KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 7 December 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

SIR JOYNSON HICKS {United Press .Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). I,OXDON.-'Docembor 5. Sir W. Jnynson llicks at the Cliatnher of Commerce dinner said we should not attempt to hide the fact ol the position that the illness is one causing great anxiety to all those in touch with the palace. They naturally I Ifollowod the bulletins most closely. Tliere still was great hope that his Majesty may recover. A continuance of the pleurisy infection is not good. It seems difficult on such an occasion to speak on any other subject, hut f am sure his Majesty would desire the life of the nation to proceed and to perform its duty and carry out the work before us.” PRINCE'S RETURN. LONDON, Dec. 5. The Enterprise hastily refuelled at Aden, and left a few hours after arrival. There were no ceremonial guns or flags. While waiting the Prince of Wales played a round of golf. Owin'.' to the remarkable speeding up, it is now believed that the Prince of Wales will he at Sue/, on Friday morning, whereas it was formerly reckoned as early on Saturday. The actual arrangements from Suez are uncertain. The present plan is an express from Su<v, to Alexandria, thence aboard the Frobisher, either to Brindisi or Naples., thence by special train direct to Calais or Boulogne. The Italian Government offered an noronlane from Alexandria direct to Brindisi. The British destroyer is in readiness in the channel, and should arrangements proceed as they should, the Prince should he in London on December 11. An aeroplane from Alexandria would probably save at least a day. MESSAGES DF SYMPATHY. LONDON, Dec. G. Messages of loyal sympathy continue to emanate throughout the United Kingdom. Hundreds reach the Pul ace daily, and in every event are prefaced by references of the extreme anxiety felt. There was a denari lire Irom the usual custom at the Pilgrims’ Dinner Instead of toasting the King and President together, the King’s toast was given first. The Pilgrims of the United Stales cabled: “Grave illnes* causes greatest anxiety. We hone and privy for a speedy complete recovery. May God save the King.” The Executive of the Piirfiament:iry Labour Party sent a message to the Queen, who returned an appreciative reply. , A cable was received from American ••ftobarians, by British Rotnrians, who forwarded it to the King. When the Queen went for her daily drive with the Princess, the car slowed down while passing the crowds at the gates. The Queen smiled acknowledgements to greetings. WHAT IS KEPT BACK? THE CRITICISED. LONDON, Dec. 0. Regarding the illness of 'the King the Daily Chronicle’s medical expert criticises what he describes as “tin ciyptic note” of the bulletins, and says: “They do not afford in formation of the*kind which the public has the right to expect. They are becoindng impatient, seemingly, at the unnecessary reticence The news to-du\ continues to cause mis-giving.” VIEWS OF MEDICAL AUTHORITY. LONDON, Dec. 6. A medical authority sums up the King’s position thus: “There has been a continuous payment out of the bank of health, but sleep and rest arc supplying a steady stream of deposits on the credit side. The drain of payments out cannot possibly last much longer, and unless there is a sudden and unexpected demand, the credd side will soon assert itself definitely. JAPANESE GYM V AT HY. TOKYO, Dec. fi. The vernacular press, in leaders on the King’s illness, testify to nation wide concern, and anxiety. Officials from the highest downwards are enquiring continually, and expressing personal sympathy. morning bulletin. CONDITION SLOWLY IMPROVING. <Received this dav at S a.m.) LONDON, Dec. G. A bulletin at 10.45 a.m. states tho King passed a fair night. His temperature this morning was lower and general condition slowly improving, the infective process which remains severe, becoming more localised. Tt was signed by Drs Howtt and Dawson. COMMENT ON BULLETIN. NO CHANGE IN CONDITION. (Received this dav at 0.2.). a.m.) LONDON, Dec. G. Tho morning’s bulletin is regarded cs distinctly reassuring. The nlxsoiieo of any reference to the heart is considered a specially good .sign. Dr Dawson arrived at the palace at 0.00 and lfeina i nejd in consultation with Dr „ Hewett for an hour and a half, liefore * ] IC wrote the bulletin which was only posted at the gates at 11.30. A thousand outside the palace awaited it with considerable anxiety. There have been continuous inquiries all night, though a thick fog made it m cessary to strike matches or use electric torches to read the 'bulletins.

Elaborate precautions were taken to prevent the fog penetrating to the Royal compartments. Dr Hewitt immediately devised a method whereby Palace electricians installed a special apparatus to prevent the fog reaching the sick room. Dr Dawson returned at 2.3!) p.m. and had a brief consultation with Dr Hewitt hut no bulletin was issued. The Queen engaged in her alternoon drive and looked much more cheerful than for some days. Tho “Central News’’ learns there was no change in the King's condition at I o’clock. DUKE OF GLOUCESTER. •CAPETOWN. Dee. G. The Duke of Gloucester was travelling in the premier’s saloon, north of Bulawayo when the engine gave trouble. The Duke look off his coal, rolled up his sleeves, and as the driver says--“ Mucked in despite the rain.” Tho Duke continued to worlt and showed a good knowledge of mechanics. At Bulawayo the Duke shook hands with the driver and congratulated him on tlu 1 excellent run. The Duke, arrives at Capetown at G. 30 in the morning, and sails in the a fternoon. EVENING BULLETIN. (Received this day at 11.25. a.in.) LONDON. December G. Drs. Dawson and flewitt arrived at the palace at 7.25 p.m. A bulletin at 8.30 stated the King’s general condition was the same as the morning bulletin. Tho localisation of the infection base on the right side of the chest was rather more defined, conforming to the progress of the illness during the past two days.