THE KING’S ILLNESS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20701, 26 April 1929, Page 11

THE KING’S ILLNESS

APPRECIATION OF SYMPATHY. FRENCH NATION THANKED. CUnited Presa Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, April 23. The Paris correspondent of The Times states: “ The British Embassy has issued a communique stating that his‘Majesty has taken the opportunity of St. George s Day to thank the British people for the sympathy shown to him ‘during his illness. The British Ambassador has been instructed to take the same opportunity of expressing on behalf of his Majesty, to the French nation, his high appreciation of the proofs of sympathy so generously offered by Frenchmen of all classes. The King’s own message has deeply impressed France. The Figaro describes it ns being distinguished by true greatness, and adds: “The letter contains the accents of nobility and ideas of breadth and loftiness to which we, alas! are too little accustomed. That such spcech and thought should come from the head of the British State is not a mere chance. Itis due to the fact that his Majesty is gifted with a temperament rich in nobility and greatness. The British Throne preserves In new Europe the power of ancient things.”—Times Cable. THANKS TO UNITED STATES. WASHINGTON, April 24. ’ (Received April 25, at 5.5 p.m.) A special message from King George to the people of the United States was conveyed by the Ambassador, Sir Bsme Howard. Addressing the National Academy of Science, he said; “I am specially authorised to tell the American public how deeply the King appreciated all the sympathy manifested in so man) quarters of the United States during his illness.”—Australian Press Association—■ United Service. THANKSGIVING SERVICE. ■ TO BE HELD IN JULY. LONDON, April 24. (deceived April 25, at 5.5 p.m.) It is stated on usually reliable authority that the national service of thanksgiving for tha King’s recovery will be held in July, probably in Westminster Abbey. Simultaneously, services will bo held throughout Britain and the Empire. Shoals of telegrams have been received at Craigweil House from the country and the Empire in reply to the King’s letter to the people. His Majesty read many personally.—Australian Press Association.