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Show KING GEORGE GIVES FUND TO NATION London, Aug. 3.V.10 p m. With the approval of King George the 100,000 pounds which his majesty presented pre-sented to the nation some m.onths ago, will be devoted to general purposes In connection with the war, according to a statement made today in the house of common by Premier Asquith. King George on placing the 100,000 pounds at the disposal of the treasury last April presented the donation with ' 11 a letter saying: J1 "It is the king's wish that what ho J gives in consequence of the war, ifl should bo applied in whatever manner m deemed best in the opinion of his ma- m Jestys government. m |