EUROPE TO-DAY.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 December 1920, Page 5

EUROPE TO-DAY.

PROBLEMS TO BE FACED,

SPEECH BY KING GEORGIi

NECESSITY FOR CONCILIATION,

By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.

Received Dec. 24, 10.40 p.m.

London, Dee, 24.

The King's Speech proroguing Parliament draws attention to the Greek situation, stating that the Allies will endeavor to find a i-nlutinn compatible with their joint resnoiwibiliiics.

The Speech' trusts that trade will shortly recommence with Russia, and hopes Poland will compose her political differences, and devote her energies to creating interna! stability. The Speech refers to the acceptance of mandates over former German territories, which will impose a task upon all the Governments concerned to develop those countries for the benefit of their inhabitants and the general welfare of mankind. It alludes to the admission oft two former enemies to the League of Nations, which is an augury of the value of the League as a force making for pence and conciliation throughout the world.

The enthusiastic affection for the Prince throughout the Empire afforded the King the liveliest satisfaction. His tour had done much to strengthen the Empire.

The Speech deplores the campaign of violence and outrage of a small Irish section seeking to sever Ireland from the Empire, and hopes are expressed for a return to constitutional methods which will make reconciliation and peace pos-sible.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.