The Hawaiian gazette., 1874-04-15


maintained under the nOs, tryiss circumstance the
tradition airy reputation Of the British army.
deeply regret that drcugh, has affected the
most popuous provinces Of my Iaiian Empire. and
produced extreme scarcity in some parts amounting
to actual famine. over inhabited by many
millions. have directed the Governor-Geueral Of
India to spare no cost in trying to mitigate the terri
be calamity.
Gssilepsp Of he Rouse c Co-sricu,;-E Estimates Of
expenditures during tho coning financial year viii be
forthwith submitted.
w lord, cad Gesi'sns';-The delay and expense
attending the transfer Of laud in Bnelsud has long
been felt \ rcprcaeh to laws and serious Oh
sisele to dealing 10 real property. trust that the
measure which will nov be submitted for your con.
siderauon will be found calculated 10 remove much
Of the evil which is complained Of
You will probably be Of the opinion that the rear
Engagements Of the udisature and the blending OF the
administration OF law and equity which effected
in England by the ensetments Of the las, session.
ought TO be extended 10 ireland. You will be asked
devote part Of your tune to the accomplishment Of
this The greater part Of these changes are iuappG
cable the tribunals in Scotland. bat you will be iu
ved 70 consider the satisfactory mode Of bring
| ing procedure upon Scottish appeals into harmony
with recent legislation. Among other measures. re-
sting especially Scottish interests is the bill for
amending the law relating land rights and faeilita
ing the transfer Of land which will Re laid before you
Serious circumstances have been made BY a large
class the working Of the recent Act affecting the
relationship Of master and servant. the Act Of 1871
dealing with oHenses eouue,,ed with the trade, and
the law Of eonspiraeies. On these subjects am de-
srcus before attempting fresh legislation that you
should be in possession Of all the material facts Of
this controversy. For this purpose have issued
royal Commission Of Inquiry into the state and work
ing Of the present laws. with view to their early
amendment, if found necessary.
A bill will be introduced dealing with such par,s
Of the Act relating to the sale Of intoxicating liquors
have given rise TO complaints, aud appear to de
serve the Interference Of Parliament.
Your attention will also be directed the laws af
fectins friendly PrOviicnt Societies.
These matters will require grave consideration and
l pray the Alnisb,y to guide your deliberations.
Proceedings OF Parliament.
LcNDoS, March l9th.-In the House Of Lords the
address in reply to the Royal speech was moved by
the Marquis Of Lothian, and seconded by Earl Car
digan.
Al interesting debate followed. The Duke Of Som
erset. Liberal. sharply attacked Mr.. Gladstone for
listening 90, # not encouraging, parties who favor
Acknowledgement Of the Empire.
Earl Grey, Liberal. described the dissolution Of
the last Parliament an act Of political suicide
committed during temporary insanity.
Lord Seb0rae briefly and eloqueatly defended .
Gladstone
Earl Derby, the new Minister Of Foreign Affairs in .
some non commit,al remarks on the foreign policy Of .
England. iutua;ed that the marriage Of the Duke Of
Edinburgh was ofPOlitieal importance.
In the House Of Commons there was large attend. .
aucc; the galleries were crowded with spectators.
DisraeH, upon entering, greeted with cheers by
his supporters.
Anderson gave notice that on the Sist instant he
should cali attention to the fac, that British subjects
had not yet received compensation for their losses in
accordance with the provisions Of the treaty Of Wash
iagton.
When the address in response to the Queens speech,
similar TO tia, adopted by the Lords, was moved.
Torrsns moved an amendment declaring ,ha, Parlis-
meat is conscious Of its obligations specially care
for India and assuring the Queen Of the interest with
which it viii consider measures alleviate the dis
tress there, and prevent recurrence.
Gladstone said be would rot seek to place any OBJ
structou the way Of the Government in the treat
ment Of Iadia. lie deprecated the creation Of the
Commission to inquire into the relation between en-
poyers and employed, but Concluded by promising to
give the new Government fair trial.
Disnsh objected to the amendment Of TorreGs as
.a0pP5rsaae. aud it was withdrawn. The address
vas then adopted aud the House adjourned.
Thomas E. Taylor, Chancellor Of the Drchy Of
Lancaster under the new Government. has been re
elected to Parliament from Dublin County.
LoSDoy, March 20th.-In the Hoese Of Commons,
he letter Of Chief Justice Coekburu with regard to
he commitment Of wbaIsy for contempt Of Cour,
vas on motion Of Disraei, referred to Select Com
nit;ee
DisraeH gave notice that the Government would ask
Or az adjournment Of the House. from March SIS, to
April 50th. He advised that next week be devoted
o passing the supply bill He promised that the
.aise; would be ready BY the 10th Of April.
On the report Of the address, Dr.. Butt moved az
amendment representing dissatisfaction in Ireland
nth the present system Of government, sud declaring
TO be the duty Of Parliament to consider speedily
0zas means Of removing such discomfort. He said
he Irish people waat the management Of local Affairs
,aving u Parliament the control Of supreme matters.
he government Of ireland vas based on aistrust.
he people had asked the new Prime Minister not
'r Immediate bat for complete policy Of eoueii-
ton.
The Lord Mayor Of Dublin seconded the suend-
lent Of the new delegate, and Gladstone opposed it.
he latter argued that the division Of legislation pro
rorgsei vas inPraetisable. There was no authority
determine what Affairs should be considered exela-
ysly Irish. ]
Sir Michael Bessh, Chief Secretary for ireland. de-
led the gravity Of the grievances, and said each par
in ireland Interpreted Home Rsls according to is
u particular wants. The discussion closed. and
ie amendment vas rsjected-5l to IL.
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