New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-02-17
GREAT gRITAN.

Parliament was opened on Ii 5st nit he crowd was
much greater than usual the ute to the House and the
Queen greatly cheered but luce Ab-Et was pea
sonally Iissed
The Turkish Minister and several vErka in the crowd
were cordially cheered
Tie House unusually full Of splendid eos'uss on'
members Of the American delegation present. the
MASTER of the ceremonies having notice that al the
diplomatic corps mus; appear in full costume.
The following is the Queens speech
MY LORDs ASD GExTLENES: an always h Nqy %
mest you In Parliament and the present occasi "a i
with peculiar satisfaction that recur 10 your assis Viz
ard advice. .
"Ihe hopes which expressed at the close Of the 't
session that speedy settlement would be effected OF e
differences existing between Russia and the Ohoma y
Porte have not BEEN realized and regret o say that
state of warfare las eusued have confined % act IN
cordial operation with the Emperor Of the French and
my endeevors. in conjunction with my allies to preserve
and 10 restore peace between the conenlne piss al
though htherr unsuccessful, have been ulremitting
VIII not fail 10 peTsCvere in these endeavors but g. tho
continuance Of the may deeply affect the Interests Of
this country end Of Eurore think Il re-ui.its - make
further augmentation Of ny naval anu military iorces
with The Wow Of supporting my repress ntaye ana 81
efecuay contributing TO the restoration Of peace;
have desired that the papers explanatory Of the ngr
atons which have taken place upon tbs subject Sla DC
communicated to you without delay.
"Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons; The esti.
mates Of the year viii b laid before you aud trust that
you viii find their consistency wiz the eXis Ices oil me
public service ct ills juIoture They have been iramei
MY Lord and Gentlemen: L. the year inst terminated
tie blessing Of an abundant harvest he's been youch
safed ~ the diIensaon OF Providence the price
of provisions has been enhanced and the pryaions Of
the Door increased but their patience has been
plary and tie Of the Legl,ture evinccd BY re-
ducion Of the taxes affecting he necessaries Of e hos
greatly tended 90 preserve the spirit OF c0nenimen
have the satisfaction Of announcing that the CON
merce of country s sin prosperoushat trade both
that the Of the past year has been more than ale
Qilte 10 The demands OI the public serNicr2
"Irccommerd TO decentralization bill, which have
ordered he framed, for opening the coastng trade u
the United Kingdom 10 the ships of al friendly nations
and look forward with saiaciion 10 The removal OF the
last legislative resoton Of the use OF foreign shipping
Tor the benefit Of my people
Conuurica ions have been addressed By my con-
mard 10 le Universities Of Oxford ami Canbrigo, in
reference 10 Improvement which il may be desirable 20
eject IN those Institutions. These communication Wal be
laid before YOU and measures be proposed Tor your con
sieraton with view Of giving erect to such improve
ueuts The establishments requisite for The conduct OF
the Civic Service and arrangements bearing on H. c0nl
ton have recently bsen under review, anu snail dfe
plan be laid fore you which viii have for its object
to improve the System Of admission and thereby Increase
the efficiency Of the service.
"Rocent measures Of legal reform have proved highly
beneficial ana the success which has attended them viii
encourage you to proceed with further amendments Bills
will be submitted TO you for Transmitting from ece sias
eel 10 civil courts, coguzance OF tosemenry ana MARI
monia causes and for gyin- increased efficiency TO the
Superior Courts OF Common Law Tie laws relating 70
ne relief Of the poor have Of late undergone much said
tsrv amendment, bit there IL branch 70 which
pesIv direct attention The law Of settlement mpados
tie ecdom Of labor, ard il this restraint can with safety
bercaxod workmen may be enabled 10 increase the traits
Of their industry and the interest Of capital and of labor
he more firmly united Measures viii be submitted to You
for the amendment Of the Law relating 70 the representa-
ton Of the Commons in Parliament Recent experience
has show that il is Necessary 80 take eectua pre-
cautions against the evils Of bribery and corrupt practices
at electors twill also be your duty to consider whether
more complete eject may not be given to tho principles OF
iomer Gcis whereby reforms made IN the represent
alton Of the people in Parliament.
"In recommending this subject 10 your constipation,
my desire IT, 10 remove every Of just compliant 70
increase the general confidence in the Lessl1ture and
give additional stability to settled nittutons Of the State
submit TO your wisdom, the consideration of these i'm
porou uieCts ard pray God to prosper your ccunses
ana 10 cJiCe your decisions
debate sued the subject Of the policy Of the Gov
eminent during the progress of the Eastern difficulty
Various pebors of the Government defended their course
bu; H. debate ec nothing except that all nov awaited
a reply from 81 Petersburg.
The reply 10 the Queens speech will be unanimous from
both Houfeg.
The Dftsh army is to be Immediately increased by
Il COO regulars and the navy by 1900.
The Queens proclamation is expected to be issued to
erro f The navy; and IT is said to be in contemplation
70 eppont pocia Minister at War charged with the pra
teal details Of the army and navy ordnance
An order in council continues tie militia in training dur
n o tle ureseut wear