New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-02-10
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
SPEECH OF QUEEN VICTORIA.

CLAIMS AND THE FISHERY TROUBLES TO BE
SETTLED BY A SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE
BY BALLOT RECOMMENDED.
LONDON, Thursday, Feb o. 1871.
The Queen opened the session of the Houses Of
Parliament to-day in pc. son. Tho Lords and Com
mons mustered in full force, and there was largo
attendance OF spectators The usual military and
civic display was made The weather was fine, and
great crowds of people witnessed the procession.
The following is the speech OF the Queen:
LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: At an enoch OF such moment
TO the future fortunes of Europe am especially DESTROYS
TO avail myself Of your counsels.
The which broke out in the month Of july between
France aud Germany hos ragged until within the last
few days with umemittng and likewise with unexam
pied force, ond ts ravages may DO renewed after but
few days more unless moderation and forehought, pre-
vailng oil impedmens, shall sway the councils Of
both the parties whose welbeing fatally concerned
At the time when you separated promised con-
slant attention TO the subject OF neutral obligations and
undertook 10 use my best endeavOrs 10 prevent the en-
largement OF the OF the war and 10 contribute
opportunity should oer TO the restoTa ton Of carly
and honorable peace.
In accordance with tho FIRST OF these declarations,
bo. s.~issd The right and strictly discharged the
duties Of neutrality The sph57e Of ehe war mas not
been extended beyond the two countries oisSin en-
gagged. CherlshiDR WIN coIuall'y vi my
tons with the beligerents have foreborne from what
ever might have been construed gratuitous unwar
ranted interference between parties, neither OF whom
had shown readiness TO propose terms OF acconnnoda-
ton TO bear promise Of acceptance by the oher
have been able, moro than ono occasion, TO con-
tribute toward placing tho representatives OF tho two
contending countries in confidential communication;
but until famine compelled the surrender Of Paris, NO
further result had been obtained
Tie armistice being employed for tho eonvoeaton
OF Assembly in France has brought ahous pause in
the constant accumulation, both sides Of human suf
cring and has rended the hope Of complete accom-
mediation. hope that this suspension may result In
peace compatible for the two great and brave nations
involved with security and With honor and likely,
therefore, to command the approval Of Europe, aud to
give reasonable hopes OF long duration.
It has been with concern that havo found myself mn
able TO accredi myself ambassador In formal man
ner the Government Of Defense, which has existed In
Franco siuoe the revolution OF September but neither
the harmony the efficiency Of the correspondence OF
tho two States has been IN the slightest degree I'M
paired.
The King Of Prussa has accepted the title OF Emperor
of Germany tho instance of the chief authorities OF
the nation. 1 havo offered my congratulations on an
event which bears testimony 10 the soldky end nde-
pendence OF Germany and which trust may be found
conducive to the.stablty OF the European sjstem.
have endeavored, Ia correspondence with other
Powers Europe uphold the saney OF treaties and
10 any misrepresentation 90 TO the binding charae
tel Of their obligations 1t agreed by the Powers
which had been parties 70 the Treaty Of 1855 that Con-
ference should meet in London. This Conference has
now boen for sone time engaged in its labors and
confidently trust that the result OF its deliberations VIII
be 10 upheld both the principles Of public right and
the general policy Of the Treaty. and at the same time
by the rcvision Of some OF Its conditions in fair end
concliatory spirit, exhibit cordial co6peratioE
aIaong tho Powers with regard to the Devant greatly
regret that my efforts have failed 10 procure the
presence the Conference OF any representative OF
France whcwas one OF the chief parties to the Treaty
Of 1856 and which must ever DO regarded az principa
and Indispensable member Of the great Commonwealth
Of Europe.
AtliGercnt times several questions h,e arisen which
are not yet adjusted, and which nrialy affect the
lstons between the United safes and the Territories and
people Of British North america. One Of them in par
tcua which concerns tho Fsheries calls for early setle-
ment les: the possible ndiscretOn Of individuals shoud
impair the ueighborly understanding which 1t is on all
grounds 20 desirable to cherish and maintain have,
therefore engagedn amicablo communication with tho
President OF the United STATES In order 70 determine the
most convenient mode Of treatment for these matters
have suggested tho appointment Of JOINT commission,
have agreed to proposal OF the President that TINS
commission shall he authorized at the time ard in
the same manner to resume the consideration OF the
American claims growing out Of the circumstances Of the
late war. THIS arrangement WILL by common consent,
include all claims for compensation 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 SPAIN by the free choice Of the popular
y elected representatives OF the Spanish nation, WILL
trust insure for a country which has passed with 30
much temperance aud self-contrO through long and
trying crisis the blessings of stable government
lam unhappy able TO state that the inquiry which
was instituted by the Government OF Greece into the
history Of the shocking murders perpetrated during
the last Spring, at Dnesi, has reached ter
mnation answerable in all respects TO my just
expectations; but l shall not desist from my
endcavors 10 tie complete attainment Of the OBJ
iccts Of the inquiry. Some valuable results, however
have in the mean time been attained for the exposure
and the repression Of lawless and corruptng system
which has too long afflicted the Greek peninsula.
The anxiety which the massacre al Ten-Tsin, on the
2st Of June last called forth has happily been dpeled
and while IL will be earnest endeavOr to provide for
the security my subjects and their trade in those re-
mote quarters count your concurrence in the policy
that have adopted Of recognizing the Chinese Govern
ment as entitled 70 be dealt with in it, relations with
this country in a conciliatory aad fortearng spirit.
The Parliamentary has been OF anxious Interest
In regard to foreign affairs but rejoice to aequaint you
that my relations are heretofore those OF friendship
and good understanding with the sovereghs ana STATES
of the civilized world.
Papers illustrative Of the conduct Of my Government IN
relation 10 the several matters Which have now sum
marily touched, will he duly laid before you
In turning 10 domestic affairs, have fret TO inform
you that have approved of a marriage between my
daughter the Princess Louise and Marquis Of Lorpe
and have declared my consent TO this union IN coun-
ell Of gentlemen OF the House Of Commons.
The Of the country fourishes, and the eondi
ton Of trade aud industry may, though with partial
drawbacks he declared satisfactory The estimates Of
the coming year will be promptly laid before you.
Ny LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: The lessons OF military
experience afforded by the present have been nu-
lerous and important. The time appears appropriate