KING SHOWS NO CHANGE

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 521, 26 November 1928, Page 1

KING SHOWS NO CHANGE

More Feverish Yesterday

CONDITION SATISFACTORY Cable Message to Prince THE King’s condition shows no change. His fever increased yesterday, but this is stated to be merely a normal fluctuation in such cases. A message has been cabled to the Prince of Wales in Africa, telling him there is no need to change his plans. (United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) (Australian and N.Z. Press Association) (United Service)

Reed. 9 a.m. LONDON, Sunday. No bulletin signed by his Majesty’s doctors was issued this morning. The King's condition is unchanged. Received 9.50 a.m. An official bulletin was issued at 3 p.m. It stated that his Majesty's condition was unchanged. Received 10.48 a.m. The latest bulletin says the King had a disturbed day, because of an increase in the fever. His strength is maintained. (Received 1.8 p.m.) At midnight it was learned that the King’s condition still showed no change, and that he was resting more comfortably. This statement is regarded at the

palace as satisfactory, indicating that the spread of the trouble has been arrested. His Majesty is apparently maintaining his recent progress. Lord Dawson of Penn and Sir Stanley Hewett arrived at the Palace early, and remained only 30 minutes. Big crowds outside the Palace expressed satisfaction with the better news.

One incident was symbolic of the national sympathy. George Goodlaw, aged 14, member of a troop of Sea Wolves on the Isle of Man, was admitted to the visitors’ reception-room at the Palace, carrying a bunch of roses, violets and chrysanthemums as a tribute of sympathy from his troop. When he was purchasing the flowers at King’s Cross, the girl flower-sellers, hearing they were for the King, added a few roses on their own account. Prayers for his Majesty’s recovery were followed by pulpit references in the churches and the National Anthem was sung in many cases. INCREASE IN FEVER DOCTORS EXPECTED IT NOT A BAD SIGN Reed. 10.30 a.m. LONDON, Sunday. The physicians decided not to issue a morning bulletin, partly because there was no important change in his Majesty’s condition and partly because there were no evening papers. The Queen, Princess Mary and the Duke and Duchess of York attended the morning service at the Palace. The Queen and Princess Mary in the afternoon were briefly visited by the Princess Beatrice and the Dowager Marchioness of Milford Haven at Kensington Palace. It was stated authoritati%-ely tonight that the King’s doctors were prepared for an increase in the fever, which need not be regarded as a bad sign. Both the congestion and pleurisy show a decline. The increase in fever is merely a normal fluctuation in such cases. To-day a message was cabled telling the Prince of Wales that there is no need to change his plans. STANDING IN THE RAIN Everybody now recalls the fact that the King’s last public at the Cenotaph ceremony on Armistice Day. After a night of heavy rain the morning was damp and misty and a drizzling rain began to fall before the service had ended. Yet the King c-ti->nrl oKcnlnlalv haroTioailoH thrnu P"h _

out the proceedings, though many spectators held their hats close to their heads. It is not suggested that his Majesty caught a chilL on that occasion, but the incident gives point to the suggestion that he is now less strong than he used to be. The “Morning Post” on Saturday published a touching photograph of King George standing in the rain beside the Cenotaph with a sad expression on his face. The “Daily Chronicle” says the affection with which the King is regarded finds expression in the widespread anxiety about his illness. Everybody feels a personal concern. The paper says the question suggests itself whether, when his Majesty recover, he ought not to make regular extended visits in the winter to countries with warmer climates. Everyone in personal touch with the King knows his constant addiction to duty. He hates to feel he is not discharging his full daily tasksIt is a creditable trait, says the paper, but one which his subjects wish to see somewhat relaxed in the interests of his. health. MILD CLIMATE SUGGESTED The “Observer” says:—ln all parts of the Empire the anxiety of the people has shown what store is set on his Majesty’s health by every section of his subjects. Wherever his flag flies his name is cherished not only in personal affection and loyalty toward the Crown, but as the embodiment of steadfast leadership. The duties of the King have made great inroads on his physical reserves owing to his unswerving acceptance of every bit of work and responsibility With Whifch his exacting conscience could eharge itself. His present illness suggests that it would be unwise for his Majesty in future to offer too much defiance to the English winter. For the prolonged reign of Queen Victoria we had to thank her periodical resort to a milder climate. By following her example King George would be furthering what all his peoples recognise is one of their highest common interests.