Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-02-12
SHUNSPEACE
UNTIL RIGHT
IS ACCEPTED.
British Ruler in Address
to Parliament Gives
Nations Stand.

London, Feb. 1s-In his speech
at the opening Of parliament to.
day King George said the struggle
had reached critical stage which
demanded more than ever the full
use Of the country's energies and
resources.
Until recognition IL offered Of
the only principles upon which an
honorable peace can be concluded,
the king declared, 1t is the duty Of
the British to prosecute the war
with all the yleOr they possess.
Following is the kings speech:
my lords and gentlemen:
"The necessities Of war render II
imperative for me, after but q brief
interval. to summon you again to your
deliberations. The aims for which l
and my allies are contending were re-
Gently set forth by my government in
a statement which received the en-
phatic approval Of my peoples
throughout the empire. and provided
a fair basis for settlement of the pres
ent struggle and reestablishment Of
national rights and international peace
in the future.
THE German government has, how
ever. ignored our just demands that
it should make restitution for the
wrongs it has committed and furnish
guarantees against their unprOvoked
repetition. Its spokesman refuse any
obligations for themselves, while de-
nying rightful liberties Of others. I'm
til recognition is offered Of the only
principles on which an honorable
peace can be concluded It Is our duty
TO prosecute the wal yith all the vlgor
we possess"
Ultimate Triumph Assured.
II have full confidence that my
forces in the field, in close co-opera-
ton with those of my faithful allies.
will continue to display the same he
roic courage and my people at home
the same unselfish devotion, that have
already frustrated so many of the en-
emy's designs and will ensure the ul-
innate triumph of the righteous cause.
II have summoned representatives
of my dominions and my Indian en-
pire to further session of the impe-
rial war cabinet in order that MAJ
again receive their advice on ques-
tons of moment affecting the interests
Of the empire.
Gentlemen of the commons, you
will be asked to make suitable pro-
visions for the requirements of the
combatant services and for the sta
bility of our national finance.
my lords, and gentlemen, the strug-
gle in which we are engaged has
reached a critical stage which de-
mands more than ever. our united en-
ergies and resources. l confidently
commend to your patriotism the meas
ures which will be submitted to you
and l pray that the Almighty may be-
stow His blessing on your labors."
Asquith Lauds Wilson.
In the house of commons today, for
mer Premier Asquith commenting
upon President Wilson's speech to
congress yesterday said that the presi-
dent had Disseminated justly in re-
gard to both tone and substance be-
tween the declarations of the German
chancellor and the Austro-H Hungarian
foreign minister in their utterances
regarding war aims.
Mr. Asquith said it would seem, al
Mr.. Wilson remarked, as though the
military party of Germany alone re
jected and would have nothing to d.
with peace based upon the lines which
in principle, at any rate, AL the res
of the world was ready to accept.
The former premier asserted tina
nothing had been done or left un
done which had in the least shaker
the confidence of the nation in Fiel,
Marshal Haig. the commander il
! France and Belgium, and in Genera
Robertson, chief of the imperial stat
at army headquarters.
Commenting on the recent speec
Of the Austro-Hungarian foreign min
lister, Count Czernin, in reply to Pres
dent Wilson. Premier Lloyd Georg
said in the house of commons toda
that when it came to the real sui
stance Of the demands of the allie.
Count czernin was adamant.
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