30 OCTOBER 1915, Page 3

The King has visited the troops on the Western front,

and has carried out his plan with his usual quietness and thoroughness. He has spent full days inspecting troops and institutions of every kind. He has also visited the French troops, whom be addressed in a moving message, and has met M. Poincare and General Joffre. The French President has conferred the War Cross on the Prince of Wales.