Free trader-journal. (Ottawa, Ill.) 1916-1920, 1920-02-10
IN SPEECH FROM THRONE
GEORGE ARGUES FOR
j LIQUOR CONTROL
EDUCATE THE IRISH
, FAVORING HOME RULE ARE AD
VANCED BY ENGLISH RULER,
WHO SPEAKS OF my PEOPLE"
BEFORE COMMONS.
lBY the AsanciateG nfosal J


London. Feb 10 Serious consider
alton of economic conditions through
out the country was urged upon tht
house OF commons today by kinl
George in his speech from the throne
which opened the session of parla
ment, He counsclled patience in tho
passage of far reaching reforms
which, he said, were necessary tl
meet abnormal conditions.
He urged better educational taciIi
! es, settlement Of the Irish question
adjustment Of coal mining controyer
sizes on an enduring basis. regulation
of the liquor traffic and measures
stimulating the growth of more food
stuffs at home. He said bills would
be introduced in parliament dealina 2
with insurance against unemployment
regulation of working hours, mini
mum wages and anti-dumping.
After briefly referring 10 the peace
conference the king said he intended
shortly to ratity peace with Bulgaria
and Austria The negotiations for
peace with Turkey, he added, were
being pressed forward with all pos,
Sible speed
Referring to the Russian situation,
he said:
In order to assure the full bless
ings of peace and prosperity to Eu
rope 1t is essential that not only peace
but normal conditions Of life should
be restored in eastern Europe and in
Russia. So long as these vast region
withheld their full contribution 10 the
stock OF commodities for general con
sumption the cost CT living can hardly
be reduced or general PROSPERITY be
restored to the world.
Il believe our country and empire
are making rapid strides toward sta
bility AID prosperity. The price OF
foodstuirs and other necessary com.
mcdities is causing anxiety to all the
peoples Of the world, but ! am glad
prices in these islands are appreci
ably lower than elsewhere This fact
and the condition OF trade with the
outside world, especially Of export
trade, sc,v YES to show my people arc
proving no less successful in dealing
with the troubles war LETT behind than
they were in enduring war itself II,
however, We are to insure lasting
progress, prosperity and social peace
all classes must continue 10 lhrOW
themselves into the work of recon
struction with good will for others and
with energy and patience. In addi.
tion, legislation providing for large
aud far reaching measures of reform
must be passed into law.
The condition of Ireland causes me
grave concern. A. bill will be imme
uiately laid before you TO give ctteC
to proposals for a better government
of that country which was outlined AZ
the end of the last session OF parlia
ment A bill 20 make further provi
sion for education in ireland will also
be submitted. Care will be taken tC
make the measure compatible witt
the home rule bill
With reference to the liquor ques'
ton the king said:
: 'Experiences during the war show
ed clearly the injurious effects upon
the national efficiency Of the eXces'
sive consumption OF strong drink, ana
the amelioration, in both health and
efficiency, which followed appropriate
measures of regulation and con,rol.
A bill accordingly will be prcscntol
to you providing for the development
of suitable system for the peace
time regulation of he sale and supply
of alcoholic liquor.