The New York herald., 1876-08-16
THE PROPAGATION OF PARLIAMENT By ROYAL
CoMAIIssIoN-rHE QUEENS SPEECH READ
FROM THE THRONE.


coMMIssIoN-rnx QUEENS SPEECH READ
FROM THE THRONE.
LONDON, August Is 1876
Parliament was prorogued O'Clock this after
noon by royal commission. Tho following Is tho
Queens speech read from throne by Lord High
CHANCELLOR
NY LoRrs AND GESTLzNEy-I am happy TO be able
TO release you from your attendance upon Parliament
Ny relations with all foreign Powers Of friendly
character. and look forward confidently to the MAN.
tenance Of the good understanding which prevails
The efforts which common with other Powers have
made bring about settlement of the differences
fortunately existing between the Porto and its Christian
subjects in Bosnia and Herzegovina have been hitherto
unsuccessful The conflict begun In those provinces
has extended into scrvia and Montenegro Should
favorable opportunity present itself shall be ready,
in with my allies to oncr my good offices for
the purpose OF mediation between the contcnding
parties, bearing in mind alike the duties imposed
upon by treaty obligations aud those which
arise rom the considerations Of humanity and policy
A difference has arisen between my government and
that OF tho United the proper construction
article in tho treaty OF the 9th Of August 1912,
which relates tho mutual OF persons
cusod of certain offences The nconveniepces TO both
countries which would follow cessation OF the
practice OF cxtradition great and obvious ard
arrived at by which the matter Will bo placed
satisfactory footing. am deeply thankful that my
dear son, the Prince OF Wales, has returned good
health from heightened journey in India His pres
in that part OF dominons has given occasion
for tho expression Of feelings Of loyalty and devotion
to the throne which l highly value In pursuance
of the power conferred upon me have by procama-
ton assumed the titlo of Empress of India In max
ing regards India this addition TO the ancient style
OF my havo desired to record on this occasion
the peculiar interest TO and the solicude
which feel for the happiness OF my Indian people.
that peace and order will be reestabshed in tho
Malay Peninsula, and that tho rulers of the native
States will cheerfuly accept the recommendations and
assistance of NY officers the better of
their territories. The visit to this country OF the
President OF tho Orange Free States has resulted in
satisfactory settlement of the long controversy which
has existed with reference to the Province OF Gr.qua
land and important advance has been mado toward
that friendly and cordial cooperation OF neghborng
States which essential to the interests of South A.
rica-
The conference in regard to South Africa AFFAIRS In
regard which papers havo already been LAID before
you IL sitting in London, and cannot fail to con.
tribute largely to the settlement of various impor
tant questions
SENrLEMHx HOUSE, CoxMoSs:-
thank you for the liberal supplies you have voted
for the public service. An additional outlay was re-
qured to place my army and navy upon proper foot
ing efficiency and tho check which had been given
tho advance of by tho comparative stagna
tion OF trade compelled mo to propose increase Of
taxation. desire to acknowledge tho readiness with
which you have responded to that appeal and the
time that effort shall be wanting
keep expenditure OF tho country within tho
OF moderation.
passed for the amendment tho laws relating mer-
chant shipping wil trust promote the safety Of
ships and seamen without imposing unnecessary
strctio9s upon tho conduct OF service in tho pros
perity Of which national interests many ways
arc involved.
The measures making further provision respecting
the elementary education OF the country Is OF
great importance and will complete a work which
successive parliaments for many years havo been
gagged, by securing tho due attendance at school OF
children for whose benefit tho and machinery
education have beon SO largely supplied.
have observed with much satisfaction the arrange.
msnls which you have made for maintaining and in
creasng the efficiency Of tribunal Of ultimate appeal
for the United Kingdom by which at tho same time
the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council the
termediato Court Of Appeal will bo improved and
strengthened anticipate the best results from the
act providing safeguards against painful experiments
upon living animals regret shat prcssarc Of other
business prevented the completion of your labors
upon several measures Of much Importance among
these bills relating to the Universities Of oxford
and Cambridge; to the administration of prisons and
to the law affecting maritime contracts I
trust however, the attention which you have given
to the questions during tho past session may
their settlement in the next
In bidding you farewell pray the blessing Of Provi-
dence may rest your recent labors and accompany
you In tho discharge of all your duties
FREDERICK cAvILL FAILS IN HIS ATrxMP7 TO
SWIM ACROSS THE xNGLIsH CHANNEL.
LONDON, August Is, 1879
Frederick Cavil's attempt to swim the Channel
proved a failure. He remained In the water twelve
hours and was very much exhausted
LoyDoS August Is. 1870
The silver market is bare today II any were here
Il 10 believed It would bring SAD
PUBLIC HOLIDAY.
LONDON, August Is. 1870
To-day being the anniversary of the Feast the As
sumption, Is observed IS a holiday mt Pars and An
twerp; consequently markets held Nose aces
to-day.
Tho weather to-day Is hot
LIBERAL TRIUMPH.
LoSpoH, August 10, 1873
MI Barran, q liberal, elected 10 the House Of
Commons yesterday from Leeds
IRELAND.
A RELIGIOUS RIOT AT BELrAsr-MANY PERSONS
rNJUHED-MoRE TROUBLE APPREHRSDEp
LosDoS, August Is, 1s7o
despatch to the Pail Nall Gazette from Belfast
ys:-s'Ths Lady Day procession to-day and accom-
panyng rabbe had several encounters with tho crowds