THE PRINCE OF WALES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18967, 19 March 1924, Page 11

THE PRINCE OF WALES

PRESS WARNINGS AGAINST RISKING LIFE. LONDON, March 17. The Daily Mail, in a leader, says that the country learnt with real concern the latest accident to the Prince. There have been many Princes of Wales, but none so completely engaged to the affection of the people. It is because this feeling of personal attachment is so widespread and sincere that public anxiety is so great. It is only right he should know what the public is thinking and saying: that he is not a private person, but a national and ought not 'to continue to risk his life unnecessarily. A Prince of Wales has the right to imperil his life only in defence of his country. Everyone knows the Prince proved his courage h .ndsomely. In Flanders and Italy he was ready to face any danger with the humblest soldier, and he is rightly honoured and respected for it. He has made himself master of many difficult accomplishments by sheer determination, but no degree of assiduity 'can give a safe seat on a horse. King Edward hunted for twelve years, but always showed wise discretion |p the field. Therein he set his grandson au example. We earnestly advise the Prince to follow this advice, which will doubtless be unwelcome, but it is our duty to tender it. PRACTICALLY RECOVERED. LONDON, March 17. The Prince has practically recovered. There is no trace of concussion. He happily and cheerfully talked with the few visitors who were admitted. He inquired as to the well-being of the riders who fell in the raee. It is definitely stated that the horse did not kick him. The injuries were the result of the fall. He is not returning to London to-day, further rest being advisable. It is understood the Prince has not yet seen the widespread chorus of appeals in the Press urging him not to participate in steeplecbasing or point-to-point races. They will be brought to his notice later. “We must wait and see their effect,’’ said an official in close touch with him. LABOUR JOURNAL’S VIEWS. LONDON, March 17. The Daily Herald, in a leader, says: The British nation is getting very tired reading about the Prince of Wales ’ riding accidents. It feels, firstly, that he is a plucky fellow, but if he eanuot stick on a horse he had better give up trying; secondly, it is time he took life more seriously. Hunting and steeplechasing by day and dancing by night are excusable perhaps in a very young man, but he is old enough now to devote his energy to occupations more worth while. As long as he fills an important position he should behave accordingly. He should not recklessly endanger his life.