The New York herald., 1871-02-10


AT the conclusion OF the reading the Queen de-
parted, and the sitting was suspended
The Queens Speech.
The following Is rer6atin report OF the Queens
speech delivered from the throne 1t the moment OF
the openIng:-
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF Con-.
MONS
At an epoch OF such moment to the future for
tunes OF Europe am especially desrous TO avail
myself o. your counsels.
THE WAR BETWEEN FRANCE AND GERMANY.
The war which broke out Ia the month OF Jrly be-
tween France and Germany has ragged until within
the last lew days with unremittng and likewise
with unexampled torce and Its ravages may be re
newed after but lew DAYS more unless moderation
and torethought, prevailing over all impedments,
shall sway the councils OF both the parties whose
well-Deing is so fatally concerned.
At the time when you separated promised 4 con-
stant entioa 10 The subject of neutral Obligations
and undertook TO use my best endeavors to prevent
the enlargement OF the area Of the war and to con-
tribute II opportunity should ofier TO the restora
ton OF an early and honorable peace.
In accordance with the first these declarations
have maintained the right and strictly discharged
the duties OF neutrality. he sphere Of the has
not been extended beyond the two countries oIigi-
naly engaged. Cherlshing with care the cordiality
Ul uly Will HdNe
from whatever might have been construed as gra-
tuitous or unwarrauted interference between par
ties neither OF whom mad shown a readiness to pro-
pose terms OF accommodation such as to bear pro-
mise Of acceptance by the other. have been unable
on more than one occasion to contribute toward
placing the representatives. OF the two con-
tending countries in confidential communca-
ton; but until famine compelled the surrender
/ OF Pars no further result had been obtained. The
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OF an Assembly IN France has brought about pause
IN the constant accumulation, on both sides, Of
human suffering, and has rekndled the hope OF q
complete accommodation. pray that this suspen.
sion 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 and to give reasonable hopes Of
q long duration.
1t has been with concern that have found myself
unable to accredit myself an ambassador In a formal
manner to the Government OF Defence, which has
existed in France since the revolution OF September
but neither the harmony the efficiency OF the cor
respOndeDce OF the two States has been In the slight
est degree impaired.
The King OF Prussia has accepted the title Of Enl
peror OF Germany at the instance OF the chief
authorities Of the nation. l have onered my con-
gratulations on an event which bears testimony
the solidity and independence OF Germany, and
which, trust may be found conducive to tie sta
bility OF the European system.
THE LONDON CONFERENCES.
have endeavored, In correspondence with other
Powers CT Europe to uphold the sanctity or treaties
and to remove any msapprehenson as to the bind
ing character OF tneIr obligations.
1t was agreed by the Powers which had been par.
ties to the Treaty OF 1856 that Conference should
meet IN London. This Conference has now been for
fifnn IN tie lohn ,I 7
trust that the result OF Its deliberations win be to
uphold both the principles OF public right and the
! general policy OF the treaty, and at the same time
by the revision OF some OF its conditions in fair
and conciliatory spirit, to exhibit cordial CO.
operation among the Powers with regard 10 the
Levant.
greatly regret that my earnest efforts have failed
| to procure the presence at the Conference of any
representative Of France, which was one OF the
chief parties the Treaty OF 1885, and which must
ever be regarded as principal and Indispensable
me nber Of the great commonwealth Of Europe.
THE ALABAMA CLAIMS AND FISHERIES QUESTIONS.
At different times several questions or importance
have arisen, which are not yet ABUSED, and which
materially affect the relations between the United
States and the territories and people of British
North America. One OF them in particular, which
concerns the fisheries, calls for early settle
ment lest the possible indlscretion OF individu-
ais should impair the neghhorly understand
Ing which 1t is all grounds SO desirable
to cherish and maintain. ! have. therefore.
engaged in amlcable communication with the
President ofthe United States lii order to determine
the most convenient mode OF treatment for these
matters ! have suggested the appointment Of
joint commission and have agreed to proposal
or the President that this commission shall be
authorized at the same time and In the same man.
ner TO resume the consideration OF the American
claims growing out OF the circumstances OF the late
war.
This arrangement win, by common consent in
clude all claims for compensation which have been
or may be made by each government or by Its citi
zens upon the other.
THE NEW KING OF SPAIN.
The establishment OF q 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, ensure for country which has
passed with so much temperance and self.control
through prolonged and trying crisis the blessings
OF stable government.
THE oUrRAGEs IN GREECE.
am unhappily not able to state that the inquiry
which was Instituted by the government OF Greece
into the history OF the shocking murders perpetratcd
during the last spring at Des has reached termi
nation answerable In all respects to my just expec
tations but shall not desst from my endeavors to
secure the complete attainment OF the objects Of the
inquiry. Some valuable results, however, have, in
! the meantime been obtained fpg the sxnQapxe and