Daily press and Dakotaian. [volume] (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1875-1880, 1878-01-17
Meeting Of the English Par.
lament.
The Queen Deplores the War,
Hopes for Peace, but Asks Par.
Lament to Prepare for the
Worst.
King Victor Emmanuel's Funeral Was a
Grand Affair.
tOREICN.
OPENING OF THE PARLIAMENT.

London, Jan. 1.-THE parliament met
today. AS the queen did not open the
session 10 person, there was no state cere-
monial, and the proceedings were confined
to what usually takes place when the open.
ing IS by the royal commission.
The queens speech states that she sum-
moned the parliament before the usual time
Of meeting in order that 1t might become
acquainted with the efforts she has made to
terminate the war, and that she might have
its advice and assistance. She alludes to
her having declared her intention, at the
outbreak of the war, 10 observe neutrality
in the contest what she lamented, but failed
to prevent, so long as the interests of her
empire, as defended by her gov.
eminent were not threatened.
Russias successes have convinced the porte
that it should endeavor to bring the HOSTILE
ties to close. The sultan's government,
accordingly, addressed to the neutral pow
ers, parties to the treaties relating to Turkey
an appeal for their good offices. 1t did not,
however, appear to the majority Of them
that they could rsefully comply with the
request. and the porte was so informed of
their design. and then determined to make
desperate appeal to her government, and
she at once agreed to inquire of the czar
whether he would entertain peace over
lures. The czsr, in reply, expressed his
earnest desire for peace, and stated his
opinion as to the course which should be
pursued to attain it. On this subject, COM
munications had taken place between the
governments of Russia and Turkey, through
her good offices, and she earnestly trusts
that they may lead to the termination Of
the war. She will spare no efforts to pro.
mote that result. Hitherto, in war,
neither Of the belieerents has in
fringed on the conditions which
her neutrality is founded, and she
willingly believes that both are desirous to
respect them, al far as lies in their power,
go long as her conditions are not infringed,
her attitude will continue to be the same.
but she cannot conceal from herself that
should hostilitics be unfortunately prolonged
some unexpected occurrence may render it
incumbent on her, to adopt measures of pre-
caution. Such measures could not be effect
ually taken without adequate preparation,
and, she trusts to her parliament's liberality
to supply the means which may be required
for that purpose. Papers OH these affairs
will be laid before the parliament. Her re-
lations with all foreign powers continue to
be friendly. Her majesty expresses her
thanks that the Indian famine il nearly end
ed. She refers to the condition of the na
tion's affairs in So lth Africa which
has caused hes some anxiety
The troops there have been reinforced, bu,
she trusts for peaceful and satisfactory
settlement sh>ltl". All differences in es,i,
mates Of the year will soen he presented Ia
house OF commons. Her majesty, ia
conc llsion, details a numhcr Of measures ol
a local character that will BE- laid before the
parliament.
RETRKATINa on ADRiASoPLE.
London, Jan IA dispatch SAYS tba,
Sulcilnan Pasta, after Sighting his way from
Ta,ar Bazsrdjik n Phlippopol,s. found the
Russians there In great force, and fought u
desperate battle Tuesday. finally succeeding
10 el~as,ug ,bs rosd TO Adrisnople. and
couuauine ,hiiAef.