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Belfast, June 22.-(By the As ciated Press)-King George 2 Queen Mary, journeying from Engls on the tenth anniversary of th coronation, presided at the state op ing of the Ulster parliament tod It was the first time in nearly 20 ye that Ulster has had an opportunity receiving the sovereigns of the C pire, and its welcome helped ms the occasion a memorable one.
 Distinguished Assembly
 The ceremony of the opening V similar to that attending the ina guration of the British parliament Westminster and was a brilli| spectacle. There was but little ro| in the city hall, where the functI took place, for those having cards admission, but it was a distinguish assembly that watched an event gardless of whtever may follow fri it, as marking an important epoch Irish history. Sim Fein and Nati| alist members of the parliament not participate in the exercises.
 Coronation Anniversary
 The visit of the king and QueenI Belfast was looked upon as fittl observance of their coronation arj versary. The king had not been Belfast since he came here in 1I as the Duke of York, and he and consort were given a right royal VI come today. From the moment til yacht Victoria and Albert dropped escort at the entrance to Bel4 tough to make her way up the straij channel to the dock the king and queen were the objects of enthusia} dem monstrations by the loyalists Ulster the people of county Down. the south side of the tough and co ty Antrim on the northern shore in extending greetings.
 Given Royal Welcome
 An even, noiser welcome awaited royal pair as their yacht steamed r the shipyards. where the cheers thousands of workers mingled VI the shrieks of siren and whistle. K George and has consort stood on bridge of the steamer and ackno edged the greetings.
 As soon as the monarchs set on the dock, the royal salute boon out, announcing that they were Irish soil and the crowds that ii the long street leading to the l-all strained at the barrier walls soldiery and police to catch a glim of the approaching procession. wait was short, for with the exc tlon of the formal reception by count Fitzallen, lord lieutenant of land and Lord Pierre, who appea in behalf of the city, there were emonies at the dock. A squad of police headed the procession the carriages of the royal pair VI followed by those of officers and q nitaries. The escort of honor chosen from the Tenth Hussars.
 5000 Troops on Guard
 On each side of the street was toned a force of nearly 5000 reg troops, standing shoulder to shouI and separated from the crowds b heavy railing. In other parts of city police kept vigilant guard aga untOward incidents.
 Arriving at the city hall, the k and the queen were met by the u mayor and members of the Bel council and the sovereigns procee u oAiSO lo IIIC SoullSiI loOItI, "110T0 immediately began
 When they were completed, Sing and queen were entertained luncheon by Sir James Craig, premier of Ulster after which t were driven once through the fl decorated streets to Ulster hall wh hey received addresses of loys rom various organizations.
 King Makes Address.
 "I speak from a full heart" Hing George in his speech form pening the Ulster parliament, .w pray that my coming to Ireland ay may prove to be the first owards an end of strife amoi CT people, whatever their race reed.
 Tn that hope appeal to all Fri 1ens to pause, to stretch out and of forebearance and conci ion, to forgive and to forget, and pin in making for the land wh hey love a new era of peace, q eminent and good will.
 "It is my earnest desire that outhern Ireland, too, there may ,ng take place a parallel to W now passing in this hall; t here a similar occasion may pres self and a similar ceremony be )rmed.