THE KING INJURED.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144824, 30 October 1915, Page 7

THE KING INJURED.

FURTHER PARTICULARS. CHE KING’S MOVEMENTS. INSPECTION OP THE FIRST ARMY. P. Y ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.—COPYRIGHT. (Received Oct. 30, 2,10 p.ra.) LONDON, Oct. 29. Reuter’s correspondent with the British headquarters reports that the King left the Royal quarters at 10 o’clock on Thursday and motored to meet the General commanding the First Army. The King exchanged his motor for a horse and proceeded to the open country, where the troops representing the First Array were drawn up. The King, accompanied by a group of Generals, rode along the lines, examining each unit and frequently asking questions, Though it was raining continuously, with heavy gusts of cold wind, the men looked splendid and the masses of khaki presented an impressive spectacle. After the Array Corps Commander and Staff had been presented, his Majesty inspected another body of troops. Tho men showed intense enthusiasm and shouted and waved their caps.

His mare, _ though specially trained, reared high in the air. The King managed to regain... control, hut the mare reared again and foil over backwards, throwing his Majesty to the ground. Tho officers in tho vicinity rushed and assisted the King to his motor-car, which immediately left the. ground. Meanwhile the troops already inspected had lined the, roads to watch tho King’s return. The staff officers, however, tore down the road in a military car and ordered no demonstration, as tho King had met with an accident. The news caused a sensation in the army. The men wore preparing a rapturous reception and were suddenly hushed. As tho big limousine car rolled slowly through the lined the men silently saluted. Tho King bravely tried to acknowledge the salute, though suffering severely from shock. Tho inspection of the Indians and the review of the Guards Brigade was cancelled.

THE LATEST BULLETIN. MISHAP NOT SERIOUS. LONDON, Oct. 29. It is understood the King’s mishap is not. serious. Tho latest bulletin gives his temperature as 99.2 and pulse 75.