New Britain herald., 1922-02-07
SAYS ENTIRE WORLD
 OWES HARDING DEBT
King George, on Reopenins Par liament, Refers to Conference
WELCOMES GENOA SESSION
Also Expresses Hope That Agreement With France and Ireland Will Rc Reached and That German Rcpara- lions Win Re Settled.

London, Feb, ' CRY Associated Press The imporial parliament, which was prorogued on December Q so await action on the Irish treaty by the bail Eireann, was reopened today with the reading of the speech from the throne by King George.
 Pact With France.
 Regarding the Irish treaty, the king said parliament would be called upon to consider such measures as may be necessary to give effect 10 the agreement He also touched upon the negotiations for a pact with France 10 guarantee action in the event of ''an unprovoked attack by Germany" and paid high tribute 10 the accomplishments of the Washing ton conference
 In his speech, the king said:
 Treaties Pending.
 During the last three months the Washington conference on the ques- tons of disarmament and the Ear East continued it's sessions. treaty designed to maintain peace in the Pacific has been signed by represen- tatives of the British Empire, the United States. France and Japan and awaits ratification.
 While this treaty replaces the Anglo -Japan.e alliance. ] am happy to feel that the long standing concord between the two countries will remain as cordial as ever under the arrange ments thus concluded. At the same lime our relations with the United States of America enter a new and even closer phase of friendship.
 Praises Harding.
 "Ar agreement also was reached on the question of disarmament and a treaty has been signed providing a large measure of relief from the bur den of armaments. In all these re- spects great results have been at tained and the success of the confer cnce for which the world will owe deep debt of gratitude to the initia- tive of the president of the United States of America will be the happiest augury for future international re- lations. .......
 "The problem of securing payment of separations by Germany in the manner most comfortable to the general interest engages the continu- ous consideration of my ministers and of our allies.
 German Preparations.
 ''rhe German government, at the request of the allies have themselves submitted proposals which now are under consideration.
 "Discussions recently initiated are now proceeding between my govern ment and France and Belgium with view to conclusion of agreements for common action in the event of an un- provoked attack by Germany.
 Irish Question. "Fina establishment Of the Irish free state as a partner in the British commonwealth is anxiously awaited throughout tho world. You will therefore be invited at an carly date to consider such measures as may be necessary to give effect to the agree ment, A bill of indemnity will also be submitted to you
 "'rhe great continued volume of un- employment among my people causes mo deepest concern. The only remedy for this distressing situation is to be found in the improvement of conditions under which trade is | carried on all over the world. "I'or these reasons l welcome ar engagements now making for the meeting of all international confer cnce at Genoa at which ] trust it will he possible to establish peace on a fair basis in Europe and to reach a | settlement of many important ques- | tions arising out of the pressing need | for financial and economic recon- struction."