Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1916-1918, 1918-02-15
BRITISH KING
WARNS NATION
Of WAR CRISIS
Lloyd George Disagrees
With Wilson on Aus
tria's Attitude.

WIFI VuSOll Oll AUS.
tria's Attitude.
DECLARES PEACE
OFFERS INSINCERE
London, Feb. 12.-1n his speech at
the opening of parliament today, KING
George said the struggle has reached a
critical stage which demands more
than ever the full use of the countrys
energies and resources.
Until recognition is offered of the
only principles on which an honorable
peace can be concluded, the KING de-
clared, it is the duty of the British 10
prosecute the war with all the Vlsor
they possess.
LONGEST OF PARLIAMEN7s
Members of both houses Of parlla'
ment assembled early today for the
opening of the eighth session OF the
longest parliament in modern times-a
session which virtually is certain to
be the last and which will be followed
by a general selection upon extended
franchise with women voting for the
first time in the country's history.
Commenting on the recent speech
of the Austro-Hungarian foreign min
lister, Count Czernin, in reply to Presi'
dent Wilson, Premier Lloyd-George
told in the house of commons that
when it came to the real substance
of the demands of the allies, Count
Czernin was adamant
VOICES DISAPPOINTMENT
Premier Lloyd George said he had
read with profound disappointment the
replies given to President Wilson and
the declarations of the British govern
ment by Count Won Hertling, the Ger
man chancellor and Count Czernin. the
foreign minister.
The premier added it was perfectly
true that as regarded the tone there
was a great deal of difference between
the two speeches and he wished he
could believe there was difference In
the substance.
BRITAIN's STAND UNCHANGED
Mr.. Lloyd George said the British
government stood by the considered
declaration made at the meetings with
the trades unions representatives early
this year.
The government, he added, did not
recede in the least from its war aims
as they had been stated. 1t was no
use, he said, crying peace when there
was no peace.
The premier said he would like any
member to point to anything in the
speeches OF Count Czernin or Count
Won Hertling which could possibly be
regarded as proof that the central pow
ers were prepared to make peace on
terms which could be regarded as just
and reasonable.
GERMANY NOT SINCERE
Germany's action regarding Russia
the premier pointed out, proved that
her declaration regarding no annexa-
tons has no real meaning. No an
swer had been given regarding Bel
GUM that could be regarded as salts
factory he declared. No answer had
been given regarding Poland or
France, with her legitimate claims for
the restoration Of her lost provinces.
Not word had been said about the
men Of the Italian race and tongue
now under the Austrian yoke.
King George, accompanied by the
queen and the Prince of Wales, who Is
on leave from the Italian front, per-
formed the opening ceremony at noon
in the absence of some Of the custom
airy spectacular features.
SEES AIMS APPROVED
After the king read his speech and
their majesties had left the house OF
lords, an address replying to the
speech was moved in both houses, a
Formally which gives one Of the chief
opportunities for debate in any ses-
sion.
Following is the kings speech:
my Lords and Gentlemen: The
necessities of war render it imperative
for me, after but a brief interval, to
summon you again to your delibera-
lions. The aims for which I and my
allies are contending we're set forth re-
Gently by my government in a state
ment which received the emphatic ap-
prevail of my peoples throughout the
empire. and provided fair basis for
settlement Of the present struggle and
re-esta blishment of national rights and
international peace in the future.
GERMANY IGNORES DEMANDS
1.-THE German government, however,
has ignored our just demands that It
make restitution for the wrongs 1t has
committed and furnish guaran-
tees against their unprovoked
repetition. It's spokesman refuse
any obligations for Themselves
while denying rightful liberties
of others. Until a recognition is Offer
ed OF the only principles on which an
honorable peace can be concluded it Is
our duty to prosecute the war with all
the vigof we possess.
CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS
II have full confidence that my
forces in the field, in close cooperation
with those Of my faithful allies, will
continue to display the same heroic
courage and my people at home tho
same unselfish devotion, that have al