The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-22
KING GEORGE
PLEADS FOR
IRISH PEACE
English Monarch, with Queen
Mary, Presides Over Opan-
ing Of Ulster Parliament
Belfast Welcomes rulers.
LEAVE CITY IN SAFETY
CRv Associatet PreseI

BELFAST, June 22-King George
and Queen Mary, journeying from
England for the occasion on the tenth
anniversary of their coronation, pre-
sided at the state opening of the Ul-
ster parliament mere Loday. 1t was
the first time in nearly twenty years
that Ulster had had an opportunity
of receiving the sovereigns of the Brit
ish empire and its welcome helped
make the occa sion a memorable one.
Il speak from d full heart" said
King George in his speech formally
opening the Ulster parliament here
today, when | pray that my coming
TO Ireland today may prove TO be the
first step towards an end of strife
amongst her people, whatever their
race or creed.
In that hope l appeal to all Irish
men to pause to stretch cut the hand
of forbearance and Cancellation, to for
give and to forget. and to join in max
ing for the land which they love a new
era of peace, contentm ent and good
will"
Depart in Safety
King George and Queen Mary de-
parted from Belfast for London in per-
feet safety at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The ceremony of the opening was
similar to that attending the inaugur-
alton of the British parliament at
Westminster and was brilliant spec
tacle. There was but little room in
the city hall where the function took
place for those having cards of admis-
sion, but it was a distinguished as
sembly that watched an event regard
ed, whatever may follow from it, as
marking an important epoch in Irish
history. Sim Fein and Nationalist
members of the parliament did not
participate in the exercises.
Coronation Anniversary.
The visit of the king and queen to
Belfast was looked upon as a fitting
observance of their coronation ami
versary. The king had not been in
| Belfast since he came here in 1902 as
the Duke and York, and he and his
consort were given a right royal vel
come today. From the moment their
yacht Victoria and Albert dropped her
escort at the entrance to Belfast
. Lough TO make her way up the
straight channel to the dock, the king
and queen were the objects of en-
4 thusiastic demonstrations by the 10y.
alists of Ulster. The people of county
! Down, on the sonth side of the Lough
and county Antrim on the northern
shore, view with each other in extend
! ing greetings
An even noisier welcome awaited
the royal pair as their yacht steamed
! past the shipyards where the cheers
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! with the shrieks of siren and whistle
! King George and his consort stood or
! the bridge of the steamer and &C
/ knowledged the greeting.
Crowds Line Streets.
! And as the monarchs set foot on the
dock the royal salute doomed out an
and the crowd that lined the Ions
| street leading to the city hall
| strained at the barrier walls of sol
! diery and police to catch a glimpse o
! the approaching procession. The wal
was short for with the exception O
| the formal reception by Viscount Fitz
alan. Lord Lieut.. of Ireland and Lore
! Pirrie, who appeared in behalf of the
city. there were no ceremonies at tht
dock. 4 squadron of police headed
/ me procession anu lne carriages o
the royal pair were followed by thost
of officers and dignitaries. The es
| cort of honor was chosen from thu
Tenth Hussars.
On each side of the street was sta
toned a force OF nearly six Thousand
regular troops, standing shoulder Il
/ shoulder and separated from tn
crowds by a heavy railing. In othe
! parts of the city police kept vigilal
guard against untoward incidents.