KING LEOPOLD.
SERIOUSLY ILL. Received December 14, 9 a„m. BRUSSELS, December 13. King Leopold is suffering from rheumatism and dropsy. He improved on SaturJay, and, despite the doctor's orders, insisted on driving out. He returned suffering from terrible stomach pain. Received December 14, 10 p.m. BttUSSELS, December 14. The last sacrament has been administered to King Leopold, who is extremely weak, but his mind is-per-fectly clear. He kissed Princess Clementine and Prince Albert and Prince Albert's wife. Hejnext thanked the Court officials for their constant services. Turning to the djctora, he remarked: "You think I will die soon, don't vou." The King was somewhat be tter in the evening, and the operation has been postponed till to-day.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9676, 15 December 1909, Page 5
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117KING LEOPOLD. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 9676, 15 December 1909, Page 5
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