Evening star., 1937-01-08
MAKES SIMPSON
CABLES PUBLIC
NewboId Noyes Presents
Proof of Articles Authen.
ITCHY and His Authority.


change of messages passing between
himself and Mrs. Simpson before and
during preparation Of the recent series
of articles on the King and Mrs.
Simpson. In q statement to news.
paper correspondents in Cannes Tues
day, Mrs. Simpson in effect denied au-
thenticity of the articles and Mr..
Noyes' authority to write them.
Learning early in November through
q mutual friend that he might be Of
assistance to Mrs. Simpson, Mr.. Noyes
communicated with her to the effect
that If he could be Of any "construc-
tive help" he would cope to London.
CabIed Invitation to London.
He received the following cable:
London, November 23.-De-
lighted to have you come over.
Sorry cannot ask you to stay at
house. (SigneO w."
Before leaving England after his
visit described In the articles and
after Mrs. Simpsons departure for
Cannes he received the following
message:
Cannes, December 8.-Good-by
and thank you so much for coming
over to see me-"
From New York, after arrange
ment for publication OF his series Of
articles which had been discussed
with Mrs. Simpson and the ex-King
in England, Mr.. Noyes sent to Mrs.
Simpson the following cable:
New York, December 15-r
thought you might like to know
upwards so leading American and
foreign papers, circulation upwards
100000, start tomorrow series
10 articles by me purposed improve
picture as discussed by US (stop).
American reaction his speech most
favorable (stop). Please understand
intimate set-up my articles essen
tial to attract Nationwide public
attention in view plethora unau-
thentic articles which have flooded
country"
Grateful for Efforts.
From Cannes was received the fol-
lowing:
Cannes. December 17-Not
slightest bit disapproval (stop).
Merely upset by claims rival news
organs (stop). She sends all graft
tude and love. (Signed) Herman"
GHerman Rogers, Mrs. Simpsons
host at Cannes.)
Three days later Mr.. Noyes sent
the following from Washington:
Washington, December 20.-To
lift articles into desired prominence
have naturally quoted innocuousIy.
accurately and along no lines not
already disclosed by parties con-
cerned. Ask both please to trust
my Judgment Of public relations
here.
From Cannes came the following
reply:
Cannes. December 21.-Trusting
your judgment and very grateful
your efforts"
Requests an Explanation.
Upon receipt of information, through
the New York correspondent of Paris
newspaper, that Mrs. Simpson had
issued her statement OF last Tuesday
attacking authenticity Of the articles,
Mr.. Noyes sent to Mrs. Simpson the
following message:
washington, January 5.-Have
just been in cable communication
with Paris Soir. which informs me
that you have written them and
all other papers carrying articles
by me letter repudiating these
articles and denying their authen-
ticity and my authority to write
them. II this is true, can only say
that I consider it an act Of incred.
ible unfairness and ingratitude.
You and he both asked me to write
newspaper articles to counteract
unfavorable publicity to which you
had been subjected. l told you
that would do 50, and you have
known all along that was doing
50. Repeatedly since then you have
told me that you trusted my judg-
ment as to form and content of
these articles and never requested
that I submit them to you for your
approval. There is no word
In the articles which Is not accu.
rate. There Is in them no disclosure
Of confidence implied or given, and
the American and foreign reaction
has been most favorable to both of
you. have never claimed to be
your cousin, but I have been proud
to call myself your friend and to
prove my friendship. I can only
tell you that II for some reason in
comprehensive to me you 20 for
ward with q reputation of the
effort I have made in your behalf
1 shall use every legitimate means
to protect my name and profes.
sional reputation from such a be.
trayal. I am going to the Ritz
Carlton this afternoon, where I can
be reached by either cable or tele-
phone tomorrow"
Mrs. simpsons Explanation.
Cannes, January Z (received
New York 4 p.m.).-Your last cables
draw incorrect picture situation
here. No intention whatsoever my
part damage your personal or pro-
fessional reputation. Far from re-
pudiating articles I gave Paris Soir
before publication, and while still
ignorant contents, my original and
only authorization introduction
your articles -" (Here Mrs. Simp-
son quotes authorization granted
Noyes to precede magazine article.)
Paris Soir Milan Corriere ar.
ticles created harmful incorrect i'm.
preston Europe. You remember
that when rumor reached me con-
corning contents your articles
cabled you as follows: Is. it true
you quote any one besides me? You
remember you promised not to say
you had even seen any one else?'
"Your reply December II de-
MED interviews and asked that
trust your judgment. Being in
dark, trusted you and cabled you
to that effect.