ACCIDENT TO THE KING.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 November 1915, Page 5

ACCIDENT TO THE KING.

WHEN IN FRANCE. CONFINED TO HIS BED. CONDITION NOT SERUMS. London, Oct. 29. Official: ICing George was inspecting the array in France on Thursday, when his horse fell. The King was severely bruised, and is confined to his bed. The latest bulletin reports that the King had a fair night. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S REPORT. Wellington, Oct. 30. The High Commissioner reports under date London, Oct. 29, 3.15 p.m.: While inspecting the army in the field yesterday mom'iug the Eing's horse, excited by the cheers of the troops, reared and fell. The King was severely bruised and is confined to his bed at present. To-day's bulletin states that the King had a fair night with some sleep. His general condition has improved. There are no complications.

FURTHER DETAILS. I 'A SENSATION IN THE BANKS. London, Oct. 29. Reuters 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 Array. The King exchanged his motor for a horse, and proceeded to the open - country, where the troops representing the First Army were drawn up. 'Die King, accompanied by a group of Generals, rode along - the lines, examining each unit and frequently asking questions. Though it was ra-'ning cotinuously, with heavy gusts of cold wind, the men looked splendid and the masses of khaki presented an impressive spectacle; t After the Anny'G'orps Commander and Staff had been presented, his Majesty inspected another body of troops. The men showed intense enthusiasm and shouted and waved their caps. • i

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 alreadf inspected had lined the roods 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.

A LATER BULLETIN. London, Oct. 20. It is understood the King's mishap is not serious. The latest bulletin give? Ins temperature as 99.2 and pulse 75. LATER REPORTS. HIS MAJESTY DOING WELL. Received Oct. 31, 4 p.m. London, Oct. 13. The Queen, acknowledging messages of sympathy, announces that tlie King's condition is satisfaetorv. Received Oct. .11. 4.15 p.m. London. Oct. 30. The latest bulletin says that the Kings condition show* further improvement. He had some sleep, and the pain is diminishing. H-is temperature am! pulse are normal. Received Nov. 1, 12.5 a.m.

London, Ocf. .'ill. The King lias received world-wide telegrams of sympathy. General .foflYe, at Buckingham Palace, sympathised with the Queen.

A STARTLING CONTRETEMPS. DISMAY OF THE TROOPS. Received Oct. 31, 3.30 p.m. London, Oct. 30. Mr. Philip Gibbs, in the Daily Chronicle, sa.ys that the King's accident was most abrupt and startling'. A General rode along the lines calling for a h'eartv cheer when the King passed. Tlieu a motor dashed up anil 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 has had an accident." ° 4 Rejoicing immediately changed to dismay. The King was wonderfully calm and courageous, and made light of the accident. BACK FROM THE FRONT. PRINCE OF WALES RETURNS. Received Oct. 30, fi.3 p.m. London, Oct. 29. The Prince of Wales has arrived at Buckingham Palace, from Prance.

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