THE KING OF THE BELGIANS
DEFIES HIS DOCTORS. Brussels, December 13. King Leopold is suffering from rheumatism and dropsy. His condition has improved since Saturday. Despite the doctor's orders, the Kiug insisted in driving out, although he returned with terrible stomach pains.
FAREWELLS IIIS UKLATIVES AN.) OFFICIALS. Received 15, 9.35 p.m. Brussels, December 14. The last Sacrament was administered to the King of the Belgians. He is extremely weak but his mind is perfectly clear. He kiesed Princess C'lenieutMie. Prince Albert and Prince Albert's wife, and next tnanked the Cuuri oiilcials for their consistent services, and, tin i ii; to the doctors, he remarked: think I will die soon, don't you?"
His daughter, Prince*; Limta, li-lu graphed to liim asking for an intt-i-vie* King Leopold replied that lie would con aider the matter, but his rel'itiou* uru doubtful whether ho will n-lvut mid I"' come reconciled. ' The King was soinewlnl bet. r i" the evening and the operation wn- '"slponed till to-day. ,
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 264, 15 December 1909, Page 2
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162THE KING OF THE BELGIANS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 264, 15 December 1909, Page 2
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