KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 28 November 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

“AN UPHILL FIGHT.”

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LONDON, N<>v. 27. No explanation is available lor tbe reason of the doctors’ late visit, but it was learned at midnight that the King’s condition had not improved. The night passed without further news. The ho]>es entertained on Sunday, says the “Daily Mail,” have not been fulfilled at present. There has been no progress towards recovery. It is realised that the King is engaged in a hard uphill fight, liis constitution being put to a severe test. The original infection persists, and in Ibe most favourable t ire linstanms. the battle must be of a prolonged anxious nature.

PRINCE NOT RETURNING,

HAMILTON (Mermuda) X-.v, 27. There is no indication that Prince George is planning to return home because of (lie illness of King George.

MORE RESTFUL NIGHT

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 27.

A bulletin states the King had a more restful night and his temperature was somewhat lower. His condition was otherwise unchanged. It wrs signed by Drs Hewlett and Dawson

DUKE OF YORK

(Received this day at 8.30. a.m.)

LONDON. November 27

The Duke of York, speaking at an advertising luncheon said: “ I am glad to be able to tell yon there is a slight improvement in the King’s condition this morning. As you know, pleurisy is distressing, and from tbe nature of the illness, progress must be slow. There must be ups and downs, but. progress can be made.” (Applause.) Official circles deny the report from Bermuda that Prince George is returning.

CRUISER DURBAN

READY TO LEAVE

‘WITH PRINCE GEORGE A HOARD

(Received tliis day at 10 a.m.) BERMUDA, ■ November 27. Tbo British cruiser Despatch arrived on 26th November, alter which Admiral U.vril Fuller transferred the Admiral’s flap; from the cruiser Durban to the Despatch, while the Durban was placed in readiness to convey Prince George on the first stage of the journey to England. The Durban, with the Prince aboard, who suffered from stomach trouble, is waiting the signal to sail, hut a severe north-wester is blowing, so the vessel is not expected to leave until the morning. The Durban plans to meet a New York liner in midocean and transfer the Prince, thus saving considerable time in the trip to England. The United Press correspondent states he has been in close ton oh with Admiralty House all day, and the news, while not publicly made known, was given him by the Admiral’s attaches. JIo declared it will be followed to-morrow by more explicit data.

LESS DISTURBED DAY

(Received tliis dny at noon.) LONDON, November 27

A bulletin issued at 8.30 p.m. signed by Dawson and Hewitt states the Kin r luul a less disturbed day and bis temperature was somewhat lower than at the corresponding hour last night. IDs strength is maintained.

ITALIAN REGRET. ROME, November. 27

The King’s illness is causing deep regret. King Victor Emmanuel and Signor Mussolini are frequently informed of his condition by their Ambassador at London.

Newspapers publish lengthy lelegrams and pay a tribute to the King’s unique position as a monarch of Ibo most vast and varied Empire in the world, and emphasise his popularity throughout the Empire, due to His Majesty’s great moral qualities.

AN .UNFOUNDED REPORT

PRINCE GEORGE NOT ILL

(British Official Wireless.)

RUGBY, November 27

The Admiralty announces that the Oommander-in-Chief of the Ameiica and West Indies station reports that the rumours appearing in the press as to the Hines's of Prince George, are entirely incorrect. His Royal Highness is in excellent health. LESS ANXIETY. (Received this day at 1.30 p.m.) RUGBY, November 27. Indications that the anxiety regarding ILs Majesty had been somewhat relieved, was also afforded by the fact that the Queen and Princess Mary left the palace during the afternoon to pay some personal visits. They were cheered by the crowd waiting outside Buckingham Palace.LONDON, November 27. I ’Die feeling of relief at this morning’s and to-night’s bulletins, on top of last night’s announcement, could almost be felt throughout the country. Even photographs of the convds outside the palace, where the bulletins were displayed, showed relieved feelings. Not unnaturally, there were many alarmist rumours, hut to-day’s events have done much to discount these. . . Apart from the reassuring speech ot

the Duke of York there came the official announcement that the Prince

of Wales was not recalled to England. He is due to arrive to-day at Dodoma ami according to previous plans lie expected to remain at Dodoma, for a day or two.

The Admiralty’s decision to despatch H..M.S. Enterprise to he at the disposal of the Prince of Wales is regarded as merely precautionary, because ul the isolated nature o'f the surroundings, Aden being approximately two davs steam from Darcssalaam.

AN IMPROVEMENT

(Received this day at noon.)

LONDON. Nov. 27

Sir .Joynsnn Hicks informed a big meeting of Conservative women at Kent that he was pleased to bear the glad Hidings that the K : ng was distinctly better to-day. lie said: “I saw the Duke of York for a few minutes before leaving London, and he told me the King had a better night, and was easier to-day. Of course those who have had pleurisy realise it is quite a distinct illness, one which you cannot get over in a day or two. You must have patience, because it is impossible lo imagine tbe King well again in a certain number of days. At present be is going on well and we have reason to hope that before long we have even better news.”

An official at the Palace emphasised the fact that all bulletins mention the King’s strength is maintained. This is interpreted lo mean that his constitution is helping in the fight.

PRINCE OF WALES.

RETURNING FROM AFRICA

LONDON

Nov. 27

The Prince of Wales cabled to Mr Baldwin: “in view of the King’s illness, the Duke of Gloucester and myself are returning to England as soon as possible.’’

It is understood the Prince’s decision is not the result of a. recall message, but bis own initiative. The Admiralty has ordered H.M.S. Enterprise to proceed from Aden to Darosidaam to be at the disposal of the Prince of Wales.

STREAM OF ENQUIRIES. LONDON, Nov. 27

The scene at (lie Palace gates is really an inspecting sight. There is a continual .stream of cars stopping, and owners reading the bulletin. Every -rue! i of social life is represented. Workers detour to tbe Palace yard en route to work. Others remain all day. Among those to-day was “Old Kate.” who is reported to be one hundred years old, and a familiar figure to London race goers, from whom Hie King invariably buys his race cards for the Derby.