FIVE PREMIERS

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 302, 5 December 1936, Page 5

FIVE PREMIERS

Position Handled By Leading Ministers. Press Association —Copyright. London, Dec. 4. “We must leave the decision ito public opinion and the nation which loves and respects ‘the King,” says .the Daily' Mirror. "One thing certain at present is that the King’s good is the nation’s good, and his happiness must in a great measure be ours.”

The Manchester Guardian in a leading article says Mr Baldwin’s assurance that at present a constitutional difficulty does not exist may legitimately read as a confirmation of the hope generally cherished, and which will be cherished as long as possible, that no direct conflict between the King’s wishes and the Ministers’ advice will arise. “Apparently,” the paplerf proceeds, ‘iwe have gained a; brief respite, for which nobody in Britain’ or In the Empire who looks at the present condition of Europe can fail to be thankful. This point would incline the King to give greater attention to Mr Baldwin’s views.” “The situation is being handled by five men —Messrs Baldwin, Mackenzie King, Lyons, Savage and Hertzog,” the Telegraph say's. “Constant telegraphic communication is being maintained between Downing Street and each of the Dominion’s capitals. Every step taken by Mr J Baldwin is reported .to each of his fellow Premiers, and agreement is obtained before further action is taken. The aim is that’in a delicate and difficult affair The whole Empire should move in unity.” It is understood the Irish Free State was consulted with 'the othen Governments. According to the Morning Post’s political correspondent, all .the Ministers except Sir John Simon and Mr Duff-Cooper are prepared ‘to resign rather than consent to the marriage of the King and Mrs Simpson.