IMPERIAL POLITICS.
PROROGATION OF^PARLIAMENT
THE KING’S SPEECH
United Press Association. Copyright (Received Dec. 22, 11.58 p.m.)
LONDON, Dec. 22. Lord Loreburn, in the House of Lords, and the Speaker in the House of Commons, read the King’s Speech at the prorogation of Parliament. It was probably the longest on record. It referred to President Fallieres’ and the Sovereign of Sweden’s visits, to the fact that arbitration treaties with various States were not yet ratified, and to settling the protection of liter, ary and artistic work. (Received Dec. 23, 12.10 a.m.)
The King’s Speech stated that regarding the Balkan crisis there Avas reason to hope that Avise and conciliatory counsels would lead to- an amicable settlement Avitli the consent of the parties to the Treaty of Beilin. It mentioned the negotiations Avith Belgium relating to the Congo, discussed the crisis in India and the eceptional deterrent legislation against the conspiracy of evil-disposed persons in some parts, but acknowledged tEe demonstrations of loyalty in all parts of India. This justified the advancing of measures long under consideration for enlarging the share of the people in administration. His Majesty earnestly hoped it Avould be received in the spirit of mutual trust and goodAvill in which it Avas proposed. The Speech revieAvs the Prince of Wales’ visit- to Canada, ancl stated that the visit of the American fleet had evoked warm feelings of cordiality in Australasia, and was a source of gratification to the King and Government. His Majesty was Avell assured that the labor of the important convention of statesmen lor closer union Avould conduce to the abiding prosperity of South Africa. The Speech recapitulated the legislation of the session, -and regretted that no settlement of the licensing and education questions had been arrived at.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2381, 23 December 1908, Page 5
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292IMPERIAL POLITICS. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2381, 23 December 1908, Page 5
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