New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-08
o,sos Parliament with De-
q ssoce of Further Out
RACES Upon Humanity
ooMp IS OMITTED;
RlJLER IN UNIFORM
clad as Admiral and Sur
rounded by Peers
in Khaki
rRv cable 70 The Tnbunel


-, new order of things to-day.
- ~. xsaring an admirals uniform in
'''' - state robes and riding IN a
we" ,'" carriage instead Of glass coach,
o,sped Parliament and delivered a
from the throne, in which he
,.rsd that Germany's new subma-
~, would only spur the Allies on TO
:sorv This simplicity affected the
'I.ome Of the waiting crowds VINO
we'd the King with a heartinesS
..wom eoualled, as well as giving an
..,Ip,isstic reception to his escort OF
'.lonial officers and turbaned Indian
ayslry. ~,
inside the House of Lords the Royal
e.u,rv. hitherto devoted to the great
s,ures of the country. was given up
.'.a,v 10 wounded colonials from all
~, Of the world. When the King ut
',-.d the sentence. "My people will
..,,ond TO every CALL" it was hard to
,,,vent these guests from bursting into
applause.
Feared Asquith's Power
A certain restlessness pervaded the
.,a,;ng Of the House of Commons this
'ssrneon. The supporters OF the
resent administration were somewhat
I.-vous concerning the line likely TO be
.,Iso bv former Premier Asquith and
- followers. while all were aware
ia, strong criticism was forthcoming
A. account of the conflicting action
,sontly taken by the newly created
,s,ds OF departments regarding claims
nan the man power of the army by
he AGRICULTURAL industry.
The expected absence of the Prime
Minister also caused excited talk, which
iound expression both when Arthur
psnsonby asked the Speaker why the
Premier was not present in ACCORDANCE
with immenCrial custom, and later,
when Bonar Law, rising, was greeted
With cries of where is the Prime
Minister
Charles McCurdy and Admiral Sir
Htdvorth Meux gave the new admins
rsiioa happy sendoff for the session.
Thsir speeches only intensified another
Psrlismentary triumph for Asquith,
vts f,llowed Immediately after them.
k.he beginning Unexpectedly nervous,
L. former Premier quickly gripped
be House as Of old in one of the finest
speeenes OF his career.
Will Not Hamper Cabinet
Right at the start he made it evident
that he and his following had no in
tention Of embarrassing the new ad-
ministraton in the slightest degree or
Of engaging in personal matters. The
only duty before u.s." ne declared, dis
united determination TO prosecute the
var"
Giving up most of his speech to the
;gestion Of unrestricted submarine
warfare, he called forth loud cheering
sy telling the House that the latest
German threat was a declaration OF
Esr on neutrality and that the great
q. neutral state had "taken up the
challenge with dignity and without de-
iy.' 1T is not for US" Mr.. Asquith
,snlinued, "to forecast the bearing of
ls memorable event upon the fort
gnes Of the war. still less TO tender
any advice or suggestion 10 govern
nsrt which is we'll able to take care OF
isef." He finished with an appeal for
,'neerted effort and sacrifice. A great
walton greeted him as he finished his
Peech.
Law Welcomes United States Action
Bcnar Law. following the former
Premier, seemed weak in comparison.
Seeording Mr. Asquith's sentiments,
e ADDED: "The action of the United
sn.ss is the best testimony Of the
lastee Of our cause"
TIE result Of the afternoons debate
ENDED 10 show that, though out Of Of
te,, Asquith's Parliamentary influence
IS as great as ever. though he shows
. desire 20 use 1t TO the detrlment oil
ne present administration.
Earl Curzon. Lord President Of the
.ogneil, slluding 20 the action OF the
United States in severing relations
sh Germany, said: when, after
atsnee almost unexsmpled, the
Ini,ed States, through its President,
,.gsed 70 have further TO do with an
rtlesn thing, IL justified the saying
"a. the moral judgment OF the World
''ald be delivered against Germany
Says Neutrals Will Follow
he declared that other ncutrals
'svld undoubtedly follow the example
= America and that there were otner
l,,ions which would like to follow II
,sJ could.
King Georges speech from the
tieae follows:
Tor the third time in succession
ilnnon you 70 your deliberations IN
y midst Of war. Certain overtures
Z which YOU arc aware have been
.sis By the enemy with a view 70
tning peace negotiations. lneif
.,sr, however, indicated no possible
hsls Of peace.
Wy people throughout the empire
90 ny faithful and heroic Allies re-
van stes4fastly and unanimously re-
s1ed 70 secure the just demands foi
peistlon and restitution IN respec'
NE past and guarantees Tor the
azure which We regard as essential
lnt progress o. civilization.
IN response % an invitation by the
Ishdent Of The United States OF
aaeriea We have outlined, 20 far az
- be done ~ present, the general
l'eS necessarily impliec BY these
h Thrests o. further outrages
sSn public Law and tbe cornnon right