The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-07
THE Royal SPEECH.


THE Royal SPEECH.
During the forenoon to-day the Usher OF the
Black Rod summoned the members of the House
OF Commons to attend at the bar of the House OF
LOrds-the call was obeyed after the usual
scene of scramble. The speech from the throne
was delivered by royal commission. consisting
OF the Lord Chancellor and the Marquis of Ripon
the Earl OF Kimberly, the Earl Of Cork and Orrery
and viscount Sydney. Only eighteen peers were
present, and little interest seemed to be mani
tested in the proceedings.
In the House OF Lords among the distinguished
persons present were the Prince OF Wales tine Duke
Of Edinburgh and Prince Teck.
The Lord Chancellor read Her Majesty's speech
OF which the following is a verbatim, report
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN
l greet you cordially on your reassembling for
the discharge of your momentous duties have
SATISFACTION in announcing the maintenance Of
relations OF friendship with foreign Powers
throughout the world. You were informed when
last addressed You that steps had been taken to
prepare the way for dealing more effectually with
the slave trade on the east of Africa. have
now despatched an envoy to Zanzibar, furnished
with such instructions as appear to me best
adapted for the attainment OF the object in view.
TeCeuJly TedCueu HIS place. VI ueSCiuaUlOI, auL
had entered into communication with the Sultan
TIE SAN JUAN ARBITRATION.
My ally, the Emperor Of Germany, who had I'M.
dertaken to pronounce judgment as arbter on the
line Of the water boundary, so long in dispute un-
der the terms OF the Treaty OF 1846 has decided, In
conformity with the contention OF the government
OF the United States that the Haro channel pre-
sents the line most in accordance with the true
Interpretation Of that treaty. have thought it a
course most BETTING the spirit OF international
friendship and the dignity OF this country to give
immediate execution to the award by Withdrawing
promptly from my partial occupation Of the island
Of San Juan.
THE GENEVA ARBITRATION.
The proceedings before the Tribunal OF Arbitra
tl0n at Geneva, which was enabled to prosecute
in consequence Of the exclusion OF the indirect
claims preferred on behalf OF the government OF
the United States, have terminated in an award
which in part established and in part repealed the
claims allowed to be relevant. You will, in due
course Of time be asked to provide for the pay
ment OF the sum coming due to the United States
under this award.
My Acknowledgements are due to the German
Emperor, likewise to the Tribunal Of Geneva, for
the pains and care bestowed by them on the peace
full adjustment Of controversies such as could OF
but impede the full prevalence OF international
good Will in case where 1t was especially to be
cherished.
CRIMINAL LAW.
In the prosecution Of well understood and
established policy have concluded o treaty for
the extradition OF criminals with my ally, the King
OF the Belgians.
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS WITH FRANCE.
The government of France, during the recess,
renewed its communications with my government
for the purpose OF concluding commercial treaty,
to replace that of 1860, which Is about to expire.
In prosecuting these communications Ihave kept in
view the double object Of equitable regard to ex.
isting circumstances. and Of securing a general
provision more permanent In its character and
resting on reciprocal and equal basis for the
commercial and maritime relations Of the two
countries. I hope to be enabled within short
period to announce to you the final result.
THE CENTRAL ASIAN QUESTION
1t has been for some years felt by the govern
ments of Russia and the United Kingdom respect
lively that 1t would be conducive to the tranquility
Of Central Asia II the two governments should ar
rive at an identity of view regarding the line
which describes the northern frontier Of the domin
ion Of Afghanistan. Accordingly correspondence
has passed, OF which this Is the main subject. Its
tenor, no less than its object, will, trust, be ap-
proved by the pubic opinion Of both nations.
PAPERS OF STATE.
Papers will be laid before you with relation to tie
awar DIS delivered under the Treaty OF Washington,
to the commercial negotiations with France and TO
the northern frontier domnions Of Afghanstan.
REVENUE, INCOME AND THE ESTIMATES OF EXPENDI-
TURE.
GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF COMxoNs-The
estimates for the coming financial year will be pre-
sen.ed to you. They have been formed with view
to the efncient operation of our establishments
der circumstances Of inconvenience entailed by
variations OF an exceptional nature in the prices Of
some Important commodities.
THE SOCIAL CONDITION.
NY LORDS AND GEyrLENEN-Although the har.
vest has been to some extent deficient, the cOndi-
ton Of the three kingdoms with reference to trade
and commerce, to the suficency Of revenue for
meeting the public charges, to the decrease Of pau
perism and to the relative amount Of ordinary
crime may be pronounced generally satisfactory.
UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS ToLRRATIoN.
measure will be submitted to yeu at An carly
day for settling the question OF university educa
ton In Ireland 1t will have for It's object the ad-
vanceraent OF learning In that portion Of my do
mlnions and will be formed with careful regard
TO the rights OF conscience.
BUSINESS IN GENERAL.
You will ind ample occupation in dealing with
other legislative subjects Of Importance, of which
part have already been under your notice In vari-
! Gus forms ct different periods. Among these your
attention will be speedily asked to the formation
! OF Supreme Court Of Judicature, including pro
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