Evening star., 1877-08-14
Prorogstion of Parliament

estimated at $500 goo.
ProrOgR alton of Parliament
Her majesty Queen, in council at Osborne
yesterday ordered the prorogStiD1 of Pdriia-
meut from to-day until October 3DCh. Toe
speech " ~ be read by a royal commiss tou
al two O'Clock this afternoon.
The queens speech
LONDON, August tH.-Parliament waS pro-
rogued THIS afternoon. The following - tue
Queens speech, which was read by commas
SION:
Nh Lords and Gen lenlea-I am hapoy to
be able to release you from yOur attendance
upon parliament. My relations with all
foreign powers continue friendly. The exer-
tiOns which, since the commencement OF The
disturbances in Eastern Europe, have not
ceased To make for the maintenance OF gen
eral peace. Unfortunately have not been
successful. On the outbreak of the war be-
tween Russia and the Ottoman Empire Ide-
clared my intention of preserving an attitude
Of neutrality as long as The interests of the
country remained unaffected. The extent
ard nature OF those Interests were further de-
III ed in communication which | caused 10
be addressed 10 the government of Russia
and which elected reply indicating friend
ly dispositions on the part OF that state. |
shall not fail to use my best efforts when a
suitable opportunity occurs for the restoya-
ton OF peace on terms compatible with the
honor Ofthe belligerents and with the general
safety and welfare of other nations. If in the
course of the contest the rights OF my empire
should be assailed or endangered 1
should conn emily rely on your help TO
vindicate and maintain them. The apprso
hensiODs Of serious famine in southern
India, which communicated To you at The
opening of the session, I grieve TO say have
bt en- fully verified. The visitation which
has allen upon my subjects in Madras and
Bombay, aud upon the people of MiZsore,
has been OF extreme severity, and its dura-
ton is likely to be prolonged. No exertion
Will be wanting on the part of my Indian
government to mitigate this terrible cllanl-
lty. The proclamation OF my sovereignty in
Transilva bas been received throughout the
province with enthusiasm. 1t has also been
accepted with marked satisfaction By the
native chiefs and tribes aud the war which
threatened In Its progress TO compromise the
safety of my subjects in South Africa is
happils brought 10 a close. / trust that the
measure which has been passed to enable
the European com munities of South Africa
10 unite upon such terms as may be agreed
On, Will be the means of preventing a recur-
renee OF similar dangers, and will increase
ard col solidate the prosperity of this inn
pOrtant part of my dominion. Gantlem IN
OF the House of Commons, thank you 70.
the liberal sums you have voted for the pub
lie service My lords and gentlemen: Here
follows reference to the enactments OF the
senate of purely internal interest In bid
ding you farewell pray that the blessing OF
Almighty God may rest on your recent
labors and accompany you I'm the disch arge
oil all your duties.
RiOtfDS at Londonderry
Rloting took place al Londonderry yes
teIdAy on the occasion of the opening of
PrehtIce Boys Memorial hall \ number
OF persons were Injured and one fatally
tabled. The military were called out.