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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 291, 8 December 1928, Page 7

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KING’S CONDITION MORE ENCOURAGING INFECTION LOCALISED <By Telegraph—Per Press Assn. —Copyright.) [ Australian Press Assn. I LONDON, Dec. 6. A bulletin issued at 8 30 o’clock stated: “The King’s general condition L the same as the morning’s bulletin. The localisation of the infection of the base of the right side of the chest is rather more defined, conforming to the progress of ■ illness during the past two days.’’ No afternoon bulletin was ' sued. This morning’s buletin is regarded as distinctly reassuring. The absence of any reference to the heart is considered a specially good sign. Thousands outside the Palace awaited it with considerable anxiety. There had been continuous inquiries all night, though he 'ck fog made it necessary to strike matches or use electric torches to read the bulletin. Elaborate precautions were taken to prevent the fog penetrating the Royal compartments. Sir Stanley Hewett immediately devised a method whereby the Palace electricians installed a special apparatus to prevent the fog reaching the sick room. The Queen enjoyed her afternoon drive a..d looked much more cheerful than she has done for some days. The Daily Express quotes an eminent authority to the effect that his Majesty’s condition is still sufficiently serious to cause anxiety. “What is now feared,’’ he says, “is the formation of an abscss, following the discharge frem the infected area. However, the fact that the King has not been a second time seems to indicate that this possible development will be successfully controlled.’’ THE POPE’S PRAYERS CONCERN IN ITALY I Australian Fres> .\#sn. J Received Dec. 7, Il p.m. LONDON, Dec. 7. The Pope continue.-, to offer special prayers for his Majesty, as he has done since the beginning of the illness. The Royal family and the British Government, through Cardinal Bourne, have expressed their sense of gratitude for the Pope’s solicitudeReports from Rome show that the Italian offer of an aeroplane •to take the Prince from Egypt to Brindisi, has been declined. The Puke of Gloucester, travelling Hi General Hertzog's special saloon, arm cd at the Cape in ample time to join the Balmoral Castle. Passing through one of the junctions, the mayor, a veteran Boer commander expressed the sympathy and affection of the veldt people for their Majesties. The Royal family’s ChrLtmas plans Lave necessarily been altered, and ari agements to pass the season at b«uuringham have been cancelled. The will spend Christmas at Buckingham Palace and Princess Mary is also likely to remain. The Duke and Duchess of York thus, far have made no definite Christmas arrangements. The Prince of Wales is expected at Suez at 11 p.m. to-night, and on Saturday morning will entrain for Port Said, where he is expected to rejoin the Enterprise. It is understood that he prefers to continue to Brindisi aboard the Enterprise. Should the Enterprise be delayed en route, he will join tne Frobisher, which is standing by. The British Consul at Naples is proceeding direct to Brindisi to have everything in readiness for the Prince when he* entrains for London. Instructions have been given that the Prince is not to worry with receptions, and no one is to be allowed to approach the train. “MUCKED IN” DUKE HELPS WITH ENGINE FTP AIRS (Australian Press Association.) CAPE TOWN, Dec. 6. The Duke of Gloucester was traveling i nthe Premier’s saloon, north of Bulawayo, when the engine gave trouble. The Duke took off his coat and rolled up his sleeves and the driver says: “mucked in despite the rain.’’ The Duke continued to work ano showed a good knowledge of mechanicsAt Bulawayo the Duke shook hands with the driver and congratulated him on the excellent run.