King's Appreciation of Good Results Secured by Imperial Conference London, Dec. 15.
The King's Speech at the profrogation of Parliament expresses pleasure in acceding to the wishes "my Ministers of the Commonwealth of Australia" that the Duke and Duchess of York should visit Australia on the occasion of the Jauguration of the new Federal jeapital at Canberra, and extend thei visit to New Zealand and several' colonies, Tt pays a tribute to the spirit of /goodwill and mutual understanding that existed at the Imperial Conference, the work of which, the King convinced, will prove of lasting' [value throughout the Emy 'The situation in China is being' watched by the Government the closest attention. Britain is! animated by a strong sympathy that vast majority of the Chinese people, whose aspirations are for! settled conditions, for a new era of prosperity and for friendly relations with foreign Powers.
The coal stoppage has been the most protracted and ruinous i dustrial conflict in the history cf} ithe nation, The hope of a peaceful solution through the report of the Royal Commission has not been fulfilled. It remains for the people now to runite in effacing bitter memories and to set their eyes! steadfastly to the future, inspired 'a common impulse towards gen-bine fellowship and sustained en-
The Speech mentions continuance} lof improvement of housing cond! tions. More new houses have been. completed than in any previous. years.
By the passing of the Electricity an important step was taken' to extend the provision of electrical energy throughout the country.
Parliament hes adjourned to February 8.—Reuter,
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