The New York herald., 1869-02-28
ENGLAND.

The Opening Of Parliamens-The Queens
Message.
Parliament reassembled on Tuesday the l6th inst
amer the Christmas vacation.
The members Of the lower house, with the Speaker
st their head having appeared at the bar OF the
House OF Lords the following royal message was
read by the Lord CHANCELLOR
NY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN-I recur to your advice
ut the earliest period permitted by the arrangements
consequent upon the retirement OF the late admins
mend 10 you the resumption OF your labors at time
when the popular branch OF the Legislature has been
franchiseinent Of my faithful and loyal people. /
am able to inform you that my relations with all
foreign Powers continue to be most friendly. and
have the satisfaction believe that they cordially
share In the desire by which l am animated for
the maintenance Of peace. ! shall at all times be
motion Of this most important object. In concur.
renee with my allies have endeavored, by friendly
Interpolation, to effect settlement OF the differences
which have arisen between Turkey and Greece and
rejoice that JOINT efforts have aided In prevent
ing any serious nserrupaion run nos, o. tranquility
sations with the United States OF North
America for the settlement Of questions which
relations OF the two countries: and 1t Is my
earnest hope that the result Of these negotiations
friendship which should ever exist between England
and America have learned with great grief that
disturbances have occurred IN New Zea.and, ana
that at spot they have been attended with cir.
cumsances OF atrocity. i am confident that the CO
lonial government and people will not be wanting
either In energy TO repress the outbreaks In the
prudence ana moderation winch, trust may pre-
vent their recurrence.
GESTLExEN OF THE HOUSE, or CoMxoSs-The
estimates for the expenditure OF the coming imam.
cal year will be submitted to you They have been
framed with careful regard 10 the efficiency Of the
services, and they viii exhibit diminished charge
upon the country
MY LORDS AND GRxrLExEs-The eyer-growing
wants and diversified interests OF the empire
VIII necessarily bring many questions OF
ppblic policy under your review. The con-
1oa Win q pe snared the pap ssss
vas felt by the late Parliament for narrowing the
securities Of personal liberty in that country By the
thai you should inquire into the present modes OF
conducting Parliamentary and municipal elections,
provide any further guarantees for their tran
qniliity, purity and freedom A measure
VIII be brought under your notice S. FOR the 1
ships IN respect of rating, which appear TO be capa
ble OF remedy. You will also be invited TO direct
Jour attention TO bills for the extension and Inl-
provement OF education in Scotland. and for render
ing the considerable revenues OF the endowed
o ~ mo1e wde sscsu Vic ior the
introduced for applying the principle Of
rate, oy the establishment OF financial boards
for counties II will be proposed to 70 recur to
the subject OF bankruptcy, with view to the more
OF imprisonment for debt The ecclesiastical arrange.
mens OF Ireland Will be brought under your consid
~hcS win Be In order 70 ins ,her sa sa
jnstment viii make the largest demands upon the
wisdom Of Parliament. I am persuaded that
10 the prosecution Of the work you viii bear
careful regard 70 every legitimate inter-
est which Il may involve, and that you
will be governed by the constant TO promote
sne welfare OF rciig'on through the principles Of
equal justice TO secure the action OF the undivided
feeling and opinion OF Ireland the side OF loyalty
and law, TO cace the memory OF former contentious
and 70 cherish the Gympathies OF an anectionatc
people. In every matter Of public interest," and es.
pecfally In 90 weigbty, pray that the Almighty
may never cease TO guide your deliberations, and
may bring them TO happy issue"
prfns nJlnisfer Gladstone and the Policy Of
the Government.
On the evening Of Thursday the iith inst, .
grand banquet Uss given at Pshmopgers' Hall, Lon.
don, TO her Brttikh NAjesty's Ministers. About i50
guests were present. From Mr.. Gadstones speech
On the occasion the following extract Is made:--
II there be curiosiN q 70 the course which the
government ID endeavorlne 70 follow, and Will pur.
Gue shortly after the obeninR OF the session, am
AFRAID must not attempt et this moment 70 crafty
shat most natural and ptgligible sentiment; but
90 venture 70 give pledge yhat not moment will
be LOST IN th6 maturing Of those measures which
when produced and explained, Will, believe,
AFFORD lt . full grstincaton. And now gentle.
y,en, - J have aa4d. the great majority which
has been returned 70 Parliament for the support
Of the principles Of the liberal paftv constitutes IN
deed I remarkable and almost unparl leled success.
And yes l " an event not without "a dangers for
7 y ~ dangoys sever WAY " has jaDgArs, great W