London, Nov. 8. k ING George Vi, accompanied by Queen Elizabeth, opened the new Session of Parliament today. In the course of a speech ivered in person from the Throne in the House of Lords, His Majesty declared, "I have been happy to accept the invitation extended to the Queen and Myself, by the President, to visit the United States before the conclusion of my Canadian tour, next duly."
Referring to the conflict in the Far East, in the course of his speech, the King said "My Government will be ready, at any time, if it is desired by the parties in the dispute in the Far East, to aid in reaching a settlement which will ensure lasting peace in that region.
Meanwhile, my Ministers will do all in their power to safeguard British interests in the areas affected'
Following the speech from the throne itr the House of Lords today, Mr, Neville Chamberlain' the Prime Minister, §8 expected to initiate the tiebate on the Address in the House of Commons. is believed that interest will centre on defence, but it is doubtful whether the Prime Minister will be a position to deal with this subject fully today.
The scope of defence measures ultimately to be taken is coupled with Mr, Chamberlain's determination to pursue concurrently a policy of Euros appeasement, Big U.S. Welcome For the King seectat x0 tue "Me."
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