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Show LONDON, Aug. 19, 8:10, p. m. King Christian of Denmark summoned the leaders of all the political parties in parliament today and delivered an address, ad-dress, which Is quoted as follows by Reuter's Copenhagen correspondent: "It is under serious circumstances that I have summoned you. The world war still rages vehemently and nations stand sharply against each other. During past years we have enjoyed the blessings of peace, but uncertainty is still existent for us, as was the case two years ago. "It is a great task I have given you to try to shake hands in toleration and forget for the time differences between parties. If you succeed, I believe you will have written the most beauteous page in tiie political hlstorv of Denmark, In which it will be recorded that during a time of uncertainty for her each voter was represented in the king's council. I wish you God's blessing for alleviating the difficulties you have to overcome." The leaders afterward attended party caucuses, at which all declared themselves them-selves willing to negotiate concerning the formation of a coalition ministry. |