The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-17
KING OPENS
 PARLIAMENT DeplOreS Continuation of
 BOer War. TOUR OF PRINCE OF WALES Gave Proof of Colonies Af-|
 lection for England. Treaty with the United States Which Will Facilitate the Construction of the Nicaraguan Canal is Referred To.
TOUR OF PRINCE OF WALES

London. Jan. 16-King Edward opened Parliament today with ceremonial in all essential respects similar to that Of February lasta
 The procession 10 the House of Lords was of the same character as that Wit messed on the occasion of the opening of the first Parliament of King Edwards reign, while within the upper House were seen the same state oageantry, the same histrionic dresses and the same revival of ancient forms.
 After robing, King Edward and Queen Alexandra entered the House of Peers aad occupied their thrones, beneath canopy. with the Prince and Princess of Wales on either side of them. The other members of the royal family were seated or chairs at the foot of the steps lead ing to the throne.
 The gentleman usher of the black rod. Gen. Sir Michael Biddulph, having sum- moned the speaker and the members of the House of Commons, Nils Majesty read the speech from the throne.
 The speech was not an important ut tcrance His Majesty referred in terms of qualification to the world tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales, expressed
  Africa was not concluded; said he trust ed the decision of the sugar conference would lead to the abandonment of boun- ties, and noted the conclusion of the isth- milan canal treaty.
 The speech opened with a reference to the tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
 ..They were everywhere" said the King received with demonstrations of the liveliest affection, and am convinced their presences served to rfvet more close ly the bonds of mutual regard and loyal ty by which the vigor of the Empire IS maintained
 Referring to Great Britain's relations with foreign countries. the King said:
 My relations with the other spowens continue to be of friendly character
 Contrary to the expectations, the Kings reference to the war was just as indefi- mite as the statements on the subject made in the last half dozen messages from the throne.
 II regret" said His Majesty, "that the war in South Africa Is not yet concluded, though tlfe course of the operations has been favorable to our arms, the area of war is largely reduced, and industries are being resumed in my new colonies. In spite of the tedious character of the campaign my soldiers throughout have displayed a cheerfulness in the endurance of the hardships incident to guerilla war fare and a humanity even to their own detriment in their treatment of the en- emy which are deserving of the highest praise The necessity for relieving those of my troops who have most felt the strain of war has afforded me the oppor- tunity of again availing myself of the loyal and patriotic offers of my colonies and further contingents will shortly reach South Africa from the Dominion of Can. ho hG n Australia New Zealand
 In regard to the sugar conference, the speech said;
 abandonment of the system by which sugar-producing colonies and home man. ufacturers of sugar have been unfairly weighted in the prosecution of this im- rortant industry
 Then came the following important clause:
 "I have concluded with the President of the United States q treaty. the pro- visions of which will facilitate the con struction of an inter-oceanic canal under guarantees that it's neutrality will be maintained, and that it will be open to the commerce and shipping of all na- tions.'
 Next followed references to the Anglo Brazilian treaty. to the referring of the British Guiana Brazil boundary question to the arbitration of the King of Italy. to the necessity for the continuance of famine relief measures in India and to the death of the Ameer whose son, IIabib T1llah. has expressed an earnest desire to maintain the friendly relations of Afghanistan with my Indian Empire"
 After announcing that the estimates have been framed as economically as due regard for their efficiency renders possible in the special circumstances of the present exigency,' the speech con- cluded with mentioning proposed leglsla- tion of solely domestic interest with the exception of a bill to facilitate the sale and purchase of land in Ireland.
 Their majesties then retired amid fam fare of trumpets and attended by the iame ceremony as accompanied their en- .rv into the House.
 The crowd which lined the route from Buckingham palace to Westminster to rview the procession was not nearly so lrge as on the occasion of the last open 1g of Parliament. Guardsmen assisted " hundreds of police kept the spectators pack. Only few attempts at decoration were visable.
 For once royalty was late and when the King and Queen drove out from the courtyard in front of Buckingham palace they were twenty minutes behind time and King Edward was still struggling with an unruly glove.
 Their majesties were greeted enthusas- tically As they sat in the great state coach whose gilded pinnacle brushed the boughs of the trees in the green park. King Edward and Queen Alexandra look ed for all the world like a tutterinG painting of Henry VIII. and one of his better looking spouses. They bowed somewhat wildly from their huge gold and glass frame, which shook and reeled on it's ancient springs like ship in storm The King and Queen both looked extremely well but her majesty appeared tn he in especially good spirits.
 What with the two central figures s6 easily seen and SO gorgeously clad and tb.. brilliant escort of Life Guards. whore hand isept constantly playing. the public were rewarded for their long, cold wait nv A spectacle of constant interest. though sn far as unrestraincd public euthus--