El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-02-11
HEAL CAUSE Of
UNREST, URGED
King George Pleads For
Decisive Action On Re-
construction Measures.

London, Eng, Feb. IL - King
George. in opening the new parlia-
ment today. after abiding briefly to
events since the dissolution Of the
last parliament just after the armis-
tice, urged quick and decisive action
on reconstruction measures and asked
parliament TO spare no effort in
healing the causes Of the existing IN
rest"
To simplify Procedure.
The king stated that q government
bill would be presented. simplifying
the procedure in the house OF COM
mons 50 that the lower body might
expedite what the government con-
siders imperative measures. Among
the measures he said, we're better
housing, the formation OF a depart
ment OF health, the fulfillment OF
pledges 20 labor that unfair COMPETE
ton would be prevented. and the bet
lerment or the agricultural system
through improved transportation.
Sees Dawn OF New Era.
4 new era daWned with the allied
victory, king George declared, but in
order 10 reap the full fruits OF vic
tory and safeguard the peace OF the
world, an army must be maintained
IN the field and proposals, which are
necessary to secure the forces. re-
CURED VIII be submitted TO you"
The discussions at the peace con-
ference. the king said were marked
with the utmost cordiality, good viii
and by no disagreement"
He declared that the conference had
made good progress, adding:
7 rejoice particularly that the
powers assembled in conference have
agreed 10 accept the principle OF a
~ g. nv
gress along that road that see the
only hope OF saving mankind from
recurrence OF the scourge OF war"
Have Friend in America.
1t has given me great pleasure TO
receive IN this country the president
o. the United States OF America" the
king continued The enthusiastic
Welcome accorded him is proof Of the
good VIII. which all sections OF my
people feel toward the great republic
cf the west and IN earnest OF the in
creasing understanding. with which.
] trust they VIII act together IN tbs
future"
Referring 70 social conditions the
king said
The aspirations for a better social
order must be encouraged by prompt
and comprehensive action Before the
war poverty. unemployment and
many remediable ills existed in our
land and these ills were aggravated |
nT 1isunlcn, but since the outbreak OF !
the war every party and every class I
has worked for and fought together /
for a great ideal
Must Make Sacrifices.
IN pursuit OF this common aim /.
they have shown a spirit OF unity /
and self sacrifice. which exalted the 1
nation and enabled r. 20 play a fun
part In winning the victory. The /
ravages Of war and the wastaEe OF 4
war we're not yet repaired II we /
are 10 repair these losses and build 4
r better Britain. we must stop A. no 1
sacrifice OF interest OF prejudice to /
stamp out unmerited poverty, dimin- /
ish Unemployment. mitigate suffer I
inEE. provide decent homes. improve 1
the national health and raise the 4
standing OF wen being throughout the /
we shall not achieve this end by /
undue tenderness toward acknowi- /
edged abuses and Il must necessar- /
lily be retarded by violence. even dis ]
turbance- We shall succeed only by /
patient. untirinE resolution in carry /
inE through legislation and admins /
trative action which is required It 4
is that resolute action I ask you 10
support"