KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 29 November 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

.REFORM PARTY’S SYMPATHY

(United Press Association.—By Electric Telegraph.—Copyright.) WELLINGTON, November 28. Tlio following resolution was passed at a caucus of the Hcfonn Party this morning: “That this meeting <>!' Parliamentary represent a lives of the Roforni Party of New Zealand desire to express their loyal and sincere sympathy in the King’s illness and also their earnest hope that llis .Majesty may soon he restored to good health.” NAVAL AHBANGE.MENTS FOR PRINCE OF WALES. LONDON, November 27. The “ Daily Express” states that all necessary naval arrangements have been completed to living the Prince ol Wales to England without deh.y, and he is aboard the Enterprise, which is at present soveiiten hundred miles away. She is capable of steaming thirty-two knots, and should reach Suez in the shortest time—sixty-eight, hours. The Prince will entrain to Port Said, embark on the warship for Brindisi, and travel by special train overland. Among thousands of messages delivered at the Palace, was one from Mrs Booth, on behalf ol the General and Empire Salvationists. The Queen immediately replied, adding the hope that General Booth’s health would steadily improve. Cablegrams which have been received in England from Kenya Colony | indicate that the Prince of Wales received a cablegram direct from Lord Dawson, advising him to remain near a telegraph. The contents wore in no wa.v alarming, but bad the Prince ol Wales continued his programme, ho 'would have been out ol reach ol communication for four days. > A REASSURING BULLETIN. LONDON, Novend or 27. Simultaneously with the announcement of the Enterprise going to Daressalaam, came the telegram trom the Prince of Wales. Tt is emphasised in London that the decision is entirely on the Prince of Wales’s own initiative, and in no way associated with a recall, or any untoward turn in the King’s illness. It must he remembered that there is a natural desire for a son to be near bis fa flier on such a n occasion., While, this decision may cause a certain amount ol natural anxiety it is an unquestionable I net that the King’s health today is definitely better than yesterday. A prominent medical adviser stated ' that to-night’s news was most reassuring, and hopeful, and added: I think you may take it that the outlook is now very favourable indeed.” When Sir G. Dewitt and Lord Dawson bad issued to-nigbt’s bulletin, they remained at the palace- for dinner. NO CHANGE TN .KING’S CONDITION. (Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, November 28. A bulletin timed 10 o’clock stated the King passed a quiet night. His temperature, and general condition remain as before. EVENING BULLETIN. (Received this day at 11 a.m.) LONDON, November 28. A bulletin issued at 8.15 p.m. signed by Drs. Dawson and Ilewett states Lbc King passed a fair day with some sleep. Other conditions arc unchanged. NO NEWS IN RUSSIA. LONDON, Nov. 28. The British United Press correspondent at Moscow reports that amidst world wide expressions of sympathy in King George’s illness, it is extraordinary "that no mention thereof lias l>een allowed to reach the Russian public. Not a word has appeared in any newspapers. FREE STATE MESSAGE. LONDON. Nov. 28. On behalf of his colleagues of the Irish Free State Government. Air Cosgrave telegraphed to the Palace: “Sorry to learn of your Majesty s illness. We earnestly pray that God will speedily restore you to complete health.” ENCOURA GTNG BULLETIN. Well informed quarters regard the latest bulletin as encouraging, especially the continuance of a more restful condition. The doctors remained at the Palace only forty-five mjnutes, including a. conference with Sir Jovnson Hicks. DETAILED REPORT. (Received this day at 11 a.m.) LONDON, Nov. 28. Drs Dawson and Ilewett replying to Cabinet’s request for a more detailed opinion regarding His Majesty’s illness than is contained in the daily bulletins in a letter to Sir Jovnson Hicks states the King is suffering from inflammation (congestion) of the right lung, with an extensive plastic pleurisy ou the right side, which is in ft painful condition. Such an infection must, from its nature, be serious. Tn all illness of this charar.Loi, there must be anxiety, which will at present continue, “il am happy to say the condition of the King is improving. The illness so far is being controlled, its force lessened and svmptoms alleviated, and we hope the duration will be curtaied.” It is commented that the doctors letter to Cabinet defines, for tlio first time, the variety of the King’s pleurisy under which the pleurass is cover-

cd with a thick layer of granular libringus matter. THE K! NCI'S CONDITION. CONSIDERED SATISFACTORY. (Received this day at 1 ‘2.2-5. p.m.) LONDON. Nov. 28. Ir. is authoritatively learned that the doctors are .satisfied with the King’s condition. To-night they remained at the Palace for less than an hour, and are not expected to return before the usual hour. A letter to Cabinet, which ' was written at Muckingha.m Palace at ’.) o’clock this morning, makes it plain that the illness is still serious. While • to-night's bulletin says the condition is unchanged, it is learned, however, importance is attached to the fact that the King is able to have some sleep. Following this morning’s visit to the King. Drs Dawson and llewett and Sir Joynson Ilicks remained at thi> Palace for lunch. The doctors loft at three o'clock. Komi afterwards the Queen and the Duchess of York left for a drive. The Queen returned at •f. 20. Cardinal Bourne has issued a request that prayers for the King's spec-Jv sind complete restoration fin health he offered in all Roman Catholic Churches on .Sunday. PRINCE OF WARES. A R RIV A L AT DA R ESS AL A A AI. (Received this day at 12.20. p.m.) LONDON. Nov. 28. Interest is at present centred on the Princes of Wales’ voluntary journey to London, the newspapers featuring his arrival at Daressalanni at 8.1 o this morning alten, travelling since dawn. Various messages indicate the town is agog with excitement. owing to rumours of the dramatic circumstances of his arrival. The Tanganyika Government steamer had steam up and the harbour buoys were lighted in order that the Prince of Wales might depart instantly from Mombasxa, should it be necessary to join the Enterprise, but unless an untoward message is expected he will await the Enterprise which is due late on Saturday at the earliest. DIKE OF YORK. (■Received this day at (.-1 n.m.' LONDON, November 28. The Duke and Duchess of York fulfilled both, their engagements in lamdon to-night, tin* Duke at a public dinner and the Duchess, at a conference. It is announced the Duke and Duchess of York visit Birmingham on Tuesday to fulfil several engagements in accordance with previous plans. Thousands of messengers Irom every body and association df importance are daily reaching the palace. Among these is one from the General Council of the T.F.C., expressing deepest regret and sincere wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Crowds at the palace gates are even bigger than ever. Alany wait all day. Thousands call and road the bulletin and depart.