The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-09
TRUCE. FOLLOWS
y 1, DEATH OF KING
General Election In England
to Be Postponed.
COUNTRY MUST RECOVER

prominent laborite Announces That
Party viii Not Renew Demands
For Reforms Until King George v
Has Become Accustomed to New
Duties-Alexandra Will Be Known
In Future as Queen Mother and
New Rulers Wife as Queen Mary.
London, May 9.-Politicians admit
That there will be a truce between
the government and the opposition,
not only until after the funeral of
King Edward, but until the country
RECEIVERS from the adverse CONNER
cial effects Of his sudden death, and
that truce, unless events which can
not be foreseen now break out, may
continue SO long that a general elec-
ton may be STAYED off until late in
the autumn and possibly until the
md Of the year. Politicians of all
parties admit that England can not
ifford a general election this year,
although dramatic political develop
ments may make compromise impos-
sible upon the constitutional question
Of the lords veto and precipitate a
general election despite the wishes
Of the masses of the people before
King George has time to accustom
himself to his new responsibilities.
None Of the members of the cabinet
now in town or fastening to London,
and none of the leaders of the Union
lists, Liberal. Labor or Irish parties
have yet expressed themselves about
the Immediately political future.
Philip Snowden, NJ. p, a notable
Laborite, said in an interview: "We
can do nothing at present. We are
waiting for the governments long
promised measures for social reform.
The kings death will delay our de-
mands for at least six months and
probably IL months, but we will in
sist upon the promises being fulfilled
eventually. The Labor party in Eng
land had great hopes in King Ed
ward, who knew and understood the
English people and anticipated their
Intentions. King George is an un.
known quantity in the situation. Still,
30 far as the Labor party is concern
ed, the constitutional struggle will be
suspended. We are democratic
party, not republicans. The only
question In dispute Is the relative
powers Of the house of commons and
the house of lords, but the Laborites
do not care to force the issue just
now. Probably year hence this will
be the only question the people will
be asked to decide at a general cleo
ton. Owing to the death of the king
the veto question will remain IN
abeyance and the Laborites will be
relieved Of the accusation of pursu-
ing a do-nothing policy. No member
of the Labor party attacks the mon
archy. II is improbable that King
George will be called on to air the
royal prerogative of settling the dis
pute between the lords and the com
mons by any action precipitated by
the Laborltes. In order not to make
difficulty for the government we will
postpone our efforts to enforce action
regarding employment and social in
surance."
IL 10 SldlSu IHdl III inc luluIc
Queen Alexandra will choose to be
known as the queen mother, a title
that has not been used in England
since the days of Henrietta Maria,
consort Of Charles l. The new queen
will be known as Queen Mary. This
title Is taken by the expressed wish
of King Edward, who chose 1t some
time ago. 1t was at first agreed that
she would be known by her full name
of Victoria Mary, but this was
thought to be too cumbersome and
the shorter title was chosen. The
dover house of the queen mother
will be Marlborough House. 1t was
her first home in London. for she
was brought there as a bride in 1863.
II Is suggested that Sandringham
House may be used by the queen
mother. although the extensive estate
and the shooting may be devised to
the Prince of Wales.