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his throne it was logical to suppose that he and Mrs. Bimpson will be more cautious than ever to avoid any acts which might prevent her from obtaining her freedom to rcmarTy.
 This would be jeopardized if they should stay under the same roof, which is the reasOn why Edward iS staying away from the Rogers villa in Cannes.
 British Jaw on Divorce
 Under British law the kings proc- tor may challenge a decree lisi, or in the absence of initiative on his part, any individual may institute such action, If it is demonstrated that a divorce B obtained with an- other marriage in mind. Tn such q case the divorce may never become final or may be cancelled.
 Italy, Switzerland. Denmark and Argentina were given as alternative destinations of the retired monarch.
 The attitude Of the natives along the Riviera, first one of curiosity. turned almost to hystcria with the abdicati0n.
 Although it was obvious that he could not come immediately to the Riviera, because of his farewell broadcast in London, the country side watched for him nevertheless.
 Everyone WAS equally interested in the possible departure of Mrs. Simpson, and 1t all led to lot Of mor-mongcring.
 Reporters Were Reused
 Reporters were routed out of bed during the night when hotel door man reported that Mrs. Simpson had arrived there shortly before midnight. News hawks went scur- rying up the hill slopes b the Rog- CTS villa in the darkness and found all was peaceful and quiet. Two po- licemen on guard assured that Mrs. Simpson was still there.
 After burning the wires between Paris, London and the Riviera it was agccrtaincd that the incident was prccipltatcd when q porter as- sumcd that big American car which arrived in Marseilles must have been the Simpson car.
 The heavy guard at tho villa which was maintained at the period of greatest suspense in the roc nance was lifted, but normal police protection was continued. The police detail will remain as long aS Mrs. Bimpgon Is at the villa.
 IL was significant that the de- partmental prefcct asked the mayor Of Cannes to provide lodgings for 200 mobile guards who will be sent to Cannes should Edward decide to come to the Riviera.
 Mrs. Simpson May Flee
 Mrs. Simpson may flee from France D Italy o escape publicity. 1t was reliably learned today.
 Despite the desire of Mir. and Mrs. Herman l.. Rogers that she re- main their guest at their villa here. and her apparent willingness to prolong her stay. other friends have urged her to 20 elsewhere. These include Mrs. Daisy Fcll0weg, who stressed the dcsirability of privacy. She pointed out that the Italian press is under official orders and could be held at distance. Mrs. FclL0Wcs suggested Florence.
 IL was noteworthy that Reginald Fcllowcg yacht was in the harbor at Monaco nearby, ready to put out into the Mediterranean, and it is possible that Mrs. Simpson may seek secIusion at sea. Rogers, her host, reiterated the statement which he made yesterday: HMrs. Simpson will bc here at least through tomorrow. She has not plans to meet Edward" Mrs. Bimp- son's designated spokesman likewise insisted that she had no arrange mcntg U meet Edward.
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Mrs. Wallis Simpson
 Reticent On Plans
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most talked-of woman in the world were gIcancd by representatives of the World Press surrounding Mrs. 9imps0n's retreat here, but left in glispcnsc the question of how she and Edward will pursue their ro- nance after he has quit England.
 Mrs. Simpson arose late, as usual, at the villa on top of the Calif0rnie hilltop today, calm and unruffled, though Edward VIII had aband- oned the throne of the greatest em- plre in the world for her love. Not Of Weeping Kind
 The emotion that she no doubt feels over what her "boygy" has done was not of the weeping kind. Mrs. Simpson sees the other lnha- bltarts of the villa seldom before noon. She usually takes breakfast in bed. She is an insoFnniac, and sleeps little at night, but falls asleep in inc morning. The life in the villa has been thoroughly dis organized by the circumstances sur- rounding Mrs. SimpgOn's visit. It is buIging from an invasion of de- tcctlyeg and attendants. The re- suit h that everything is informal, none dressing for dinner.
 Much Of Her Time Alone
 Mrs. Simpson wears mostly sim pie sport clothes, and spends cOr- siderable time alone.
 "ghe is working at something. whatever it is," one member of the household said. It is reported that she deyotes considerable time to writing. An international press army laid siege to the villa and would not be denied until it could And out how her romance with Edward was going to unfold, Correspondents and pho- tographerg were recording chapter of one of the greatest royal TO- fnances in all history. and in the democratic goth century.
 Submitted Gracefully
 Mrs. Simpson and her hosts, Mir and Mrs. Henry L. Rogers and Lord Brownl0w, Edwards lord-in-waiting, all nuartered in the rose col0rcd villa, submitted gracefully to the un- mvoidable situation, but sought to demobilizc the besiegcrs with sooth- ing assurances that the status quo would remain for the present.
 Insistence by the Rogers that Mrs Simpson will remain their guest for some time, in all probability until after Christmas, and that Edward will not come to Cannes or any where on the Riviera, however failed to break the ranks of the watchers. Lord Br0wnlow's state Inent that he would return to Lon don before tbe weekend was slmi- iar1y calculated to ease the tension.
 However, until the pregs learns what Edwards plans are there wal little prospect thai the watch would be abandoned. ~-s-
 It was believed here that. Edward intends to fly to Switzerland for the first halt in his exile.
 May See Ski Resort
 There has been fl heavy and un- usually early snowfall in the Alps encouraging winter sports. Many believed that after \ brief time In Switzerland, Edward will scck 4 quiet winter resort in the Austrian Tyrol where two years ago he en- loved a vacation with Mrs. Simpson at the famous ski rceort of Kitz- Z bushi.
 Whether Mrs. Simpson would jolr him in such activities remained 2 question. If she does she will b' i. chaperOned, as any contact woulf tend to render 1t uncertain whether her divorce decree nisi will become flnal.
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subjects to be.
 It was all but over. TO all pur- poscy, the sovereignty has changed. Australia Acts First The Australian senate and house of representatives, were first to pass tho accession bill, today. It went through both houses without q rec ord vote. Other Dominion parlia- mcnts will pass t gimilarly--in- cluding the Irish Free State which is expected to take advantage of the occasion to loosen still more the chafing link that binds it to the empire by removing the kings name from anything that has to do with It's internal affairs.
 There were minor details to be cleared up here--thc place from which Edward VIII would broadcast his farewell message, protected from the gaze of the curious. seek ing only to be alone, perhaps from windsor castle near his Fort BeIve- dcre home: the title under which he will live; the oath to the new soy- ereign, to be taken by members of parliament starting at 2:46 ?. m. to- morrow, after his expected proc- lamation as king.
 May Get Dukedom There was talk that Edward VIII might be given sorpe Scots dukedorn. Except for c group of specially elected peers, the peers Of Ireland and Scotland are not entitled to membership in the house of lords unless they also have English or British Kingdom titles.
 Honce q Scots dukedom would not cntitle Edward to . seat in the house of lords and he would be completely divorced from any offi- cial rank.
 There was even talk that he might I not want dukedom, that iie might elect to be Sir Edward Windsor, by virtue of ono of his knighthoods.
 And there was talk also that he might even surrender his orders Of knighthood and bc. in voluntary exile from British empire soil, plain Edward Windsor.
 one boon ho will get. in addition to his prospective income of up- wards of ebO.000 . year. The abdicatlon bill which parlia- ment debated today exempts him specifically from tho royal marriage act, Thus no wili be able to marry Mrs. Dimpson--when she is able to marry him.
 Otherwise. as c member Of the royal family, he would have had Co get permiaaion from the new ni0ns arch to marry under British laws.
 Another Sad Day This day waa another sad one for Great Britain, but tho sadness was mingled with tho feeling that there Wns now c really British king in sisIit. Osle who lAlght n0g Do ooloF- fill but one who would ruie Co the tradition Of the best of hia fore ] hears. amnna whnm hls father.
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ton"
 This h . matter which affcch ourselves alone" he gaid. We are giving effect to the wishes Of Our own people"
 The measure, 2 new constitution bili, removes the kings name from ali internal governmental activities of the Free State, retaining lt only in connection with matters affect fIlg external relations with other countries.
 Dc Valera and the speaker Of the Dali would divide the duties of the governor general, representative of the king. whose office would be abolished.
 Eight Centuries Hold
 For nearly eight centuries Eng land and Ireland have Waged Il bitter fcud. The centuries of strife. rebelll0ns by the Irish against Eng fish efforts at rule there. and reIi- gi0lis differences have left much bitterness.
 The Irish nurse grievances Of the years during which the English c0nfiseated Irish land, tried D stamp out their religion fCatb0lic) ard ruled them with T. mailed fist,
 The English are bitter over the Irish Catholics massacre f Pros tegtAnt settlers in Ireland, from time b time in the past. The Brit 0ns consider Ireland strategic menace to England. and the pos- gibIs base from which ap enemy na- tim1 could attack her on her weak er side.
 England has remained the duni- nant partner" in the islands. de- plts Irish efforts to throw off her rule and establish home rule. es- pecially in the southern half of the island known now as the Irish Free State, headed by De Valera.
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announced that the former Kings race horse, Fairfield, has been withdrawn from tomorrow'S Mil- burn hurdle race at Bandown park. The royal colors which his jockeys wore now belong to his successor. Five Against Bjll There was only one formal vote on tho abdicatoin bill t0day--40S to 6 on the second reading
 The five who voted against were James Maxton and Campbell Bte- phcn, who 0pposcd the bill In de- bate, and William dallachcr, George Hardic and Dr. Alfred Balter. 0al- lacher is the lone communist; the others are labor men. Sir Donald Bradley Bomcrvell, attorney general, said that as far as the abdication bill Is concerned, Edward VIII will cease to draw any revenues to which tho crown is cn- titled. However, he hinted that possible legislation would be Droyid- cd for Edward.
 What action the house might subsequently, take is outside t0day's discussion" he said. simon Explains
 Sir John Simon, home secretary, commenting on the fact that Ed- wards message of abdicatoin omit ted tho phrase defender of the | faith" said:
 "Whateycr It's history, the title Is one of the traditional titles of the monarch. However, the fact is that his majesty did not include that description in the document"
 Therefore, he explained, it was similarly omitted from the Abdica- ton bill.
 Iaboritc attempts to ascertain fi- nanciai concessions by the state Co Edward failed. c. Hardic asked:
 "What is this gentleman going tO get now that he has given ID his Job? What financial provisions? | will he carry with him the income from certain estates said to be his?"
 Tho deputy speaker, Sir Dennis Herbert, replied that c discussion of money would Dc out of order. Changing Of 0unf0
 A larger crowd than usual watched the changing of the guard at Buck iflghani paIaee, hoping Co see the acceeding king.
 There was another crowd before ilS piccadiIly. in the bitter cold. waiting to cheer him. and watching the Royal Air Force messengers bringing and taking away tele- grams.
 when c special royal commission annoiinccs in tho House Of Lords this afternoon:
 "fA roi le veult"
 meaning, the king wishes it. that Edward VIII hat given hia royal assent t0 the aljdIcat0ln bill. Edwerd Ws51 have ceased Co reign aE that moment and his brother, lAi, will be the already cOnntltuied klns-lEmpsF0F UeoEEe VI. tiis pfoes
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Edluard Has Ended
 His Brief Kingship
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claim George king as they pro- claimed his brother last January when George V died.
 In commons, two independent labor men spoke against the abdi- cation bill. One, James Maxton, wanted a republic. lie spoke of monarchy with contempt and quoted "humpty dumpty' and his fall. The other, Campbell stephen, referred to the possibility" that the new king apd queen might divorce and cause another crisis.
 It was just q gesture. and the house passed the bill.
 Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, national nero for his handling of the crisis. moved the final passage.
 Last Act of Edward
 He reminded members that the royal assent to the abdjcation bill would be tho last act of Edwards reign.
 We will always remember with regard and affection tho whole- hearted service his majesty has giy- en the country as Prince of Wales and for a short time on the throne, he said.
 Commons recessed while Lords passed the bill. Tine speaker. Capt. Edward Aigcrn0n Fitzroy, went over Co Lords 10 Do informed that the royal assent had been given.
 Iie returned and announced the assent. Baldwin announced that the accession council of the privy council would meet ct il a. m. toe morrow to proclaim the new king. Ifs asked members to attend in special session at 2:4b D. f1., toe morrow tD:45 q. m. EBTD to take the oath of office to the king. Then the house adjourned. A king wat dead. to the mother c fparliamsfits. and new king reigned as had 50 many before him--but foigned, ae this emergency proved, by consent Of hls people. 1'he Lords ad- l0urnsd.
 Discussion on Charles
 Baldwin told commons before the adjournment that next week, diss sion would be on the charter for the official British Br0adeasting company.
 But at c D. In. Monday. he said, or about then, no expected Co bring O the house q message from the king, Co be read. After that, he said. hr would move that the house reply to tio meafnge.
 Next Friday, co said. the house would adjourn for tho chrIslmas fHeeAs
 Soon after hs had finisIled. it waa
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 s.a-a-~s-s- .. stop and ths policemen h0pped into two automobiles and gave chase along Watsrtown avenue. but 1hs driver had too great lead and eltided them. The policemen how ever. had managed Co take down Che marker numbers of the ear and found that it belonged c. mem Der Of the Tb0Dpson's family The 0fflcers waited at Thornpsons home. but ne failed Co return. At Il:ib he came to police headquarters and eaid he had been informed police were Looking for him.
 Ftfst Denied lt
 Police said today that Thompson first denied having been On Water town avenue last night but later admitted that he Wha. While police were booking him On reckless priylng charge, they found that hs kad no license and the additional Enree wne lodged against hln.
 Thompson wiIl be ayfaigned on flle tw0 charges at Mondays ses- r'nn fs trafiIe court.
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George v, ranked high.

Many people wept yesterday, ana some people found tears yelling to- day. at the plight of the ono time Prince Charming. But there wes c strange realization also that he never was regarded as anything but a promising youth. The country needs a man. and 50 tho people dried their eyes and went out Go give three cheers for tho acccdlng king.
 There wero cheers. too. for tho square built squire Stanley Bald- win. the primo minister. Bkilfully, ably. he ainoothed the way for C historic change of kings in . sltun- ton that might have become ai, ugly one. Politicians said that he had done c superb Job at . great moment in British history. There wns no precedent to guide him. He worked out hia own course and pl'r- sued lt to completion. fio hc wns today at tho height Of hln career and, it was believed. planning tc retire beforo long and 60 eiit w tho country io end his pigs and rea'. the cinaslos.
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FORECLOSURE ON
 BIG LAND TRACT
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 the Btudcbakcr SaleB and service rooms, Chevrolet salcs and service rooms. Nash sales and service rooms and other minor buildings. Tine five buildings arc all comparatively new, being considered no more than 20 years old. The situation of the property is well known 10 Water bury residents, being the site of the former homestead of Jean Jacques, who was prominent in the theatrical world tt large. especially the eastern section Of the country.
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lamation tomorrow is but ccre- monial
 Birth0sy Monday
 George WIS 4tst birthday ig next Monday. But there will Do only a private luncheon of members of the family, at queen Mary's home, Marlborough house, 0fficial guar ters said. No g0rge0ugly colorftil parade of the new kings house. hold troops. no list Of honors by which men in public life would be given pccrages or knightho0dg on the occasion of the birthday.
 There was sorrow for Edward VIII, the middlc.agcd boylsh man who found himself unable to bear the duty to which he was born the "boysy" of Mrs. Simpson whom he hopes to marry.
 But this sorrow was tinged with feeling close akin to relief that Edward VIII and his troubles are out of the way and the empire car, carry on, strong as q rock, unaf- fected to the slightest degree--ex- cept that it has been proved once more that in oretat Britain the pco- people through tho government and pariiamen rule. not tho monarch.
 Respect, Affection
 For tho acceeding sovereign. whom the colorful Edward overshadowed since boyhood. there was respect and an affection that will become love. ft was agreed that his cons sort would De \ popular queen, Of no little political importance bee cause she unites with the English kingdom the proud kingdom Of Scotland. That tho two little Gifia who arc next in iine for the throne, imperiois Elizabeth and her rosy checked nislsr Margaret Rose. (, will bo loved thcrs was Es0 doubt.
 Tho outgoing king apent last night in solitude at Vert belvedefe' The soceeding one. after dining Wllll him, returned Co hie hoIIse co f45 pieoadllIy. an ordinary private Fesl. dent whioh he Ieneen, and hoard ringing in hls ears tho cheers Of h'a
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ter who now unltcs the kingdoms of England and Scotland. was zee ing to the studies of the 10-ychr- old girl who will be queen unless q son ig born after eiz childless years to the royal family.
 Little Elizabeth, m imperiO1s girl who looks much like mother Queen Mary--she became queen mother when George VI accedcd 10 the throne was with her sister Margaret Rose, the second heir, siZ years old.
 They knew something big was happening in the big folks lives and had been told that their father was ascending the throne.
 What's happening to Uncle Da- vidf" they asked.
 Builders Get Busy
 In Bt. James's Park, hardly i've minutes after the new king had be- gun his reign, il gang of W0rkmcn hurried ID and began hammering away at the stands for the c0r0n- alton.
 ft Was tO be the coronation of Edward next May 12. IL will bc the coronation of George VT unless the date is changed, and no change wag expected.
 Tine kingdom and empire 20 on, The mother of parIiamcnE has seen the passing Of another king and the king reigne still while the en- plrc. strengthened in the knowledge that it is stronger than any man goes On. not a ruffle except of hii- man excitement had disturbed it in a crisis that entered history.
 The stands will be used for the ceremony tomorrow in the court yard of SC. Jamss's Palace when the new king will be proclaimed by the Royal Heralds in the medieval garb.
 March Co CharlnE Cross
 Preceded by trunpeterE. they will march t0 ChhrlDg Cross. TcIn- pie Bar and the steps of the loyal Exchange at noon. and there pros
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ried the Duke and Duchess of York on their 40.600-mile world cruise. a few years ago. she personally taught many of them how t0 do the charlescton. then la vogue among dancing enthusiasts.
 On this voyage lt h recorded:
 "One evening a gramODh0Ds wns brought down from the royal slate- rooms. Tho duchess and two ladies' in-wAlLlng taught claEseA of 0fiiteFs how Co do plain and fancy Charles i0ning. ft was Ihf0rkettable tO see the line Of serious faces watching the intricate stens"
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IRELAND OPENS
 HER OLD FIGHT

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SCOTSWOMAN IS
 BRITISH QUEEN

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STATE SENATOR
 BRADLEY WARNS

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POLICE SERGEANT
 ALMOST STRUCK

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The oAIcers sf Inc battle cruiser itenown attest tbe new queens democratic spirit. When they car-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1936-09-18
Double Budget

The reported decision of the District Commissioners
to submit two of estimates to the Bureau of the
Budget for the coming fiscal year to be the sim
plest way out of difficult situation.
The Commissioners are faced with the job of cutting
suit out of piece of cloth although they don't know
the dimensions Of the cloth.
THEY HAVE THE TASK OF FIXING THE DIS
TRICT's EXPENDITURES ALTHOUGH THEY
DON'T KNOW EVEN APPROXIMATELY WHAT
THE DISTRICTS REVENUES WILL BE.
The amount of money which the District will have
available next year will consist Of the estimated tax
revenues of forty million dollars and the unknown
quantity of the Federal share.
The Federal share cannot even be guessed at until
the Presidential Committee investigating the fiscal re-
latons problem makes report
Under the circumstances the Commissioners will sub
nit to the Bureau of the Budget rigldy limited set
of which can be met through
the Districts revenues and minimum Federal appro-
priaton
Thew will also submit set of estimates of what they
think the District really needs to spend in order to keep
the citv up to a decent modern standard.
This second set of estimates could be financed through
an expected increase in the Federal share or through
an increase in taxes.
SINCE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS
BEEN Sinking FOR YEARS ITS FINANCIAL
OBLIGATION TO ITS NATIONAL CAPITAL AND
SINCE THIS Sinking Is "A kEoFON04o4A4A4 EO1H
A MOUNTING DEFICIT OF IMPROVEMENTS IT
WOULD SEEM THAT THE FEDERAL GOVERN
MENT SHOULD NOW COME TO THE RESCUE
By the device of double estimates the District leaves
It entirely up to the Federal Government to decide "na
1t wants to do about the Federal CITY,
IF hns TO decide lUhether it wants that city main
tanned in the model manner Which has long been
the countrys boast or uUhether it wants to let the
National CapitaI sink back to the type of city U!ch
can adequately serUe population OF halt n''''On
residents.
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ITALIAN COAST


This year Italy is baSking IN
the tourist spotlight. A narrow
strip of land, washed by the
waves of the Adriatic and the
Mediterranean, italy is proud OF
it's harbors, as we'll as such beau
tiful inland cities as Milan, Flor
ence, Rome and Perugia.
But let us keep to our course
along the coast, putting in at
Naples.
Those who are visiting Italy
after an absence of some years
will be amazed to find how Ma
pies has been cleaned up.
The waterfront neighborhood
has been cleared up and made
safe for visitors.
STREETS WIDENED
The old narrow, winding
streets, once unkempt and ugly,
have been widened and straight
ened, and the slums are disap-
pearing.
Little carts filled with flowers
and fruit drawn by donkeys lend
charm to the streets of the poorer
quarter.
Overlooking the bay are the
smart hotels and villas with