HOPES NOT FULFILLED

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 530, 6 December 1928, Page 1

HOPES NOT FULFILLED

Rise in King’s Temperature Points to Infection Still DOCTORS SATISFIED THOUGH rE King's temperature last evening was a fraction higher than on Tuesday, and a hope expressed by the physicians that the recrudescence of the infection would be checked has not been fulfilled. Yet his Majesty’s condition is reported to be fairly satisfactory. (United P.A.—By Telegraph — Copyright) (Australian and X.Z. Press Association)

Reed. noou. LONDON, Wednesday. At 11.6 a.m. to-day a bulletin issued by Sir Stanley Hewett and Lord Dawson of Penn stated: "His Majesty the King passed a fair night. There are reasons to hope that the recrudescence of the infection which caused the last rise in temperature is being moderated.” Lord Dawson paid a second visit to ibe King at two o'clock, but it is not expected that an afternoon bulletin will be issued. Lord Dawson remained less than an hour. The Queen and Princess Mary again went for a drive. The Central News Agency says the King's condition in the afternoon was unchanged. The Anchor liner Transylvania, en route from New York, wirelessed the Queen this message:—“Six hundred and fifty of his Majesty's loyal subjects in mid-Atlantic desire to convey their deep sympathy, and pray that his Majesty's health will soon be restored.” The Queen replied: “I appreciate your kind thoughts of the King and myself.” A bulletin issued at 6.15 p.m. states that though the King had a quiet day, his temperature has risen to a point higher than at the same hour yesterday, showing that a recrudescence of the infection is still active. His strength is maintained. It is authoritatively learned that his Majesty had a good day. He was able to get plenty of rest. There is no setback; the King is no worse than yesterday. The issue of the bulletin fallowed two hours’ consultation, in which the four doctors conducted a review of the case. Sir Stanley Hewett is again spending the night at the Palace, so that he will be available should he be wanted. The Duke and Duchess of York dined at the palace. The cruiser Enterprise hastily refueled at Aden and left a few hours after her arrival. There was no ceremonial with guns or flags. While he was waiting, the Prince of Wales playoi a round of golf. Owing to remarkable speeding up, it is now believed that the Prince will be at Suez on Friday morning, whereas normally it would be early on Saturday. The actual arrangements from Suez are not certain. The present Plan is to go by express from Suez to Alexandria, thence aboard the Fro-, hisher either to Brindisi or Naples, whence he will go direct to Calais or Boulogne. The Italian Government offered an airplane from Alexandria direct to Brindisi.

and is liberally sprinkled with capital letters. After the opening paragraph of greeting it continues: “Whereas we have been stricken by illness, and are unable for the time being to give due attention to the affairs of our realm, know ye that for divers causes and considerations concerning us and the tranquillity of our realm, we, having entire confidence in the fidelity of our most dearly beloved consort the Queen, our most dear and entirely beloved son, and most faithful counsellor Edward, etc., etc., of our most especial grace, certain knowledge, and mere motion, do nominate and appoint our said consort the Queen (and the others) to do on our behalf any matter or thing which appears to them necessary or expedient in the interest of safety and good government of our realm, save only The exceptions are that the commission may not dissolve Parliament, or grant any rank, title, or dignity. The final paragraph commands all and singular archbishops, dukes, marquesses, etc., that they be attendant, counselling and helping the counsellors as it behoves them. UNIQUE SCENE There was a unique scene at the palace when the Cbmmission was established at a meeting of the Privy Council. Those present were: The Duke of York, Mr. Baldwin, Lord Stamfordham, private secretary to the King, Sir Maurice Hankey, clerk to the council, and the Home. Secretary, Sir William Joynson-Hicks, who presided in the absence of the Earl of Balfour. The meeting was held in the audience room adjoining the King’s bedroom, the door of which was open. The Home Secretary stood in the doorway to read the Order-in-Council, in order to allow the King, in his bed a few feet away, to be fully cognisant of the proceedings. Subsequently his Majesty affixed his signature to the order. The Queen, not being a member of the Privy Council, was not present. INCLUSION OF QUEEN In the course of the year the number of documents signed by his Majesty total thousands. He has been accustomed to devote a portion of his time practically every day to this task. It is stated that the signature he applied to to-day’s order was an excellent one. The inclusion of the Queen in the commission is unprecedented. Though the King is incapacitated, he is present, and the Queen forms the closest link between the Royal invalid and the new instrument of government.

A British destroyer will be in readia®ss at the Channel. The Prince 'l“ ou 'd be in London on December 11. The airplane from Alexandria will probably save at least a day. Though the morning and night buleuns appear to be somewhat contradictory, the terms of the latter showing the doctors’ hope of the recrudescence moderating being not fulfilled, etsrence to the maintenance of the , s strength is the most encouraging announcement since last week. An authoritative medical viewpoint s mat the latest news is not unfavourj f* This is the first time for several that the doctors have been able D | al fe a reassuring statement, whicli still regarded as a most important aspect of the case. The rise in temperature is regarded at ? ” ormal and expectable fluctuation ■« mis particular stage of the illness. ih=t lS v not farming. It is explained the point higher, which is reA e<i to ' does not mean a degree Wk 1 " , or even a decimal point I', but a higher point than at the eistf 1 “ le last nl £ht, when it was offiuaiij given as 100.2. Home Secretary, Sir William m2,. son 'hfieks. at a Chamber of Commerce dinner, said: “We should not iion m ? t u° Il 'Be the fact that the posiuof tn e illness is one causing great Dai lety to a *l those in touch with the hniw 6 ' 1 have naturally followed the still IUS most closely, but there is r great hope that his Majesty may cover, though continuance of the disi lri^ y aff e ction is not good. It seems on CUlt on suc h an occasion to speak hi* • otlu ‘ r su hject, but I am sure th Ma ? esty would desire the life of hi* ? ation lo proceed, each to perform . dutj\ and all to carry out the work betore us.”