PARLIAMENT PROROGUED

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19478, 24 December 1925, Page 9

PARLIAMENT PROROGUED

SPEECH FROM THE THRONE THE LOCARNO PACT “FOUNDATION OF LASTING PEACE’ ’ LONDON, Dec. 22. The King, in his speech at the prorogation of Parliament, said that it had been a solace in his grief at his beloved mother’s death to receive from all con ditions and classes, in all parts of the Dominions and foreign countries, touching assurances of their sympathy. 11 T. am happy at the, welcome to the Prince of Wales on his return from his tour. I am proud to think the visit served to deepen the a fleet ion and unite my people. “I trust the Locarno Pact will be not only a. foundation of lasting peace, but the beginning of friendly co-opera-tion which cannot, fail to benefit the whole, world. JMy heart-felt prayer is that this agreement shall advance cooperation and strengthen goodwill in Ireland.

tl I express my gratitude to all throughout the. Empire who co-operated in connection with the Wembley Exhibition, and I am sure the increased knowledge it brought of the resources and activities of my people will have lasting and beneficial results. The Government is closely considering measures for development of Empire trade.”

EMPIRE GOODS FURTHER PREFERENCE MEASURES. RECEIVING- CLOSE CONSIDERATION. Received December 23, 9.25 p.m. LONDON, Dec. 22. The King’s Speech at the, prorogation stated that ho was deeply gratified at the London Agreement, and prayed that the relation between Ulster and the. Free State Parliaments and people would be cemented in a spirit of goodwill and friendship. Referring to preference, the Speech stated that further preferences to Empire goods had been accorded by legislation, and other measures for the. development of Empire trade were receiving close consideration by the Government. Parliament was prorogued till Feb r nary 2.