Great Britain

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIII, Issue 53, 1 November 1915, Page 5

Great Britain

HIS MAJESTY THE KING. FURTHER DETAILS OF THE ACCIDENT. United Press Association. London, October 29. Renter's correspondent with the British headquarters reports, that the King lteft the Royal quarters at 10 o'clock on Thursday and motored to moot tlie General commanding the First Army. The King exchanged his motor for a horse, and proceeded to the open country, where the troops representing the First Army were drawn Tip. The King, accompanied by a group of Generals, rode along the lines, examining each unit and frequently asking questions Though it was raining continuously, with many gusts of cold wind, the men looked splendid and the masses of khaki presented an impressive spectacle. After the Army Corps Commander ami Staff had been presented, his Majesty inspected an--1 other 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, throwing his Majesty to the ground. The officers in the vicinity rushed and assisted the King to his motor-car. which immediately left the ground. 'Meanwhile the troops already inspect'ed 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 suddenly hushed. As the big limousine 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 Gibbs, in the Daily Chronicle, says that the kind's accident was . most abrupt and startling. A penernl -rode' along the lines calling for" k a' hjearty 'cheer i wUeh ( the King passed. Then a mot'or dashed up arid ten thousand men threw up their caps and cheered. There was a roar of laughter when;'it was seen' that -there was only, a young officer in the car. Then the officer exclaimed: "Tell the men not to cheer; the King lias had an accident." Rejoicing immediately changed to dismay. The King was wonderfully .calm and courageous, and made light of the accident. 1 r, » ST LATER REPORTS' NUI ! | j I . 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 imIprovement. He had some .sleep, and the pain is diminishing. His temperature and pulse are normal. The King has received world-wide telegrams of sympathy. General Jcffre, at Buckingham Palace, sympathised with the Queen, LATEST BULLETIN FAVORABLE. (Received 9.55 a.m.) London, Otcober 31. Ail official bulletin timed ten o'clock in the morning, and issued in the afternoon, states: The King makes slow progress. The pain is diminishing, but His Majesty is still weak. His pulse ami temperature are normal. THE PRINCE OF WALES. Loudon, October 2'J. The Prince of Wales has arrived at Buckingham Palace, from Prance. GENERAL JOFFRE IN LONDON. London, October 29. ■ General jofl'rc's first visit to London was utterly unexpected. He received a 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 held uniform, was highly gratified at his rc'ception and repeatedly saluted. Later, 'General Joffre and Lord Kitchener lunched at the French' Embassy with Mr Balfour and attended a Downing Street conference. j General Joffre 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 re'garding munitions. General Joffre was the guest of Lord Kitchener at York House, where there was a distinguished gathering. 'RECRUITING BOOM IN BRITAIN. London, October 30. The success of the first week's recruiting under Lord Derby's scheme amounts .to a real boom.

A COUNCIL OF WAR. London, October 31. Lord Rosebery, in a letter to The Times, suggests that the Cabinet should consist of Mr, Asquith, Lord Kitchener, and Mr Balfour, which should eradicate jealousies and give unity in the direction of responsibility", with a dictatorship. Lord ltosebery/s letter says that the Cabinet is too large, and he suggests 'a committee of three, who will report to the Cabinet and summon their colleagues and others into the council, if necessary.