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From the aIo,,rnd Gazette Extraordinary OF
November 9, 1920.


From the AIo,,l1d Gazette Extraordinary Of
November 9, 1920.
Discourse Of His Majesty, read in The
session ofthe oh Of November, by the
President ofthe Cores.
Translated for the National Intelgencer]
GENTLEMEN DEPUTIES IL have the
satisfaction to state 10 the Cortcs the
pleasure which have received from the
happy results of the first periods of its
sessions. During it have experienced
frequent marks Of affection, inspired by
ahe zeal and wisdom with which the Con
gress have attended to the consolidation
OF the public welfare, and the lustre of
the throne, which is inseparah.e from
that of the nation. | promoted myself
the prolongation OF its session, which
was authorized to do by the fundam entail
laws OF the nation, persuaded that the
establishment of our political system re-
guired, at FIRST, more time and more la
Dor, and its prolongation was necessary
tor the progress of the important tasks
OF the preceding months.
feel thankful for the generosity with
which the Cortes have provided for the
necessities and decorum of my establish
ment, and those of the royal family, and
cannot do less than applaud the frank
ness and justice with which it has ac-
knowledged the debts and obligations Of
the state, and has approved of the me-
cessary measures of providing for them
--'hus laying the foundation of the ma
tional credit and our future happiness.
These wise measures, with others di-
rccted to the proper Organization of the
armed forces, by sfa and land; the ia
cilitating the free circulation Of our ter
rirorial riches; the emoval of the obsta-
cles which oppose the establishment Of
irregular sySem finance, which, con-
ciliating the mt ests of the state and
those OF the peopte, has been an flair of
the constant application and unwearied
attention Of the Congress, and has made
it sorthy the universal estimation of
Europe and the just gratitude of the ma
ton. A the same time, | cannot do less
tan assure you that my heart has over
flowed with Joy at the measures of pru-
denre and generous indulgence by which
lr NoTtCS nave 10 neal inc
wounds Of the nation, and bury in oblivion
the memory of those evils which have
been tearing it to pieces, by opening the
door of reconciliation to error and TO
those who had been led astray, and pre-
serving at the same time, in full vigor,
the sweet anticipation of its continuing,
~ future, animated by these noble senti-
&C tl,o
tonal system upon the basis offraternity,
and reciprocal love among all Spa
niards.
In this manner the solid power of the
patton will be increased, as we'll as the
monarchial authority which directs it !;
and, at the same time that we prepare
improvements for our interior, we ac-
gune more solid rights to the considcra-
tioD of foreign governments. all of whom
Continue 10 give me proofs of their
friendly dispositions.
Each and every day feel myself more
happy in governing SO worthy and so
generous people. have co-operated
in the glorious enterprise OF their re-
generation, and in the noble efforts Of
tn. Cortes, by those means prescribed
to the royal prerogatlve. | have dicta-
ted the necessary orders for the execu-
ton of the laws, and do not doubt but
that time will add much strength and
vi,or to our institutions, and that the
benefits which have already commenced
will increase progressively.
trust that, confirmed by experience,
] shall have it in my power to state so
again to the Representatives Of the ma
ton, when, after due respite from their
labours, they shall assemble in the next
session TO reassume the task they have
left unfinished, and to promote, with the
correctness they have heretofore done,
the public prosperity.
FERNANDO.
San Lorenzo, 7th November, 1920.