ROYAL SPEECH FROM THRONE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19960, 19 November 1934, Page 7

ROYAL SPEECH FROM THRONE

REVIEW OF WORLD EVENTS IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT PROROGUED British Official wireless (Received November 18, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY, November 16. The King’s speech on the prorogaj tion of Parliament referred to the murder of the former Austrian chancellor in July and to the assassination of the King of Yugoslavia and M. Barthou in October, which had profoundly shocked the world and “evoked the sympathy of myself and my people. These tragedies undoubtedly caused a serious setback to the movements then on foot for European appeasement.” His Majesty noted with satisfaction the untiring efforts of the Government to counsel moderation and promote more friendly relations between the nations. The hope was expressed that the naval discussions with the United States and Japan would meet with success so that the world might be spared the evil of unrestricted competition in naval armaments. The Speech stated that the welcome given to the Duke of Kent in South Africa and to the Duke of Gloucester in Ceylon and Australia had been a source of great pleasure to the King and Queen. The King went on to refer to the Indian reforms. The Joint Committee of both Houses had concluded their task and their recommendations would shortly be before Parliament. Seldom if ever had an inquiry covered a wider or more important field. The Speech stated that the purchasing and saving power of the people had been strengthened and the national finances had so far improved as to justify substantial alleviation of the burdens accepted three years ago. The continued improvement of trade and employment gave great satisfaction, and although, unhappily, some areas had not shared in the improvement, their special conditions were engaging the attention of Ministers.