The Washington times., 1936-12-10

1Or q new KING awaits formal &C
clamation in the shadow of the
vacant throne, and the cabinet
ministers declare that this has
been an issue of democratic gov
ernment, and not sentimentality.
Bulletins
CANNES, Dec. 10 Q.N.S.).
Mrs. Herman L. Rogers, hostess
Of Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson
at the Villa Lou Wei, issued a
statement today declaring there
is not the "remOteSt chance" Of
King Edward joining Mrs. Simp-
son at the Villa.
LONDON, Dec. 10 Q.N.S.).
The Duke of York, slated to be
King before the day was out,
left Belvedere at 3:23 D. m. to-
day by motor car, travelling in
the direction Of windsor. He
was accompanied by his younger
brother, the Duke Of Gloucester.
LONDON, Dec. 10 u.N.S.).
The young Duke of Norfolk, who
has charge Of the proclamation
of q new king as well as corona
tiOn arrangements, spent 20 min
uteS at Buckingham Palace to-
day.
Norfolk, Premier Peer Of Eng.
land, discussed the kings abdica-
ton with Walter MOncktOn and
Sir Edward Peacock, Edwards
advisors.
SUNNINGDALE, Dec. 10 Q.N.SD.
An automobile believed to belong
to Marlene Dietrich, film star,
stopped at the gates Of Fort Bel.
vedere, King Edwards country re-
treat, today, and the chauffeur
handed a letter to detectives
guarding the entrance.
LONDON, Dec. 10 (I.N.S.).-An
dominion cabinets in the British
cabinet are standing by" for
action in connection with King
Edwards abdicatiOn, messages
pouring into London revealed TO-
day.
LONDON, Dec. 10 (I.N.S.).
Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin
today briefly visited Queen Mary
at MARLBOROUGH House. 1t was
understood the purpose Of the
visit was to acquaint the Queen
with Baldwin's proposed decIara-
ton in the House of Commons
regarding King Edwards abdi.
cation.
CAPETOWN, South Africa,
Dec. 10 0.N.S.).-The Union of
South Africa, which has often
shown independence leanings,
was shocked today by word that
King Edwards abdicatiOn had
been sealed. The Times said:
This is the climax of the
saddest and most terrible of all
the crisis in British history"
ROME, Dec. 10 U.N.S.).-Just
on the chance that King Edward
and Mrs. Wallis Simpson may
come here, Lord and Lady Berke.
ley are refurniShing their mag.
nificent Villa Berkeley today.
Fourteen servants are being
drilled, guest rooms are being
made ready, and carpenters are
at work on doors and windows.
LONDON, Dec. 10 1.N.S.).-A
special session of the Privy COun.
Gil to acknowledge the Duke Of
YOrk's accession to King Edwards
vacated throne, will be called
at st. JameS'S Palace as soon as
the mOnarch's abdicatiOn Is
passed by Parliament.
LONDON, Dec. 10 1.N.S.).
All the British dOminiOnS have
aSsented to enactment of abdica-
tion legislation, ViScount Halifax,
government spokesman in the
House of Lords, told the upper
chamber today.
DUBLIN, Dec. 10 0.N.S.),
Members of the Dali Eireann to-
day were ordered to hold them.
selves in readiness for a special
assembly in connection with the
abdication Of King Edward VIII.
LONDON, Dec. 10 0.N.S.).
Returning from a flying trip to
Cannes. Mrs. Wallis Simpsons
mysterious legal visitors today
landed at Gatwick airport at
11:25 a. m. and mOtOred at once
to London. In the party were
Theodore Goddard. and Sidney
Barron of the law firm which
represented Mrs. Simpson in her
divorce suit, and DIR. w. Douglas
KirkwOOd, who Joined the bar
riSterS in Paris.
LONDON, Dec. 10 N.N.S.).
Queen Mary arrived at the
home of the Duke of York
soon to be King-at 3 p. m. to-
day. The Queen mother was
greeted by cheers from . crowd