Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1871-02-10

greeted with mingled cheers and Kisses, the lat
ter predominating. The cheers were chiefly given
by Germans. Extraordinary police precautions
prevented disorder.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, Feb 9.-The queens presence at the
opening of parliament to-day was the cause of
an unprecedented attendance and display out
side and within the house. Ladies crowded the
galleries, and many were on the floor. The
duke of Argyll, who appeared early in the ses-
sion, was the object of undsguised curiosity
He was followed by the lord chancellor and the
members of the foreign legation. An oriental
princess appeared, magniticently arrayed in Jew
e's and robes, and attracted universal attention.
The queen arrived at two O'Clock, with her
children. She wore black velvet. At the en-
trance of the royal family the house rose. As
soon as the queen had taken her seat on the
throne, the commons were summoned to the bar
OF the house and came in with their usual I'M
seemly scramble.
The lord chancellor read her maiesty's speech.
At the conclusion of the reading, the queen de-
parted, and the sitting was suspended.
In the commons, DiSraeli criticized the policy
of the government. He advocated armed neu
trality, and final paciication, which would eX-
clude all germs of hostility. He lamented the
inertia of the government last July, when it
was able to influence both belligeTents.
Referring to American topi S, he denounced
the hostile attitute of Senator Sumner and
Others toward England, SO unlike the attitude
assumed toward other powers, and recommend
ed that it be encountered with torbearance and
contempt; yet passion might be aroused which
could not easily be allayed; therefore he hoped
for resumption of negotiations for the settle
ment OF all questions between England and
America.
Mr. Gladstone made an able speech, in sup
port OF the address, and replied to the criticisms
of MIR. Disraeli. He denied that there was any
need of armed neutrality last year
The address was agreed to- and the lOuSe adj
journed.
TIE QUEENS SPEECH.
The following is the queens speech:
Lords and Gentlemen AT the epoch of such
moment to the future fortunes of Europe, | am
especially DESTROYS to avail myself of your coun-
sells. The war which broke out in July between
France and Germany, has ragged until within the
last few days with an unremitting and likewise
with uneXampled force, and its ravages may be
renewed after but a few days. unless moderation
and torethought prevailing over all impede
mems, shall sway the councils of both parties,
whose well-beng is so fatally concerned. AT
the time when you separated promised con-
slant attention TO the subject of neutral obliga-
tons, and undertook to use my best endeavoTs
to prevent an enlargement of the area of the
war, and to contribute, if an opportunity should
offer, to the restoration of an early and hOnora-
bic peace.
In accordance with the first of these declara-
tons have maintained the right and strictly
discharged the duties OF neutrality. The sphere
of war has not been extended beyond the two
countries originally engaged. Cherishiug with
care the cordiaitv of my relations with the
belligerents, | have fOreborne from whatever
might have been construed as gratuitous or
unwarranted interference between the parties,
neither of whom had shown a readiness to pro-
pose terms Of accommodation, such as to
bear promise Of acceptance by the other. |
have been unable, on more than one occasion,
to contribute toward placing representatives of
the two contending countries in confidential
communication, but until famine compelled the
surrender of Paris, no further result has been
obtained. The armistice now being employed
for the convOcatiOn of the assembly in France
has brought about pause in the constant ac-
emulation on both sides of human suffering,
and rekindled the hope of a complete accOmmo-
dation. pray that this suspension may result
in peace, compatible for two great and brave
nations, involved with security and with honor,
and which is likely, therefore, to command the
approval of Europe and give reasonable hopes
of long duration.
greatly regret that my earnest efforts have
failed to procure the presence in the conference
of any representative of France, which was one
of the chief parties to the treaties of 1856, and
which must ever be regarded as principal and
Indispensable member of the great common
wealth of Europe.
At different times, several questions of i'm
portance have arisen, which are not yet adjust
ed, and which materially affect the relations be-
tween the United States and territories and the
people of British North America. One of them,
in particular, which concerns the fisheries, calls
for an early settlement, lest the possible indiS-
cretiou of individuals should impair the neigh
borly understanding, which it is on all grounds,
so desirable to cherish and MAINTAIN. l have,
engaged in amicable communion
ton with the president Of the United States,
in order TO determine the most con-
venient mode of treatment for these matters.
have suggested the appointment of joint
and have agreed to proposal of
the president that this commission shall be
authorized, at the same time and in the same
to resume the consideration of the
American claims growing out of the circum- |
stances of the late war. This arrangement will, |
by common consent, include all claims for COM |
pensation which have been or may be made by |
each government or by its citizens upon the |
other.
The establishment of prince Of the house of
SAVOY on the throne Of Spain, by the free choice |
Of the popularity elected representatives of the
Spanish nation, will, | trust, insure for the
country which has passed, with so much tenn
perance and sell-control, through long and
trying crisis, the blessings of a stable govern
ment.
1 am, unhappily not able TO state that the |
inquiry, which was instituted by the govern
ment of Greece, into the history of shocking |
murders perpetrated during last spring, at
all respects, my just expectations; but shall |
not desist from my endeayors to secure COM |
Dlete attainment of the objects of inquiry. |
Some valuable results, however, have, in the |
been obtained for the exposure and |
repression of the lawlesS and cOrrupting system |
which has TOO long affected the Greek PENN |
sula.
The anxiety which the massacre at TEN |
Tsin, on the 21st of June last, called FORTH has,
happily, been dispelled, and, while it will be my |
earnest endeayor to provide for the security of |
nv subjects, and their trade, in those remote |
quarters, count on your concurrence in the |
policy have adopted, of recognizing the Chinese
government as entitled TO be dealt with, in its |
relations with this country in a conciliatory
and forbearing spirit.
In the parliamentary recess there has been an
anxious interest in regard to foreign affairs, but
rejoice to acquaint you that my relations are,
Is heretofore, those of friendship and good
understanding with the soverelgns and states of |
he civilized world. Papers illustrative of the |
conduct of my government in relation to several |
matters on which | have now summarily |
touched, will be duly laid before you.
In turning to domestic affairs, | have first to |
INFORM you that | have approved of the mar
'Iage between my daughter, the Princess |
louise, and the marquis Of Lorne, and | have |
declared my consent TO this union, in council of |
he gentlemen of the house of commons.
The revenue of the country is hourishing, and |
he condition of trade and industry may, |
hough with partial drawbacks, be declared
satisfactory. The estimates of the coming year
Will be promptly laid before you.
My Lords and Gentlemen: The lessons of mil.
tary experience afforded by the present war
have been numerous and important. The time
appears appropriate for turning such lessons to
account, by efforts, more decisive than hereto
lore, at practical improvement. In attempting
this you will not fail 10 bear In mind the special
features in the position of this country so favor
able to the freedom and security of the people, |
aud if changes from less to a more effective |
and elastic system of defensive military prep
arations shall be found to involve, at least for
the time, an increase in various charges, your
prudence and patriotism will not grudge the |
cost, as long as you are satisfied that the end is
important and the means judicious. No time |
will be lost in laying before you bill for the |
better regulation Of the army, and the auxiliary
land forces of the crown, and hardly need com |
mend it to your anxious and impartial consider
alton.
| trust that the powerful interest at present |
to affairs abroad and to military ques-
tious will not greatly abate the energy with |