The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-02-07
IMMENSE 7HRONG
CHEERS MONARCH
King George Warmly Greeted
as He Rides in
State.
READS SPEECH FROM THRONE
Opening Of Parliament Accom-
panied by Usual Pomp and
Ceremony.

-
and Queen Mary, for the FIRST time in
their reign. proceeded in state this at
ternoon from Buckingham Palace tc
Westminster, where His Majesty rcao
the speech formally opening Parlia.
ment from the throne in the House OF
Lords. During tho ceremony the Queen
was seated at the side of Tie King
Though the day was dark anu chilly.
an immense throng was gathered In
st James Park and In whitehall, where
the gorgeous procession passed Other
thousands surrounded the parliament
tary buildings
Their Majcstics rode in tho eilded
state coach drawn by eight cream
colorcd horses caparisoned in gold and
purple The King wore a field marshals
uniform.
Royal Party Heartily Chcercd.
As the royal party passed the cheer
ing was unusually hearty, as 1t was the
first opportunity that the populace had
TO express Its qualification over the
vindication Of King George in the re-
cent libel suit against Edward Mylius
An escort OF Life Guards preceded
the state coach and Teonien Of the
Guard followed. Five state carriages,
each drawn by six horses. were oc-
cupied By officials Of the court and
gentlemen and ladies in waiting. Regi-
inents of the guards lined the route.
and as the procession moved on tho
artillery regiments fired the royal
salute The crown and sword OF state
We're borne from st. James Palace TO
Parliament in the royal carriage under
! the escort OF the guards.
Officers of state and officials OF
Parliament received Their Majesties
at the royal entrance beneath the VIC
toria Tower The House OF Lords was
packed when the imperial procession
o'clock. y number OF peercsses had
seats OH the floor with this peers.
At Left of Throne.
The bishops and ambassadors. with
their wives occupied seat Is at the left
OF the throne. In the absence Of
American Ambassador Reid, who is
having holiday at home, The United
States government was represented by
William Phillips, secretary Of Inc en-
bassy- Mrs Phillips was with her hus-
band The colonies for the first time
were represented by the colonial
agents general. Lord Strathcona. high
commis soner for Canada, was present
in this capacity, and with him we're the
representatives from Africa. Australia
and New Zealand. Other diplomats.
including others of the American EN-
baEsy. occupied places in the royal gal
. lcry.
The women wore mauve in half
mourning.
Speaker Lowther and, as many mem
bers of the House OF Commons as could
crowded the floor and the aisles
All of the officers of state in regalia.
including Earl Darlington. Lord Great
cha mperiain, with equerries and pur-
suivants bearing the emblems of Office
escorted Their Majesties into the cham
Der and were grouped around the
throne during the ceremony The Earl
OF Beauchamp, first commissioner Of
works and public buildings. bore the
sword Of state before the I.ing.
Kings Speech Colorlesf
The Kings speech from the throne
was brief and colorless. Il opened
with flial reference to the death of
King Edward. The only references TO
foreign affairs We're a mention of the
fact that negotiations had been opened
with Japan for new commercial
treaty. and an allusion to the friction
in Persia over the disturbance Of
British trade routes. a casual express
sion Of interest in the approaching i'm
Only two proposed legislative meax-
ures were mentioned specifically. pro
posals," said the King, "will be sub
united without delay for settling tho
relations between the two houses OF
Parliament. with the object Of secur-
ing an effective working constitution.
Legislation would also be had His
Majesty said. to provide insurance
against sickness and unemployment.
In making the declaration OF faith
King George used for the first time
the amended form adopted at the last
session of Parliament and which omits
the traditional reference to the Cath
Ole Church, which was offensive to
the adherents OF that faith.
from the paucity of the legislative
proposals 1T is evident that the gov
eminent has determined to allow moth
ms beyond necessary financial meas
'ires to interfere with action on the
veto bill. The suffragettes are already
threatening renewal Of their actiyi-
ties because they were not mentioned
IN the speech, and the Laborites are
much put out for the reason that Ii
contained no promise of bill deal,
ing with the hated Osborne udgment.
That the Nationalist are satisfied with
their position was indicated when at
meeting held late in the day they
decided not TO Introduce any private
bills during the present session.
Both Lord Iansdowne. in the House
of Lords. and y. j. Baifour, In the
House Of Commons. the respective
leaders OF the opposition, took occa-
sion TO dcnounce the reciprocity agree
ment between the United States and
Canada, but the evening session Of
Parliament was mainly devoted Co get
ting the legislative ship under way.
Premier Asquith gave formal notice
OF the veto bill and his intention to
claim the whole time of the house
until the Easter recess in order TO get
the veto bill disposed Of before tho
coronation.
Lord Lansdownc intimated that the
House Of Lords was still ready to nc.
gotiate with the government on tho
necessary changes in the constitution
of the upper chamber and the relations