BRITISH POLITICS.

Grey River Argus, 27 December 1920, Page 3

BRITISH POLITICS.

PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT. KING'S SPEECH. .

(Rec. December 26, 5.5 plm.) LONDON, December 24. : The King's speech proroguing Parliament draws attention to the -Greek situation. The Allies, it says, will endeavouT to find the solution compatiblo with joint responsibility. The speech trusts that trade wilf shortly recommence with Russia, and hopes that Poland will compose her political dif--. fcrences and devote her energies to creating internal stability. It refers to, the acceptance of the mandates over former enemy i territories, • which would! im^oae a. itask upon all| Go, vcrnnicnts concerned to develop those countries for the benciit of the inhabitants and the general welfare of mankind. ' I The speech alludes -so. the admission of two former enemies to the League of Nations, which is a good augury of the value of the League as .a force making for peace and conciliation throughout the world. The enthusiastic affection for the Prince throughout the Empire afforded the King' the liveliest satisfaction. H^s tour had done much to strengthen the Empire,. -The speech deplores there « "a campaign of violence -and outrage of a small Irish section which is seeking a sever Ireland from the Empire." It-'h;p«:-for a return to constitutional meth.ls, which would make recon..uljir ; Vor; ,- r i\tt peace possible. The new, Irish Government Bill had . been assented to, and the King trusted it would bring unity and friendsnhip. y ■ The House of Commons concluded a sitting of 22 hours. Some 20 opponents of the Government marched through the division lobby 20 time? during the night. .