Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1867-02-06
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LATEST BY ATLANTIC CABLE,
SPEECH OF The QUEEN.

LONDON, February 5.-The following is the
Queens speech at there opening of Parliament
to- day:
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: In again
recurring TO your advice and assistance, am
hanDv to inform you that my relations with
foreign powers are ona friendly and satsfac-
tory footing. [ hope that the war which Prus-
STA, Austria, and Italy have been engaged in
may lead TO the establishment OF durable
peace in Europe.
have suggested to the Government of the
u. S. mode by which the questions pending
between the two countries, arising out or the
civil war, may receive an amlca0ie solution, and
which, if met as trust it will be IN cores
bonding spirit, will remove all grounds OF posi-
Die misunderstanding, ard promote relations
| of a cordial friendship.
! The war between Spain ard the hepuolcs OF
| Chill and Peru still continues, the good offices
of my Government, IN conjunction with that
| Of the Emperor of the French, having failed
to effect reconciliation If, either by agree
ment between the parties themselves, or by
the mediation of any other friendly power,
peace should be restored, the objects which |
| had in view will be equally attained.
| The discomfort prevailing in some of the
! provinces of the Turkish Empire has broken
out in actual instruction in Crete La com.
mon with my allies, the Emperor OF the French
and the Emperor Of Russia, | have abstalned
| from any active interference IN these Internal
disturbances, but joint efforts have been drec
! ted to bring about improved relations between
| the Porte and its Christian subjects, not lncon
sistent with the sovereign rights OF the Sultan.
The protracted negotiations which arose oat
of the acceptance by Prince Charles, OF HOhen-
,llern, of the Governorship Of the Danuban
Plinci palitics, have been happily termlrated
tv an ARRANGEMENT which has been sanctioned
bV the concurrence OF all inc powers "hlcn
signed the treaty OF 1886.
Resolutions in favor of more intimate
union of tn Provinces OF Canada Nova Scotia,
and New Brun> wick have been passed by
their several Leg islaturcs, and delegates duly
authorized, and representing all classes OF the
Colonial purity and opinion, have concurrcd in
the conditions uron with such union may e
ucst eff cted. In accordance with their wishes,
4 bill will be submitted to you which, hy the
consolidation of Colonial interests and resources,
will give strength to the sovereign Provinces
a. mem brrs OF the same empire, animated by
the feelings OF loyalty to the same sovereign.
have heard with deep sorrow that The ca
lamity of famine has pressed heavily on my
subjects in some parts of India Instructions
we're i>sued to my Government in that country
70 make the utmost cxcrtIons to mitigate the
distress which prevailed during the autumn OF
last year. The blessing of an abundant harvest
ha>, Since that time, improved the condition OF
the suffering districts.
The pe,sovering efforts and the un>crupu-
lous assertions of reasonable conspirators have,
during the last autumn, excited the hopes OF
some disaffectcd persons in Ireland and the APP
prchensions Of the loyal population, but the
firm and temperate exercise OF the powers en-
trusted TO the executive, and the hostility
manifested against the conspiracy by men CT all
classes and creeds. have greatly tended to re-
store public confidence, and have rendered
hopeless any attempt to disturb the general
tranquility.
| trust that you will consequently be enabled
to dispense with the continuance OF any cycep-
tional legislation for that part OF my domlnlons.
| acknowle Ice with deep thankIulnesi to
Almighty God the decrease which has taken in
the cholera and in the pest which has attacked
cur cattle but the continued prevalence Of the
latter in some foreign countries, and its coca
sionaI reappearancc in this country, will render
necessary some special measures OF precaution,
and trust the visitation Of the former will
lead to increased attention to those sanitary
measures which experience has shown TO be The
best preventive
Estimating as of the highest Importance an
adequate supply OF pure water, have directed
the issue Of a commission to inquire lntO the
best means OF permanently securing such
supply for the metropolis, and for the princ-
Dal districts OF the Kingdom.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons, |
have directed the estimates for the essuing
year to be laid before you. They have been
prepared with due regard 10 economy and
the requirements Of the public service. You
will, | am assured, give your ready assent to
moderate expenditure calculated to improve
the condition ofmy soldiers, and to lay the
foundation Of an efficient army OF reserve.
My Lords and gentlemen, your attention will
be again called to the state of the representa-
ton of the population in Parliament, and L
trust your deiberatiou will be conducted IN
spirit Of moderation and mutual forbearance,
and may lead to the adoption OF measures
which, without undue disturbance Of the bal
ance of political power, shall freely extend the
elective franchise. The frequent occurrence OF
disagreement between employers and their
workmen, causing much private suffering and
public loss and occasionally, as is alleged, acts
of outrage and violence, has induced me 10 Is
sue a commission to inquire into and report up
on the organization Of trades unions and other
societies, whether Of workmen or employers
with power to suggest any Improvement Of
the laws for their own benefit. Application
will be made to you for Parliamentary powers
which will be necessary to make this inquiry
effected.
I have directed bills 10 be laid before you for
the extension, TO other trades of the beneficial
provisions of the factory acts especially sup
ported by the royal commission on the employ
ment If children, and for the better regulation,
according to he principle Of those acts, of the
work hops where women and children are
largely employed. The condition of the mer
caotie marine has attracted my serious atten-
ton. Complaints are made that the supply OF
amen is deficient, and the provision for the
health and discipline on board of ships is i'm
perfect, Measures will be submitted to you
with view to increase the efficiency of this in-
porfant service.
I have observed With satisfaction The relaxa