Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-06-07
NEW PARLIAMENT
FOR IRISH OPENED
At BELFAST TODAY
Sim Fein and Nationalist Mem
bers-Eiect ignore Birth of
Law-Making Body.
THE FIRST CABINET NAMED
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Belfast. June 7.uister,s parliament
came into being today, an this city,
the commercial and Industrial me-
tropolis Of Ireland was gay with flags
and bunting.
Forty Unionist members Of the par
liament, elected May "a. took their
seats and proceeded TO organization Of
the House Of Commons, but the Ma
tionalist and Sim Fein members ut
terly ignored the birth of the first
Irish law making body created by the
British government.
Today's ceremonies, although color
ful and imposing seemed to attract
little attention from the people Of this
city. They apparently were awaiting
the state opening of the parliament
June %. when it is expected King
George WIN be present. The event
which may have profound influence
upon the future history Of Ireia: d did
not. therefore. have the setting that
might have been expected.
Elaborate police precautions against
disorders had been taken and many
persons against whom the police were
suspicious were placed under arrest on
Sunday and Monday.
The opening ceremony occurred IN
the presence Of distinguished gath
ering.
Hugh O'Neill, son OF Lord O'Nefll.
Was unanimously elected speaker. and
Sir James Craig. the premier, an
nounced the following cabinet:
Home secretary. Sir Dawson Bates.
Minister Of finance, II. NJ. Pollock.
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Londonderry.
Minister Of labor. J. NJ. Andrews.
Minister Of agriculture, Hon. T.. A.
Archdale.
The Belfast city Hall, although
enthusiastically one Of the finest build
ings iD Europe was hardly adequate
for the installation OF the parliament.
Nevertheless the company in the little
galleries. gathered to witness the
opening ceremonial. appeared thor
0ughly representative Of the northern
province, the only notable absentee
Il was commented. being Cardinal
Bogue.
Viscount Fitzaian. the new viceory
arrived at 8 O'Clock with Lady Fitz-
alan. driving to the mansion Of Lord
Pirrfe, the lord lieutenant. at Bel
fast. The viceroy and vfcerine left
for the opening Of parliament at 10
O'Clock.
The party was received at the city
hall By Lord Mayor Coates and the
guard Of honor was inspected. After
wards there was a reception OF the
officials by the members Of the Bel
fast corporation.
The Lord Mayor presented an ad-
dress of welcome and congratulations.
The imperial parliament the ad-
dress set forth. has deemed it proper
20 transfer a large portion of its
government and administrative BOW
ers 10 the parliament established in
Ireland. and We. Loyalty abiding by that
decision. viii do our utmost to support
the government Of Northern Ireland
in efforts TO promote the happiness
and the prosperity OF the people OF
this province of the united kingdom" !"
Replying to the address the vice
roy said he had come among them at
time momentous in Ireland history.
He joined with all his heart in the
desire for peace and good VIII and he
most earnestly hoped that this hour,
when il came to take its due place in
history. might be found to have been
the furerunner OF a time of peace,
happiness and prosperity for Ireland.
After the luncheon which followed
the opening. Sir James Craig. the
premier, read a message from King
George announcing his intention Of
opening the parliament in person on
Wednesday, June, p.