RECOVERY OF THE PRINCE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18662, 19 March 1924, Page 9

RECOVERY OF THE PRINCE.

WIDE PUBLIC ANXIETY. ADVISED TO BE; DISCREET. SHOULD NOT RISK LIFE. "<y Telegraph—Press Association—OoUyritrh* Sun. LONDON, Mar. 17. The Prince of Wales has practically recovered from his accident on the steeplechase course, and there is no trace of concussion. He talked happily and cheerily with the few visitors who have been admitted. He inquired as to the wellbeing of the riders who fell in the same race. It is definitely stated that the horse did not kick the Prince. His injuries were solely the result of the fall. He is not returning to London to-day, a further rest being advisable. It is understood that the Prince has not yet seen the widespread chorus of appeals ,in the press urging him not to participate in steeplechasinß or point-to-point races. They will be brought, to his notice later. "We must wait and see their effect," said an official in close touch. The Daily Mail, m a leader, says: "The country has learnt with real concern of the latest accident to the Prince of Wales. There have been many Princes of Wales, but none has so completely engaged the affection of the people. It is becausc this feeling of personal attachment is so widespread and sincere that public anxiety is so great. It is only light that ho should know what the public is thinking and saying. He is not a private person, but a, national asset, and ought not to continue to risk his life unnecessarily. "A Prince of Wales has a right to imperil his life only in defence of his country. Everyone knows the Prince proved his courage handsomely in Flanders and Italy, and was ready to face any danger with the humblest soldier. He is« rightly honoured and respected for it. He has made himself master of many difficult accomplishments by sheer determination, but no degree of assiduity can give a man a safe seat on a horse.

'"King Edward hunted for twelve years, and also showed a wise discretion in the field. Therein he set his grandson an example which we earnestly advise the Prince to follow. The advioß will be doubtless unwelcome, but it i s our duty to tender it." LABOUR PAPER'S CENSURE. PRINCE'S MODE OF LIFE. URGED TO BE SERIOUS. A. and N.Z. JXJNDON. Mar. 17. The Labour paper, the Daily Herald, in a leader commenting upon the Prince's accident, says:— "The British nation is getting very tired of reading about the Prince of Wales' riding accidents. It feels, firstly, that he is a plucky follow, but that if he cannot stick on a horse he had better give up trying; secondly, that it iis time he took life more seriously. Hunting and steeplechasing by day and dancing by night are excusable, perhaps, in a very young man, but the Prince is old enough now to devote his energy to occupations more worth while. As long as ho fills his important position he should behave accordingly. He should not rashly endanger his life." THE PRINCE'S INJURIES. NOSE SAID TO BE BROKEN. CReceTvocl 7 5 p.m.) Sun. LONDON, Mar. 18. The Daily Graphic asserts that the Prince of Wales broke his nose and two front teeth.