New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1917-02-07
BRITAIN STEELED
AGAINST 0UTRAGES
King Makes Determined Showing
At Opening Of Parliament
GALA COLORING LACKING
Ruler and Many Others Appear in
Military or Naval CnifoI1ns-EIn-
pire Has Gone As Far As Possible
With United States.

London, Feb. king George in
opening parliament today said that
the response of the Allies to the in
vitation of the President Of the
United States outlined their aims as
far as could be done at present. The
king added:
Threats of further outrages upon
public order and common rights of
humanity serve to steel our determ-
lnation.'
The opening of parliament, always
picturesque, was shorn of much of
it's color and pomp.- The peers wore
none of the customary robes and re-
gala. The king was clad in a khaki
Uniform and all the lords and men,
bers of the house of commons VINO
are entitled to wear either khaki or
navy blue followed the example or
the king. There was other innoVa-
tons in keeping with the time of war
The imperial escort consisted OF OH :
GERS of the over seas fighting forces.
The royal gallery in the house OF
lords was set apart for wounded SOL
diers For the first time in the his
tory of parliament the imperial for
eign press was recognized by the al
lotment of seats In the press gallery
neutral countries.
The weather was clear and crisp
and as the royal procession passed
from Buckingham Palace to the
house of parliament dense crowds
lined the streets.
The Kings Speech.
King Georges speech follows:
"For the third time in succession
I summon you to your deliberations
in the midst Of war. Certain over
lures, of which you are aware, have
been made by the enemy with a view
to opening peace negotiations. Their
tenor, however, indicated no possible
basis for peace. My people through
cut the empire and my faithful and
heroic allies remain steadfastly re-
solved to secure the just demands for
reparation and restitution in respect
of the past and guarantees for the
future which we regard as essential
to the progress of civilization.
"In response to an invitation by
the President of the United States OF
America we have outlined, so far as
can be done at present, the general
objects necessarily implied by these
aims"
''Threats of further outrages upon
public law and the common rights of
humanity will but serve to steel our
determination more.
INV armies have conducted success
full operations not only in Europe but
in Egypt MesopOtamia and East
Africa and they are fully prepared to
renew greatest struggle in close and
cordial cooperation with my allies on
every field. trust their united efforts
will carry the successes already won
to a victorious conclusion.
Il invited Representatives Of my
dominions and my Indian empire,
which have borne so glorious a share
in the struggle to confer with my
ministers on important questions Of
common interest relating to the war.
! The steps so taken will, trust, con-
duct to the establishment of closer
relations between all parts of the en-
pire.
"You will be asked to make neces-
sary provision for effective prepare
tons for war The accomplishment OF
the task to which I have set my hand
will entail unsparing demands on the
energies and resources of my sub
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