KING’S HEALTH

Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1928, Page 5

KING’S HEALTH

THE BEST NEWS YET. (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright). (Received this day at 12.25. p.m.) LONDON. Deccml.er I!). An aullioritativo review of to-night’s hulletiu concludes—The dangerous phases have been surmounted. There is increasing- solid grounds tor hoping that his Majesty’s recovery will result, after a long, anxious struggle. ROY AI/lIKS MOV EM ENTS. LONDON, December ID. Prince George, who is twenty-six on Thursday, reaches England on Eriday. A special saloon will he attached to the boat train and he will then drive to the Palace where he will live. The Portuguese Government has wirelessed the Balmoral Castle, offering a special train for the Duke of Gloucester, should he desire to shorten his journey by travelling overland from Lisbon. The Duke replied he would remain on the steamer. Princess Mary attended a Christmas party. Not having forgotten her association with the riding school at Btiekingnm Palace she spoke to a number ol men still in the hospital blue. The Queen sent a message stating: “ The welfare df the men, still suffering from cruel effects of the war, is very near the King’s heart and were he in better health they would be as much in his thoughts to-night as in mine.” The Qu«en, Princess Mary, and Lord Lascelles paid an informal, unexpected visit to the zoo, remaining an hour, wandering in and out ol the 'various sections unconduetcd. COMMENT ON BULLETIN. LONDON, December Iff. To-night’s bulletin, combined with the closing remarks of the authoritative review, as cabled, provide really the host news from the palace for a long time. It is officially stated there is now less anxiety at the palace concerning his Majesty’s condition. Nevertheless it is insisted that the dlt-re-peated warning ol anxiety is still applicable. Further unchecked progress must continue for several days before absolute confidence can he lelt. However, every bulletin which notes a little more progress is another step in the right direction. Six doctors were in consultation tonight—Whitby (bacteriologist), Hewitt, Dawson, Rigby, iiowitt, and Woods. The two last-named again applied ray treatment, Dr Hewitt staying on. The Prince of Wales dined with the Queen. REMOVAL OF PART OF I.UIL LONDON, December 20. A A medical authority states that the resetting of a rib meant the rcmoiwl of a small portion df the rib. The Prince of Wales and the Duke and Duchess of York remained at the Palace until eleven. A DEBT OF GRATITUDE. LONDON. December 20. The Times ” stales that the nation owes a deep debt ol gratitude to I lie physicians and surgeons for their wisdom and strength of mind in the circumstances of greatest anxiety and for the candour with which they, day by day, told the simple truth aboiil the King’s condition. Now that hope and confidence may legitimately be ifelt, there devolves on everyone a duty of maintaining an attitude of quiet cheerfulness. PASSED A GOOD NIGHT. ,Received this day at 8 a.m.) , LONDON, December 20. The hulletiu at 11 a.m, staled the King passed a good night and there was a continuation of his Majesty s slow progress. (Sgd.) Hewitt, Bigby. Dawson. A PLEASING REPORT. PROGRESS FIRMLY ESTABLISHED (Received this d^7at 10.30. a.m.) LONDON. Dec. 20. The fifth consecutive bulletin repu'ting progress, means in official parlance, tnat. the King lias taken another small step forward. In consequence there is creat optimism at the Palace. " Five doctors consulted at the I’alace at 3.30 p.m. and issued a bulletin: ‘‘We are happy to state the King s pio gross is now more definitely established. His strength, breathing, lung and heart are slowly improving. .. consultation took place in order to survey the King’s present progress comprehensively and discuss lines on which treatment in the immediate future shall proceed.

CHEERING NEWS

OUT OK IMMEDIATE DANCER

ST 111 RING EKE EC’r ON TRADE

(Received this day at 12.25. P-m.j LONDON, Dec. 20.

The news of the past couple of days so happily confirmed by to-day’s 'bulletin, is further strengthened hv the fact the doctors did not deem it necessary to issue a night bulletin. This had a remarkable effect on the whole country. Tn fact, we may at least consider His Majesty is out of immediate danger and that slow hut steady improvement seems assured. This has came as a veritable tonic on the eve of Christmas festivities, and will have far reaching effects. The inevitable complications, as a result of such a. dangerous illness, have beep Mt over

tho whole of England and greater pari of Europe. Trade, generally is brisk at, this particular season, had reacted to disadvantage ol lug and small traders alike. I hoiisands ol big festivities were on the point ol caneellafion. The good news was discernible on the countenances of Loudon crowds yesterday and to-day. and iliac London is crammed with eager shoopers is exceedingly cheering.

Proof of His Majesty's improvement. is fold in connection with the tiding school party at Buckingham Palace, cabled yesterday. Not only was the King aware of its progress, but twice during the course of the clay lie asked how it was progressing and expressed a hope that the* men were enjoying themselves, and it they were getting everything. Following his afternoon’s bulletin. Drs Howitt and Woods again administered rays.

Drs Hewitt, Dawson. Rollesfon. Buzzard and Righv were in consultation for ninety minutes. The latter lour left the Palace at 8.30 p.m.

NO NIGHT IVULIYETIX. LONDON. December 20. Li view of the issue of the bulletin in the afternoon, none will he issued to-night, hut it is officially stated that th(' King’s condition continues satisfactory.