Evening star., 1920-02-10
KING Of ENGLAND
PROMISES BETTER
IRISH GOVERNMENT.
All Must Work to Assure
Blessings of World Peace,
He Tells Parliament.
PLEDGES BILLS TO CURE
VARIOUS ECONOMIC ILLS
0ld-Time Pageantry Revived on
Occasion of Visit of Royalty and
Address From Throne.
BY the Associated Press


Address From Throne.
BY the Associated Press.
LONDON. February 10.-Serious con-
sideration of economic conditions
throughout the country was urged upot
the house OF commons today by King
George in his speech from the throne
which opened the session of parldme nj
He counseied patience in the passage oi
farrea ming reforms. which, he said
were necessary to meet abnormal con-
ditionS
He urged better educational facilities
settlement of the Irish question adjust
n eut of coal mining controversies or al
enduring basis. regulation of the liquor
tratI!" and measures stimulating the
growth of more foodstuffs at home. He
said bills would be introduced in parlia-
ment dealing with insurance against
unemployment. regulation of working
hours, minimum wages and ant.dump-
ing.
Discusses Pence in Europe.
After briefly referring to the peace
conference the king said he intended
shortly to ratify peace with Bulgaria
and Austria. The negotiations for peace
with Turkey, he added. were being
pressed forward with all possible speed .
Referring to the recent conferences in
Paris and London, he said:
Il earnestly trust that as the result
of these meetings a settlement of the
long-continued Adriatic dispute will
shortly be reached. In order. how
ever. to assure the full blessings of
peace and prosperity to Europe it is
NAL conditions of life should be re-
stored in eastern Europe and in
Russia. So long as these vast regions
withhold their full contribution tc
the stock of commodities for general
consumption, the cost of living can
hardly be reduced or general pros
perity be restored to the world.
''1f, however, we are to insure last
ing progress. prosperity and social
peace. all classes must continue TO
throw themselves into the work OF
reconstruction with good will for
others, and with energy and patience
In addition. legislation providing for
reform must be passed into law.
Concerned Over Ireland.
THE condition of Ireland causes me
grave concern, but a bill will be i'm.
laid before you to give eff.
feet to proposals for a better govern.
ment of that country. which was out
lined at the end Of the last session OF
parliament. A bill to make further
provision for education in Ireland will
also be submitted. Absence of facil-
tiles for education for a considerable
part OF the child population of certain
districts makes the question one OF
urgency. but care will be taken tc
make the measure compatible with
the home rule bill
Despite increased agricultural pro.
duction during the war. the popula
tions Of these islands are still dan.
gerously dependent upon supplies o1
food from overseas, and the financia
burden of purchasing such supplies
In foreign markets against the ad
verse rate of exchange is very great
'Uneasiness is also being caused b,
the unprecedented sale of landed prop.
erty since the. war. A measure will
accordingly, be proposed to mitigate
any hardship which this operation
may cause those who occupy the soil
and to stimulate and develop produc.
tion Of essential foodstuffs within the
United Kingdom"
Reference to Mining Problem.
With reference to the mining oues-
ton the king said:
The imperative and difficult prob
lens which have arisen in the Goa
mining industry should be settled on
an enduring basis. You will he
asked to consider a proposal for the
acquisition of coal ROYALTIES hv the
state, Tor the improvement of condj-
tions IN the mining areas and for the
future ordering of the industry"
his reference to the liquor regula-
ton question was:
Experiences during the war showed
the clearly injurious effects upon the
national ethclency of the excessive con-
sumption of strong drink, and the
in both health and eff
cheney, which followed appropriate
measures of regulation and control. A
Diil accordingly will be presented to you
suitable system for peace time regula :
tlon of sale and supply Of alcoholic
liquor"
Among the bills which the king said
would be introduced were for the after
organization of the army and nayv
LOT tne creation of an adequate supply
OF cheap electric and water power and
bill dealing with the reform Of the
house of commons
PaEeantry Accompanies OPENING.
London today witnessed for the
hrst time Since 1914 the ancient cere-
Honv OF a state opening of parlia-
antry.
King George. Queen Mary and the
Prince of Wales. who accompanied
the royal couple for the first time
at such a function. proceeded from
buckingham Palace to Westminster
in state carriages. escorted by mount
ed life guards. The royal party was
received by members Of the two
houses OF parliament in the house of
lords. where King George read the
speech from the throne
The route of the proce ss.on through
the Mall and down White Hall for
more than mile was lined by mill
tary in khaki. the guards regiments
not having as yet resumed their
scarlet uniforms. The gildad state
coach in which the king and queen
rode was drawn by six black horses
with postilioned outriders. while the
five state landaus which followed
carried pages of honor. the kings
private secretary, equerries. the con
troller, treasurer and other member RS
of the royal household. Each house
hold was drawn by six bays.
Greeted by State Dignitnries.
A large group of state dignitaries
in regalia and wearing emblems OF
the ir offices. were gathered at the
royal entrance beneath Victoria tower
to receive the king and queen. AS
the procession approached. the royal
salute of forty-one guns was fred by
lery. stationed in 81. James Park
close by. Entering the building. the
king and queen. with Their retinue
proce eded up the staircase to the
robing room. thirty or forty Of the
nobility preceding them.
Immediately in front of the king
and queen when they entered tn,
house of lords today was the sword
of state. while behind them came
pages of honor. officers, sentlemen-at.
arms and yeoman guard in scarIe,
and bearing halberds. The proce ssior
A...n fn hn
same order through the royal CALLER,
and the princes chamber it's SLOW
progress through the gallery afford
ing the few spectators a glimpse OF
a scene full of magnificent color
Members Of the house Of lords ros.
and bowed low when King George
entered and when the king and queer
had seated themselves ON the fhrnnI