The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1936-12-02

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crisis.
BeayerbrOOk Sails Back
Beaverbrook arrived ut New York
and sailed right back. He told news
papers that he was returning be-
cause his asthma, to treat which
he went to the United States, had
been improved by the sea voyage.
But 1t was learned that the real
reason was his receipt Of a wireless
message regarding the conflict be-
tween the king and the cabinet. On
his arrival in London he motored
direct TO the kings country home,
Fort Belvedere, and had long talk
with him regarding the state Of
public opinion In Great Britain and
the empire as to the kings friend
ship with Mrs. Simpson, and his
intentions.
Beaverbrook Is a privy councillor
and Is widely regarded as most
familiar with empire opinion. But
there were indications today that
In the most conservative circles his
connection with the matter was
regarded with disapprova
Drama Being Unfolded
The drama, intensely absorbing.
which intimately concerned the
happiness and lives Of two human
beings, was being unfolded behind
a screen of ponderous words about
the constitution.
No word Of Mrs. Simpson, no
word that what the king wanted
was freedom In his own life, In his
own hours Of freedom, TO continue
his friendship for cultured, popu-
lar American woman.
It was possible to picture the
young king today, at his work at
Buckingham Palace, reading state
papers, signing state documents,
looking out into the palace gardens
and thinking what the accident Of
birth had brought him-riches,
world renown, and the smothering
walls of an intangible moral prison.
Lady in SecluSion
Mrs. Simpson was In seclusion at
her home In Cumberland Terrace.
A spokesman for her said that she
would not speak on the telephone
to anyone, would not see anyone. 1t
was suggested that Mrs. Simpson
might clarity her position II she
made statement.
"It's past praying for now" said
the spokesman-meaning apparent
ly the whole situation.
1t was the belief that the king
might ask Mrs. Simpson to marry
him, and she might consent, that
brought the opposition into the
open.
Session Of Two Hours
The cabinet adjourned at 1:l0
p. m. after session OF two hours,
without any disclosure whether the
kings affairs had been discussed
or the ministers were concerned
with the Spanish crisis. 1t was the
regular weekly meeting and 1t was
believed likely an emergency ses-
sion would be called later, now that
the kings affairs have been made
an issue.
His Majesty was informed at Fort
Belvedere, his country residence,
early today that the Bishop Of Brad
ford had brought the subject into
the open, and that editorials In the
provincial newspapers were inform
ing those about to read between the
lines OF the acknowledgements
struggle between him and his cabi-
net.
The kings private secretary,
Major Alexander Hardinge, at
Buckingham Palace, sent for copies
OF the provincial newspapers-the
flood OF comment has not been let
loose In the London Press as yet
and informed the king by telephone.
Then he summoned the attorney
general of the Duchy OF Cornwall,
Walter Turner Monckton, who is
the kings legal adviser.
Talk that the cabinet might re-
sign led to speculation as to whether
the king might In defiance summon
labor government TO carry out
whatever his wishes may be. How
ever, 1t was understood that MS
opponents have blocked that by
making secret agreement with
Clement r. Attlee, leader OF the
labor party, under which Attiee
would refuse to form a cabinet IL
the Baldwin ministry resigns on q
constitutional question.