THE KING’S ILLNESS.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13161, 20 January 1936, Page 6

THE KING’S ILLNESS.

S ECON D EDITION

STRENGH BEING MAINTAINED. EDWARD P. VISITS PRIME MINISTER. (Received 10.30 a.m.) United Press Assn.—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. LONDON. January 19. The fact that the King is maintaining liis strength as announced at mid-day.; shows that he is resisting, Saturday’s increasing, weakness. A message lias just -been received from Sandringham., saying that the King had several hours’ sleep during the day. The Prince of Wales and the Duke of York have left Sandringham by car for London. It is understood that the Prince of Wales is seeing Mr Baldwin before his return to Sandringham. NO CHANCE IN CONDITION. ( R eceived 11 a . m.) DONDON. January 19. A bulletin issued at 7.45 p.m. states: — “The King passed a quiet day. There is no change in his condition.” Signed. Wadson, Williams and Hewett. DUKE OF GLOI T'KSTFH BETTER •APPOINTMENT OF C'OUNSEUJ.OHS OF STATE. (Received 12 noon.) LONDON. January 19. The Duke of Gloucester is much better, but will be unable to go today to Sandringham, whither the Duke of Kent and the Archbishop of Canterbury are en route. No undue importance is attached to the visit of th\» Archbishop of Canterbury, who is an old. dear and personal friend of their Majesties. The Question of the setting lip of Counsellors of State as was done during the King’s former illness, will not be considered till there is a better idea of the probable duration of the King’s illness.

ROYALTY ABSENT FROM ST. MARY S.

For the first time for many years, members of the Royal Family did not attend morning service at St. Mary’s. They remained at Sandringham House, where crowds awaited news, but there was no sign of anything from the House. A throng was also waiting at Buckingham Palace and hundreds remained throughout the day outside.

PRINCE TALKS WITH MR BALDWIN A constant stream entered the Roman Catholic Westminster Cathedral and offered prayers. The Prince of Wales, after acquainting the Duke of Gloucester with the progress of the King's illness, left Buckingham Palace for Downing Street and saw Mr Baldwin. DUCK ESS PROGK ES.3IN G FA V OUR ABLY. The Duke of York will spend the night at the Royal Lodge at Windsor, where the Duchess is progressing excellently. The other inmates are the Princesses Helena Victoria, Elizabeth and Margaret Rose. The Duke of York will return to Sandringham on January 20. The Queen and the Princess Royal walked in the grounds at Sandringham this niternoon. (Roc oi ved 1 p. m.) LONDON, January 19. The King of Italy lias personally requested the Italian Consul, Signor G.randi, to make direct inquiries of the King’s progress and convey his sincerest wishes for the latter’s recovery. German ex-service men. arriving as guests of the Brutish Legion telegraphed the Prince of Wales :—"Our first thoughts are for Hi,. health of his Majesty. We ask the* Prince of Wales to convey this message.”