The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-07
the throne because of his refusal to fn1low British, traditions.


 Farmers throughout the empire, who exert tremendous influence be- cause of the vast agricultural inter ests in Britain's far-fung domains, are contending that the Simpson situation is Jne more instance of the alleged everlasting persecution of the poorer classes by the so-called ruling classes. In this instance, they feel, the king himself is being made to bear the brunt of the attacks be- cause he has established himself as champion of the people.
 Farmers Disgruntled
 It was recalled that for many months farmers have been dis gruntled with the government. They argued that:
 1. They failed to receive the same tariff protection given industry. Y ?. The government instituted al- legedly inadequate measures such as marketing boards which many regard as placing restriction upon trade.
 3. The government has taken a passive attitude regarding what many feel is a despotic tithe system set up by the church of England. Farmers long have been dissatis- fled with the tithes and believe they constitute another form of "perse- cution."
 One of the most influential labor party members of parliament and an ex-cabinet member told the United Press that the majority of men-in- n-the-street were jumping at sentimental conclusions" in shout ing their demands that the king be permitted 70 marry whom he chooses regardless of class. They regard interference with Edwards romance as an insult to the working classes, he said.
 That opinion, he added, is based solely on ignorance of the basis upon which the cabinets attitude was determined-an attitude which all influential members of the labor party who know the real facts are bound to support in the very inter- ests of their party"
 0CllCVG 1AlC, 4lC Cdluy VilC Ouy they discover the real issue Britain will be practically unanimous in de- manding the king abandon his ideas of marriage and stick to the throne"
 Blasted Traditions
 Here are some of the ways in which the king has blasted British tradi- tions:
 He refuses to "dress up" and ap- pears at court functions in morning clothes instead of spangled uni- forms.
 He never has been a devout church goer like the rest of his family. On Sunday mornings he tends his gar- den at Fort Belvedere, often with Mrs. Simpson as his companion.
 After an inspection of the new liner Queen Mary at Glasgow, he visited the city's slums and asked. How can people who produce such an elegant ship have such thing as this on their conscience?"
 His parties include few of the nobility.
 He replaced the venerable hunkies on the palace staff with younger men.
 He refused to ride in the gilded state coach Q the opening of par lament. choosing an ordinary auto- mobile.
 He made the colorful yeomen who guard the tower of London shave of their boards.
 He strolled along London's crowd ed Strand in the rain. carrying an umbrella. It was a sensation a few years ago when his father, the late King George V. walked 30 yards across the square from Buckingham Palace to inspect the new Victoria Memorial.
 He closed up several royai proper ties and reduced the staffs of others. A few months ago he even discussed the advisability of selling Bucking- ham Palace.
 He has failed to duplicate his fathers interest in the navy.
 He called attention to the pov- erty of miners in South Wales just after the cabinet had succeeded in quelling unrest there.
 Based on Divorces
 New Haven, Conn. Dec. 7--(u.PJ Opposition in England to c mar riage between King Edward and Mrs. Wallis Simpson is based upon her record of divorces and not on the fact she is an American. the said he insisted on getting up to- morrow to participate in an Advent sermon. and SO he could sign papers but that his physician would not