South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-02-10
ENGLAND IS FACING
DANGEROUS CRISIS
King Opens New Session With
Address From Throne -
Brilliant Audience Present
As EpOChaI Session Begins.

threat of civil war in Ireland in
the home rule bill is passed at the
session of parliament which open
ed Tuesday afternoon WAS made
by the Right Hon. Walter Long.
who was chosen by the opposition
i'm the house of COMMONS To lead
the fight against the home rule
bill.
The liberals had just moved the
acceptance of King Georges con-
ciliatOry opening speeCh when Mr..
Long opened the uniOuists fight
against home TIIiP
''One hundred thousand men i'm
Ulster stand ready to sacrifice
their lives i'm resisting the cOndi-
tiOnS this bill would impose" de-
clared Mr.. Long. The uniOnistS
i'm parliament herewith demand "A
general election To- allow the peo-
pie tO have their own say on
home rule"
LONDON. Feb. 1O.-For the Gr>t
time in the memory OF living man
parliament opened Tuesday with the
shadow OF civil war darkcniug it.
The intense interest, not alone na-
tional, blt worldwide. was reelected
in the enormous crowds which gath
cred in the streets around Parliamcur
building and thronged the thorough
from Buckingham palace tO rcad the
speech from the throne
Brilliant weather gave an appro-
pirate setting for the impressive cerc-
monies and the gorgeous scenes at
tending this history body The
streets through which the royal parts
passed were lined with troops and the
bright sunshine glittered upon their
uniforms and arms.
King George accom- named DN once n
Mary, drove in the state coach fol
lowed by high officers of state. I've
speech of the king had been eagerly
awaited, although the program of the
liberal leaders had been pretty fully
published.
In opening the king said that pro-
posals would be submitted at the
present session for the reconstruction
of the house Of peers. the indications
being that this reconstruction will
kill forever unionist power in Eng
land.
Englands relations with the entire
world are now peaceful. King George
said, and there is nothing in the for
eign relations OF the kingdom at this
time 10 arouse dread.
Speaks on Home Rule.
King George regretted that the Eg-
litical factions had been unable 10 ar
rive at a conclusion on home rule for
Ireland.
The speech was read from the
throne in the house OF peers lu which
both lords and commOners gathered.
Every seat in the big historic chamber
was filed and the galleries crowded
to capacity.
Peeresses. members of the families
Of members Of the upper house in
brilliant costumes. gave color 10 The
sober oak furnishings Of the galleries
Names high in the social register and
many representative Of foreign gov
eminent were among the spectators.
Tn utmost attention was given TO
the kings speech, especially that part
on home rule.
1T is my most earnest wish that al
parties and creeds may heal their dis
sensiOns and lay the foundations of
lasting settlement" said the king.
Grave future difficulties are threat
ened in this matter unless IL is handled
with foresight and judgment and in
spirit Of mutual concessions
King George appealed 10 the mem
bers Of parliament 20 forget petty di.
and TO unite upon the coU-
mon ground ~ patriotism.