New-York tribune., 1919-02-12

have made good progress with the eX-
animation Of numerous varied prob
lens which VIII require settlement IN
the terms of peace. and | trust that be
fore this session is far advanced the
preliminaries of peace will be signed.
81 rejoice particularly that the pow
ers assembled in the conference have
agreed to accept the principle of
league of nations, for it is by progress
along that road that I see the only
hope of saving mankind from recur-
renee of the scourge of war
II took an early opportunity to visit
France and to convey to the President
of the republic the heartfelt enthus iasm
with which my people acclaimed the
final liberation of her territories and
the vindioation of the national unity of
our faithful friend and ally.
II was deeply moved by the demon
station of cordial affection which | re-
ceived during my visit.
Pays Tribute to United States
at has also given me great pleasure
to receive in this country the Presi-
dent of the United States of America.
The enthusiastic welcome accorded
him is proof of the good will which all
sections of my people feel toward the
great republic of the West and an
earnest of the increasing understand
ing with which I trust they will act to-
gether in the future.
"For the last few months the I'M
perial War Cabinet has been in contin-
uous session, and my counsels in re-
gard to the war and external affairs
have been both strengthened and en-
lightened by the presence Of the lead
ing ministers of my lfgoverning do
minions and representatives of my
India empire. The inspiring sacrifice
and invaluable service which have
been rendered by the peoples of my
dominions and of India during the wal
have won for them an important place
in the counsels of the world, and it
has been a source of especial satsfaL
tion to me that their title to repre-
sentation has been recognized by the
| Paris conference.
81 trust that the reports of the com
mittees which are now inquirng into
matters connected with the Indian col,
stitutional report will be received Ill
time to enable bill on the subject to
be presented in the course of this ses
sion.
Worried Over Ireland
"The position of Ireland causes me
great anxiety, but l earnestly hope that
conditions may soon sufficiently I'M
prove to make it possible 10 provide a
durable settlement Of this difficult
problem.
"Gentlemen of the House Of Com
mons, you will be asked to make further
provision for meeting the permanent
charges resulting from the war and new
expenditures required for the purpose
of reconstruction.
"The aspirations for better social
order which have been quickened IN
the hearts of my people by the expert
ence of the war must be encouraged by
prompt and comprehensive action. Be
fore the war poverty, unemployment
inadequate housing and many remedla
BILE ills existed in our land, and these
ills were aggravated by dlsumon. bu
n since the outbreak of the war every
! party and every class have worked TO,
= and fought together for great ideal
"The ravages of war and the vast
e ages of war have not yet, however
e been repaired. If we are to repair thes
losses and to rebuild a better Britain
we must continue to manifest the SAM
: spirit We must stop at no sacrifice o
d interest or prejudice to stamp out un
merited poverty, to dlminlsh unem
ployment and mitigate its sufferings
u the nations health and to raise tn
S standard of wellbeing throughout tn
7 Community.
Urges Untiring Resolution
1--WE shall not achieve this end b.
undue tenderness toward acknowledge
: abuses. and it must necessarily be re
l. tarded by violence or even by disturb
. ance We shall succeed only b
patient and untiring resolution in car
rying through the legislation and ad
= ministrative action which are requlred
O 1t is that resoute action which | noN
ask you to support.
t "You will be asked to approve a bl
for the creation of new ministry t
the establishment throughout the Ian
r of scientific and enlightened healt
ORGANIZATION to combat disease an
conserve the vigor of the race. Their
!. will also be a bill to establish minis
II try of ways and communications. wit
a view to increasing and developing tf
~ industrial and agricultural resource
: of the country by improved means {
- transport.
al Wants Better Housing
ID "You will be asked to consider mea
ures for effecting speedy increase
e a large scale in the housing accomm
1t dations of the country; for the fulfi
= ment of pledges given to trade unlol
IA for the prevention of unfair compel
:, ton by the sale of imported goo'
er below their selling price in the cou
" try of their origin and for increaslI
the industrial and agricultural outp'
1c without which considerable and pc
in manent betterment in the nation
A. condition cannot be effected
~ proposals will also be laid befo
n. you for encouraging settlement on t
,h land, particularly by those who ha
H. been in the fighting forces of t
n crown; for providing suitable m
with the necessary agricultural tral
d. ing and for enabling them to stock a
ne equip their holdings, and for the reel
n nation of land and the promotion OF
as comprehensive scheme for afforest
.w tion.
ke FINALLY, commend to your earne
n consideration the industrial problel
ds Of the time. That the gifts of leisu
ds and prosperity may be more genera
shared throughout the community
.re my ardent desire. 1t is your du
no while firmly maintaining security
les property and person, to spare no efft
O0 in healing the causes of existing U
ira rest, and earnestly appeal to you to
es. all that in you lies to revive and fos'
IN, a happier and more harmonious spi
in our national and industrial life
Va William Adamson, leader Of the |
,ot Dor party in the House Of Commo
49, speaking on the industrial situate
.ov said it was almost as menacng a
dangerous as war itself He said
abor amordynaof n tho