New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-08-22
VOL. XXXI.....No' 9, 470.
FOREIGN NEWS.
GREAT BRITAIN

1hh NO''--' o,.,o~ Monday, Aug ~ 10 -
p.,ioo,,, ,vos r,orogued to-day untll No ,,tor
> Tho Conmons were summoneu ~ - 20 tho
- a., u,nse of Lords, where thoy i''o4. ,oroo
Oreor,s s,eech. But six Peers "'iV ~ a,,o,c vas
and only few ladies were present, g tbc members
read by the Lord Chanc'
Of the ROYAL ComnissIu" u +r,o sneech:
no , .y, GENTLEMEN: The time has now
-, I an, enabled to release you from your
- - e. parliament, and to commend Your I'M
$50, Iobors for the public good. acknowledge
',if,cton the loyal readiness with which you
''- 10 ,rovision for my beloved children the
I,r;,,co.s Louise and Prince Arthur
RELATIONS WITH THE CONTINENT.
,rro c,reat events and important changes which
~ recently occurred on the Continent of Europe
0iu NOT compromise the friendly relations existlne
between the Crown of the United Kingdom ana
foreign Powers Whatever part may take III those
international questions which from time to time
NAV arise will continue to be taken with no other
view than the maintenance Of general concord and
public right
The Conference which was sitting in London at
the commencement Of the session was joined during
It's deliberations by the French PenpotentlaIy ana
II cOnsdsred and agreed upon the revision OF thoae
stipulatons OF the Treaty of 1886 which concerned
the Black Sea and BOsphorus l trust the on""lu'-
DIS decision OF the Powers which has Deeh Te-
corded in then new Treaty may assist in securing the
Tranquility and welfare Of the East.
THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON.
With special satisfaction / refer on the present
occasion TO our relations with the United States
b, the Treaty of Washington, modes of settlement
have been fixed for several questions which have
long remained in dispute, my communications with
the American Government not being without prom
p. 9th, vi- President
Lg5 .orcurrel with me in the application of that
p.iuc.ue e anicable reference which Is pro-
claimed by the Treaty Of Paris, which l
rejoice to have the opportunity of recon-
r,.nd'ng by example; and we have also agreed on
The adoption Of certain rules for guiding the
maritime conduct Of neutras, which may trust, ere
long obtain general recognition, aud form valuable
addition to the code Of international law place
fun reliance upon the disposition Of the Americans
10 carry forward with cordiality and zeal the sub
sdiary arrangements which have been determined on
for the execution Of the Treaty. shall apprise tie
Parliament Of Canada that the provisions which re-
quire its consent are in my view, highly conducive
70 the interests Of the Dominion. On these provi-
slons however, that Parliament VIII pass iudopeud
ent and fual Judgment.
THE TRENCH COMMERCIAL TREATY.
The Government Of France has eignilied desire
10 alter some of the provisions of the Commercial
Treaty of 1850, which are now terminable upon no.
tce Of twelve months by either of the contracting
States am anxious to meet the wishes Of friendly
Power and to give scope for any measures calculated
20 meet the fiscal exigencies, but should witness
with concern any change Of nature 10 restrict that
commercial intercourse between the two countries
which has done 50 much for tier closer union.
THE CUSTOMARY THANKS.
GFNT1ENfFN OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS: ! thank
Won for the liberal supplies which, under tine cir
sumstances Of the year, directed my Government
10 ask from you and for the sum of money you have
voted in order to meet the change and compensa-
lions required by the abolition of the system OF pur-
chase in the army.
TIE SESSIONS WORK REVIEWED.
MYLORns AND GENTLEMEN l observe with concern
that YOU have not been able to bring TO a definite
issue the treatment Of some subjects which recon-
rpeDdad 70 Won in the speechfrom the throne at the
ppenlrg Of the session. but several important laws
have been added to the Statute Book BY the Army
Regulations bill YOU have made liberal provision for
those officers Of the Army who will no longer be per-
mitted on retirement TO sell their commissions TO
their successors and by transferring TO the executive
government powers in respect to the auxiliary forces
which hitherto have been vested in the Lord Lieu
tenants Of counties you have LAID the foundation for
measures cal ulated to effect closer union among
the various land forces of the Kingdom.
Theact. by which after full examination Of tho
facts, You conferred extraordinary powers on the
yoeroy of Ireland for the repression of agraran out
RACES in Westmeath has thus far answered its pur-
pose. Elsewhere in that portion Of the United
Kingdom there is gratifying immunity from crime,
and agriculture and trade are prosperous.
By the measures relating to University tests, to
the repeal of the Ecclesiastical Titles Act and to
the laws which affect unions you have brought
10 conclusion long continued and serious cOntIO-
VERSES. The Local Government Board Act Will 1
trust, prepare the way for important sanitary and
administrative Improvements. An act relating 10
the Judicial Committee will supply much needed
elements Of strength TO an important tribunal and
afford prospect of clearing away a serious arrear
Of appeals now before the Privy Council.
There is every likelihood that for long time to
come the great and varied interests of the United
Kingdom and of the Empire at large, together with
the extending demands Of modern society, may pre-
vent any tightening Of the honorable but arduous
burden Of legislation
The condition Of the revenue the revived activity
In trade and the prospects of the harvest are sub
iecs for ongratulaion, and trust that these and
oil the other bountcs Of Providence viii ever meet
with fitting acknowledgements in the hearts of a
grateful people.
AT the conclusion Of the speech the Lord Chanccl
Tor declared the adjournment of the session Of Par
lament until Nov. Z, and the members soon after
separated
An election will be held in East Surrey on Thurs
day next for a Member of Parliament. to fiji the
eancy caused by the death of Nj. Charles Buxton.
FRANCE.
STORMY DEBATE II THE ASSEMBLY,. THERS's
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES FOR ALGERIA.