The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-08-15
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS
From All Parts Of the
World.
PARLIAMENT PR0ROGUED.
The Queens Speech to the De-
parting Members.
FRENCH POLITICAL STRIFE.
The Indian Famine Still Increasing
a' Widespread Suffering.
RIOT IN LONDONDERRY.
FRENCH POLITICAL STRIFE.
RIOT IN LONDONDERRY.

Tho Queen, in Council at Osborne Monday,
ordered the prorogaton OF Parliament from yesterday
until October 80. Parliament was prorogucd accord
ngly yesterday afternoon
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
The following is the Queens speech, which was
read by commission
"MY LORDS AND GEsrLRMES-I am happy to be able
to release you from your attendance upon Parliament
Ny rotations with all foreign Powers continue friendly
The exertions which, since the commencement OF the
disturbances In Eastern Europe have ceased 10
make for the mantenance Of general peace, unfor.
tunatcly have not been snccessful.
EAST s,s
"On tho outbreak Of tho war between Russia and
the Ottoman Empire declared my intention of pre-.
serving attitude of neutrality long tho inter-
ests of the country remained unaffected The extent
and nature Of those interests further defined in
communication which caused to be addressed to the
government Of Russia, and which ELECTED reply In
d,cating friendly dispositions ON she part OF that
State
BRITISH INTERESTS THE WAR.
able opportunity occurs for the restoration Of
terms compatible with the of the belgerents
and with tho general safety and welfare of other
tons IT. in the course Of the contest tho rights Of
my empire should be assailed or endangered should
confidently rely your help to vndicate and main
tain them
INDIAN FAMINE,
'The apprehens,ons of serious famine in Southern
India which communicated to you tho opening Of
the session. have greve to say, been fully verified
Tho visitation which has fallen upon my subjects in
Madras and Bombay and upon the people Of Mysore
has boon Of severity. and Its duration Is likely
to DO prolonged NO exertion will DO wanting on the
part of my Indian government to mitigate this terrible
calamity.
r....s THE TRASsvAAL ANNEXATION. ~,epu ge-'s.
"Tho proclamation of my sovereignty In Transvaal
has been received throughout the province with
thusiasm II has also boon accepted with marked salts.
faction by the native chiefs tribes which
threatened in progress compromise the safety
of my subjects in South Africa is happily brought 10
o close. l trust that the measure which has beon
passed to enable the European communities Of South
Africa to unite upon such may be agreed on
will be the Of preventing recurrence Of smi
lar dangers and will increase and consolidate The pros
pcrity of this important part Of my dominionst
THANKS FOR TIE SUPPLIES VOTED.
''GtSrLHMEs OF THE House OF Coxxoxs-I thank
you for the liberal supplies you have voted for tho
public service
any LORDS AND GENTLEMEN Here follow references
to the enacmonts of the session of purely internal
terestl-In bidding you farewell pray that the bless
ing Of Almighty God may rest your recent labors
and accompany you in tho discharge Of oil your
dutea"
FRENCH MINISTRY AND THE STATE OF SIEGE.
Tho Paris Aonteur's declaration in contradiction Of
tho Figaros sensational stories is moro categorical
than appeared by the statement which was tee-
graphed to tho United States yesterday morning The
Aonite says tnat the question of state Of siege has
never been discussed or raised in the Cabinet that
thorc has never existed other ON this any other
question any division within tho Cabin g; that the
most perfect understanding has always existed be-
tween tho Duke do Brogie and NJ. Fourtou; TINT
neither the German any other government has
mado any the presence of the Duke
do Brogle at the head OF tho Cabinet aud that tho
President Of the Republic Is firmly resolved to sustain
the Ministry of the 10th OF May until tho elections.
DE BRoGLIE AND 1oURroU
It's believed that tho Journal OGcieI will repeat
these contradictions tonight, and that the Duke de
.,,.,. ..,rc IN. Eorrtou durino hie obaon ca Ia nm
arrangement evidently designed additional proof
of harmony between them. There is. nevertheless o
widespread belief that NJ Fourtou advocates the proc
Iamation OF state of SIEGE aud the papers which
sound his praises unquestionably advocate IL
MUSIC AT PARIS EXHIBITION.
commission presided over by Messrs. do Chenne-
viares and Ambrose Thomas has been appointed to
arrange musical section at next years exhibition.
Fifty thousand dollars is placed at their disposal.
THE PARIS BoURsE.
The unusual quietness ind emptiness OF the Paria
Boursc yesterday was duo to many persons leaving
Paris over Wednesday, Assumption Day.
THE IN INDIA.
A Calcutta despatch says:-"During the last week
there has been slight and insufficient rain In portions
ofMadras and Mysore. 1t Is now clear that the famine
will raqc With increased intensity In these provinces
for at least six months longer The imports into
Madras arc brisk All the grain that Bengal spare
is being shipped Inland transport to the distressed
districts is great difficulty In order TO afford in
creased facilities for carrying food tho Madras govern
mcnt has directed tho dscontinuance oil several pas.
scnger trains daily on tho railways"
DISTRICT AFFECTED.
Tho Bombay report for tho week ending August is
hopeful, Notwithstanding the want Of RAIN. Anxiety
Is however felt for Guzcrat and Scindc which havo
hitherto not been included In the famine area. The
weather is exceptionally hot and there Is a general
scarcity OF rain throughout India except Bengal
Aaaan nd Rur mah incl of io foltr ard.