in 1870, at the death of bishop kingsley, bishop simpson again visited europe to complete the work which had been assigned to him on the continent. he also went as a delegate again to the english wesleyan conference. in 1874, bishop simpson visited mexico. he returned to europe in 1875, presiding over the annual conference of germany and switzerland. he also met with the m.e. missionaries in different parts of europe. he then addressed the garfield memorial meeting at exeter hall, london, on september 24, 1881.