The Chattanooga news. [volume] (Chattanooga, Tenn.) 1891-1939, 1920-02-10
KING GEORGE APPEALS
FOR RUSSIAN PEACE
Parliament ReConveneS With
PreWar Pomp and
SpIendor.
IRISH STU Alto N
Ruler Sees Rapid Strides Gov
ernment Is Making Toward
Stability and Prosperity.
(BY FLOYD MAcGRtFFl

(5Y FLOYD MAcoRiFF.)
London. Feb. 10.--U. N. s.)-That
Great Britain is preparing to curb
. her liquor traffic was revealed by
, King George today in his speech
from the throne convening parlia-
ment.
1.-THE war showed the danger OF
excessive drinking, and a bill suita-
BILE for peacetime regulation of aico-
hollc beverages is forthcoming" said
the king.
King George appealed for peace in
eastern Europe and Russia, saying:
80 long as these vast regions with
hold their full contribution of the
worlds commodities the cost of liy-
ing cannot be reduced nor general
prosperity restored throughout the
world"
Touching on the acute Irish situa-
tion. King George declared that
conditions In Ireland cause me grave
concern" lie continued; But pro-
posals win soon be laid before you
for q better government In that coun-
try, such as were outlined at the end
of the last session. Also bill con-
tanning further provisions for edu-
cation in Ireland will be submitted"
King George expressed the hope
that peace would soon be effected
with Hungary and Turkey and that
the Adriatic controversy would be
settled lie said that excellent rela-
; tions prevail among the allies.
81 believe the British empire is
making rapid strides towards stabil-
ity and prosperity, but IL is essential
for all classes to throw themselves
into the work of reconstruction" said
the king.
'The adverse exchange rates are
, menacing our food supply. Therefore
} bills should he considered to stimulate
production and develop industry"
| The kings constructive recommenda-
tlons included;
0 Am enduring settlement of the
coal mirers controversy.
7 2.-Allevatlon OF unemployment,
minimum wage hours OF employment
= and Insurance,
, 3.~Iloaith insurance
Am antidumping measure TO pro-
tect British goods,
b.-utilization OF water power.
6.--Reforms In the house of lords.
Peace In Russia.
In his appeal for peace In Russia the
{ king said;
n 'ln order to assure the FUN blessings
Of peace and prosperity throughout Eu-
: | rope, II is essential that peace among
y normal eonaitions of. economic life he
'- restored IN eastern Europe and Russia. Z
n Restoration Of Relations.
/ King George declared that soon ri
German representative would be re-
n ceived at the English court" adding:
we hope soon TO see peace concluded
; with Hungary and Turkey and the
L A yItfa hA la
London and Parts confirm the excellent
Q relations are existing between all the
- allies"
, Tho old pre-war pomp and splendor
q marked the opening session, and the
. scene in the house Of lords was given
"A vivid dash of color by the jewels
g and gowns of the persons In the royal
gallery and the uniforms Of the men.
King George and Queen Mary, az
r tired In royal robes. drove In state ~
parliament building, accompanied hy
tho Prince OF wales.
t. Interest In Kings Speech.
: fntonse national interest centered
upon the kings address and the mo-
r mentous declaration of policy which
g Premier Lloyd George was scheduled
n TO deliver In the house OF commons
n later IN the day. Before the house OF
!. lords was called To order II was gem
: orally expected the kings speech would
touch unon the Irish situation. the Ger
man promises 20 fulhll the peace treaty
terms. the financial crisis. the general
G Industrial outlook and the unfinished
q business OF the peace conference.
Premier Liovd George was scheduled
!, to begin speaking In the house OF COM
mons late IN the afternoon. when that
, hody began it's debate upon the kings
J address. Early forecasts were that the
3, premier would review both the foreign
and domestic situations. taking up the
financial outlook including the pros-
prcts for reducing the national bud
. get The irish home rule muddle' the
condition policy. Russian affairs Ger
man relations as they exist In view OF
the hostility at Berlin against sur
: rendering German officials demanded
for trial. unemployment and the league
OF nations.
, premier would make some enlightening
mention Of the possibility Of getting the
! ex-kaiser from Holland for trial.
Procession OF Royalty.
The route of the procession through
the Mail aud down White HaH for
| more than a mile was lined by military
! iu khaki, the guard regiments not hav-
ing as yet resumed their scarlet uni
H.,If an hour before the procession
passed through the streets. the crown
. and sword OF state were borne in the
royal carriage. surrounded oy hte
/ guards. from the Lord Chamberlains
/ Office at st James palace TO the house
OF lords,
large group Of state dignitaries IN
reEalia and wearing embems OF their
/ Offices were gathered at the royal en-
trance beneath Victoria tower TO re-
I ceive the king and queen. Entering the
I building the king and queen with their
rctiuue proceeded up the staircase TO
! the tohiuc room. thirty or forty OF the
I nobility preceding them.
Members OF the house OF lords rose
and bowed low when King George en-
tered and when the king and queen had
I seated themselves on the throne. peer
hearing the "cup OF maintenance" sta
toned himself az their right. another
carry ing the sword Of state took his
position at their left. and other dignt-
tsries grouped themselves about
The usher Of the black rod, having
summoned the house Of commons 70 join
I the house OF lords the members Of the
I tower house entered. being led by the
| speaker i'm official wig and robes closely
! followed hv the premier and members
a.