Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-11-12

George opened today what prooaply
will prove to be a purely. war session
of parliament No controversial .po-
litical question will be deliberated put
this does not mean that entire har-
mony will prevail for the cabinet
members will be asked some peril
nent and uncomfortable questions
about their conduct of various phases
of the war.
The labor party leaders especially
are primed with questions in regard
to pay for the soldiers, allowances Tor
their dependents and pensions, but
criticism of the government by the
opposition probably will be restrain
ed
Reginald McKenna, the home sec
rotary. is expected to make report
on the situation in regard to alien
enemies in England and the extent of
the spy peril but no additional legiS-
.Iation in this direction is expected.
The most important business before
the House of Commons will be to
provide sinews of war in men ana
money. The recruiting situation may
lead to some steps towards compul-
sorry service, and as the S5O0,0O0000
granted in August has been practical
~ spent, a further credit of like
amount will probably be proposed I'M
der the special war act passed at the
last session. - Es
The usual ceremony accompa MED the
opening of Parliament the King max
ing military progress through the
streets to Westminster palace; but Ike
the lord mayors show, the customary
color was lacking. Instead of the
brilliantly uniformed Household
Guards lining the streets, and forming
the escort sober khaki marked the
military features of the display.
Within the House of Lords all the
usual ceremonial trappings We're used.
In this body the Kings speech from
the throne was moved by. Lord Meth
uen and seconded by Viscount Bryce.
In the House of Commons the speech
was moved by Sir Robert Price and
seconded by Commoner William Mid
dlebrooke.
In the speech from the throne, King
George said:
My lords and gentlemen; The en-
ergies and sympathies OF my subjects
in every part of the empire are con-
centrated on the prosecution to vic
torious issue of the war in which we
are engaged. / have summoned you
now in order that sharing, as j am
aware you do, my conviction that this
is duty of paramount and supreme
importance, you should take whatever
steps are needed for its adequate dis
charge.
Since last addressed you. the
area Of the war has been enlarged by
the participation in the struggle or
the Ottoman empire. In conjunction
with my allies and in spite of repeat
ed and continuous provocations
stroye to preserve in regard to Tur-
key a friendly neutrality. Bad coun-
ellis and alien influence have driven
her into a policy of wanton and de-
fiant aggression, and a state of war
now exists between us. My Mdssuf-s
man subjects know well that our
rupture with Turkey.iias been forced
upon me against my will, and I rec
ognize with appreciation and graft
tude the proofs which they have hast
ened to give their loyal devotion
and support.
My army and navy continue
IITouSHOuL The AREA VI ~
maintain in full measure their glo-
rious traditions We watch and fol-
low their steadfastness and valor with
thankfulness and pride. and there is
throughout my empire a fixed deter
mination TO secure, at whatever sacrl
ficeg the triumph of our arms and
findication OF our cause.
"You will be asked to make due finan-
cial provision for the effective conduct
Of the war and the only meaures which
Will be submitted, to you at this stage
Of the session are such as seem neces-
sary to my advisers for the attainment
Of the great purpose upon which the eff
fort sof the empire are set. / confident
ly commend them to your patriotism and
loyalty, and ! pray that the Almighty
Viscount Bryce, in seconding the adj
dress in the, House of Lords. referred APP
preciatiyely to the attitude of public
opinion in the United States, which, he
declared, was a country able to judge
wisely the questions at issue. 1t was
upon moral grounds that its support was
given. and this was. therefore, more
highly priced
The war, said Viscount Bryce had be-
come a struggle of ideals. The ideal
of military state was resolved to dom
mate all the neighboring countries and
the ideal OF peaceful communities dwell