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Show TUB PAGE TWO News Review of Current Events the World Over King Edward Abdicates and Is Succeeded by Duke of York Pope Stricken With Paralysis Wallace Promises Better Farm Program. By EDWARD Wcatcrn Ncwijir and the British constitution LOVE the winners in the great contest that has stirred the vast empire to its furthest borders. Ed wara vm, sieaa- - ? fast In his determination to make Mrs. W a 1 1 i s War field Simpson his wife, aodicated as king of Great Britain and emperor of India, and his brother, the duke of York, reigns in his stead as George VI. ITHunrrl'a W. I t fnffiil decision was com- - George municated to the house of commons by Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin. Haggard and deeply moved, the man who has born the brunt of the struggle on behalf of the cabinet and parliament handed the speaker the royal message and the, speaker read it to the half stunned members. This is what Edward said: "Realizing as I do the gravity of this step I can only hope that I shall have the understanding of my peoples in the decision I have taken and the reasons which have led me to take it "I conceive that I am not overlooking the duty that rests on me to place in the forefront the public interest when I declare that I am conscious that I can no longer discharge this heavy task with efficiency or with satisfaction to myself. "I have accordingly this morning executed an instrument of abdication in the terms following: " 1, Edward VIII of Great Britain. Ireland, the British dominions beyond the seas, king, emperor of India, do hereby declare my irrevocable determination to renounce the throne for myself and my descendants. My desire is that effect should be given to this instrument of abdication immediately. " 'In token thereof I have hereunto set my hand this 10th day of December, 1936, in the presence of the witnesses whose signatures are subscribed.' " There followed a request that the accession of his brother to the throne be expedited, and accordingly enabling legislation effecting the abdication and the accession of the new king was promptly introduced and put through the house of commons and the house of lords. The new king was proclaimed with the traditional ceremony following an assembly of the accession council made up of privy councilors and other distinguished persons. That evening the went on the air to broadcast a message of farewell to the half billion people who had been his subjects. Edward left England for his exile and probably never will return to his native land. Where he will make his home has not been an nounced. It was stated in Cannes, where Mrs. Simpson was with friends, that he would not go there now. "Wally" had publicly offered to renounce her association with the Edward VIII king if that would settle the controversy, but he chose otherwise. Her divorce would not become absolute until April 27, but steps were taken in London to speed up the date. Notwithstanding the widespread sympathy for Edward and his once enormous popularity, the general sentiment throughout the British empire is now that he let his country down, that he mainly was to blame for bringing on the crisis and, to quote one correspondent, that "the cabinet's victory was the only possible victory which could be allowed on the present issue." The great majority of the people did not think Mrs. Simpson, a commoner and twice divorced, was fit to be queen of England. The cabinet and the house of commons emphatically vetoed a morganatic marriage. If he would be true to his love, there was nothing left for the king to do but abdicate. For a day after announcing his resignation of the throne, Edward remained king. But as soon as parliament passed the abdication measure it was carried to him, and the moment he signed the document Edward ceased to reign. It was presumed that, with the permission of the new king, Edward would retain the duchy of Cornwall and its revenues. With his other resources he goes into exile with an annual income of about $500,000. la ail the British dominions steps were taken to ratify the abdication of the king and the accession of the duke of York. There was considerable uneasiness concerning the course the legislature of the Irish Free State might pursue, for events seemed to give Ireland the chance to shake off the last vestiges of adherence to the British empire. ex-kin- g PICK ARD Union. CROM Manila came belated dls- patches telling of the worst disaster that ever befell the Philippines a great flood which swept through the fertile and densely populated Cagayan valley in northern Luzon and destroying possibly thousands of the inhabitants. The full extent of the death toll may never be known. The waters of the Cagayan river, suddenly swollen by a typhoon and torrential rains, inundated many villages and towns in the SO mile wide valley. So Isolated was the stricken area that a former provincial military commander required four days to fight his way to an outlying point from which he Informed the world of the disaster. Military airplanes were used to carry medical supplies and relief agents to the district. STRICKEN with paralysis that his legs. Pope Pius XI was believed to be in a serious condition because he already was afflictea with asthma, arterio sclerosis and high blood pressure. At first the holy father flatly refused to submit to a medical examination, saying "I am in the hands of God," and he even insisted on dictating and signing letters. But later he was Pope Pius persuaded to take complete repose, which his physicians said was vitally necessary. Father Agostino Ge:neIU of Milan, a medical expert, was summoned to Vatican City and gave out a statement indicating that rigid measures were being taken to stave off possible uremic poisoning. The pope's illness was discovered when he was unable to arise for a ceremonial concluding a week of spiritual exercises. He was barely able to stir the left leg and physicians found that the heaviness of limb had spread also to the right leg. the American federation, assembled in Pasadena, Calif., were told by Secretary of Agriculture Wallace that the government would provide a better farm program than the AAA; but he also said the farmer must be willing to accept "small increases in the imports of certain agricultural products." "In the cause of peace," he said, "the farmers of the United States must learn to say 'yes' as often as possible to agricultural imports from while at the same time reserving the right to say 'no' when any vital branch of agriculture is likely to be menaced by too great imports." Mr. Wallace declared the preservation of world peace is more fun damental than national agricultural conservation, and added, "there is an important relation between the two, however. Danger of the United States becoming involved in a se rious war comes from the fact that we export goods to Europe and when war comes one side or the other interferes with trade. "Last year 68 per cent of our agricultural exports went to five countries which are certain to be involved in any major difficulty in Europe and Asia. Only 10 per cent of our agricultural exports went to Both our hearts and our heads lead us inbut the creasingly to facts are stubborn and of necessity can be brought in line with our desires only slowly." The federation conferred upon Mr. Wallace its highest honor, the award for distinguished service to MEMBERS of a agriculture. DLANS of John L. Lewis and his in the C. I. O. for associate organizing the automobile industry workers seemingly are greatly furthered by the formation of a joint council of the United Automobile Workers of America and the Federation of Flat Glass Workers. These two unions, controlling as they do virtually organized workers in the automotive Industry, have agreed to unite in a common cause in any controversy with the industry. They are both members of the Lewis group and so are under suspension by the American Federation of Labor. COR the first time the government has taken a hand in the steel labor crisis. The national labor relations board has issued a complaint charging the United States Steel corporation and its subsidiSteel ary, the Carnegie-Illinoi- s company, with "interfering with the of employees" in Carnegie's 21 plants. This action followed the board's investigation of charges filed by Philip Murray, chairman of the SWOC and M. F. Tighe, veteran president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers. NEPIH. UTAH HOUSEHOLD QUESTIONS Items of Interest to the Housewife Natidnal Topics Interpreted by William Bruckart Nation) Preaa Bulldlnc Washington. Observers of affairs in the national capital frequently et different Dr. High slant on state-P-r edicts ments by "close advisers of the President" or activities of "those on the Inside" than persons living at distances from Washington. They are less likely to be misled in their conclusions as to the meaning of such statements or actions, come ss they may from "high sources." and Great Britain united than others not closely In touch. PRANCE 1 in an invitation to But even this close contact by obGermany, Italy, Russia and Portugal to join servers here does not always prodefinite finality on them in an effort to end the Span- - duce for them isn war by mediation. It was their conclusions because some thought the time was ripe for this, things are simply Impossible of since both the government forces proof. and the rebels are exhausted by The above statements are by way their fierce and inconclusive fight- of directing attention to the inabiling. ity of the corps of correspondents The announcement of the plan here to tell whether Dr. Stanley came on the eve of the meeting of High was speaking with the approvthe League of Nations council, sum- al or even the acquiescence of moned to Geneva to consider the President Roosevelt when Dr. High Madrid-Valencigovernment's ap- voiced the opinions in Liberty Magpeal against Germany and Italy be- azine recently to the effect that Mr. cause of their recognition of the Roosevelt is In a mood to disciFascist rebel junta. It is the hope pline the newspapers of the counof France and Britain that the Spantry Dr. High, to summarize many ish people will be permitted to de- words in his magazine article, rathcide by ballot whether they shall er forecast Mr. Roosevelt in his new have a Fascist or a Socialist gov- term of office will not abandon his liberal policies but probably will ernment chastise his enemies less than ocFOURTEEN persons perished curred during his first term except when a big Dutch airliner the press. Certainly, Dr. High gave crashed near Croyden airport in us all reason to believe that Mr. England soon after taking off in a Roosevelt is pretty much disgustdense fog. The plane struck trees ed with certain types of newspapers and houses and was destroyed by In this country and that he may flames. Among the victims were be expected to "crack down" on Juan de la Cierva, inventor of the them. The consensus among the writing autogyro, and Admiral Sa lorn an Lindman, former prime minister of fraternity in Washington is that Dr. Sweden. There were only three sur- High has an opportunity at least to know the Presidential mind. He vivors of the disaster. has virtually lived with it during the TTEADS of 21 delegations to the las', six months and there can be no doubt that he had opportunities peace conference in Buenos Aires outlined national policies, and during that time of talking formally among them was Secretary of State and informally with the Chief Executive in a manner not permitted Hull, who proposed more than a few persona. On this a program containbpsis, if on no other, one would be ing what he termed led to believe that Dr. High was of "eight pillars writing In a sense a reflection of peace upon which Mr. Roosevelt's thoughts, yet as I rest peace and pros jjaid at the beginning, none of us perity. These vere: can be sure. 1. Internal quiet While Dr. High deflnit iy is In a and education. 2. Frequent interposition as an adviser to the President to know the trend of Mr. national confereRoosevelt's mind, he was delightnces. , 3. Swift ratificfully general in the discussion of Secretary the President's future program exation of existing Hull cept as to the press. Again, it may peace pacts. 4. Adoption of a common neutralbe much ado about nothing. So many of the Presidential advisers ity policy. 5. Fair and equal commercial pol and insiders have been writing and icies. talking and acting in the last three 6. Practical international coopera years that it is difficult to tell which is the real story. It may be, theretion. 7. Strengthening of international fore, and I believe this is the best answer that D High has turned law. 8. Faithful observance of the loose a toy balloon. If this balloon is blown .the wrong way by comsanctity of treaties. Next day Mr. Hull offered a neu ments from the nation, you probabtrality pact for all American repub ly will hear no more about a dislics. His plan would create a per cipline for the press. If the comn manent consultative ments are friendly, another story committee to existing may be expected and its nature is peace instruments and bring agree not now to be forecast ment on a common neutrality policy, based on the United States' Assuming now that Dr. High has neutrality theory. faithfully presented the President's thoughts on the HAMILTON, chairman of JOHN ReDublican Hit Unfair newspapers of the national rnm- Journalism country, it seems mittee, called a meeting of that entirely proper body to be held in Chicago Decem ber 17, and announced that at that that the suggestion be examined time he would submit his resigna from the viewpoint of national welfare. tion. Dr. High, to be sure, 'nade clear Mr. Hamilton desires that the committee shall be able to address in his article that th President's itself to the plans for a party come efforts to reform the press will be back with a clean slate and with addressed only to those newspapers new officers in command, if a which engage in misrepresentation, change of personnel shall be color their newr or are guilty of I believe that deemed more conducive to success. unfair Journalism. the vast major .ty of our newspapers The management of the late cam paign has been criticized by some properly are jealous of the integ leaders in the East, and also by a rity of their rolicies. I believe that few of the most radical of the the vast .na.ority of our editors rewestern leaders; but it may well be gard the responsibility of leaderthat the criticism represents only ship as something quite sacred and be tainted. In the same breath minority views of the committee not to we mention the President's and that Mr. Hamilton's resigna that purported thoughts and the attitude tion will not be accepted. of most newspapers, one cannot help but recall that at least three-fourtOF THE SECRETARY of all circulaMORGENTHAU tion in the recentnewspaper Presidential camannounced the of paign was opposed to President the treasury. Roosevelt's financing operations the main features oeing further Thus, and in view of these cirborrowing and refunding that will put the national debt above 34 bil cumstances, it may be disconcertlion dollars, lowered interest rates ing to a good many people to read on government bonds and elimina- the strong language that Dr. High tion of preferential treatment for has used in reflecting the implicathe. small investor. The secretary tions of the Presidential mind. To said that the December 15 financing, that school of thought the Doctor's which includes the borrowing of 700 language, if it means anything, millions to cover continuation of means that Mr. Roosevelt proposes deficits incurred, would be the last to take steps, directly or indirectuntil March, when heavy income ly, to make the entire press of tax collections will pour into the America conform to his ideas of constitutes "fair journalism." treasury. Refunding raise the over- what In other words, if their interpreall amount of the financing to tation of the High article Is correct In announcing that the treasury there can be intimidation of the would not permit the small inves- press from the White House. The intimidation could come from tor to have his subscription up to $5,000 met in full as in uie past Presidential tongue lashing of newsbut would be forced to accept a pro- papers or any one individual newsrata share just as is the big bond paper which the President believed buyer, Morgenthau declare.1 that was guilty of "unfair Journalism." the public had "abused" fie privi- The net result of such a course, lege. The plan "to give the little naturally, would be a fearful press fellow a break" was initi.it.'d by and a fearful press obviously never Secretary Ogden Mills during the has presented and never will present its impartial judgment; it will Hoover regime. n n a inter-America- Thursday. December 17, 1936 the launching of the her second 28,000,. ton battleship, Germany moved another step toward her goal of a navy large enough to bottle up the Russian fleet. Reichsfuehrer Hitler and many high officials attended the ceremony. The ship was christened by Frau Maerker, widow of the commander of the old Gneisenau. which went down in the battle of the Faulkland islands 22 years ago. Berlin correspondents believe the new German fleet will have reached 420,000 tons by 1942. It will possess no less than five 33,000-tobattleships, to which can be added two 26.000-tobattleships, three existing 1.000-to- n pocket battleships and fourteen light and heavy cruisers, including three more 10,000-to- n boats. There will be 40 destroyers and torpedo boats, two airplane carriers and submarines up to the limit of the 1935 pact with Great Britain. WITH TIMES-NEW- stale white bread in cubes, and roll them in sweetened condensed milk; then try them in very hot, deep, clear lari for one minute, or until golden Cut some JJ one-in- Washington, T. never answer back and it probably will never fight out the issues In which it believes and to which it may have been committed theretofore. I do not defend unfair newspapers and I do not believe anyone else can defend them. Newspapers, because of their position as leaders, must conform to the maximum of honesty. I think, however, that the number of unfair journals Is declining because public sentiment gradually drives them out of business. If Mr. Roosevelt actually has in mind the things presented by Dr. High, then a wave of resentment is likely to arise and that wave of resentment in itself will not help in the movement to drive out unfair newspapers. At least that is the conviction that seems to prevail among the several hundred capable observers here In Washington. Only a few, as far as I can discern, believe that the President can get away with the program which Dr. High outlined in his behalf. Colonel Edwin A. Halsey, secretary of the senate, recently has had compiled some Slow to facts and figures on proposals for Change consu amendments that are strikingly interesting. First the fact that there have been 3,759 proposals for constitutional amendments in the nation's history, and only 21 of them succeeded and became a part of the Constitution, is to me most significant It shows very definitely, I believe, that our people are slow to make changes in the fundamental law of our country and that they do not make these changes until there is something approximating unanimity of belief that they are necessary. Colonel Halsey's compilation disclosed the further interesting fact that economic conditions have a direct link with and reflect rather accurately the desires of the people to alter or revise the Constitution. It seems that when there is plenty of work and plenty of profit and the nation is going along happily, even few of the demagogues have thought about amending the Constitution. But let hard times descend upon us, let there be millions of unemployed and hundreds of thousands of persons destitute and forward comes a perfect deluge of proposals to change the Constitution. Very accurate proof of the above statement is .given in the records for the last ten years, that is, from 1926 to 1936. The most Important political question agitating the congress during the first part of this decade was the proposal to change the date upon which the President and Vice President and congress take office. Latterly, and after the prosperity bubble burst the depression brought its own flock of proposal for changing the Constitu- lutionai ch brown. A not sure the dose is correctly measured, throw it away, rinse the glass with cold water and mea ure over again. You may save a life by being careful when measur ing medicines. When tying children's shoes, tie Eiderdown should be washed in string in bow first, then the loops tepid soapflake solution. in a single knot. They will not To give a new flavor to your then easily become untied. ham try pouring spiced pickle Keep an empty map card on Juice over it before baking. hand and when taking snaps ofl Ink stains may be removed from old garments snap them on the wall paper with a solution of equal card. This will save time looking parts of ammonia and hydrogen for them when thv are needed. peroxide. Did you evtr try dipping your fresh fish in milk before rolling Never trust to memory in giving them in corn meal or bread crumbs doses of medicine. Read the label preparatory to frying. at least three times and if you are Auociated Newppr, WNU Berries, WHEN WARM SPELL COMES LOOK OUT FOR SKIPPERS IN POORLY SMOKED MEAT It penetrates every crevice and pore of the meat surface. It positively PREVENTS skippers, green mold,' rancidness, or hardening. And flavor T FIGARO-smoke- d meat Is the finest you'll ever eat AND COSTS NOTHING I costs Actually FIGARO-smoklnyou nothing. 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It has smoked more than two billion pounds of meat since that time. Your dealer has FIGARO, or can get It The size smokes 500 pounds, and costs only $L50; the size smokes 250 pounds, and costs only $1.00. Adv. , 32-o- z. 16-o- FIGARO CO-DALLA- TEX. S, Manufacturers of Smoke Products FIGARO Condensed Smoke Sauce-Saus- Smoke-Barbe- cue Seasoning age FOUR tion. Colonel yliAirooNFufis Halsey disclosed that there had been 20 proposals which vould authorize congress to deal with working hours and wages; 7 which would have given congress authority over agricultural production and 9 limiting the power and authority of the Supreme court to declare acts of congress unconstitutional or otherwise modify court jurisdiction. There were two suggested amendments that would have placed in the hands of eongress virtual power to control the general welfare of the nation. The Halsey document also reflects maneuvers of various blocs and schools of thought and likewise tells a very clear story of our nation's sashay into the field of national prohibition. National prohibition was a long time in coming and there are many who believe that it was forced upon the country too soon. That is to say it was made operative before a sufficiently large majority of the poeple were in favor of it This seems to be substantiated by the figures which show that during the last decade, there were 135 proposals for repeal of the 18th amendment out of a total of 479 resolutions for constitutional amendment In other words, had there been anything like the necessary popular majority in favor of prohibition, we would have seen very few attempts in congress to repeal the liquor control amendment . . PFMILKOFAMGNESIA) NONETAST AFER 35c & 60c fdSgrl 'bottles dgccS jjji B snEcrTROD tins VtPtPtFfi Milk of Mad U Oc I V C PtwrcCT ANTi-ACI- Western Newspaper Union. 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