The New York herald., 1921-06-23

ing. The royal parry arrived at the
City Hall at noon. Niscount Ftzalar.
Lord Lieutenant OF Ireland. presented
the sword of state at the head of the
stairs and then the party entered the
Senate chamber. The King was dressed
in the uniform Of an admiral. The
Queen wore white and carried great
bouquet of carnations.
Follows Westminster Program m e.
The ceremonies as far as possible fol-
lowed the lines of the opening OF Par
lament at Westminster. There was an
official luncheon at the City Hall given
by Prime Minister Sir James Craig,
but there was no speaking aside from
toasts. Then the party returned to
the quay. where the King chatted with
friends for several minutes, while the
Queen stood apart and shook hands
and posed half dozen times for am
bilious camera men.
Aside from their Majesties the out
standing figure of the day was Sir
James Craig. who was given a tremen-
dous ovation every time he appeared.
the crowd shouting: Now is our
chance. Wen make good"
But there Is one figure missing and
10 the day had single shadow 1t was
the absence OF Sir Edward Carson.
Colored paintings of him were hung in
many windows. When the procession
had passed some one in the crowd
called: Three cheers for Sir Edward"
And 1t was given with deep good will.
Hopes south Will Fall i'm Line.
The King in his speech said "It Is
my earnest desire that in Southern Ire
land too. there may ere long take place
parallel to what is Cow passing in this
hall that there similar occasion may
present itself and similar ceremony
be performed.
For all who love Ireland. as I do
with all my heart. this is profoundly
moving occasion In Irish history :.
I could not have allowed myself to give
Ireland by Deputy alone my earnest
prayers and good wishes in the new era
which opens with this ceremony, and
therefore come in person, as head of the
Empire, to inaugurate the Parliament
on Irish soil.
II inaugurate it with the deepest
hope and l feel assured you will do
your utmost to make it an instrument of
happiness and good government for all
parts of the community which you rep
resent. This is a great and critical oc-
casion in the history OF the six counties,
everything which interests them touches
Ireland. and everything which touches
Ireland finds an echo in the remotest
parts OF the Empire.
Problem Is Generations Old.
Few things are more earnestly de-
sired throughout the English speaking
world than a satisfactory solution OF the
age long Irish problems, which for gen.
erations embarras ssed our forefathers as
they now weigh heavily upon us. Most
certainly there is no wish nearer my
own heart than that every man of Irish
birth, whatever his creed and wherever
may be his home. should work in loyal
cooperation with the free communities
on which the British Empire is based.
81 am confident the important matters
entrusted to the control and guidance
of the northern Parliament will be
managed with wisdom and with modera-
ton with fairness and due regard to
every faith and interest. and with no
abatement of that patriotic devotion to
the Empire which you proved so gal
lantly in the great war. The request for
full partnership in the United Kingdom
and religious freedom Ireland has en-
joyed She has now conferred upon her
the duty OF dealing with all the essential
tasks OF domestic legislation and gov
ernment. and / feel no misgiving as to
the spirit in which you who stand here
to-day will carry out the all important
functions entrusted to your care.
MY hope is broader still The eyes
OF the whole empire are on Ireland to-
day. that empire in which so many ma
| tions and races have come together. in
spite of ancient feuds, and in which new
nations have come 20 birth within the
lifetime Of the youngest in this hall. l
am emboldenod by the thought to look