WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1926.
KING'S SPEECH.
A REVIEW OF FOREIGN„
AFFAIRS.
LEGISLATION AT HOME
(British Wireless Spruice.)
Coal Industry.
THE
subsidy to the coal Industry should not be spent without securing industrial peace.
He welcomed the reference: which was made to the subject of disarmament.
Lloyd George Speaks:
CHINA MAIL.
PICKING SEATS: The results of the enquiry into the economic condition of the coal
Conservatives", Record industry, which is now being con ducted by my commission
(Reuters Service.) shortly be laid before you. I am
London, Feb. 2. well aware of the difficulties inher ent in the whole situation. But they
Mr. D. Lloyd George (Liberal In spite of a leaden aky, brighten- interests of the nation are para-eader) congratulated the led by fitful sunshine, crowds mount; and I appeal to all parties Colonial Secretary upon the part lined the route to Buckingham to face the future in a spirit of which he had played at Geneva Palace and Westminster, and conciliation and fellowship and to regard to the Irak. frontier. cheered their Majesties, on the avoid action which would again He said that there was an obliga ocasion of this morning's State postpone the return of good trade ton of honour on our part in opening of Parliament. and prosperity for which we have our Treaty with Irak to set up
Arab State and uphold long hoped,
Such a matter could not be treat- With the object of securinged as a scrap of paper.
In regard to the Treaty of greater economy and efficiency in generation and transmission of Locarno he declared that the real electrical energy in the future, my test of its value was disarmanent. Government, has devised a scheme He was glad to see that the reorganisation. The Bill to Foreign Secretary was pressing give effect to these proposals has forward with disarmament as a been prepared and will shortly be sequel to Locarno with great earnestness, great energy, and introduced.
Rugby, Jan. 2. Large and enthusiastic crowds witnessed the progress of the King and Queen as they drove in state this morning from Bucking-80
ham Palace to the House of Lords for the ceremony of opening the Dew session of Parliament.
To some extent, owing to the recent death of Queap Alexandra, the ceremony was shorn of some of its accustomed picturesque- ness; but its dignity and statel
ness were unimpaired.
Their Majesties traveled in the old stute 'couch, drawn by eight bay horses. and escorted by mounted equerries, Yeomen of the Guard, and the Sovereign's escort of Household Cavalry. They were preceded by five carriages, accommodating the. principal
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Shanghai, February 2 "Constitutional Defence A [League" was formally organised in
There was the usual competi. Shanghai Inst evening with the tion by private members to secure object of promoting international the pick of the seats in the House opposition to the principles of the of Commons,
Third Internationale and A. record
munism. created by two Conservatives arriving before midnight,
Was
the The
Com-
"The League wii) educate publie opinion and ensure social, economic stitutional aes, including the [and industrial progress along con- amelioration of conditions of life. Land labour among the Chiassa.
The General Commiston contains:
representatives of fourteen nations, including Chiness.
What the Queen Wore. The customary brilliance of the scene in the House of Lorde was rather subdued owing to Court's half mourning. Peers wore scarlet ermine robes, but carried black streamers. The Peoresses were almost entirely in black, with occasional splashes of white, purple, and grey. The brightest aspect was the brilliant uniforms of the members of the Diplomatic Corps and the scarlet
The Queen was attired in black. "South robes of the Judges.
HONGKONG
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London and New York Support.
A special cablegram to
China Morning Post
the
He was pleased also with the The condition of agriculture
con-proposal for a Government guar- has received the earnest sideration of my Ministers. The antee of loans for the develop question of the provision of bet-ment of the great estates of the ter credit facilities for industry is Empire in Africa. We were de receiving special attention; and pendent entirely on the United officers and ladies of the Royalview to the formulation of de- should not be safe in regard to one with the ribbon of the Garter, and gives the following' additional par- |
discussions are proceeding with a State for our cotton, and we Households and on arrival at West-finite proposals on the subject. of our greatest mafiufacturing minster were conducted by great¦ "Ameasure will be laid before interests until we were able to a officers of state to the robing you to provide in suitable cases Rrow a sufficient supply of cotton rooms,
for marking imported agricul within the Empire as not to be After assuming the Royal tural produce and manufactured dependent on any other country. Robes, the procession to the House goods so that they may be dis
In regard to the settlement of of Lords began.
tinguished from products of this the Italian debt, the Liberal lead- country, and Empire goods dis-er declared that he did not think tinguished from those of foreign the taxpayer of this country had
been treated fairly. origin.
The Prince of Wales, owing to his recent accident. did not occupy his accustomed place on the right of the King: but the Duke of York was present and the
Housing Problem. ".
"A Bill will be presented to ex-
jewelled necklace containing the ticulars, Cullinan diamond, the whole being surmounted by the customary in opposition to the principles of
crimson ermine robes. 1)
MR. BALDWIN'S SPEECH. (Reuter's Service.)
London, Feb. 2.
Initiating an extensive campaign
the Third Internationale, reprasen- tatives of fourteen nationalities have announced "the organisation of the "Constitutional Defence League."
Chamber was crowded with Lords able County Councils to continue ter) said that since the paragrah Stanley Baldwin, Prime Minister.being formed in Hongkong and
and their ladies.
After taking his seat on the Throne the King read the speech opening Parliament. It was in the following terms:-
Turco-Irna Frontier.
tenants.
The
It is announced that it is financed with several lakhs and the plan is In the House of Commons, Mr. extensive propaganda throughout the East. Branches are already speaking in the debate on the Address in Reply to the King's support is pledged from London, other points of China. Substantial Speech, confirmed that the pre-New York, and elsewhere, paratory Commission on disarma
The Constitution... He hoped that Russia principles of
policy 18:
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poned."
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Prime Minister's Speech. Mr. S. Baldwin (Prime Minis- and extend the provision of small on disarmament was inserted holdings and cottage holdings the King's Speech, a commun hoth for owner-occupiers and tion had been received that
fewer than five Governments had While I learn with satisfaction asked for a short delay in the of the progress made in the build-meeting of the preparatory con- "My relations with foreign ing of new houses in the urbanference, proposing that it should would participate because it was organise, and promote internation- Powers continue to be friendly areas of England and Wales, con-be held after the League Council almost impracticable for Western al and universal opposition to the Since Parliament rose my Ambas ditions under which many of my meeting in March. It was hoped Europe to progress in disarma-propagation of the theories, and sador at Constantinople has pro-people are compelled to live that this delay would give Germent without the co-operation of principles of the Third Internation- ceeded to Angora with a view to both in country districts and in many time to make up her mind Eastern Europe:
ale and the practice of the polley arriving at a definite settlement the congested areas in numerous to join in the conference.
The conference on hours.
101 of of Communism, as associated theres. of questions in connection with townsstil occasion me deep con-greatest difficulty in the way of labour mentioned in the King's with the Turco-Iraq frontier. My cern My Ministers are now ex-even approaching the subject had Speech arose from the Washing-
To defend and uphold constitu- Government cordially reciprocates amining certain proposals for the been that it would be almost im-ton Conference.
He had always tional renditions and progress in the desire of the Turkish Govern-Improvement of these conditions Practicable for the West of felt that one of the most valuable contradistinction to the subversive, ment for the "promotion of the and, if time permits, they will Europe to make progress without methods for the maintenance of reactionary
and revolutionary friendliest relations between submit to you measures designed the East.
In reply to an interjection by get greater uniformity among the ista.
our labour standards would be to methods practised by the Commun- Turkey and Great Britain. The to hasten the removal of the Treaty between myself and the worst defects both in town and Mr. D. Lloyd George, Mr. Baldwin principal manufacturing countries To foster and promote unity and King of Iraq, carrying out the country. My. Ministers hope that said that Amerien was going to in this connection. The object of goodwill amongst all classes and stipulation laid down in the de- it may be possible to carry fur-participate in the conference. He the proposed conference in Lextor nations, cision of the Council of the League ther the process of consolidating could not yet say what Russia was to agree as regards the terms of Nations, has been signed by our the main statutes regulating the The Prime Minister added that, employed in the Convention which, respective representatives and has heen approved by the Parliament of Iraq. It will be submitted to you without delay.
Disarmament.. "One of my Ministers will pro-
ceed to Geneva as British repre- sentative of the preparatory com- mittee on disarmament, which is to work out the basis of a gen- eral conference on the reduction of armaments. In the opinion of my Government, a substantial step forward in that direction should now be possible as a result of the system of security, created by the Treaty of Locarno and subsidiary agreements.
local government of the country.
surance.
Other Legislation.
would do.
never
To perpetuate what is best in the
heritage of constitutional develop
ment and civilisation.
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To educate publle. opinion, and
unless there was the will to dis-owing to lingual difficulties, was capable of different interpreta
To defend and extend the prin- Bills will be laid before you, ifarm, disarmament would
make progress.
tion. The task
jeiples of justice, democracy and The nations in
was extremely liberty of thought and speech and time and opportunity permit, dealing with National Health In favour of disarmament were de. difficult, but if an agreement were enterprise.
termined to see what common reached the ratification of the Unemployment Insur- rance, the rating of railways, the ground there was, and what pro Washington Convention would be discate pubile to ensure control of road vehicles, the gress could be made. We were possible. Great Britain would not social, economic and industrial pro finance of poor law in London and entering into the conference with ratify it until she was satisfied grass on sound constitutional prin- the position and powers of Boards a whole-hearted endeavour to that all the countries meant the ciples. of Guardians, and the rating and carry out the undertaking which sume thing. (Cheers.) He hoped valuation of mach ery in Scot- we put in the covenant at the anyhow that the meeting would land."
time of the Treaty of Versailles. lead to better unifications between
the principal manufacturing coun- principles,, tries on hours of labour,
THE DEBATE.
Further British Marketa.
(British. Wireless Service,).
Hours of Labour,
On the question of the Washing ton Convention on the hours of
Labour Amendment.
To employ whatever means the General Committee of the League may think it to further the said
The League will be international, democratic, and non-sectarian, and
been lodged to the Speech from directly or indirectly with any A Labourite amendment has shall not be affiliated or connected
Government's programme is not sation. the Thrane. It states that the political party or religious organis calculated substantially to reduce
Chinese Support.
labour, Mr. Baldwin said that he had always felt that, one of the most valuable methods by which Italian War Debt,
we might be able to help to main- "My Government has recently
tain our standards of labour in received in London the Finance
this country, would be to get more unemployment or stimulate indus. It is announced that Chinese of Minister of Italy, accompanied by
Rugby, Feb. 2,
and more uniformity amongst the try. It adds that trade prosper-all classes are enthusiastically sup a distinguished delegation, and The House of Commons this principal manufacturing countries ity with the assurance of a porting it, including prominent has concluded an agreement afternoon began the debate on in regard to hours.
He pointed
reasonable standard of living for Chinese financiers and students. which provides for the funding of the King's Speech.
It is asserted that the League out, however, that in concluding all, urgently demands the funda Colonel G. R. Hurst, (Conser an agreement in which
mental reorganisation of industry the Third Internationale la concen- possesses definite evidence that many
the Italian War Debt to this coun-
Hours For Labour.
"Invitations are being issued to the Governments of Belgium, France, Germany, and Italy to attend a conference in London, to consider the possibility of secur- ing an effective international agreement, for regulating the hours of labour.
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LABOUR ACTION.
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try, on fair and honourable con-vative, Moss Side, Manchester).countries speaking many tongues on the lines of public, ownershiptrating an effort in China, for ditions. I rejoice that a friendly in moving the Address in Reply were joined together, in ratifica-and democratic control of essential which reason it is planned to com- settlement has been reached of pointed out that the majority of tion they had got to be sure this difficult question,
the measures to which reference that they all meant the same had been made in the King's thing by what they said; other- Speech were entirely outside the wise, they might find that, owing. normal ambit of party politics. He understood that the project to different interpretations of for the development of East Words, they would have at the Africs meant the opening up of end of twelve months a complete- communications between they different standard in each of coast and the interior., That those countries. The Minister of must mean an increased and wel Labour was inviting the Ministers come demand for British goods of Labour of the principal manu- Public Services.
for railways, roads, and rolling facturing countries, together with
"In conformity with the resolu "Estimates for public services stocks. It meant also the open-M Thomas, of the International (Reuter's American Service.) tions at last year's Labour Party. will be laid before you in dueling of further markets for British Labour Office, to meet in London
Congress regarding the exclusion course. My Ministers have given goods and some of the best areas and to come, if possible, to an
New York, Feb. 2.,
of Communists from all affiliated earnest consideration to the in-for cotton growing in the world. agreement as to the terms
Messrs Dillon, Read & Co. an organisations, the Executive of creasing need for national He welcomed the Government's ployed in the limitation of hours ounce that, following the sequin the Labour Party-annovoces that economy. Proposals for effect-proposals for cheapening and de- to 48 hours per week, and to make tion of the British interests in it has dieaffiliated three London ing reductions of public expendi-veloping electricity and for deal-a careful examination of the ex- the Amerada Off Company. 865,737 parties, namely, Battersea, now being formulated Ing with slums, and declared that ceptions which had been made or shares of the common stock will Bethnal Green, and South Bethnal. and you will be asked to pass men- the vital point in the Speech was were being made or suggested, be offered to the public at about Greenga sures required to give effect to its insistence on the spirit of and to endeavour to reach a com- 2 gold a share. Annual com- them without delay..
conciliation and friendship in in-plete agreement between those or stock, dividends of $1.80 per Grants in Ald.
dustry.
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share will probably be instituted, "Proposals will be laid before
Policy Effective.
“It is an extremely difficult task, |--
Transfer Completed you for authorising my Govern- Major C. W. M. Price (Con-he continued, and I do not know
J New York, Feb. 2. ment to guarantee loans for the servative, Pembroke), in second whether we shall le successful, The transfer of the Amerada development of British depen-ing the motion, declared that the but we shall do our utmost to Oil Company from British to dencies in East Africa and of policy of the Government had secure complete agreement. If American control has been com- Mandated Territories.
been effective and decisive.
that agreement is reached, then pleted by the public sale the the ratification of the Washing total issue of shares at $25 each Trade Improvement.
Labour Criticism.
Fork "Improvement in trade and in- Mr. J. R. Clynes (Labour ton Convention by the participat dustry at the end of 1924, which leader) criticised the Speech it was then thought would result falling to appreciate the in an appreciable decrease in the which had been reached, volume of ustupigment, was more supreme speval and unfortunately checked early last | lagues which confr year by the widespread depression † cou
ture are
which occurred in coal mining;
Since Autumn of last year sig
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