KING EDWARAD'S HEALTH

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2606, 14 September 1909, Page 7

KING EDWARAD'S HEALTH

We are unable to give our readers any clue to the reasons which prompt these frequent bulletins concerning thehealth of his Majesty the King . They certainly are remarkably frequent nowadays, and the one we have just recently received is almost profuse in its assurance that the King is physically in a satisfactory condition. It is probable that there have been some statements to the contrary in circulation of late, and that the announcement of his Majesty’s medical adviser are for the purpose of correcting erroneous reports. Otherwise it is difficult to account for continual affirmation and reaffirmation. People who are well do not have announcements made about their health every week or two, much less do Kings trouble their subjects with information on the point. King Edward is now sixty-eight years of age. It is only reasonable to suppose that some of the infirmities of age are making themselves apparent in his appearance.' If these have not been the subject of some very pointed comment during the last few weeks the declaration, now made by Dr. Ott, of Marienbad, will most likely have the effect of creating curiosity where none existed before. The doctor’s bulletin is unexpectedly gratifying, but it is also a little startling in its exubeaance. —“New Zealand Times.” THE NORTH POLE. The promoters of the Peary expedition would be other than human if they had no pang of chagrin at the prize, being so quietly and unostentatiously snatched almost from before their eyes by one of their own countrymen. As a single-handed achievement, Dr. Cook’s reported triumph is unique, and must, if verified, place his name on the roll of fame like that of Elihu Burritt’s ambitious young hero, “one niche the highest.” One result we may at once expect—an immediate stimulation of interest in the Antarctic. If to-day’s news be true, there remains now but one Pole to conquer, and we may be sure that aill efforts will be concentrated on that point. Britain and Shackleton hold the record there at present, and every Briton’s aspirations will be that when the sole .remaining goal is gained, the Imperial ensign should float at the opposite axis to the “star-spangled banner.” —“Wellington Post.” OUR FISH SUPPLY. The removal of all unwarranted restraints upon fishing, the provision of suitable cold stores at convenient points and of proper trucks on our railway lines, with the opening of adequately equipped and organised markets in the fishing centres, would lead to more profitable fishing and to cheaper and more regular prices to consumers. It is obvious that in New Zealand fish ■ought to be one of the cheapest and most customary of foods as it is one of the most wholesome and attractive. This can only be attained by the removal of all hampering restrictions, and by such improvements as will ensure the prompt, careful, and economical transference of fish from the producer to the consumer. —“Auckland Herald.