SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN KING'S HEALTH

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 91, 28 November 1928, Page 5

SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN KING'S HEALTH

PROGRESS CAN BE MADE BUT WILL BE SLOW PRINCE GEORGE NOT RETURNING. A REPORT DENIED. (Received. 9.5 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 27. The. Duke of York, speaking at the Advertising Luncheon, said; "I am glad t;o| be able, to toll you that there is- a slight improvement in the. King's condition this morning. A.s you know, pleurisy is distressing, and from the nature off the illness progress must Ik; slow. There must be ups and clowns, but progress can be made.' (Applause). Official circles deny the report from Bermuda that Prince George is returning.—Australian P.A. DOCTORS INTERVIEW QUEEN. LONDON, Nov. 26. The doctors remained in the sick room for an hour before, a bulletin was issued. After leaving the King the doctors had an interview with the Queen. When the bulletin became public at about nine oclock manifest! relief was disclosed that there? had been no serious turn in the. King's condition. Many people had been waiting for a couple of hours in hitter cold for the bulletin, which was displayed in a frame hung on the railings outside the Palace., Tibet public eagerly .discussed its terms in little groups. Hundreds of motorists stopped or sent their chauffeurs to see the bulletin. CROWD AT GATES.

Earlier j in the day the Duke and Duchess of York and Princess Mary jvisited the Queen and stayed to lunch. Later the- Royal ladies drove through the park. The Queen smiled and waved her hand to the. big! crowd waiting at the gates. The doctorg returned : to the* Palace at eleven to-night and left half an knur later. A bulletin issued at 8.30 p.m. stated : "The. King had an uncomfortable day. His temperature ir now 101.6 degrees, but the pleurisy has not extended further. His strength is maintained." HARD UPHILL FIGHT. It is realised that the, lung is engaged in a hard, uphill fight, his original infection persists and in tho most favourable circumstances the

battle, must he of a prolonged, anxious nature. The. latest blletin says. the. King is more restful- His temperature was somewhat lowe.r, but bis condition was otherwise. unchanged. The 1 bulletin was signet! by Sir Stanley He.wett and Lord Dawson. LESS MSTUJfcBEB DAI. (Received 11.25 a.m.) LONDON, November 27. A bulletin issued at 5.30 p.m. and signed by Lord Dawson and Sir Stanley. Hewitt, stated the King had a less disturbed day and his temperature was somewhat lower than at the corresponding hour last night. His strength was being maintained.—Australian Press Assn. KEGMET UN ITALY. NEWSPAPERS PAY 'TRIBUTE. (Received 11.25 a.m.) ROME. November 27. The King's illness is causing deep regret here. King Victor Emmanuel and Signor Mussolini are frequently informed of his condition by the Ambassador at London. The newspapers publish lengthy telegrams and pay tribute to the King's unique position us monarch of the most vast and varied empire in the world, and emphasise ( that Ids popularity throughout the empire is due to his Majesty's great moral qualities.—Australian Press Assn., United Service. MUCH BETTER NEWS. (Received 12.35 p.m.) LONDON, November 27. Sir "W. Jbynson-Hicks informed a

big - meeting of," Qonservatiye. women in Kent that h 0 was pleased to hear the glad tidings that the King was distinctly better to-day. He said) '"I saw the the Duke of York for a minutes before leaving London and, h;o told me the King had had a better night and was easier to-day. lOf icou'rse tbjose who have had pleurisy will realise it is quite a distinct illness and one which you cannot get over in a day or two. You must have patience, because it is impossible to nniagine that the King will be well again in a certain-num-ber of days. At present he is going on well and wo have reason to hope that before long we will have even better news." Officials at the Palace emphasise the fiict that all Bulletins mention the King's strength is maintained. This is interpreted to mean that his constitution is keeping up in the fight —Australian Press" Assn.. AN INSPIRING SIGHT. (Received 12.40 pCTff.) LONDON November 27. The scene at the 'Palace gates is a really inspiring sight. There is a continual stream, of cnrs stopping, and! the owners reading Ste bulletins. Every branch of social life is represented and workers pass the Palace \ yard en route to work while others ; remain all day. Among those there to-dviy was "Old ! Kate'' who is reported toi He a hundred years.old and who is a familiar: figure to London race goiehs, froimi| whom the Kino; 'tv'ys his race cards ! 'or the Derby.—Australian, Press Assn. ! INTERCESSION SERVICE, A solemn service of Intercession on. behialf of Hi s Majesty, will 15$" held in j the Church of The Holy Trinity at 7 a.m. to-morrow, morning.