The New York herald., 1876-02-09

sort to the advice and assistance OF my Parlia-
ment.
FOREIGN RELATIONS.
NY relations with all foreign Powers continue
OF cordial character.
THE TURKISH IHsuRREcTIoN.
The insurrectonary movement which during
the last six months has been maintained in the
Turkish provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina,
aud which the troops of tho Sultan have mp 20
the present time been unable 10 repress, has
excited the attention and interest OF the great
European Powers. have considered it my
duty not TO stand aloot from the efforts now
being made by the allied and friendly govern
ments TO bring about the pacihcation OF the
disturbed districts; and l have, accordingly,
while respecting the independence of the
Porte joined in urging on the Sultan the expe-
diency OF adopting such measures of admins
trative reform as may remove all reasonable
cause OF discomfort on the part of his Christian
subjects.
THE sUEZ CANAL
have agreed 10 purchase, subject to your
sanction, the shares which belonged to the
Khedive OF Egypt in the Suez Canal, and rely
with confidence upon your enabling me to COM
plete the transaction, in which the public in
'CteopS htS uecPig iufOlNcu.
THE RELATIONS WITH CHINA.
The representations which addressed to the
Chinese government as to the attack made in
the course OF last year on an expedition sent
from Burmah to the western province OF China
have been received In friendly spirit. The
circumstances of that lamentabie outrage are
now tho subject of inquiry in which have
thought il right to request that member of
my diplomatic service should take part.
await the result of this inquiry, In the firm
conviction that it will be so conducted as to
lead to the discovery and punishment of the
offenders.
Papers on all the above subjects will be laid
before you.
THE PRINCES VISIT TO INDIA
Ian deeply thankful for the uninterrupted
health which my dear con, the Prince OF Wales,
has enjoyed during his journey through India I;
and the hearty affection with which he has been
received by my Indian subjects of oil classes
and races assures me that they are happy I'M
der my rule and loyal to my throne. At tho
time that the direct government Of my Indian
Empire was transferred to the Crown no
formal addition was made to the style and
titles or the sovereign. / have deemed the
present fitting opportunity for supplying this
omission, and bill upon the subject will be
presented to you.
THE FUGITIVE SLAVE QUESTION.
The humane and enlightened policy con-
stantly pursued by this country In putting an
end to slavery within her own dependencies
and in suppressing the slave trade throughout
the world makes it important that the action
OF British national ships in the territorial
wa ters OF foreign States should be in harmony
with tho great principles. l have, therefore,
given directions for the issue OF e royal COM
mission TO inquire into all treaty engagements
and other international Obligations bearing
upon this subject, and all instructions from
time to time issued to my naval officers, with a
view Of asccrtaining whether any steps ought
to be taken to secure for my ships and their
commanders abroad greater power for the
maintenance OF the right of personal liberty.
bill will be laid before you Tor furnishing
slave traders who are the subjects Of native
Indian princes.
COLONIAL AFFAIRS
The Affairs Of my colonel Empire, the gen.
eral prosperity OF which has continued to ad-
vance, have received large share of my at
tenton.
Papers OF importance and interest Will soon
bo In your hands showing the proceedings
with respect to the conference of the South
African Colonies and States.
THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.
Tho murder Of high officer Of the Straits
Settlements while acting in q neighboring
Malay State and the disorders ems uing on that
outrage have demanded the interference OF
my troops. I trust that the operations which
IL
without the loss OF some valuable lives, have
restored order and re-establlsbed the jus
influence aud authority OF this country.
GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF Commons -
l have directed the estimates for the year to
be prepared and presented TO you without delay.
My LoRDs AND GENTLEMEN -
Bills for regulating the ultimate tribunal of
appeal for the United Kingdom and for the
amendment of tho Merchant Shipping laws
will be Immediately submitted to you.
NEW BILLS.
Legislation will be proposed relating to tho
universities and primary education.
Your attention will also be called to meas
ure for promoting economy and efficiency In
the management OF prisons and at the same
time effectng the relief OF local burdens.
Otnor important measures, as the time OF the
session permits, will be introduced to your no
tice and Ipray that your deliberations may,
under the Divine blessing, result in the nappi-
ness and contentment OF my people.
HER MAJESTY RETIREs.
when the delivery of the speech was over
the Queen rose and bowed tremendously to
the right and left, and, quitting the throne,
passed out OF the House. All was over. Over
three hours waiting had been rewarded by per-
mission to dwell upon the glories OF an impos-
ing ceremony which lasted but fifteen minutes.
HOPES OF THE LoNDoNEIs.
Great satisfaction is expressed by all classes
at the Queens temperance. London hopes
that this inannnratna n renaMal of conrt life