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Evening Star, Issue 22516, 8 December 1936, Page 16

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MRS SIMPSON'S STATEMENT. LONDON, December 7.—Those dose to the King iit Fort Belvedere were unaware of Mrs Simpson's statement until it was read to them’ by a journalist. The statement was completely unexpected in Court circles and is not regarded as ending the crisis, bitf merely an expression of her own opinion. It is stressed that the phrase “If such action will solve the problem " must he taken as significant. Those who. are in a position to know declare that the announcement was made on Mrs Simpson's own initiative and volition. It is felt that only the King's action can end the present situation. Other steps, however important, are only limited in effect. JUDGE GRANTS NEW TRIAL. Stating that he had some difficulty in understanding the verdict of the jury which awarded £B2l damages to Robert Hansen, wateraider, against the Shaw, Savill, ami Albion Company for injuries received in a wharf accident, Mr Justice Rlair has granted an application on behalf of the company for a now trial.—Wellington Association message. FIRST CRICKET TEST. At the luncheon adjournment today England, in the second innings had scored 124 for five wickets—■ Fagg 27, Hammond 25, Ames 9, Leyland (not out) 19, Allen (not out) 0. RIMU DREDGE RETURN. A Hokitika. Association message states tl\at the Rimu dredge r - turn was 284.90 z for 134 hours 17rain, 51,023 cubic yards being excavated.