KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 6 December 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

FEELING ON CONTINENT

REMARKABLY SYM PATHETIC

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LONDON, Dec. 4. An outstanding feature of the King’s illness is the remarkable sym7>atlikv that has been awakened Ihrdhghowt Europe. The first remark of Frenchmen of every class "lieu meeting in the streets and the cater, is: “Comment va Le Roi ?” The Prince of Wales and the "Duke of Gloucester's race home is being followed with breathless interest in France. 'Pile press is reproducing maps, of their routes. What lm.s most touched the imagination of Democratic France has heee a. picture of “Old Kale” standing at the Palace gate receiving a special message from the Sovereign.

ITALY’S ATTITUDE. LONDON. Dec. 4

The Italian Government is maintaining a xennlano, belonging to the "North Africa-Fnrrpe service, for the disoosition of the Prince o| \\ alesit it is desired for his t rans-Alodi terra neun passage. Italy has also a special train, with a sleeping and dining ear in readiness for practically a non-stop run from Brindisi to Calais, preceded by a pilot engine. Apart from these practical manifestations of helpfulness, the officials and public of mil classes are daily expressing the sincerest hopes for His Majesty's recovery.

INCLUSION OF OUUEN IN P COMMISSION.

LONDON, Doc. 5. The inclusion of the Queen in the Commission is unprecedented. Owing to tlie unusual circumstances, the King, though incapacitated, is present arid the Queen forms the closest link between the Royal invalid and the iuof the Government. ™ THE MEDICAL VIEWPOINT'. A SWAYING BATTLE. LONDON, Dec. 4. An authoritative medical viewpoint of the King’s condition to-night (Tuesday) is that His Majesty is lighting a swaying battle. The rise in his temperature, resulting in a less comfortable day, was one of the fluctuations, that was to ibe expected. Nevertheless, the King is hotter and stronger than he was 24 hours ago. This largely b due to a good measure of natural sleep, which enables him to store up the necifcsary reserve energy. W' of the'ease have not yet been overcome, and that there are indications that the struggle will be a long one with the progress slow at present, while it must still he remembered that the anxiety which the physicians feel regarding his heart continues to persist. There was a unique scene at the Palace when the. Commission was established. Those present were the Duke of York, Mr 'Baldwin, Lord Stanfordliam and iSir Maurice TTankev. The last-named is Clerk ni flic Council, over which Sir W. «T. TTicks (Home Minister), in the absence rd Lord Balfour, presided. It was held in the audience room adjoining the King’s bedroom, the door of which •was open. Sir Win. Joynson Hicks read <>id rtbe Order-in-Council while standiu! r in the doorway, so as to allow the King in bed at a few feet distant, to he fully cognisant of the proceedings. Subsequently His Majesty affixed his signature to the Order Paper. The Queen, who is not a member of the Privy Council, was not present. To-night’s “London Gazette” con-

tains an official notification ns to tin' ■Ktnte Commission, as follows: “TTis Jflajesty, in Council, was Uiis day pleased to declare that, having been stricken by illness, and being unable for the time being to give due attention to the affairs of the realm. ’ Ihe notification thereafter set out. in official phraseology, the appointment of a commission.

A FAIR NIGHT. •

(Received this day at 8 a.m.) LONDON, December .1

A bulletin states the King passed a fair night. There are reasons to hope k/recrudescence of the injection which

paused the last rise in temperature, is being moderated. (Sgd.) Ilewett and Dawson.

PRINCE AT ADEN. (Received this day at 8 a.in.) / ADEN, December (b V IT.M..S. Enterprise with the Prince of Wales aboard, has arrived.

KING’S WARRANT. A Q (IAI N'NIOC UM K XT,

(Received this day at 1).25. a.m.) • LONDON. December 5. A quaintly worded document is the King’s warrant appointing counsellors, published in the “ Eondon Gazette." It occupies nearly an ordinary newspaper column, practically all one senteneeA liberally sprinkled with capital lotto re? After the opening paragraph of greetings it continues Whereas we have been stricken with illness and are unable for the time being giving due attention to affairs of our realm know ye that for divers causes and considerations concerning us and the tranquility of our realm as hereunto, / we, having entire confidence in I ho fidelity of our most dearly beloved

I Consort, tire Queen, our most dour and I entirely beloved son raid most faithful counsellor Edward, otcetra, of our especial grace, certain knowledge and mere motion to nominate and appoint our said Court the (,>ueen, etcetera, to do on our behalf any matter or tiling which appears to them necessary or expedient in the interest and safety of the good government of our realm save only etcetera.” exceptions are that the commission may not dismiss Parliament or grant any rank or title or dignity. The Final paragraph commands all and singular, archbishops, dukes, marquesses, etcetera, that they be attendant, counselling and helping the counsellors as it behoves them. DOCTOR'S VISIT. (Deceived this day at 10. ltd. a.m.) LONDON. Dee. .I. Dr Dawson oaid a second visit to the King at two o’clock, hut it is not expected that an afternoon's bulletin will lie issued. I)r Dawson remained less than an hour. The Queen and Princess Alary again went for a drive. The “Central News” says the King’s condition in the afternoon was unchanged. INCH EASED TEMPED A'ITRE. LONDON. Dee. o. . A bulletin issued at 0.1 o p.n.r. state 1 - though'the King bad a quiet day. bis: temperature has risen to a point higher than the same hour yesterday, showing a recrudescence of infection is still active, but bis strength is maintained. NOT FXFAVOFDAPLE. (Deceived this dav at: 11 a.m A LONDON. Dec. <5. To-night's bulletin is regarded a ,; not unfavourable. The King had a restful day and is no worse than yesterday. SYMPATHY EXTENDED. (Deceived this day at 10 a.m.) LONDON. Dec. o. The Anchor liner Transylvania, on route to New York wirelessed the Queen: —“GoO of His Maesty’s loyal subjects in mid-Atlantic desire to convey their deep sympathy, and pray Mis Majesty's health will scon be restored.” The Queen replied: “Appreciate your kind thoughts for the King and myself.”

REVIEW OE BULLETINS

CONDITION NO WORSE

(Received this dnv at 1.0 n.m.) LONDON, December 5

Though the morning and night bulletins appear somewhat contradictory, the terms of the latter, showing the doctors hope that the reerudosenec was moderating has been unfulfilled. I lie reference to the maintenance of strength is the most encouraging announcement since last week. An authoritative medical viewpoint is that the latest news is not unfavourable. This is the first time for several days that the doctors have been able to make a reassuring statement. The rise in temperature is regarded as .v normal and expectable fluctuation, which at this particular stage of the illness is not alarming. It. is explained I hat the point higher referred to today did not moan a degree higher •ir even a decimal point higher, hut a higher point than at some time last night, when it was officially given as 100.2.

It is authoritatively learned Hint his Majesty had a good day and was able to have plenty of rest. T here was no setback and the King is no worse than vestordnv.

The issue of the bulletin 'followed a (wo hours’ consultation in which lour doctors conducted a review of the case. |)r Hewitt is again spending the night, at the palace to be available should lie be wanted.

The Duke and Duchess of York dmc at: the palace.