Opening of Parliament.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8740, 14 February 1907, Page 2

Opening of Parliament.

The King’s Speech

Press Association —Copyright. London, February 13.

Though the weather marred the pageant in the streets there was much loyal enthusiasm. The scene in the House of Lords was most brilliant. The Prince and Princess of Wales were present.

The Speech stated that foreign relations were friendly, and expressed satisfaction with the Governor and officials who were able to meet the emergency in the deplorable catastrophe at' Kingston, when it was destroyed by the earthquake. The 1 Speech also recognised with gratitude American sympathy and the prompt ' assistance of the United States navy. •The Ameer’s visit to India would tend to promote right feeling. While firmly guarding the strength and unity of the executive power in India Government looked forward to steadfast effort to widen the base of peace, order and good government among the vast populations of that country. Serious questions had arisen from the unfortunate differences between the Lords and Commons, and Minis tors were considering this important subject with a view to solution. Bills were promised for licensing reform, Scottish land valuation, army reorganisation, establishment of a Court of Criminal Appeal, regulation of hours of labour, ipjnes amendment, patent laws, a measure to allow women to serve on local bodies, valuation of property amendment, small holdings for England and Wales, and better housing of the people. Measures would also be submitted for further associating the people of Ireland with the management of domestic affairs and improving the administrative financial aspects of Government. Proposals would bo submitted for effctnir.g reform in university education in Ireland.