Perth Amboy evening news., 1920-02-10
ENGLISH KING
URGES REFORMS
Parliament Opened in Full State
by King and Queen
TOUCHES ON PEACE TREATY
Promises Bill for Settlement Of
Irish Question-Attacks Ex-
cessive Use of Strong Liquor
TOUCHES ON PEACE TREATY
Ru The AaSocinted Press.

! BY The Associated Press
| LONDON, Feb. 10.-Serious con-
sideration of economic conditions
| throughout the country was urged
| in the House of Commons today by
| King George in his speech from the
| throne. The king, however, coun-
selled patience in the passage Of far-
reaching reforms, which he said, were
necessary to meet abnormal condl-
tlons. Better educational facilities,
settlement Of the British question, ad-
jusment of coal mining controversies
on an enduring basis, and regulation
of liquor traffic, were asked for by
King George, who also advocated the
passage of measures stimulating the
growth of more food stuffs at home.
He said bills would be introduced
| dealing with insurance of unemploy-
ment.
IT believe our country and empire
is taking rapid strides towards stabll-
ity and prosperity. The price of food
stuffs and other necessary commodl-
ties is causing anxiety to all the peo-
pie of the world"
''If we are to insure lasting pro-
gress, prosperity and social peace, all
classes must continue to throw them
selves into the world of reconstruc-
ton with good viii for others. and
with energy and patience. In oddl-
ton legislation providing for large
and far-reaching measures OF reform
must be passed into law"
After briefly referring to the con-
ference, the majesty said he intended
to ratify peace with Hungary and
Austria. Negotiations for peace with
Turkey are being pressed forward
with all possible speed.
Referring to recent conferences in
Paris and London:
ct C n result OF
these meetings O settlement of the
Adriatic dispute will shortly be
reached. in order, however, to in
sure the full b essings Of peace and
prosperity to Europe 1t is essential
that not only peace but normal con-
ditions of life should be restored in
eastern Europe and in Russia.
'"rhe condition in Ireland causes
me grave concern, but a bill will be
laid before you to give effect to pro-
posals for q better government OF
that country outlined at the end of
the last session. A bin TO make fur
ther provisions for education in ire
land will be submitted.
"Despite increased agricultural
production during the war the pop
ulation of these islands are still dan
gerously dependent upon supplies of
food from overseas, and the financial
burden of purchasing such supplies
in foreign markets against the ad-
verse rate of exchange is very great
1.-The imperative and difficult prob
lens which have risen in the coal
mining industry should be settled on
an enduring basis"
His Matestys reference to the IL
quor question was:
Experiences during the war
showed the clearly injurious effects
upon national eficiencies of the ex-
Of nj
and the amelioration, in both health
and efficiency which follow the ap-
propriate measures of regulation and
control A bill accordingly Will be
presented to you providing for de
Velopment of q suitable system of
the peace time regulation of sale OF
alcoholic liquors"
Today was the first time since 1914
the ancient ceremony OF state open
Ing of parliament with all its tradi-
tional pageantry, was witnessed by
London.
King George, Queen Mary and the
Prince of Wales, who accompanied the
royal couple for the first time at such
a ceremony, preceded from BuckinG-
ham Palace escorted by mounted lire
guards. The party was received by
members of the two houses of parlia-
ment in the House of Lords, where
King George read the speech from
the throne. The route of the pro-
cession through the Mall and down
Whitehall for more than mile was
lined by military in khaki, the guards
regiments not having as yet resumed
their scarlet uniforms.
King George, opening the speech
from the throne, said: My Lords and
Members" instead OF the customary
my Lords and Gentlemen this in
novation being necessitated for the
first time at the prerogation of parlia- !
ment in December. by the election of
Lady Astor to a seat in the House of
Commons
After adjournment following the
formal opening of the parliament,
both houses reassembled at 4 o'clock
for a debate on the kings speech.
Before the debate Lopd George an
nounced that he would at an early !
date ask leave to introduce bill ITO /
amend the provision for the govern
ment of Ireland" The Premier's am
announcement of the early arrival OF
the Home Rule bin was greeted with I
cheers.