Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-08-24
The Queens Speech.


The following is a verbatim copy OF
the Queens speech at the Propagation
of Parliament to-day. The Commons
were summoned to the Chamber of the
House of Lords. But six peers and only
few ladies were present. The speech
was read by the Lord Chancellor as one
of the Members of the Royal Commits
sion:
My Lords and Gentlemen The time
has now arrived when | am enabled TO
relieve you from your attendance in
Parliament, and commend your IN wearied
lsbors for the public good. I acknowledge
with satisfaction, the loyal readiness with
which you made a provision for my be-
loved children Princess Louise and Prince
Arthur. The great events and important
changes which have recently occurred on
the continent of Europe, will not COM
promise the friendly relations existing
between the Crown of the United King
dom and foreign powers.
Whatever part l, may take in these in
ternational questions, which from time to
time, may arise, will continue to be taken
with no other view than the maintenance
| VI SSuSIdA COuCOEu huu puDllC ElguIs'
| The conference which was sitting in
| London at the commencement of the SEES
sion was joined during its deliberation by
the French plenipotentiary and l con-
sidered and agreed upon revision of
those stipulations of the treaty of 1856
which concerned the Black Sea and Bos-
phorous. trust the unanimous decision
of the powers which has been received on
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tranquility and welfare of the East. With
special satisfaction l refer to our relations
with the United States. By the treaty of
Washington the modes of settlement have
been fixed for the several questions
which have long remained in dispute,
my communications with the American
government not being without promise of
advantage to other countries. The Presi-
dent has CONQUERED with me in the appli-
cation of that principle of amicable refer
ence which is proclaimed by the treaty of
Paris, which rejoice to have an oppor-
tunity of recommending by example, and
we have also agreed in the adoption of
certain rules for guiding the maritime
conduct of neutrals, which may, we trust
ere long, obtain general recognition and
form a valuable addition to the code of
international law. l place full reliance
upon the disposition of the Americans to
carry forward with cordiality and zeal
the subsidiary arrangements which have
been determined for the execution Of the
treaty. l shall apprise the Parliament of
Canada that the provisions which require
it's consent, are, in my view, highly con-
conducive to the interests of the Domin-
ion. On these provisions, however, Par
Lament will pass independent and final
Judgment.
The Government of France has signi-
fed desire to alter some of the provisions
of the commercial treaty of 1860, which |
are now terminsble upon a notice of |
twelve months by either of the contract
ing States. l am anxious to meet the
wishes of friendly people, and to give
scope for any measures calculated TO meet
the fiscal exigencies; and l should |
witness with concern any change of
nature TO restrict that commercial inter
course between two countries which has
done so much for their closer union.
Gentlemen of the House of Commsns.
L thank you for the liberal supplies which,
under the circumstances of the year. |
directed my government to ask from you,
and for the sum of money you have voted |
sation required by the abolition of the
system of purchase in the army.
My lords and gentlemen, observe with
concern that you have not been able to
bring to definite issue the treatment of
some subjects which I recommended to
you in my speech from the throne at the
opening of the session, but several i'm
portant laws have been added to the
sta tnt Rr he
bill you have made liberal provision for
those officers of the army who will no
longer be permitted, on retirement. to
sell their commissions TO their successors +;
and by transferring to the executive gov.
eminent the powers in respect to auxiliary
forces, which hitherto have been vested
in the Lord Lieutenants of counties, you
have laid foundation for measures cal
culated to effect closer union among the
various land forces of the kingdom. The
act by which, after full examination of
the facts, you conferred extraordinary
powers on the Victory of Ireland for the
repression OF agrarian outrages in West
Meath has thus far answered its purpose
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 the universe
ty tests to the repeal of the ecclesiastical
titles act, and to the laws which affect
trades union, you have brought to a con-
clusion long commended and serious con-
troversies. The local government board
account trust will prepare the way for
important sanitsry and administrative
improvements. An act relating to the
judicial committee will supply a much
needed element of strength to important
tribunals and offers prospect of clearing
away the serious era of appeals now be.
fore the lprivy council. There is every
likelihood that for long time to come
the great and varied interests of the
United Kingdom and of the enterprise
at large, together with the extending de.
mands made by modern society, may pre-
vent any Tightening of the honorable but
arduous legislation. The condition of the
revenue, renewed activity in trade and
the prospects of the harvest, are subjects
for congratulation, and trust that these
and all the other bounties of Providence,
will evsr meet with fitting acknowledge
ments in the hearts of grateful people.