The Stourbridge Observer, Cradley Heath, Halesowen & District Chronicle.
Stourbridge, West Midlands, England, 1871-08-26 00:00:00

TIIE QUEEN'S MESSAGE

_My boRDS AND CENTLEMEN,

The time has now snivel when I am enabled to release
you from your attendance in Parliament, and to commend
your unwearied lal o for the public good.
. , . .

I acknowledge with sidisfaction the loyal readineas with
which you have made provision for my beloved cldldren,
iTiIICCSS Louise mid Prince Arthur.

The great events and important changes, which have re-
cently iweurreil ni the continent iif Europe, have let com-
promised the friendly relations subsisting between the
Crown id the United Kingdom awl foreign powers. What-
ever part I may take in those international questions, whieh
from time to time may arise, will continue to be taken with
no other view than the maintenance of general concord and
public right.
The conference which was sitting in London at the Pan-
mencement of the session was joined during its delibem
tions by a French pleelpoteutiary, and it considered and
agreed upon a revision of thee stipulations of the Treaty a
BOA which concerned the Black Sea and the Bosphorus. I
trust that the unanimous decision of the Powers, which has
been recopied in a new treaty, may assist in scouring the
tranquility and welfare of the East.
It is with a special satisfaction that I refer on the present
occasion to our relations with the states of America.
By the Treaty of Washington, modes 14 settlement have been
fixed for several questions, which had long remained in dis-
flute.
My communications with the American Government have
not been Without the promise of advanta,ie to other countries.
The President has concurred with me in an application of
that principle of amicable reference, which was proclaimed
by the Treaty of Paris, and which I rejoice to have had au
opportunity of recommending by example. And we have
also agreed in the adoption of certain rule, for guiding the
maritime conduct of neutrals, which may I trust ere log
obtain general recognition. and form a valuable additi4 at to
the code of international law.

I place full reliance 111.41 the ilispoait ion of the American
government to carry forward with cordiality and seal the
andahliary arranpoments which have been determined on for
the execution id the treaty.

I shall apprise the parliament of Canada that the provisions
which retinire its consent are, in my view, highly conducive
to the interests .d the D. " MI these provisions, how-
ever, that parliament will pass an Independent and tins
judgment.
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The Government of France Inns signified its desire to alter
ome of the provisions of the Commercial Treaty of ISO)
which is now terminable, upon a notice of twelve months, by
either of the c-ntraeting states. I anti •nsi4 us to meet the
wishes situ friendly Power, and to give scope for any mea-
sures calculated to meet its fiscal exigencies; but I shonld
witness with concern any change of a nature to restrict that
commercial intere,mrse between the two countries whikh has
done so much for their closer union.
GENTLEMEN TUE IL ,USE OF ti MsTiiNa,

I thank yin for the liberal suppliesn Hell. under the cir.
of the year, I directed my Government to mir
from you : find for the sum of 'IP/Hey you have voted in
crder to meet the el.arue of the eornpensallons required by
the abolition of pureba•o in the army.
MT Loll oor. CENTLEMEN,

I observe with concern that you have not been able to
bring to a definitive issue the treatment of somel the sub-
jects, which were recommended to yon if) the Speech from
the Throne at the opening of the session.
But several important laws have been added to the
Statute Book.

By the Army Regulation Bill you have mvde a liberal pro-
vision for the ouieers if the army, wht, will no longer be per-
mitted on retirement to sell their C.olllllkNii.ll3 to their sue.
cresol% ; and by transfering to the Executive W. 111111114
powers in respect to the auxiliary forces. which have hitherto
been vested lathe lords lieutenants of counties, you have
laid the foumlathm for niensures extent:Ord to effect a closer
union anion,: the varions land forces of the kinnlont.

The act by which, after a full examination of the facts,
you eonferred extraordinary Powers on the Viceroy of Ire-
land for the repreasion if agrarian ontrage in Westmeath,
hu thus far answered Its purpose. Elsewhere in that por-
tion of the United Kingdom there Is a gratifying humanity
from crime, and agriculture and trade are prosperous.

By the measures relating to I nirerkity teats, to the repeal
of the Ecelesiguitical Titles Act, alai to the lawa whieh affect
trute liii 413, you hare I,row4ht to a conelusian I nig Con-
tinued mat seri°. eontroyerileo. _

Loeal flovernment Bonn' Art will, I trust, prepare
the way f.tr important sanitary and administrative improvt•
means awl the act relating to the Judicial Committee will
mipply a much needed element of strength to an important
tribunal, and anted a Two:meet of clearing away a serious
arrettl. or appeals now before the Privy t outwit.
But there every likelihood that, for a long time to runlet
the great awl Val i,41 intere,ltA of the United Kingdotn finil of
the Empire at large, together with the extending demands
if modern society, may prevent any lightening of the honour-
able but arduous I unit-mi.( legidation.

The condition of the revenue. the revived activity of
trade, and the prospects id the harvest, are subjects for con
gratulation ; and I trust that these aml all other bounties
of Providence will ever meet their fitting acknowledgment
In the hearts of a grateful people.
The Lord Chancellor then declared Parliament prorogued
till Tuesday, the 7th of Noveadier and tbut, came to an end
the protracted and remarkable session id Is7l.

In the House of erimmovis there was a very scanty attend-
ance, and though the hour of meeting was hull-past one
o'clock, it was a quarter to two o'clocic before the Speaket
took the chair.

Several notices nf motion were given for next aeodon, and
black lhal" an told w..iting- at the elot for sonic minntes
In order that Mr t ailw. II might read a letter from sir
Roundell Palmer, expr. N•ing a general tint not unreserved
approval of the Itnyal Warrant.

-
Colonej Autrystus Clitropl, Yeoman Csber of the Mark
Rai, thou appetinel at the bar. and having advanced to the
table, Ifunnioned the attendance of the Speaker, awl mom-
bon to the Home of Peen to hear the Royal Commission
read for prorogning the present Perna/held.

The 54penker, etrronipanled by Mr. (0114140ne, Mr. Card-
well. antlandatiof the holi. member. present, immediately
proceeded to the t pper noose. I pon his ntern, the right
bun. gentlenun took Ideas:al as the Clei les table, and ha, log
read the Rpyal Spcurb, Air. Gladat 3 and other right hon.
and hon. present shook bands e ilk tue. and the
bleeidoe cf 1,71 u as brought to a close.