Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 52, 30 October 1915, Page 5

Great Britain

I _—«o> H*S MAJESTY THE KIUQ* FURTHER DETASLS OF THE ACCIDENT. United Press Association. London, October 129. Reuter's correspondent with the British headquarters reports, that the ! King left the Royal quarters at 10 o'clock on Thursday and motored to meet the General commanding the First Army. The King exchanged his motor for a Tiorse, and proceeded to the open country, where the troops representing the First Army were drawn up. ; The King, accompanied by a group of Generals, lode along the lines, examining each unit and frequently ask•ing questions Though it was raining continuously, with many gusts of cold wind, the men looked splendid and the masses of khaki presented an imI . ' ipressive spectacle. After the Army .Corps Commander and Staff had been 'presented, his Majesty inspected another body of troops. The men showed intense enthusiasm and shouted and 'waved their caps. The King's mare, though specially trained, reared high in the air. The King managed to regain control, but the mare reared again and fell over backwards, throw-

1 ing his Majesty to the ground. The officers in the vicinity rushed and assisted the King to his motor-car. J which immediately left the ground. iMeanwhile the troops already inspected had lined the roads to watch the King's return. The staff officers, however, tore down the road in a military car and ordered no demonstration as the King had met with an accident. The news caused a. sensation in the army. The men were preparing a rapturous reception and were sudidenly hushed. As the big limousine J car rolled through the lines the men silently saluted. The King bravely tried to acknowledge' the salute. 'though suffering severely from shock. The inspection of the Indians and the review of the Guards Brigade was cancelled.

DISMAY OF THE TROOPS. London; October 30. Mr Philip Gihbs, in the Daily Chronicle, says that the' King's accident was most abrupt and startling. A General rode along the lines calling for a hearty cheer when the King passed. Then a motor dashed up and ten thousand men threw up their caps and cheered. There was a roar of laughter when it was seen that there was N only a young officer in the car. Then the officer exclaimed: "Tell the men not to cheer; the King has had an accident." Rejoicing immediately changed to dismay. The King was wonderfully calm and courageous, and made light of the accident.

LATER REPORTS. London, October 30. The Queen, acknowledging message of sympathy, announces that the King's condition is satisfactory. I The latest bulletin says that the ■ King's condition shows further improvement. He had some sleep, and Itlie pain is diminishing. His temIperature and pulse are normal, j The King has received world-wide I telegrams of sympathy. ' General Jcffre, at Buckingham Palface,' sympathised with the Queen.

LATEST BULLETIN FAVORABLE. (■Received 9.55 a.m.) I London, Otcoher 31. i An ofEcial bulletin timed ten o'clock in the morning, and issued in the afternoon, states: I The King makes slow progress. The pain is diminishing, but His Majesty is still weak. His pulse and temperature are normal. THE PRINCE OF WALES. London, October 29. The Prince of Wales has arrived at Buckingham Palace, from France. GENERAL JOFFRE IN LONDON. i Loudon, October 29. j General Joffre's first visit to London [was utterly unexpected. He received la tremendous ovation in the- streets •when the crowds at Whitehall recognised him motoring with Lord Kitchener after his visit to the War Office. '"Father" Joffre. yearing a field uniform, was highly gratified at his reception and.repeatedly saluted. Later. General Joffre and Lord Kitchener lunched at the French Embassy with Mr Balfour and attended a Downing Street conference. Genera! .1 off re attended a conference at Downing Street, which included Lord Kitchener and several English and French generals. He later had a (conference with Mr Lloyd George regarding munitions. i" General Joffre was the guest of Lord Kitchener at York House, where Caere was a distinguished gathering. RECRUITING BOOM IN BRITAIN. London, October 30. I The success of the first week's recruiting under Lord Derby's scheme amounts to a real boom.