The New York herald., 1873-08-06
PrOrOgatiOn OF the British Parliamcnt-
The Address from tho Throne.

IrOrOGat1On OF the British Parltamcnu-
The Address from the Throne.
Yesterday the British Parliament was pro-
rogued after the usual fashion. The Queen
was not present in person, and so, as has been
the custom for some time past, Her Majesty's
address was read by royal commission. In
kindly terms the Queen informs the members
of both houses that she is now enabled to re-
ieve them from the further prosecution of
their arduous duties. Her Majesty expresses
her thanks for the loyal promptitude with
which provision was made for her son, the
Duke of Edinburgh, on the occasion of his
approaching MARRIAGE marriage which she
fondly hopes will form a new tie of amity
between two empires. Between Great Britain
and foreign Powers the best relations subsist.
The mission to Zanzibar. the Queen
is pleased to inform both houses.
has resulted in success. Treaties have
been concluded with the Sultan
Of Muscat and other native Powers
the result of which cannot but be the more
efiectual repression of the slave trade on the
east coast Of Africa Another, and not upim-
that new commercial treaty has been signed
with France. 1t will be remembered that the
commercial treaty of 1860 expired in 1870,
and that President Theirs was not particularly
in favor of it's renewal. On further considera-
ton France has come to the conclusion that
made, and so, under the provisions of the
new instrument the treaty arrangements of
1860 are again put in force. The differential
tax on shipping under the British flag is re-
moved. The entire treaty is described as a
comprehensive engagement entered into by
the two governments on the footing Of the
most favored nations. Provision is made for
the adjustment of the question of duties on
mineral oils, as we'll as for the general relief
and extension of trade. Extradition treaties
have been concluded with Italy and
Denmark, and similar treaties have all
Brazil. Negotiations of like character are
in progress with other States in both hemi-
spheres. The Washington Treaty is not over
looked, and Her Majesty is still occupied in
giving effect to those provisions of the treaty
which relate to British claims against the
United States and to the interests of her DOS
sessions in North America. Graceful refer
ence is made to the iberality with which the
House of Commons has made provision for
the various charges of the State-a liberality
which has enabled the government promptly
to meet the obligations imposed by the Geneva
arbitrators With Parliamentary legislation
in regard to home affairs the Queen expresses
herself as well pleased The sugar duties
have been reduced and the income tax has
been lessened. From the establishment of
the new Court of Judicature the peo-
pie are taught to expect "more cheap.
certain, expeditions and effectual admnistra-
ton of justice" The legislation in regard TO
education is declared to be satisfactory, and
the acts relating to railroads, canals and mer
chant shipping are approvingly alluded to.
The Queens speech always, as is most natural,
puts the general situation favorably. In spite.
however Of the rose color, it is undenable
that the Queen not unfairly states her case:
and the condition of the British Empire is a
reasonable subject for graduation. Would
that so many encouraging and hopeful state.
ments could be made regarding either France
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