New Britain herald., 1928-12-13
KING IS MAKING PROGRESS, REPORT
(Continued from First PaSe)
Anxiety Felt

Anxiety Felt
 London. Dec. 13 R-Despite the successful result of two operations performed upon King George yes- terday, anxiety for him continued at Buckingham Palace today.
 The considerable weakness men, tioned in the morning medical bulle- tin. though 1t was natural and ex- pected result of the ordeal which the king underwent yesterday, was caus- ing his doctors great concern.
 Not Alarming
 It was stated authoritatively that the weakness was not unduly alarm- ing, but for next few days. until it was known definitely whether the kings strength was sufficient to con- quer the weakness or not, anxiety must continue.
 Emphasis was laid in palace cir cles this morning on the fact that the struggle in front of the king was likely to be a hard and . difficult one.
 That weakness was certain to re- suit was one of the grave consider ations the doctors had to weigh be- fore performing the operation. It was understood. however, that as soon as the fluid around the base of the lung had been detected yester- day morning, there was little doubt that an operation would have to be performed.
 Not Losing Ground
 The feature of this mornings bull letin which struck the public most gratefully was the statement that his majesty was not losing ground. The general public had anxiously await cd the result of the physicians ex- animation this morning in fear that the surgeons work, however neces- sary it had been. might have had such an effect on the weakened pa tient's general system as to bring about a rapid or gradual collapse.
 This foreboding was relieved by the doctors announcement that des- pite weakness and much blood in- lection, the kings pulse was steady and he was suffering no loss of ground.
 Are Thankful
 There were many expressions of thankfulness by those gathered in front of Buckingham palace this morning when inquirers were told unofficially that King George had considerable periods of sleep during the night. It was added that his condition appeared to continue sat- isfactory. The news that the king had undergone two operations the second of which was of a trying nature. brought numerous anxious watchers to the police early in the day.
 Remains On Guard
 Sir Stanley Hewett, remained on guard at the palace throughout the night as usual. The other doctors left after they had issued bulletin last night on the second operation.
 Sir Stanley was joined this morn- ing by Lord Dawson of Penn and Sir Hugh Rigby. the surgeon who op- erated on the king. and these three signed the morning bulletin after examining their patient.
 It was indicated that there was not likely to be any afternoon bulle- tin today. as was the case yester- day.
 When Lord Dawson and Sir Stan- ley Hewett left the palace after sub mitting the morning report they were smiling and chatting cheerful ly.
 The crowd on hand to watch the posting of this mornings bulletin was larger than usual because of the sensational nature of yesterdays de- veiopments and widespread con- corn as to how His Majesty had stood the shock of the operation.
 Reads Eagerly
 The crowd surged forward eagerly to read the report when 1t was placed on the palace railings. Among the spectators was an old army pen- sioner who had been waiting in the cold for hours and had watched the changing of the guard. He smiled with satisfaction as did many others when it was seen that the bulletin was of somewhat reassuring char acter.
 Each day at noon until further notice prayers for the king will be said at Westminster Abbey. Today all classes and creeds went there to offer silent prayer for the ruler. Women in rich furs. side by side with those in plain and worn clothes. knelt in the Abbey and joined in si lent prayer. They were followed at intervals by business men and gov ernment officials who had taken a few minutes from their lunch hour.
 Has Some Sleep
 Before intoning petitions from the litany. Canon Storr announced he had just received . message from Buckingham palace saying: ''The king has had aomA s1een and ts mt