The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-01-17
VERY COMMON TALK
Kings Speech From Throne
Lacks Redeeming Feature.
HIS SUBJECTS CARE NOT
Pretty Slim Crowd Views the.
Royal Procession.

LONDON, Jan. lb.-IAlnS EGNaIU opened
parliament today with 4 ceremonial in all
essential respects similar TO that of Feb
ruary last. The procession of the house
of lords was of the same character as
that witnessed on the occasion of the
opening of the first parliament of King
Edwards reign, while within the upper
house were seen the same state pagean-
try, the same historic dresses and the
same revival Of ancient forms. After
robing. King Edward and Queen Alaxan-
dria entered the house Of peers and oc-
cupied their thrones beneath a canopy.
with the Prince and Princess of Wales
on either side Of them. The other mem
bers of the royal family were seated on
chairs at the foot of the steps leading
to the throne. The gentlemen ushers Of
the Black Rod, General Sir Michael Bid
dulph. having summoned the speaker
and the members of the house OF COM
mons, his majesty read the speech from
the throne.
The speech was not an important ut
tefance. His majesty referred in terms
of qualification to the world tour of the
Prince and Princess Of Wales. expressed
regret at the fact that the war in South
Africa was not concluded; said he trust
ed thu decision of the sugar conference
would lead to the abandonment Of bcun-
ties, and noted the conclusion Of the 18th
mian 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
livelicst affection and I am convinced
their presence served to rivet more close
" the bonds of mutual regard and 10y
atty by which the vigor oe the empire
is maintained"
Referring TO Great BrItain's relation
with foreign countries the king said:
NY relations with the other powers
continue to be of a friendly character"
Contrary to expectations. the kings
reference to the war was just as indeh-
mite rs the statements on tie 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 the course of the operations has
been found exhaustive of our arms. the
area of war largely reduced, and indus
tries are being resumed IN many new
colonies. In spite OF the tedious char
acter of the campaign my soldiers
throughout have displayed a cheerfuiness
in the endurance of hardships incident
to guerilla warfare. ard humanity, even
to their own detriment, in their treat
ment of the enemy which ere deserving
of the highest praise. The necessity for
relieving these of my troops who have
most felt the strain Of war was afforded
nc the opportunity of again availing my
self of the loyal and patriotic offers OF
my colonies. and further contirgents viii
shortly reach South Africa from the Do
minioE Of Canada, the commonwealth Of
Australia ard New Zealand.
In regard to the sugar conference the
speech says:
I trust Its decision will lead to the
abandonment Of the system by which
the sugar producing colonies and home
manufacturers of sugar have been I'M
fairly Weighted in the prosecution Of this
important industry"
Then came the following clause: II
nave concluded with the president of the
United States a treaty, the provisions of
which VIII facilitate the construction Of
an inter-oceanic canal under guarantees
that its neutrality will be maintained
ana that it will be open to the commerce
and shipping Of all nations"
Next followed reference TO the Anglo
Brazilian treaty. 10 the referring OF the
British Guiana Brazil boundary questions
TO the arbitration of the King Of Italy.
to necessitate the continuance Of the re-
lief measures in India and to the death
of the Ameer, whose son Habib Ullah,
has expressed an earnest desire 20 MAIN
tain the friendly relations of Afghauistan
with my Indian empire
After announcing that the estimates
have been framed as economically as
due regard for their expediency renders
possible in the circumstances of tho pres
ent exigency." the speech concluded with
mentioning proposed legislation OF solely
domestic interests with the exception Of
bin TO facilitate the sale snd purchase
OF land IN ireland. Their najestys then
retire damid Il fanfare Of truroDets and at
tended by the same regal ceremony IS
accompanied their entry into tho house
The crowds which Tired the route from
Buckir gkam Palace TO Westminster 10
view the procession were rot nearly 50
large as en- the occasion Of the last oaen-
ing Of parliament Guardsnen assist
ed by hundreds Of police, Kept the spec
tators back: but they had little 10 do.
Only a few attempts Ut decoration were
visible
For once royalty was late. and when
the king AMI queen grove out from the
court yaid in 'front.' of Buckingham Pal
ace they were twenty minutes behind
time and King Edward was stn str'sg-
sling with an unruly g-ove- Thei- ma-
jesties were greeted enthusiastically As
they sat in the great stage coach, whose
gilded pinnacle brushed tho bouEhs %
trees in ths green park. King EIvar5
ard Queen Alexandria looked for al ths
world like fattering painting II Horny
VII and one OF his better leoiins sp9rses.
They bowed somewhat Wiley FROM 81 y
huge gcld and rless frame. y hieh shook
and reeled on is ancient sTrinss, Ike
ship IN storm. The king and queen
bolh looked extremely Well. bart hsr ma
5estv appeared - o. n especially seed
health
what Tith the two centrai asrir-z 90
easily seen and 50 gorEeses-y clad and
tho hr.laznt escasE Cf lie guards -shose
bands kcIr constantly plaF-ns- the paalir
were rev lr.-ed for rhesr -ous- c9il aii-
by D spectacle &C considerable Interest
though 50 Tar - unrestricted pizts- ea-
TIN siasu. v1s concerned. Is was rolHlne
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