Morris tribune., 1902-01-18
OPENED BY KING.
REVIVAL OF ANCIENT FORMS At
THE MEETING or THE BRIT
isH PARLIAMENT.
HIS SPEECH UNlMPORTAAT

HIS SPEECH UNlMPORTANT
Refers In Terms Of Qualification to the
World Tour Of the Prince and
Princess Of Wales, Regrets That the
South African War Is Not Concluded
and Notes the Signing OF an 18th.
milan Canal Treaty With America.
London, Jan. Hiking Edward
opened parliament with ceremonial
in all essential respects similar to that
of February last. The procession to
the house of lords was of the same
character as that witnessed on the oc-
casion of the opening of the first par
lament of King Edwards reign, while
within the upper house were seen the
same state pageantry, the same his.
toric dresses and the same revival OF
ancient forms.
After robing, King Edward and
Queen Alexandra entered the house of
peers and occupied their thrones, be-
meath canopy, with the Prince and
Princess of Wales, on either side of
them. The other members of the royal
family, were seated on chairs at the
foot of the steps leading to the throne.
The gentleman usher of the black
rod, General Sir Michael Biddulph,
having summoned the speaker and the
members Of the house of commons, his
majesty read the speech from the
throne. EI
The speech opened with q reference
Of Wales. They were everywhere"
said the king, received with demon
STATIONS of the ,liEeliest affection, and
lam convinced their presence served
to riVet more closely the bonds of mu-
tual regard and loyalty by which the
vigor Of the empire is maintained"
Referring to- Great Britain's. rela-
lions with foreign countries the king
said: III .a 5
my relations with the other powers
continue to be of a friendly character.
Contrary to expectations the kings
reference to the war was just as in
definite as the statements on the sub
ject made in the last half dozen mes
sages from the throne.
Il regret" said his majesty, "that
the war in South Africa is not yet con-
cluded, though the course of the OPP
erations has been favorable to our
arms, the area of war 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
cheerfulness in the endurance of the
hardships incident to guerrilla war
fare, and a humanity, even to their
own detriment, in their treatment OF
the enemy, which are deserving of the
highest praise. The necessity for re
lieving those Of my troops who have
most felt the strain of war has af-
fOrded me the opportunity of again
awaiting myself of the loyal and -patri-
otto offers of my colonies and further
cOntingents will shortly reach South
Africa from the Dominion of Canada
and commonwealth of Australia and
New Zealand.'
Refers to lsthnian Canal Treaty..
After referring to the sugar confer |
ence, the king continued: 49," |
Il have concluded with the president !
of the Unite States a treaty, the pro- !
visions of WI I will facilitate the con-
struction of an interoceanic canal I'M
der guarantees that it's neutrality will
be maintained and that it will be open
to the commerce and shipping of all
nations"
Next followed references to the
treaty, to the referring
of the British Guiana-Brazil boundary
questions to the arbitration of the king
Of Italy, to the necessity for the con-
tinuance of famine relief measures in
India and to the death of the ameer, l.
whose son, Habib Ullah, has expressed
an earnest desire to maintain the
relations of Afghanistan with
my Indian empire"
Their majesties then. retired amid
fanfare of trumpets and attended by
the same regal ceremony as accom-
panied their entry into the house.
The crowds which lined the route
from Buckingham palace to Westmin-
ster to view the procession were not
nearly so large as on the occasion of
he last opening of parliament. Guards
men, assisted by hundreds of police,
Kept the spectators back; but they
lad little to do. Only few attempts
1t decoration were visible.
For once royalty was late, and when
he king and queen drove out from the
courtyard in front of Buckingham pal
ice they were 20 minutes behind time
Ind King Edward was still struggling +
With an unruly glove. Their majesties
we're greeted enthusiastically AS they
'at in the great state coach, whose
silded pinnacle brushed the boughs of
he trees in the green park, King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra looked for +
III the world like flattering painting
# Henry VIII and one of his better
ooking spouses. They bowed some
What wildly from their huge gold and {
;lass frame, which shook and reeled !
m its ancient springs like a ship in a
torn. The king and queen both
ooked extremely well, but her majesty
to be in especially good ,
ealth.
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