Evening star., 1940-11-21
King
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Westminster in the golden coach of
royalty.
AfterWard both houses went
quickly into the actual problems of
the conflict.
In passage answering questions
on Britains war aims, Mr.. Churchill
proclaimed his governments inten-
ton to keep parliamentary institu-
tions vital and active" even under
enemy fire"
Mr.. Churchill declared he looked
forward with confidence and hope"
to the time when we ourselves shall
be as we'll armed as our antagonists y
and beyond that to the time when
the arsenalS and training grounds
and science of the British Empire"
will bring victory and deliverance
to all mankind"
Pays Tribute to L. S. Aid.
King George paid tribute to United
States aid TO Britain both in his
opening speech today and in another
prorouging the old session yester-
Aav. The latter was read by Lord
Simon. the lord chancellor.
The King attended the ceremony
in the House of Lords clad in the
uniform of an admiral of the fleet.
Queen Elizabeth wore gown and
coat of deep purple.
Mr.. Churchill said the valiant
and sudden uprising" of the Greeks
had already almost purged' their
soil of an attack which he
described as pure and unmitigated
brigandage.'
The Prime Minister expressed nope
that Britain would be able to give
from her resources, always heavily
strained" helpful measure OF
assistance to the Greeks and that
we shall be able to discharge our
responsibility to Egypt in defending
its soil and guarding the vital artery
of the SueZ Canal"
Even if the whole of the homes
all over the country are leveled,
Mr.. Churchill said. we shall still be
found all standing together and we
shall build them up again after the
fighting is over.
He urged the House of Commons
not to lose sight OF its democratic
duty of giving guidance to the ma
ton and. if necessary, correction TO
the executive"
Parliament, he said, stood as Gus
todian of the peoples surrendered
liberties" and Its most sacred duty
will be to restore them in their full
ness when victory has crowned our
eXertiOnS and our perseverance.
Following is the text Of King
Georges speech to Parliament:
MY lords and members of the
House of Commons:
MY peoples and my allies are
united in their resolve TO continue
the fight against the aggressor ma
tions until freedom is made secure.
Then only can nations. released from
oppression and violence, again work
together on basis OF ordered liberty
and social justice.
IT am confident that victory is
assured. not only by the proves of
the armed forces of my empire and
those of my allies. but also by the
devotion of the civil defence forces
and the tenacity and industry of my
peoples. These are now enduring,
where they live and labor, the perils
as we'll as the hardships of war.
1.-THE stanchness of the men of
the merchant and fishing fleets has
added luSter to the ancient tradi-
tions of sea
The resistance of my people has
won admiration of other friendly
powers. The relations of my govern
ment with that of the United States
of America could not be more cor
dial, and l learn, with utmost salts
faction, of an ever-increasing volume
of munitions of war which is arriv-
ing from that country.
1T is good to know in these fateful
times how widely shared are the
ideals of ordered freedom, of justice
and security.
Members of the House of Com
mons:
You will be asked to make fur
ther financial provision for the con-
duct of war.
My lords and members of the
House of Commons:
Measures will be submitted to you