Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-16
THE KINGS TALK.
Delivered at Opening of Parlia-
 ment To-Day.
HE ALSO HAS HIS REGRETS.

The War in South Africa, He Wishes
 Was Oyer-Tells of His Part in the
 Treaty Question-says He Has
 Agreed With the President of the
 United States That the Canal Will
 Be Open to the Commerce of the
 World-Pleased With the Reception
 Given to the Prince and Princess of Wales on Their Tour.
 London, Jan 16-King Edward opened parliament this afternoon with a ceremonial equal ill all respects to that of February l.. The procession to the house of lords was similar to that witnessed on the occasion of the opening of the first parliament of King Edwards reign, while i'll the upper house was seen the same state pa- geantry, the same historic 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 a canopy, with the Prince and Princess of Wales on either side of them. The other members of the roy al 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.
 The speech opened with reference to the tour of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
 s'They were everywhere said the king. received with demonstrations of tine 1iveliest affection and I am con vinced their presence served to rivet more closely the bonds of mutual re- gard and loyalty by which the vigor of the empire is maintained"
 Referring to Great Britain's rala- tions with foreign countries, the king said:.
 My relations with the other pow CTS continue to be of friendly char acter"
 Contrary to expectations, the kings reference to the war was just as defin- ite as the statements on the subject made in the last half dozen messages from the throne.
 ''I regret" said his majesty, "that the war in South Africa is not yet con- cluded, though the course of operations has been favorable to our arms, the area of war largely reduced and in dustries are being resumed in my new colonies. Iu spite of the tedious char acter of the campaign, my soldiers throughout have displayed a cheerful ness in the endurance of the hard ships incident to guerrilla warfare and humanity, even to their own detri- ment, in their treatment of the enemy, 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 opportunity 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 Canada, the common wealth of Australia, and New Zeal- and"
 In regard to the sugar conference, the speech says:
 .1 trust its decision may lead to the abandonment of the system by which the sugar producing colonies and home manufacturers of sugar have been un- fairly weighted ill the prosecution of this important
 Then came the following clause:
 ''I have concluded with the president visions of which will facilitate the construction 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 nations"