The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-02-12

eminent In any acceptable proposal. but
that they would do their utmost to pre-
vent vested interests from pressing
down upon the brow of labor a crown
of thorns and crucifying the worker
upon a cross OF gold"
Urges Peace Farley Publicity.
Sir Donald MacLean. leader of the
Son-Coalition Liberals. followed Mr..
Adamson and expressed regret Mt the
absence Of former Premier Asauith and
said he hoped that the former Premier
would soon return to the House.
Sir Donald asked for more publicity
concerning the Peace Conference pro-
ceedings and for information about the
progress OF the plan fer n Society OF
Nations While an army mus; be main
tanned In the field, he said, there was
distrust concerning the continuance Of
CONSUMPTION.
Following IL the full text of King
Georges speech to Parliament to-day:
MY Lords and Gentlemen: The dis
solution OF the last Parliament followed
almost Immediately upon the collapse OF
Germany under the ceaseless blows OF
the allied armies Since that date the
terms of the armistice. which has been
more than once renewed, have been per-
severingly enforced. The enemy forces
have retired behind the Rhine and have
surrendered much of their armament.
The allied armies have occupied bridge
heads across that river, thus laying open
roads into Germany should she attempt
to renew the war.
During the same period the might OF
the German navy has been shattered by
the surrender of the enemy's submarines
and the internment OF his main fleet In
my ports.
These great results which give prac-
teal securities that the struggle between
German tyranny and European freedom
is at an end and that new era has
dawned. have been achieved by the Wig
ilance, discipline and efficiency OF the
British and allied fleets and by the cour-
age. endurance and determination Of my
armies and the armies of the many ma.
lions lighting with them. Among the
resolutions to be submitted to you will be
one asking you to give solemn expression
to the gratitude Of my people for the
achievements and sacrifices OF those who
suffered for the country's cause by land
and sea and in the air.
I'm order to reap the full fruits OF
victory and safeguard the peace Of the
world an adequate army must be main
tanned In the field, and proposals which
required will be submitted to you in due
course.
Peace ENJOYS in Agreement.
For the last month a conference OF
my plenipotentiaries and OF representa-
tives of-all the allied Powerr have beer
assembled In Paris to deliberate upon
the terms Of Just and lasting peace
Their discussions have been marked
by the utmost cordiality and good will anc
by no. disagreement. They have made
good progress with the examination o.
numerous varied problems which will
require settlement in the terms Of
peace, and I trust that before this ses
sion is far advanced the preuminaries o.
peace will be signed.
Il rejoice particularly that the Power
assembled in the conference have agreed
to accept the principle OF a League o
Nations, for II Is by progress along tina
road that see the only hope Of savini
mankind from a recurrence OF th'
scourge OF war.
II took an early opportunity to vtsi
| France and to convey to the Prestden
| OF the republic the heartfelt enthusiasm
| with which my people acclaimed the f1na
| liberation Of her territories and tn
vindication of the national unity OF ou
faithful friend and ally.
Il was deeply moved by the demon
| stration OF cordial affection which l re
ceived during my visit.
1T has also given me great pleasur
! TO receive In this country the Presi
dent OF the United States OF America
| The enthusiastic welcome accorded hir
| is proof OF the good will which all sec
| tons OF my people feel toward the grea
republic OF the west and an earnest o
the increasing understanding with which
trust. they will act together in III
future.
For the last few months the I'm
perial War Cabinet has been in con
tinuous session, and my counsels in re
gard to the war and external affair
have been both strengthened and er
lightened by the presence Of the lead
ing Ministers OF my self-governing dc
minions and representatives Of my Ir
dian empire.
Praises Dominion's Work.
"The inspiring sacrifice and invaluab l
| service which have been rendered h
| the Deoples ~ NV don{p}opa of ~