The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1867-04-04

with the British Consul at Zanzibar on board,
10 endeavor to ascertain the truth.
The Fenian Troubles.
The gallant conduct OF the Irish Constabulary
in the Fenian troubles was the subject of de-
bate in the House of Commons on the 22d ult.,
andt he Government announced that they in
tended to propose special vote of e2000 for the
purpose OF rewardlng some of the men, and that
Other proposals were under consideration.
France.
The Paris Bourse, on the 2Ist ult., experienced
decided fall, and speculation was forthwith
active upon the probable cause. II was said to
have been occasioned chiefly by the publication
OF the secret treaties between Prussia and the
South German States. On the following day,
however, there was marked improvement and
recovery in the price of funds.
Opening OF the italian Parliament.
The Italian Parliament was opened on the 22d
ultimo. by the King in person. His Majesty de-
hvered the following speech, which was loudly
cheered:-
Signor Senatorl Signori Deputi For the happiness
Of Italy, who has confded TO her destnies nave
country should be renovated at the fountain head Of
have imbi6ed consciousness Of the serious wants Of
the country, as well as the strength necessary to
resolutions and bold enterprises. pursued
which was then necessary, tull of confidence in the
me to defend. The nation replied with readiness tony
our independence and preserved our liberty Now
that our existence is assured Italy demands that the
hausted in intempeIance and rivalry, but shall on
the contrary be concentrated with the object of giving
her stable and wise organization, In order that she
may be able 70 deyeope in regose and trapq9iIlIty
received from Providence. The nation demands
that the Chambers and the Government shall apply
work Of repatriation. ' Nations love and apprecate
institutions by reason of the benefits they derive from
them 1t Is necessary to show that our institutions
give satisfaction to the noblest aspirations after
same time a guarantee for the good organization Of
the Stae ana the welfare oi the people IN ORDER tnat
the honor and strength OF our political reconstruc
ton. In order to obtain this result. my Government
will submit to your delberation bill for complete
administrative reorganizaton. which will strengthen
facilitate as well as simplify the relations between
the governing and governed. and by which the pro-
with the proposed law, are to enjoy greater
liberty in the sphere Of their Jurisdiction. More
OF the chief OF the province, so as to diminish the
cation OF remedy calculated to strengthen the bonds
Of unity There will be presented to you at the same
collection of the taxes more simple and uniform to
reform some portions of our system Of taxation and
safe control and safer check oyer the application OF
the state do not allow us for moment TO diminish
as could wish the burdens which weigh upon my
Of the ecclesiastica patrimony strict economy In the
eHPendt~Te W HEant application Of the TS
taxes less burdensome. The prompt dis;
Teor%s cam alone restore our credit and remove tSC
necessity for fresh imposts The fnanca. question is
Tor Italy, but also one of honor and natona
dignity. Parliament WILL have no doubt, direct al
their activity to the solution of this question Oh
solemn occasions we have pledged ourselves u
Europe that we would become power for the ad
were placed in possession of national exist
Now is the time for us to redeem that pledge
and TO fulfil the hopes that have been PLACED In us
Gentlemen of the Senate and Chamber of Deputies
the honor the safety and the future of the nation
now in your hands. Ifit glory for to haV
accomplished by so many sacrifices, the work of ou
independence, and to have endowed the nation wit
the activity and vgor of life, it will be no less glor
for to organize it at home and make sure of se
respected and strong.