The New York herald., 1921-06-22
BELFAST Loyalty
AWAITS HER king
Opening of Parliament To-
day Signifies Complete
Separation From South.
PEOPLE GAY AND HAPPY
Streets Decorated With
Orange Bunting and Many
American Flags Seen.
10000 TROOPS AS GUARD
CarsOn's Old Volunteers Reap
pear, Disguised as Police, to
Protect Sovereigns.
PEOPLE GAY AND HAPPY
10000 TROOPS AS GUARD

Special Gable to THE NEW YORK HERALD.
Copyright, 1921, by THE New YORK HERALD.
BELFAST June 21.-The loyal heart of
Ulster is afiutter tonight, awaiting
the arrival of the King and Queen. The
opening of the Northern Irish Parlia-
ment tomorrow is considered as mark
ing one of the most epochal days in all
Of 1relands colorful history because
it signifies that the faithful six coun-
ties will have an official entity, sepa-
rate enthusiastically from the South
of Ireland. as it has hitherto been po-
ltically and industrially. The magni-
tude of the change is not lost on the
Orangemen, who have struggled for
years for such a step and now see the
stage set so that they can acclaim
what is to them a victory
The people, gay and happy, are crowd
ing the streets and are already inaugur-
ating holiday festival. Belfast, which
with it's smoking mills as sign of in
dustrialism, lends itself none too well to
gala adornment. has been made a bril-
liant field of confused color The cti-
zens have achieved a really remarkable
transformation with flags, bunting and
streamers of orange hue. Particularly
successful have they been in the decora-
lion of the royal route which leads to
the City Hall, where Parliament is to
be opened, from Donegal Quay. Con-
trasting with the flags of Great Britain
and the orange of Ulster there are many
green flags with yellow Irish harps.
There is no prominent foreign touch ex-
cept the presence of the Stars and
Stripes. Curiously perhaps. but touch
ingly apparent to an American - and
there are many here-are the American
flags suspended from scores of windows.
A bright cluster of three huge American
flags looks down from the pavilion In
front of the scene of the parliamentary
ceremonies.
THE NEW YORK HERALD correspondent
asked one man smoothing out the folds
Of an American flag why he included
1t in his decorations, and he answered
in a delightful brogue: Because Amer
lea wishes peace in Ireland and so do
we.''
But despite their brave show of flags
the people are deeply concerned that no
unfortunate incident shall happen when
they are trying to be on their best be-
troops will be here in this district to-
morrow. and many battalions have been
arriving during the last day or two. In
addition there are perhaps 1000 police.
These look like Royal Irish Constabulary
men. but in reality they are Sir Edward
Carsons volunteers in Royal Irish Con-
stabulary uniforms. and contrary to the
general custom here they are all armed.
Sim Felners Quiet.
But it is in the Sim Fen and Ma
tionalist living districts that a different
atmosphere prevails. There no bunting
breaks the monotony of the drab. gray
buildings. for the Nationalists and Sim
Feiners are ignoring what is considered
by other parts of the popuiace as one Of
the greatest events in the history of their
country.
Extensive precautions have been taken
to insure the safety of the royal visitors
all along the route over which they will
pass, which will be lined by at least
1000 troops standing shoulder to shoul-
der. Heavy ratings have been placed
on posts driven several feet into the
pavement along the line of march No
iersons will be permitted to get on roofs
along the line except in the case of
few favored spectators.
Tomorrow will be the first time the
King and Queen have been in Ireland
since their visit to Dublin ten years ago.
The King has not been in Belfast since
his visit as Duke of York more than
twenty years ago.
The King and Queen will remain here
about four hours, arriving at IL 80 on
the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. with
an imposing escort After addresses
aboard the yacht the procession will
t,a ~ 10 vuh Inc
will be received by the Lord Mayor.
Prime Minister. Sir James Craig and
number of under secretaries.
The official opening OF Parliament Is
planned to take place at half-past
twelve. the sword OF State being borne
by Viscount Fitzalan. Lord Lieutenant
of Ireland. Then the members of the
royal party will be the guests of Sir
James Craig at a luncheon in Grand
Hall. They will leave the City Hall at
half-past two for Ulster Hall, where the
presentation addresses Will be made.
Before o'clock the party will return to
the royal yacht and as II sails salute
of twenty-one guns will he fired by
battery of Royal Field Artillery.
BnttIeships Escort sovereigns.
EscortIng the royal yacht will be the
battleships Revenge and Families, the
cruisers Cleopatra and Carysfort, the
flotilla leaders Spencer and Lee and
eight destropers.
The King and Queen arrived at Holy
head tonight by train ard Immediately
went aboard the royal yacht. whicn was
ut anchor in the roads.
The King 10 not expected to discuss
politics in his speech tomorrow further
than to express n wish for Irish peace,
and no political significance Is attached
TO his visit here. II VIII be day aptve
politics"
Sim Fcin thus far has been quiet.
Great numbers OF the military are min
Cling with the crowds and the most
extensive precautions are being taker
to avoid and disordorly happenings
Rain I'm the early afternoon to-day
threatened to damage the bunting. but
later the sun shone brightly, and there
Is now every prospect OF fine weather.
LONDON, June 2i.--More troops are
to be sent TO Ireland. according to
statement by the Secretary for War, Sir
Laming Worthington Evans. in the
House OF Commons to-day In reply to
a motion for adjournment on the ques-
tion of the need OF adequate protection
for officers in southern Ireland, as evil
denced by recent murders.
Extra battalions." said the Secretary.
went last week. and more are going az
ouiciylV as poseibic IL is necessary To