A POSSIBLE EXIT.

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 305, 9 December 1936, Page 5

A POSSIBLE EXIT.

Mrs. Simpson’s Statement Causes Interest. press Association—Copyright. London, Dec. 7. Mrs. Simpson's statement, caused immense interest and speculation in the lobbies. Members of the House of Commons generally were inclined to the opinion that it offers a possible : exit, creating a more hopeful atmosphere. Some suggested Mrs Simpson’s public pronouncement may dramatically accelerate events, enabling a solution before the week-end, especially in view of Mr. Baldwin’s statement that prolongation of the suspense and uncertainty would involve national and Imperial risks. Others are less sanguine, many still fearing the King might in his ultimate decision sacrifice the Throne. Before Mrs. Simpson’s statement was issued, a long telephone conversation occurred between her villa and London, says the Cannes correspond-

ent of the Daily Mail. The Cannes correspondent of the Daily Herald says Lord Brownlow conferred with Mrs. Simpson for several hours before suddenly calling a Press conference, which was held behind locked doors. Lord Brownlow refused to answer questions arising from the statement. Questioned regarding Mrs. Simpson’s health, he said no doctor had visited Mrs Simpson and none was expected. A later message from London reiterates that it is still impossible ’o assess the prospec tof a solution arising from Mrs. Simpson’s statement. The lobbies last night seemed to re-echo the hope as a distinct belief that it paved the way for a termination of . the crisis ami His Majesty’s acceptance of both the new position and the will of the people. There- was a disposition to underline the fact that Lord Brownlow gave Mrs. Simpson’s statement. Lord Brownlow is an intimate friend and confidant of His Majesty.