NEWS OF THE WEEK.
THE King has been at the front during the past week, and as we write is still there. Indeed, it was stated in Friday's newspapers that the visit, which has proved eminently satisfactory from every point of view, is likely to be further prolonged. We sincerely hope that this may be found possible. That the King is exceedingly glad to be at the front no one will of course doubt for a moment. It is equally certain that it is a great pleasure and source of satisfaction to the Generals, officers, and rank-and-file of the Army to see His Majesty in the field. There is always a certain sense of isolation among troops in action, even if they are only fifty or sixty miles from England, as in the present case. The sense of isolation is materially diminished by the presence of such a visitor as the Sovereign. We have dealt elsewhere with some of the per- sonal characteristics of the King. These characteristics are surely, and by no means slowly, building up in the hearts of his subjects and fellow-countrymen—for so we feel sure the King at heart regards them—goodwill and perfect confidence. There may have been more popular Kings than King George, but none ever created a firmer sense of trust in the public mind.
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