The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-08-17
TRLmeaRAPHIC
Foreign Affairs.

prorogued at o'clock yesterday after.
. noon. Shortly bofore that hour the
members of the House of Commons
were summoned to the Chamber of the
Peers, where the speech OF the Queen,
VINO was not present, was read by 70 val
commission. It is as follows:
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMRN: The time
nas come when you may properly relin-
quieh the performance of your arduous
duties for term OF repose which has
been henorably earned by your devoted
assldnlty. rejoice to inform you that
the controversy which had arisen be-
tween my Government and the United
states IN consequence OF the presenta-
zion OF American claims for indirect da-
images under the treaty of Washington,
was composed by the spontaneous de-
c!aration of the arbitrators entirely con-
sistent with the views presented to you
at the opening of the session. In con-
sonance with your action on the part of
this kingdom, the Parliament of Canada
mas passed oil Acts necessary to give eff
teot to the treaty within the Dominion.
All arrangements contemplated by that
instrument are, therefore, now in pro.
gress, and reflect, with satisfaction.
that the subjects with which it dealt no
longer offer any impediment to perfect
concord between two kindred nations.
Since I addressed you at the com
mencement OF the session, have re-
ceived from France formal notice
which would bring to an end the COM
meroial treaty Of 1860. That Govern.
ment, however, has indicated desire
Ior. tursher communications In any
correspondence on the subject, shall be
gai!ed by an earnest desire to secure at.
tention 70 the just claims Of my subjects,
oy the friendly feelings which have 30
long united the two countries, and by
my conviction OF the moral as we'll as
material benefits derived by such from
free intercourse between them. T had
great satisfaction in concluding with
Germany q treaty in conformity with
the provisions Of the Act of 1870 OF fu-
glt1ve criminals. I am engaged in form.
ing similar arrangements with other
powers. My Government has taken
steps intended to pave the way for deal.
ing more effectualiy with the slave trade
on the East coast of Afrioa. I have
cheerfuliy given my assent to an Act of
the Legislature of Cape Colony for the
establishment in that colony of what ls
now generally known and responsible
Government.
My Acknowledgements are due to Won
tor the ample provision which you have
made for the various exigencies of the
public service. Although the wants and
expectations OF the country seem to ont
strip every effort Of Parliament in it's
career OF legislative improvement, I no.
tice with Satisfaction the main additions
which you have been able to make during
!ne present year to our laws. The Act
IN reference to outrages OF natives in the
isiands OF the Pacific Ocean is we'll do
signed. by providing for more easy and
etteotuRl prevention and punishment of
the offences which it is aimed to prevent.
IN 0rder TO promote the ends OF humani.
y.ana the honor Of the Empire. The
Ace for iooalizing the army, while it
sttengenene the defensive system OF the
country. Will lend indispensable aid in
erecting thoseimportans reforms which
nave been approved by Parliament. The
ACE which establishes the ballot will
asaaas;to secure alike the Independence
OF. sne voter and the tranquility and
purity OF the elections for members ~
Parliament. Although you have hean
unable during the present session e. ~. $40.
ture any measures directed aeainst cor.
rupt practices in the choice of memhero
OF the Honss of Commons. Inotice 9th
pleasure that the cognate subject of mn.
nlc!pai elections has had your attention.
and that you have presented to me law
which is we'll calculated to check exist.
ing evils, and which provides tribunal
ior trying the validity of such elections
BY tho Scottish education Act Won have
made provisions for the further extension
and greater efficiency OF the training Of
the young throughout Scotland, in ac-
cordance with conscientious. and deem.
rooted convictions OF the people. and
WI with the principles of religious freedom.
The Act for establishing local board Of
government for Ireland. modelled on the
English statute OF 1871, supplies the
machlnery for giving effect 10 MANY use-
!9i laws, and promises to extend within
tnao portion of the kingdom the solid
benefits of popular local institutions.
Inc measures for the amendment of the
ACT OF uniformity, based upon careful
inquiry and large amount Of asoer.
tanned consent, has, without Offences or
shocks, introduced useful modifioations
into the ancient system Of divine wor.
ahip, to which large number Of nv
people are warmly attached. The Act
for regulating the custody and MANAGE. %
ment OF the large sums held bv the h GoSpt
OF Chancery will relieve numerous Glass