Evening star., 1938-11-08
London
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session may be the last of this
Parliament, although no authorita-
tive statement was available on
when a general election would be
conducted.
Mr.. Chamberlain's peace with
honor" policy received what was
considered sharp setback when
Mrs. Jennie Adamson, a Laborite,
was elected to Parliament in the
normally conservative constituency
of Dartford.
In a by-eiection she received
majority of 4238 votes over Godfrey
Mitchell, Conservative. She said,
L won because the electors disap-
prove of the government foreign
policy and are ashamed of Mr..
Chamberlain's betrayal of Czecho-
slovakia and democracy" She re-
ferred to the four-power Munich
Conference September 20 on the par
titioning of Czechoslovakia.
The Prime Minister'S twin goals OF
rearmament and lasting peace DOM
mated the new parliamentary ses-
sion.
Mr.. Chamberlain was expected to
speak tomorrow on measures out
lined in the Kings speech. 1t was
believed he would confine his re-
marks on the subject of defense to
shortcomings revealed in the Sep
tember crisis and to an outline of the
governments immediate plans for
passive" defense in Great Britain.
Detailed statements on changes in
the navy and army programs are to
be made later in the session.
After the brilliant opening cere-
mony. both houses adjourned until
later in the afternoon, when debate
was scheduled on the reply to the
Kings speech.
Refers to MY Dominion"
King George prefaced his an
nouncement of the United States
visit with the declaration that "the
Queen and 1 are anticipating with
the keenest pleasure the visit which
we are hoping to pay to my Domin-
ion of Canada next summer"
His speech coupled the govern
ment's determination to further the
Hitler Chamberlain mo more war"
declaration with this reference:
although the equipment and ex-
panSion of my defense forces are
now making rapid progress, the
emergency through which we have
passed has shown that certain def
ciencies in our military and civil de-
fense preparations remained to be
remedied.
MY ministers have reviewed these
matters in the light of experience
gained and will in due course take
steps to accelerate and supplement
the measures already in hand"
He also expressed the trust" that
the active furtherance of peace in
Europe which is the constant aim
of my government will lead to a
wider spirit of confidence and SUP
ply of fresh impulse for expansion
in trade, industry and employment"
In the crowded diplomatic box sat
United States Ambassador Joseph P.
Kennedy. wearing evening clothes.
He smiled broadly
The address took 13 minutes to
deliver.
Maj. Clement R. Attlee, leader of
the labor opposition, speaking later
in the House of Commons debate on
the Kings speech, expressed surprise
tI,ot ,toi of =,
projected lo-American trade
agreement.
Maj Attlee urged that if the An
glo-American conversations had
been dropped altogether the House
should be told"
He described the legislative pro-
gram as that of weary, tired and
feeble government"
Prime Minister Chamberlain, fol-
lowing Maj. Attlee. announced the
Woodhead report on the Palestine
partition problem would be pub
lished tomorrow with a statement
of government policy"
Roosevelt every Happy" Over News.
HYDE PARK, N. Y, Nov. 8 (P.-
President Roosevelt is very happy"
over news that the King and Queen
of Great Britain will visit this coun-
try next year after their Canadian
tour, a statement from the tenn
porary White House said today.
In response to inquiries and in
anticipation of an announcement
from the throne by King George vi,
the Presidents Office issued the fol-
lowing brief statement:
The President is very happy to
know that the King and Queen of
Great Britain hope to be able to
accept his invitation to visit the
United States next summer.
While no definite plans have been
made, it is expected that their
majesties will be able to stay In this
country for four or i've days."