The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1901-02-22

N London, Feb. 16,-For the first time
In nearly twenty years parliament was
yesterday opened by the ruler IL per-
son. The event was made the oc.s5ss
icasion Of a display Of pomp not Wit
messed in London since M previous to-
the death Of the prince consort.
King Edward and queen Alexandra
rode in the state carriage, used for the
first time since their wedding, to and
from Marlborough house, through
streets lined BY thousands Of cheering
subjects. The cortege was short but.
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The great officers Of state and the:
others that were to take part in this
ceremonies had assembled at West
minister to receive their majesties. The
procession proceeded to the robing-
room and then to the house Of lords.
Blueblootls, All Of Them.
The house Of peers was filled by the
highest and noblest or the kingdom.
the greater part Of the floor space be-.
Ing occupied by pecresses and other
ladies introduced by peers. !:
AS soon as his majesty was en-.
throned the lord great chamberlain res
ceived the royal command 20 summon
the members of the house Of commons
to hear the speech from the throne.
All present stood up and the king put
ION his field marshals plumed hat, rose,
and, in clear, ringing tones, read his
speech. The speech from the throne
was for the most part a repetition Of
his majestys + speech to the privy
council on his accession day, express
ing thanks for the condolences and ex-
pressions Of loyalty, referring to his
deep sense of the responsibility of his
new position and announcing his
Determination to Work
for the welfare of all classes. Brief
references We're also made to foreign
relations, the war funds and the cam
paign in South Africa. He said:
My relations with foreign powers
continue friendly. The war in South
Africa is not entirely terminated, but
the capital Of the erlemy and his prin-
cipal lines of communication are in my
hands. and measures have been taken
which will, trust, enable my troops
to deal effectually with the Boer forces
who are maintaining this fruitless
guerilla warfare"
The moment he finished reading he
turned to the queen, hoped her to rise,
and led her out of the chamber, pre-
ceded by the procession through the
royal gallery and again into the robing-
room whence, within few minutes
they emerged, entered the state car.
.iage and drove away amid tumult OF
cheers to Buckingham palace.
Discussed by Parliament.
When business was resumed in this
house Of lords Lord Kimberley, the
Liberal leader, spoke after the marquis
Of Waterford moved the address in
reply to the kings speech. His only
criticism was concerning the war. He
said the conditions in South Africa
filled him with apprehension. Lord
Salisbury replied He said that if the
enemy were allowed to retain any por-
ton of their independence it would in
volve incessant, continuous warfare.
The address was agreed to and their
lordships adjourned until Feb. ~.
In the house Sir Henry Campbell
Bannerman, the Liberal leader, after
wishing the king and queen might have
long and happy reign, took up the
political paragraphs of the speech
from the throne. Mr.. Balfour, the gov
ernment leader, followed.