisfied with his present condition. The improved tone of the bulletin tonight ted .to the creation of a more optimistic atmosphere in the Palace! It was at once transmitted to the Queen, the Duke of York, Princess Mary and members of the Royal circle, and the King’s personal staff prepared to retire with the assurance that his Majesty’s condition was distinctly less, serious. It is learned that Lord Dawson found himself able to fulfil a pirvate engagement tonight.

ADDICTION TO DUTY.

DEFIANCE OF WEATHER

(Australian Press Association.) (Received 7.30 p.m.) LONDON, November 24,

Everybody now recalls the King’s last public appearance was on the occasion of the ceremony at the Cenotaph, on November 11. After a night ’f heavy rain the morning was damp and misty, and drizzling rain began t£ fall before the ,service ended, yet the King stood absolutely bare-headei throughout, though many spectator; held their hats close to their heads

It is not suggested that his Majes ty caught a chill then, but the isnei dent gives point to the suggestioi that the King is now not so strong a; he was.

The “Morning Post” has publishei a touching photograph of the Kin; Standing in the rain beside the Cenc taph with a sad expression on hi face.

The “Daily Chronicle’’ says the a feetion with which the King is r garded finds expression in the wid spread anxiety. Everybody feels it personal concern.

“The question "suggests itself whe ther when his Majesty recovers, h ought not to make regular and ex tended winter visits to warmer dim ates. Everybody in personal toud with the King knows his constant ad diction to duty. He hates to feel In is not discharging his full daily tasks It is a creditable trait but one hif subjects wish to see somewhat rdaxe< in the interests'of his health”

PROGRESS MAINTAINED. PEOPLE’S ANXIETY" RELIEVED. A TOUCHING TRIBUTE. (Australian Press Assn. —United Service. (Received 11.18 a.m.) LONDON, November 25. An. official bulletin issued at 3 p.r stated that his Majesty’s conditic was unchanged. The statement is regarded at til Palace as satisfactory, indicatial that spread of the trouble has be* arrested. His Majesty is apparent maintaining recent progress. I Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley He* ett arrived at the Palace early, « remained only half an hour. ■ Big crowds outside the Palace ■ .pressed satisfacion. with the bon news. ■