New-York tribune., 1921-02-16
No Freedom Possible by
Violence, He Warns i'm
Speech TO Parliament;
Hopes for Adjustment
Aid Is Promised
To Unemployed
liberal Move for Amend
ment May Lead TO Call
for Vote of Confidence

By Arthur S. Draper
p,o,,, The Tribune's European Bareaa

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copyright 1921, New York Tribune Inc.
LONDON. Feb. 10. - Outlining his
legislative program in speech from
n. throne opening the new session of
Parliament to-day, King George de-
eared that Irish government could
,ot be obtained by violence. He dis
eassed other problems confronting the
country, of which the most serious, he
said. was unemployment.
The Asquith Liberals have announced
their intention of moving an amend
men. to the address on the administra-
tior Of Ireland. probably on Thursday.
This may lead to a demand for a. vote
Of confidence. John R. Clynes, former
Food Controller, met Labor members
Immediately after the session to con-
slider the terms of the amendment they
will offer on unemployment.
The Kings declaration regarding Ire
land was reinforced in the debate in
The House of Commons by Premier
Lloyd George, who made declaration
similar to King Georges.
The striking points of the Kings
address were:
a hope that the negotiations for q
traae agreement with Russia will be
brought to a successful conclusion"
81 am confident that the discus
sions to take place during their
tmembers of the imperial confer
snce) visit will be of the utmost
value in bringing about coordina-
tion, both in the external and the
internal policy of the empire"
"The situation in Ireland still
causes me distress. A misguided
section Of the Irish people persists
in resorting to methods of criminal
violence with the object of establish
ing an independent republic. Neither
Irish unity nor Irish self-govern-
ment can be obtained by this means"
A bill will be presented in Par
Lament dealing with the sale of al
coholic liquors in the light of expe-
rience gained during the war.
Protective tariff measures will be
introduced "to safeguard essential
key industries and to deal with un-
fair Industrial competition"
Steps will be taken to alleviate
unemployment, both in Parliament
and by the government. Benefit
measures for idle men will be eX-
tended
Legislation will be initiated to
bring about reform in the House of
Lords if there is time for its consid-
Grafton this session.
Unusual Precautions Taken
Parliament opened with an atmos-
phere Of tenseness. All the pomp and
spendor of pre-war days was in evil
dence, but fears of outrages and the
necessity of extra precautions against
Violence had affected the lpirit of the
event. The King and Queen travelled
VI state, as is the custom, from tn
palace to Westminster, drawn in =
glded carriage through long double
lines Of gayly dressed guards and a
cheering multitude of people.
No untoward incident marred the
eeremony. no Sim Fein sympathizer
attempted to interrupt the royal pro-
tesslon, no fanatic appeared in the pic
tare. The Prince of Wales, who had
preceded his father, was easily the
!ayorlte with the crowd.
me gllded coaches with their pranc-
ing blacks took the eye of the throngs
they crowded every point of vantage
eheer the members Of the royal fam
y! as they arrived at the Houses Of
satiament. Members began to gather
ssariy, but their entrance into the cham
pss was somber. Special precautions
nsu oeen taken on every hand to pre-
g gshe violence. Fear that some Sinn
I neaef or a disgruntled man out of
so,A might break into the ceremony
as asa resulted in the raising of bars
sI';.a rss.nss outsiders at Westminster. All
sn..s aS..ors were forbidden to approach the
Nv thn"anee to the buildings. Not even
NJ NJ wives of members were admitted.
raae, ne extraordinary precautions taken
sr Trpsivea a IN all sorts of ominous rumors,
~ M apparently without any foundation.
y;s ;.ns formal ceremony of reading the
qnaa my speech was short. Two set
,s,s'hes ,ga,s supporting the Kings address
Se hay aellyered, and then began the de-
far far tS Oh MS proposals. 1t will continue
''' 'wo or three days.
rremier's Future at Stake
ifo,na oa every side the eession is looked
emara ea1 to as most fateful to Lloyd
mentss mss leadership, and in Parlia-
tsn tSy az circles is heard the sugges-
mat the Premier may fall on any
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