The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-03

sign.
 3. Whether a compromise can be reached by which the king could marry Mrs. Simpson without chang ing the succession to the throne or making her queen.
 Baldwin'S abatement that no con- gtitutional difficulties exist at tho present was construed merely as Q formaiistic expression, meaning that difficulties actually could arise only after . decision in the governments conflict with the king.
 Abdicatlon Likely
 Opinion among members of par lament in the lobby, who discussed only ono topic, was that abdica- ton Is most probable.
 A motion in the house by Josiah Wedgewood, lAborite, tabled for early consideration was widely re- garded as the first break in the laboritc ranks in favor of the king, although the sentiment of the house is almost golidly for the goy- crnmcnt, as evidenced by the cheers which greeted Baldwin when he arose to speak.
 Tho motion read:
 '"That in the opinion of the house, the allegiance they already have taken to King Edward VIII is not affected by any form of corona ton ceremony or by the presence thcreat or absence therefrom of any dignitary or parsonage whatsoever; nor will they substitute any other for the King of England"
 The meaning was obscure, but presumably referred to intimations that the Archbisfopg of Canterbury and York, highest dignitaries Of the Church of England, who normally conduct the coronation ceremonies, might not attend.
 Chief Calamity
 Tn q abatement later to the press, Wcdgwood gaid The chief cal- afnity which must be avoided s the abdication of our beloved sovereign" It was understood that last nights dramatic conference at which Bald win laid down the law to his sovereign occurred in the regency room of Buckingham palace, where the king usually entertains Mrs. Bimpson. The king. deeply per- turbed and red-faccd. was under stood to have replied in effect:
 T will brook no interference with my private affairs"
 Baldwin. reluctant to take such an irrcvocable step as resigning or suggesting the kings abdication, proposed that the king "Slcep on It." He suggested c 48-hour "arm- istice" and t was expected that Baldwin might see the king tomor- row to obtain his decidion and make an announcement after the stock exchange has closed for the week. end.
 King Comes Back
 London, Dec. 3.--(UP) king Ed- ward VIII returned from London to Fort Belvedere early this afternoon. His brother and prcsumptive heir to the throne, the Duke of York, was expected to join him nnomen- tarily.
 The Duchess of York cancelled her visit this afternoon to the Mother Craft Nursery school at Highgatc.
 In parliamentary quarters 1t was understood the labor members Of commons planned to question the government on the "conStitutionai crisis"
 It was announced that Laborite Clement Atlce would ask Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin at com. mons this afternoon whether he can make c statement on the "consti- tutional crisis" in Great Britain.
 Baldwin motored hurriedly to commons from No. 10 Downing street at 2:30 D. m., pausing to pose smilingiy for photographer.
 Launched With Mother
 Before going to Fort Belvedere, the king had lunch at Marlborough house with his mother. Queen Mary.
 Approximately 500 curious persons waited at the Buckingham palace gates, hoping to get c glimpse of tho king. The weather was fairly warm for November, with inter- mittent sunshine. The king met the Duke and and Duchess of York while ct Marlborough house but it was not known at once whether they re- mained to lunch or conferred with him.
 Commons was crowded and an sir of tense expectancy prevailed when l the speaker opened the sitting at 2.4B D. m. Baldwin entered at $40 D. ni.