The German Emperor, it is clear, is not so well
as had been at first reported. The wound produced by the operation in his throat is, it is said, slower to heal than was hoped, its place upon the vocal chord rendering it liable to constant irritation. The great surgeons engaged have therefore advised that the Emperor should either reside in Italy for a month or two, or should at all events take a long cruise in Southern waters. Nothing in this account, of course, justifies the fear that William IL is in danger of his father's complaint, though the Emperor Frederick also was ordered to Italy; but it does seem to indicate that the Emperor's recuperative power is lower than was anticipated. His Majesty comes of a race usually healthy, and has lived a healthy life, but he has always been inclined to do too much, and to give himself too short intervals of rest. Kings can get jaded like other professionals.
