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ing is a verbatim copy of the queens speech at
the propagation. The commons were sum
moned to the chamber of the house of lords.
But six peers and only few ladies were pres
ent The speech was read by the lord chan
cellor, as one Of the members of the royal com
mission:
| My Lords and Gentlemen: The time has now
arrived when am enatled to release you from
| your attendance in parliament, and commend
| your unwearied labors for the public good. |
| acknowledge with satisfaction, the loyal
| readiness with which you made provision for
my beloved children, Princess Louise and Prince
Arthur. The great events and important
| changes which have occurred on the continent
Of Europe will not compromise the friendly
| relations existing between the crown of the
| United Kingdom and foreign powers. What
ever part | may take in those international
| questions, which, from time to time may 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 its deliberations, by the French plenipo-
| tertiary, and it considered and agreed upon re-
vision OF those stipulations of the treaty of
| 1856, which concerned the Black sea and the
| BOsphorus. | trust the unanimous decision of
| the powers, which has been recorded in the new
| treaty, may assist in securing the tranquility
| and welfare of the east.
With special satisfaction, refer, on the pres
| ent occasion, to our relations with the United
| States. BY the treaty of Washington, modes of
| settlement have been fixed for several questions
| which have long remained in dispute; my com
munications with the American government not
| being without promise of advantage to other
| countries. The president has concurred with
| me in the application of that principle of ami
| cable reference which is proclaimed by the treaty
of Paris, which | rejoice TO have the opportunity
of recommending by example, and we have
| also agreed in the adoption of certain rules for
| guiding the maritime conduct of neutrals, which
may, trust, ere long, obtain general recOg
| milton and form valuable addition to the code
of international law. place full reliance upon
| the disposition of the Americans to carry for
| ward, with cordially and zeal, the subsidiary
| arrangements which have been determined on
| for the execution of the treaty. | shall apprSe
the parliament of Canada that the provisions
| which require its consent are i'll my view, high
| ly conducive to the interests of the Dominion.
| On these provisions, however, that parliament
| will pass independent and final Judgment.
The government of France has signifed de-
sire to alter some of the provisions of the COM
| mercia treaty of 1860, which are now iermin-
| able upon notice of twelve months by either of
| the contracting states. | am anxious to meet the
wishes of a friendly power, and to give scope for
| any measures calculated to meet fiscal eXigen-
| cies, but | should witness with concern any
| change of a nature to restrict that commercial
| intercourse between two countries which has
| done so much for their close union.
| Gentlemen 0fHte House Of Commons: thank
| you for the liberal supplies which, under the
| circumstances of the year, | directed my gov
| eminent to ask from you, and for the sum of
| money you have voted in order to meet the
| change and compensations required by the aboli-
ton of the system of purchase in the army.
Ny Lords and Gentlemen l observe with
concern that you have not been able to bring
to a definite issue the treatment of some subjects
which | recommended TO you in the speech from
the throne at the opening of the session, but
several important laws have been added to the
statute book.
In the army regulation bill you have made lib
eral provision for those officers of the army who
will not longer be permitted, on retirement, to
sell their commissions 10 their successors, and
by transferring TO the executive government the
powers in respect to auxiliary forces which,
hitherto have been vested in the lords lieuten-
ants Of counties. You have laid the foundation
for measures calculated TO effect closer union
among the various land forces of the kingdom.
The act by which, after Il full examination of
facts, you conferred extraordinary power on the
yiceroy of Ireland for the repression Of agrarian
Outrages in Westmeath, 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 pros
porous.
BY the measures relating to university tests,
to the repeal OF the ecclesiastical titles act and to
the laws which affect trades unions, You have
brought to conclusion long continued and Sc
rious controversies. The local government board
dCI Will, trust, prepare Iile way fOr important
sanitary and administrative improvements
An act relating to the judicial committee will
supply needed elements of strength to an i'm
portant tribunal, and afford prospect of clear
ing away serious arrear of appeals now before
the privy council.
There is every likelihood that, for a long time
to come, the great and varied interests of the
United Kingdom and the empire at large, to-
gether with the extending demands of modern
society, may prevent any Tightening of the
honorable but arduous burden of legislation
The condition of the revenue has revived
activity in trade, and the prospects of harvest
are subjects for congratulatOn; and | trust that
these and all other bounties OF Providence will
ever meet with fitting Acknowledgements in the
hearts of grateful people.
AT the conclusion of the speech the lord
chancellor declared the adjournment of the scs-
sion of parliament until November 7, and the
members soon after separated
ELECTIONS.
An election will be held in East Surrey
Thursday next, for member of parliament to
ill the vacancy caused by the death of Charles
Buxton.
France.
THE ARMY BILL.
PARIS, Aug. 21.-ln the assembly Saturday,
the committee on the army bill made report
recommending its passage. The bill, as re-
turned to the chamber, makes the military SER
vice compulsory, allows no one to procure a
substitute, prohibits soldiers from voting in
pOlltlCdi eleCUlOUS, ana ulSSOlVeS the natlOnal
guards throughout the country.
HARMLESS CHARGE CoNTRAD1CTED.
The statement that Paschal GrouSset, in his
examination before the court-martial accused
United States Minister Washburn with harbor-
ing and protecting Prussian subjects, is now
contradicted. Nj. Grousset made no accusa-
tions against Mr.. Washbun, but simply intro
duced his name in connection with the quarrel
between the communists and the PrnSsan au
thorties.
ALGERIA.
A dispatch from Algiers announces the ar
rival of large number of troops from France
as reinforcement to the army of Algeria.
STORMY DISCUSSION.
In the assembly, to-day, stormy discussion
was caused by irreligious expressions used by
some deputies in their speeches.
CHARACTERISTIC SPEECH.
At the distribution of prizes at a school in
Lyons, Jules Simon, who was present, made a
speech, in which he declared that he should ever
uphold the principles of morality.
LEGISLATIVE.
The assembly committee on the budget has
agreed to fix the salary of NJ. Theirs at |
500, 900 francs with a credit in addition for or
binary expenses and presents. A bill providing |
for dissolution of the present assembly will |
soon be brought forward. The deputies of the |
left are preparing a manifesto demanding the |
restoration of the constitution of 1913.
Italy.
GARIBALDI |
ROME, Aug. 21.-A dispatch Just received |
from Caprera reports that Gen. Garibaldi's con- |
dition has much improved, and his physicians |
express themselves as confident OF his speedy re-
cOvery.
Germany.
THE TROOPS IN FRANCE.
BERLIN, Aug. 21.-lt is officially stated that |
the government has ordered the evacuation of |
the French provinces occupied by German troops |
to be Immediately suspended. Instructions TO |
this effect have been delivered to the command
ers in the various occupied districts. This ac-
ton on the part of the German government is
taken in consequence of the difficulties which |
are apprehended in the event of Nj. Theirs re-
signing the office of chief executive, and for the
purpose of protecting and defending the rights
OF Germany which might otherwise be placed
IN jeopardy during the political complications
winch would follow his resignation.