Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1873-11-16
Italian Parliament.

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ROME. Nov. 15.-The Italian Parlia-
ment was opened to-day by King Victor
Emanuel in person. In a speech from the
throne, the King said he hoped for a con-
tinuance of the work OF internal .organiza-
ton; that thus Italy might increase her
prosperity amid order and safety, the two
indispensable conditions OF industry and
proCrpss, 1t had been shown that Rome
might have become the capital without
encroaehing upon the independence of the
Tope OF the exercise Of the spiritual tunc-
tions and relations Of the Catholic world.
We will respect his religious sentiments and
his liberty. but will not permit attacks
upon the nation and its institutions. Our
relations with all foreign powers are friend
w. Testimonials of affection of the En-
narors and people of Austria and Germany,
have been addressed to Italy, which
has conquered her rightful place
among nations. Since the causes of war be-
tween Austria and Italy have disappeared,
there remains nothing but the confidence Of
mnt1lal interest and sure friendship, in har-
mony with those of family affections, which
an imperious duty has made me subdue
but cannot eXtinguish. we wish to i've IN
harmony with all nations, but we will firm
" guard the rights and dignity OF our own.
i The King asks for bills to perfect the or
ganization of the army and navy, and to
innrove the finances. In concluding his
speech the King said: have confidence in
the nation. and feel that the nation has
confidence in me.
The speech was greeted with frequent
demonstrations of applause.
The French Middle.
PARIS, Nov. 15-Upon meeting of the
Assembly today, member OF the Right
announced to the committee on prolOgna-
tion Of Marshal McMahOn's powers still IN
session, and moved arecesS for few hours,
and that if necessary night session would
be held for the purpose OF hearing the re-
mort of the committee. The motion met
| with vehement protests from the Lett ana
| the Chamber became ascene Ofgreat uproar.
| When the tumult subsided, the Secretary
| of the committee announced it was Impos-
| sible to say when a report would be ready
hut the Assembly, nevertheless, by large
| majority voted to suspend sitting until five
! this afternoon.
RepOrt of the Committee.
| JATER.-Upon resumption Of the ses-
| sion Of the assembly Lobanlay read the re
norf of the ProlongatiOn Committee. 1t
commences by showing the difficulties Ofthe
nroIongation of President Mcp.ahon's pow
ers without organic laws, To do so, says
the report, would result in more or less
disguised dictatorship under the title OF
| the President of the republic. France
wants settled government, but
it is impossible to grant President
MacSIahon more than five years power
The report also proposes to so constitute
the Republic that France may not become
a prey to revolutions, and recommends the
appointment of committee OF tmrty 10
| consider constitutional bills. 1t concludes
by appealing to the Conservatives 10 help
| f6und fine Republic, now that the schemes
of the Monarchists have failed; otherwise, a
| dissolution of the Assemblyis inevitable.
| Discussion adjourned till Monday next.
| Great excitement over the conclusion OF the
| committee