THE DYING! MONARCH.

Pahiatua Herald, Volume XLIII, Issue 13162, 21 January 1936, Page 6

THE DYING! MONARCH.

PRIVY COUNCIL MEETS. KING PROPPED UP WITH PILLOWS. (Received 12 noon.) United Press Assn.—By Electric Teleg r a ph—Co py right. LONDON. January 20. The Privy Councillors assembled in the sit tin.groom adjoining the King’s bedroom, with doors wide open to enable the meeting to be held in the presence ol his Majesty in accordance with constitutional practice, the King being propped up with pillows. Lord Dawson who was present as a Privy Councillor assumed the responsibility of seeing the King was comfortable and not subjected to* undue strain. After the usual formalities Lord Dawson presented the Kiiy-r with the State paper constituting the Council of State. His Majesty signed it. after which the Privy Councillors and Lord Han key lunched with the Queen. Doctors visited the Duke of Gloucester and stated that it was inadvisable to travel to Sandringham unless absolutely necessary. According to an official announcement li.is Majesty appointed a.s Councillors of State tin* Queen, the Prince ot Wales, the Duke of York, the Duke of Gloucester, and the Duke otf K< 'lit. AB YSST NI A N CC)NCER N. ADDIS ABABA January 20. The Abyssinians are most concerned over the King’s health, and inquiries are pouring in from all parts of the country.

The Emperor has ordered every bulletin to bo immediately transmitted to bis headquarters at Dessle.

LOSING GROUND. KING’S GALLANT FIGHT. (Received 12.15 p.m.) LONDON. January 20. Early to-day doctors expressed the opinion that the King’s static condition might persist for several days, but an evening examination showed a slow weakening, which one in close touch with Court circles described as a “general slowing up of the bodily machine.” His Majesty, since Friday, has been fighting hard against an encroaching weakness,’ but the bulletin indicated that he is losing, ground. The King is not suffering pain. The Star learns that medical experts regard to-night as the critical time, and if the King rallies, he has a good chance of recovery. The Privy Council comprised the Archbishop of Canterbury. Lord Hailsbam. Mr Ram-ay Macdonald, and Lords Dawson and Wigram and the Simmon Clerk Mr Justice Hankr ey. who told the press that His Majesty affixed his usual signature, after which the Councillors withdrew to allow him to rest.

i TALI A X TR IBUTES. ROME, January 20. The Giornale a* Italia in a front page article says the Italian King, is following King George’s illness with, sincere concern. No matter what hostility certain British parties hold against Italy, we cannot forget that King George, our ally in the World War. is a King with great virtues', a deej > sense of responsibility and devotion to public affairs. We therefore hope he? will soon be able to resume his high mission in British national life.