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THE RUSH

MRS. SIMPSON MAY END IMPASSE

FIRST RAY OF HOPE IN BRITISH CRISIS

Lady

Offers to Withdraw

From Disturbing

Scene

BUT KING'S UNHAPPINESS IS

INHERENT

IN SITUATION

London, December 8.

JAPAN'S DEMANDS FIRMLY REJECTED

MAY HAVE BEEN WITHDRAWN

TENSION IS EASING

Tsingtao, Dec. 8. Firm rejection of the un-I reasonable" Japanese demands to the Tsingtao authorities,} which included permission for Japanese marinca to assist police enforce order during the textile strike, the marines hav-

consent of the Chinese was sought, Mayor, Admiral Shen Hung-lich Was voiced by the

to-day at a meeting with the Japanese Consul-General.

MRS. ERNEST SIMPSON'S STATEMENT THAT SHE WOULD BE WILLing been landed before the ING TO WITHDRAW FROM THE SCENE IF BY SO DOING SHE COULD SOLVE HE TRYING PROBLEM CONFRONTING KING EDWARD AND THE BRITISH APIRE HAS CREATE") A MORE HOPEFUL ATMOSPHERE IN PARLIA- MENTARY CIRCLES. IT IS GENERALLY CONSIDERED THAT THE AN- NOUNCEMENT FROM CANNES MAY OFFER A POSSIBLE WAY OUT OF THE DIFFICULTY, WHILE SOME QUARTERS EXPRESS THE VIEW THAT THE PRONOUNCEMENT MAY BRING A RAPID' ACCELERATION TO THE MARCH OF EVENTS.

The Daily Telegraph contributes: "For the King this is a drama of conscience.

Although the true nature of the Japanese demands was not divulged here, it is believed they were along the lines mentioned in carller Tokyo

missal of certain Tsingtao officials and the suppression of the local

despatches, and included the dis

Kuomintang.

Despite the unsatisfactory progress of negotiallona tension is subsiding. -Reuter.

Demands

WHEN WILL IKING WED? Japanese

"The marriage of the King has been looked forward to with happy anticipations for many a long year. there had been a Queen Consort to share with him the solemn ceremonies of the Coronation, his people's pleasure would have been more than doubled.

"But there are circumstances in the present proposal 1 which freeze the very pulse of romance and gravely of- fend the deepest susceptibilities of men and women whose loyalty to the King and Crown is one of the strongest fibres of their bring."

Rejected By All

The Times points out that Mr. Stanley Baldwin, the Prime Minister. did not refer, except incidentally, to the proposal for legalising under the Constitution a marriage whereby the King might take a wife who still (The TimeS would not be queen. was referring to Mr. Baldwin's site- ment in the House of Commons),

The newspaper adds that the pro- posal for this alteration in the Can- stitution has been rejected by all the Governments of the Empire and hos commended itself to no-one capable of visualising, however imperfectly. either its more immediate or more remote consequences.

The only conflict at present, -snya this paper, is one with which ali loyal onlookers must deeply sympathisc- for it is within the King's own breast.

Two Possibilities

"

FOREIGN

SOLDIERS

IN SPAIN

BRITAIN OBJECTS

TO INTERVENTION

N.Y. ASKS-

"HOW THE DEVIL SHOULD I KNOW”

ANSWERS LORD BROWNLOW

Withdrawn?

Shanghai, Dec. 8. It is reliably reported that the have withdrawn their demands made to the Tientsini authorities as a result of the Chinese protest over the landing of marinoa there.

The Japanese are alleged to have promised that the marines would he withdrawn as soon as the labour dis- pute, affecting Japanese textile mills, aubsided and the mills were re-open- ed.United Press.

Helping Mongolia

Changchun, Dec. 1.: Premier Chang Ching-hui, as Pre- -sident of the "Kyowakal" or

Concordia League,

has issued a Cannes, Dec. 8. statement #t this, Manchukuo's The United Press has interviewed capital, expressing his intenion of Lord Brownlow, who issued the state-assisting the Inner Mongoliang "for ment on behalf of Mrs. Free Simp- the purpose of checking the advance son last night, by trans-Atlante tele-of Conimunist influence." phone from New York.'

"Mrs.

Simpson's statement, In which she offers to withdraw imme- dintely if she can thereby solve the difficulties, permanently establishes her attitude, he told the interviewer neross the ocean. "She is very tired and wishes to be left alone."

Lard Brownlow refused to answer whether the statement meant that

OTHER POWERS Mrs. Simpson was definitely stepping

APPROACHED

London, Dec. 7.

ut of the plcture and was hence,

the leaving apparently, murely Eden-A.

decision lie responsibilty of King

Will the King's decision as to whether to abdicate or not influence

her plans?" the interviewer asked.

He says the "Kyowakai" will collect funds for the benent of the Inner Mongolians and "pray for the. completion of their sacred path." LAU Reuter.

WAI Brts.. CHEUNG

TERRIBLE TYPHOON DISASTER

"She has not discussed that with THOUSANDS DEAD

me." sald Ed Brownlow.

The only possible prayer at present Answering a number of House of is that the King may end it with a Commons questions regarding foreign decision which will leave undamaged nationals in Spain, the Foreign the monarchy and the Empire. Secretary sald:--"Information his Lord Brownlow added that Mrs.

been received

that the number of Simpson was not ill, but only tired. Germans recently landed in Cadiz is about 5,000. This Information ha "What do you think, Your Lord- "Of the two possibilities ahead," come direct from Cadiz and Seville. ship, when will they be married?" the Daily Herald suggests, "neither have not received any reports came the next-and last-question the abandonment of his marriage from other sources regarding them hered Lord Brownlow,

Information hopes nor the abdication of the King number of these men.

the has also been received that there are "how the devil should I know?"

He terminated the interview.- large

will affect the permanence of

New York....

numbers of Italians serving Constitution, nor any of its practices. with the forces in Majorca and large United Press. For a short while the Kirg must be

and other left to a decision that only he can numbers of Russians take. Whatever it is, the people will foreigners fighting for the Govern-

for his welfare and ment in Madrid. hope equally hoppiness."

nsido all private

"

.on

IN PHILIPPINES

е

PROLONGATION OF SUSPENSE MIGHT DAMAGE EMPIRE Baldwin Warns Commons

Commons In Great Britain's Crisis

(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”).

London, Dec. 7.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, had an enthusiastic reception from all parts of the House of Commons when he briefly related the latest phases of the constitutional crisis in Great Britain, emphasising that the King had expressed the wish to marry Mrs. Ernest Simpson some weeks ago as soon as she was free. A

The Government he said, desired to afford the King the fullest opportunity of weighing the decision he must take. But at the same time they were aware that any considerable prolongation of the pre- sent suspense would involve risk of injury to national and imperial interests.

ENGLAND

FARES

BADLY IN TEST

Wickets Fall Rapidly

As Innings Resumed

Brisbane, Dec. 8.

On the resumption of the Test match here to-day, the English batsmen made a poor showing against the Australian trundlers, adding only 49 runs for the loss of three further wickets.

Overnight, the score was 75 for two, Ilammend (12) and Fagg (24) being the not-out batsmen. When the lunch interval was called, the score read 124 for 5. This gave England a lead of 228 on the Australians' first innings score, with five more wickets to fall.

The three men to lose their wickets. this morning were Hammond, Fagg and Ames. At the interval, Leyland and Allen wère batting.

There were a thousand spectators present when the match was recom-

The menced, in broiling sunshine. wicket was showing signs of wear, Bradman fielded with bandaged ankle.

OLDFIELD'S RECORD

The first wicket to fall was that of

to Fagg, who played forward lengthy delivery by Eard and was stumped by Oldfield. He had scored 27 and was at the wickets for 108

(82 for 3).

WORST FLOOD minutes. He scored one boundary.

IN HISTORY

ling

Fagg was Oldfeld's 64th victim in Anglo-Australian-Tests, thus equal- the record in theso matches which was established by Lilley, of Manila, Dec. 8.

Warwickshire. "Thousands" arc dead as a Hammond was the next to go. result of floods in Isabella Pro- He hit his wicket when playing a vince, North Luzon, according te bated for. 95 minutes and scored ball from Ward, having made 25. to an official constabulary report two 4's. (103 for 4). which has been delayed owing WARD DOING WELL

Constable's

Knock Came

Just In Time The floods are the worst in

SLEEPERS ESCAPE

munications in the typhoon-of-2 for 12 in this morning's play,

to the interruption of com- At this stage, Ward had un average Ames played on from a fast one by swept aren.*

Slovers when he tind scored 2 runs. (122 for 8),

Leyland la 10 not out and Allen the islands' history, it is stated, has not yet opened his score. Both and were caused by the un-batamen 1. are

cautious acasonal typhoon which whip Reuter.

Later. December 4.

very

A

END OF

STRIKE NEARER

MAY HAVE PEACE.

.BY CHRISTMAS DRIVING A WEDGE

With the exception of the question of amorganatic marriage, which had been raised by Hla Majcsty himself, the Government had ten- dered no advice, to the King, who would doubiless communicate his declulon with regard to the course he desired to

To take

Mr.

Mr. George Lambert, the Liberal Privy Councillor, remarked-upon-the- House of Commons' sympathy with Baldwin, and brought a storm of cheers from all parts of the House. A well-filled diplomalle gallery lirlened to the proceedings, and Sir Eric Mieville, who is the Duke of York's private secretary, attended the session In the distinguished strangeru' gallery.-Renter Special.

--Discussion Avoided ̈

London, Dec. 7.

A similar statement to that made in the House of Commons by the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley Baldwin, was made in the House of Lords to- day by Lord Halifax, Lord Privy Seal Lord Snell (Labour) said that with

Following Lord Halltax's statement, out the essential facts before them, any discussion would necessarily be unreal and might be injurious. On the other hand, the matter should not be allowed to drift on indefinitely. Therefore, he hoped that, as soon circumstances permitted, the Govern ment would give Parliament any in- formation at their disposal.

Lord Crowe (Liberal), expressed gratiücation to learn that the state- ments made in Irresponsible quarters that the Government had applied un- duc pressure on the King to declare his decision, were allogether unfound- ed (Cheers).

Lord Crewe added that he felt, on the contrary, that they were all in- debted to the Premier for the at- titude he had adopted in a difficult situation (Cheers), He expressed pro- found sympathy with the King and the Royal Family, particularly Curer Mary, who had won so completely the respect and devotion of all His Ma- jesty's subjects (Cheers)-Reuter,

"Situation Looks Better" San Francisco, Dec. 7.

London, Dec. 7. The Masters, Mates and Pilots organisation to-day conferred with Independent MP in a statement to Colonel Josiah Wedgwood, the schooner operators with a view to reaching a basis on which to settle a bit better. The Government will the press, says Lae altuation looks their disputo and end, tho strike, do nothing until the King replies; Progress was reported and they will they are asking him whether he in- meet again Tuesday.

tends to marry later on. operators, and schooner, hands have abdicate now.

Meanwhile it is reported that radio.

"I do not see why he should. On Saturday, we all agreed on five of seven points of thought abdication was an immediate their dispute with the operators question, but I do not ace any This is significant in view of the fact urgency in the King's making up his that Mr. F. W. McGrady, of the mind.

The

country's feeling is just Department seeking a settlement of the schooner that danger lies in undue delay. The

ent of Labour, is apparently working

The Government should realise crews' general settlement.

shoulder the responsibilities" of the that the Committee should take the ADVANCING FLAMr pad neross the Philippines on The sixth wicket fall with the score strike as a wedge to force a Fascists are trying to show that ey

of the people anxious to honour him;

ally!

་ ་

"As I have previously indicated to Govern- "Mrs. Simpson owes a duty not the House, His Majesty's only to the man she loves but to the ment strongly deprecates the parti. King of England," asserts the News cipation of volunteers from other "That she has made the countries in the fighting in Spain. At Chronicle. cholec she has redounds to her credit. my request,the Chairman of the Committee read The way of personal renunciation has Non-Intervention been made clear for the King by the out a statement to the sub-committee act of the woman he loves. The path on Friday last setting out His now free for him to mutually lay this score, and urges most strongly

Majesty's Government's anxieties Inclinations, to

matter at once into high office of kingship and dedicate agree. Apon measures to put an consideration end Awekched about 4 m. to-day by

In Isabella Province 64 villages the sub-committee drew up several an Indian constable, the occupants of are completely inundated, it is outlines of proposals for submission the Chan Kung Wung store, at the stated.-Router. Ample Time For Reflection proposals are to be put into Anal Tong Roads, Kowloon, found

to the main Committee and these function of Prince Edward, and Pa Amole time for reflection must shape at a further meeting this house at the rear of the premises

afforded ndeed be

our young

afternoon.

Chairman's sub-committee of

enveloped in flames. The sovereign" the Daily Mail admits. "One sentiment predominates over the International Committee for the The fire had evidently broken out all else. To lose this young leader application of the agreement regard about an hour earlier Adler watn whom, long ago, the people learned in Foreign Ofee this afternoon notified the are brigade and Ove ap non-intervention In Spain, met n the occupants the constable to trust and love, would be one of the at the darkest tragedies that ever befeil the and rose after a four hours session, pilances had a bury time fighting the loyal and devoted subjects of a he business before the meeting flames for about an hour.

was understood to be further conal-In the store house were

Alms, deration of ∙the

proposals in connee stationery and toys. The building ffon with the brrival of foreign vol- and contenta, valued at, over $1,000 unteer in Spain A communique wore totally destroyed. None of the will be issued later-British Wireless. Occupants was hurt.

realm."

יי

The Daily Express bluntly says: "Mrs. Simpson's message can mean (Continued on Pape 5.)-

stare

143-Reuters deg

NORWEGIAN SHIP HIT

STOP PRESS BY LOYALIST AIR

TEA TIME SCORE

Brisbane, Dec. 8: England had scored 211. for a loss of alght wickets at ten time.--Router.

RAIDERS

The Warehouse Union men have are the King's only support. I think agreed to release $5,000,000 worth of that is a great danger."United perishable foods and observers are Press. speculating that there will be pence

in warehouses and on the waterfront before Christmas.

Premier's

Statement":

London, Dec. 1

* Mr. Baldwin, Yon entering the

The Warchouse men have accepted: Me the mediators' suggestion for a 70 House of Commons, was received cents an hour wage, compared with with loud and prolonged Ministerial their present 62.3 conta. The strikers cheering, es were demanding 30 centa and the replying to Major Attlee's question Unions are now voting on, the com- as to whether he had anything to add promise. A Gibraltar, Dec. 8,

to last Friday statement, the Pre- General Del Lang the insurgents a ship operators to meet the whole matter it had always been the Mr. McGrady has requested the mfer said that in considering the offleer in a radio broadcast from Seville, says five loyalist planes have Unions Wednesday and the operators, earnest desire of the Government to | bombed, that port and struck n surprisingly, accepted the Union's | afford His Majesty the fullest oppor

Norwegian "leamer, killing five of her challenge to a debate at a mass || funity of weithing, the "decision.

meetingUnited Press," crew United Press.

(Continued on“Park 5.11.