Evening star., 1914-11-11
A WAR PARLIAMENT
CONVOKED BY KING
No Other Business Expected to
Be Transacted at
Westminster.
TIME-HONORED CEREMONY
is LACKING IN COLOR
Escort Composed of Khaki-C
Troops, Instead of Brilliantly Uni
formed Household Guards.

LONDON, November II, 9:15 AIM
King George opened today what prob
ably will prove to be purely war ses-
sion of parliament. No controversial
political question will be deliberated.
but this does not mean that entire har-
mony will prevail, for the cabinet min
listers will be asked some pertinent and
uncomfortable questions about their
conduct of various phases of the war.
The labor party leaders are especially
primed with questions in regard to pay
fer the soldiers. allowances for their
dependents and pensions. but criticism
OF the government by the opposition
probably will be restrained. Reginald
McKenna, the home secretary, is ex-
pected to make a report on the situa-
ton in regard to alien enemies In Eng
land and the extent of the spy peril,
but no additional legislation in this di-
rection is expected.
For Men and Money.
The most immediate business before
the house of commons will be to pro-
vide sinews of war in men and money.
The recruiting situation may lead to
some steps toward compulsory service.
and the $500, 10000 granted in August.
having been practically spent, a fur
ther credit of like amount will prob
ably be proposed under the special war
loan act passed at the last session.
One hundred and five unionistS were
missing from their seats, being absent
in various capacities in connection with
the war, while thirty-two ministerial
lists are actually at the front and many
others are absent on government bus1-
ness. =
Usual Color Lacking. -.
The usual ceremony accompanied the
opening of parliament. the king max
ing military progress through the
streets to Westminster Palace. But,
like the lord mayors show. the Gus
tomary 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 were used.
In this body the kings speech from the
throne was moved by Lord. Methuen
and seconded by viscount Bryce. In
the house of commons the speech was
moved by Sir Robert Price and second.
ed by Commoner William Middlebrook.
Kings Speech From Throne.
In the speech from the throne at the
opening of parliament today King
George said:
my lords and gentlemen: The ener-
gies and sympathies of my subjects in
every part of the empire are concen-
trated on the prosecution to a victori-
Gus issue of the war in which We are
engaged. l have summoned you now
in order that, sharing as 1 am aware
you do my conviction that this is
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tance, you should take whatever steps
are needed for it's adequate discharge.
Since l last addressed you the area
of the war has been enlarged in the
participation in the struggle of the
Ottoman empire.
I'm conjunction with my allies, and in
sr4te of repeated and continuous prov
ocations, l strove to preserve in regard
to Turkey a friendly neutrality. Bad
councils and alien influence have
driven her into a policy of wanton and
defiant aggression and state Of war
now exists between US.
Loyalty of Mussulmans.
MY Mussulman subjects know well
that our rupture with Turkey has been
forced upon me against my will, and l
recognize with appreciation and graft
tude the proofs which they have hast
ened to give of their loyal devotion
and support.
my navy and army continue through
out the area Of conflict to maintain in
full measure their glorious traditions. We
watch and follow their steadfastness and
valor with thankfulness and pride, and
there is thoroughout my empire a fixed
determination to secure at whatever sac
rihce the triumph of our arms and vindi-
cation Of our cause
"You will be asked to make due finan-
cial provision for the effective conduct
of the war, and the only measures 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 ef-
forts of the empire are set. confidently
commend them to your patriotism and
LOYALTY and I pray that the Almighty
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