Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1870-08-11
EUROPEAN NEWS.

LONDON, August IO.-The following is
the Queens speech, delivered to-day by
the Royal Commission. upon the occasion
Of the prOrogatiOn of Parliament;
Nv Lords and Gentlemen: The state
Of public business enables me TO release
your attendance upon Parliament. / con-
Iinus TO receive from all foreign pow
ers assurances Of their good will and
friendship; but / have witnessed
with great pain and grief on
both domestic and foreign grounds
the recent outbreak Of war between two
powerful nations allied 10 this country.
Nv best exertions have been used 70 avert
tins great calamity. ] shall now direct
constant and anxious attention 10 a strict
observance Of neutrality. ] have cheer
fully assented to the measure matured by
your wisdom, TO enlarge the powers ofthe
executive, not only for the discharge OF
international duties, bat for the preven-
ton Of acts injurious TO the interests OF
this country.
Il shall make every endeaYor TO check
the operation of causes leading to the
enlargement of the area of the conflict,
and shall contribute, If opportunity offers,
to the restoration or an early and honor
able peace. have rendered 70 tbs bel
Hgerent powers treaties identical in form,
which will give additional security 10
Belgium against the hazards of war on
her frontier. The treaty has been signed
by Count Bernstein for the North German
Confederation, and the French envoy has
signified that he has authority 10 sign the
corresponding instrument, and the re-
csipt OF full power therefor from other
powers. Parties 10 the treaty Of 1888 have
been invited, and they are likely to
accede 10 the engagements. r....r
The shocking murders In Greece have
produced painful impression to Europe,
arfrs
evils existing in that country. Ny unre-
mitting efforts viii be directed TO secure
q complete and searching inquiry into the
facts.
aGentlenlen of the House of Commons
] thank you for the liberal provision made
by you for the ordinary service OF the
wear, and Tor the additional supplies Of
men and money voted in view of the
sltered circumstances Of the continent.
The revenue gives promise TO meet the
new changes thus created without reEis-
ing the proper balance of revenue and eX-
pendisurs. The act for the repression Of
agrariau crimes and 10 maintain order in
Ireland has answered It's purpose thus Tar.
From the act regulating the Occupatlon
Of the land ] anticipate the rsstOra-
tion Of peaceful relations between the
landlord and tenant and Of confidence
and benevolenoe legislation duly pro-
tecting life and property, ! hope now Is
more easy, and i rely on the loyalty and
affection of my Irish subjects. !
have been pleased to concur in
the bill for national education in
--Englsnd new guaranty for the moral
and social well-being Of the nation, its
prosperity and power. The natnra al Zstion
act and that for the extradition Of Grim
inals tend 10 strengthen our friendly re-
lRtions with other powers, and the act
regulating enlistments for short terms, /
hope will increase the efficiency Of the
forces, promote the welfore Of the soldiers
and provide for the nation q reserve well
trained and in arms, and ready in emef-
gency 10 return 70 their standards.
81 Did you.fsrswell for the recess, with
an earnest prayer that when again sum
moned, may rejoice with you In the re-
establishment OF peace in Europe"
LoSDOS, August l0.-Tbe first report
that the Cambria had won the Quesn's
eup in New York, caused much exulta-
tion. The deception was bitterly de-
nOunced.
The Admiralty contradicts the report
that the iron-clsds Northumberland and
AgincOurt are unable 70 obey orders 10 20
TO sea at short notice for want Of stores.
Mr.. Thornton, Minister 70 Washington,
has been made knight Of Bath.
A statue OF Earl Carlisle was yesterday
unveiled at BTompton.
A fire at RQt tterdsm destroyed the cargo
OF tea brought by the Boston.
The Jewish banking houses Of PariB In
dignsntly deny the truth OF the charges
made against them by the French press.
General Sherfian has gone 70 the Prus-
sian headquarters