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Daily Capital Journal
Salem, Marion County, Oregon
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British Parliament opened in London on Feb. 14 with full state ceremony under King Edward. The King's throne speech highlighted peaceful foreign relations, England's neutrality in the Far East war, and anticipated resolution of the North Sea incident.
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London, Feb. 14.-Parliament was opened today with the full state ceremony, which has been followed since the accession of King Edward. The scene was one of extraordinary brilliance, the sombre interior of the great hall forming a perfect setting for the gorgeous coloring of the official robes worn by the chief actors, and the splendid toilets of the ladies, who filled the galleries.
In his speech from the throne the King dwelt at considerable length on the peaceful relations enjoyed with foreign powers and congratulated the nation on the success with which England has pursued her attitude of neutrality with regard to the war in the Far East. The prospective satisfactory settlement of the North Sea affair was also mentioned as a cause for congratulation.
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London
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Feb. 14
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peaceful relations with foreign powers maintained; successful pursuit of neutrality in far east war; prospective satisfactory settlement of north sea affair.
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Parliament opened with full state ceremony, featuring brilliant official robes and ladies' attire in the great hall. The King, in his throne speech, emphasized peaceful foreign relations, congratulated on England's neutrality in the Far East war, and noted the expected resolution of the North Sea affair.