Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1918-02-15

var council, the premier reminded II
louse, depended millions of gallal
ives. the honor and safety of the cour
~ an dthe war aims upon which Il
uture of the world was dependent.
in this particular were
,e given to the enemy, he would pref
hat the responsibility be placed upC
,ther shoulders.
Mr.. Llyod George said he rejoiced
epudiating any personal imputatic
nd that he desired to withdraw an.
hing which seemed TO support such
LONDON, Feb. l2-In his speech q
he opening of parliament today Kin
George said the struggle had reached
,ritical stage which demanded MOI
han ever the full use of the coul
rvs energies and resources.
Until recognition is offered of II
,nly principles upon which an honorab
,eace can he concluded. the king decla1
d. it is the duty of the British
prosecute the war with all the vigC
hey possess.
Following is the kings speech:
My Lords and Gentlemen: The
necessities of war render il impera-
tive for me. after but brief inter
val. TO summon you again to your
deliberations The aims for which
I and my allies are contendinE were
recently set forth by my govern
ment in a statement which received
the emphatic approval of my peo-
plies throughout the empire, and
provided a fair basis for settle
ment Of the present struggle and
re-establishment of national rights
and international peace in the fu-
ture.
"The German government has,
however. ignored our just demands
that il should make restitution for
the wrongs il has committed and
furnish guarantees against their UNI
provoked repetition. Its spokesman
refuse any obligations TOR them
selves while denying rightful lib
critics of others. Until recognition
is offered of the only principles on
which an honorable peace can be
concluded it is our duty to prose-
cute the war with all the vigor we
possess"
Il have full confidence that my
forces in the field, in close cooper
alton with those of MY faithful
allies. will continue to display the
same heroic courage and people at
home the same unselfish devotion,
that have already frustrated so
many of the enemy's designs and
will insure the ultimate triumph OF
the righteous cause.
Il have summoned representative
of my dominions and my Indian
empire to a further session of the
imperial war cabinet in order that l
NAV again receive their advice on
questions of moment affecting the
common interests of the empire.
Gentlemen of the house OF COM
mons you will be asked to make
suitable provisions for the require
ments of the combatant services
and for the stability of our ma
tional finance.
My lords and gentlemen, the
struggle in which we are engaged
has reached a critical stage which
demands more than ever our united
energies and resources. L con-
fidently commend to your patriotism
the measures which will be submit
ted to you and ! pray that the AL
mighty may bestow His blessings
on your labors."
Many American soldiers and Officer
we're in the crowds that lined the rou
IF The royal party's approach to IL
houses of parliament. Four crriag'
started from buckingham palace, escor
ID by cavalry. The streets were line
With special copstables instead of II
usual soldiers. Americans in the crow
many Of them getting their fir
glimpse of royalty-joined in the chez
ng.
The king, attired ina plain uniforr
read the speech from the throne in Il
house of lords after as many membe
IF the house of commons as could
had been admitted.
Members of both houses of pa
lament as embed early today f
he opening of the eighth sessiC
1f the longest parliament in mo
srn times-a session which is virtual
certain TO be the last and which will
followed by a general election upon e
.ended franchises with women votir
Tor the first time in the country's hi
rory.
King George, accompanied by the que,
and the Prince of Wales, perform
he opening ceremony at noon in the a
sence of the customary spectacular fe
lures 1t was decided that in view
he war the peers and peeresses W
not wear their gorgeous titular rob
and coronets. while the naval and mi
AIRY members of both houses will We
he service dress instead of the flasl
yoId-laced full-dress uniforms.
After the king reads his speech al
heir majesties have left the house
lords an address replying to the spec
will be moved i'm both houses-a 70
nality which gives one of the chief o
Dortunities for debate in any session.
The proceedings on this occasion pro
ably will be full Of interest and impo
lance and may cover the whole field
war effort. Political circles have be
buzzing the past few days with vario
-umors. showing that severe CRITICS
Of the government is to be expected
the debate. One rumor is to the effe
hat a hostile amendment condemnii
the government may be moved from 4
front opposition bench.
Complaints that ministers have int
-ered with the military chiefs ha
1een resuscitated recently and vote
in a section of the pre-!
This subject will be brought TO deba
n association with the demand for
of the enlargement of [
yowers of the supreme war council
he recent meeting at Versailles.
In this connection il will be recall
hat former Premier Asquith last we
a question regarding [
supreme war council and ii is und,
stood ne will bring up this topic aga
Il is assumed Premier Lloyd Geor
nent.
Before the conclusion of the deba
which may continue for two or thu
lays, the radical and labor memb<
will again urge their views regardi
war aims and peace hby negotiate,
They may also move an amendme
,riticizing the policy of the VersailI