Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-12-06
THE QUEENS SPEECH.

Foreign Intelligence.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
LONDON, Dec. 5.-Parliament convened to-
day. The queens speech, read in the house of
lords, was unusually short. Her majesty re-
grets being compelled to summon parliament
earlier than usual, but the action Of the ameer
of Afghanistan compelled the sending of an
expedition into his territory, and the earliest
opportunity has been taken to call the parlia-
ment together and make to 1T the communities
ton required by law. Papers on the subject
will be laid before parliament. Assurances
from all foreign powers are friendly, and there
is every reason to believe the arrangements for
the pacGcation of Europe made by the treaty
of Berlin will be satisfactorily carried out.
Estimates for the ensuing year will in due time
he submitted to the house of commons. After
full deliberation upon the matters which have
led to the early meeting of parliament, and
after suitable recess parliament should pro-
coed to the consideration of measures for the
public benefit, which will then be laid before it.
AMONG THE LORDS.
LONDON, Dec. SIN the house of lords the
address in reply to the royal speech was moved
and debate began. Earl Granville complained
of several omissions in the Queens speech par.
] ticularIy the absence of any mention of the
war in South Africa, which was viewed with
great anxiety by those best acquainted with
the colony. He said he did not intend to move
any amendment to the address, because of the
Iateness of the publication of the correspon-
dence concerning Central Asia. It could not
| make any great difference to parliament
whether it met now or next February, as far as
! any influence it could exercise on
| the war, which has already been commenced.
| Nobody donbted the absolute prerogative of
the crown to make war or peace, but it is per.
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| such surprises will seriously weaken the foun-
dations of the prerogative. He repeated the
accusations that Lord Cranbrook's dispatch
misrepresented the conduct of the Gladstone
government, and Lord Lytton's commnnica-
tions to the Ameer of Afghanistan harsh
However unnecessary the war may have been,
however much we may be convinced that you
have completely played into the hands of our
great rival we urge this house to cooperate
In the strongest manner with the
house of commons to make most ample pro-
vision for the sake of our gallant troops. We
trust the government has not made fallacious
statements, undertaking the expenditure, as in
the Abyssinian war.
Lord Cranbrook. secretary of state for India,
declared that he accented the entire RESPONSE
bility for his dispatch, and would not withdraw
a single sentence. He mailed detailed state
| ment in justification, and particularly pointed
| out that Lord Granville in 1873 declined TO in
innate to Russia that any aggression on Afgh chan
istan would meet with British resistance.
! Earl Grey moved an amendment to tho adj
dress: expressing regret that parliament was
not summoned as soon as possible after war
| became probable.
The Duke of Somerset cordially supported
the prosecution of the war.
The Marquis of Salisbury, secretary of state
for the foreign department, repealed the per-
sonal charge that he had deceived parliament
by denying that there had been any change of
policy towards Afghanistan. He said they were
brought forward by Lord Granville to distract
the country's attention from the fact that his
most attached political friends were siding with
the enemies Of their country
| Lord Beaconsfeld then addressed the house.
He criticized the attitude of the opposition
in raising personal questions, and challenged
them to attack directly the justice and policy
of the war. He stated that the inspection of
Cyprus by his colleagues showed that the
island surpassed all the governments expecta-
lions, and would soon be recognized one of
the most influential positions in the British
dominions. He expressed the opinion that the
results Of the victory of General
Roberts in Afghanistan would be
speedy and satisfactory. He believed the
worst of the commercial depression was over,
and expected that in year the position of
affairs would pc very different. He added in
reference to the business prospects, that the re-
cent words of the President of the United
| States, coming from such quarter on such a
subject, cannot be treated with too much con-
| sderation. Enterprise in America reacts on
that of England. look forward with much
confidence to the influence of American indus
| try and enterprise shortly producing more
favorable results than we can now estimate.
In conclusion he said the government were
prepared to meet parliament's decision, how
ever it might affect the ministry individually,
but he hoped the house would decide to main
tain the empire and not sanction the policy
which mistakes timidity for wisdom.
The amendment moved by Earl Grey was re-
jected, and the address adopted without di-
vision.
IN THE COMMONS.
In the debate on the address in the house of
commons, the Marquis of Harrington made a
declaration similar to that Of Lord Granville
in the upper house, of the intention of himself
and his friends not to hamper the government
in the conduct of the war by any attempt to
oppose the granting of supplies. He said
1.-The war having been commenced. if necessary
for the security Of India, conduct it vigor-
ously.'
Gladstone spoke briefly, expressing the hope
that the house would have more information
before the vote OF credit was asked.
The address was adopted by the house with
out division.
THE AFGHAN WAR.
LONDON, Dec Sin the house of common.
this afternoon the under secretary of State fol
India gave notice that he would on Monda,
next submit a motion that the expenses of tn,
Afghan war be betrayed from the Indian reve
nue., and Henry Fawcett Liberal. said he woulc
, oppose the motion.
; DESPERATE FIGHT.
LAHORE, Dec. 5.-Gen. Roberts telegraph
, from Piewar Khatole, under date of the Sd, a
follows: During the night of Dec. 1st, tn
: Afghan position was surprised by a flank marcl
over Spengwai Pass. We surprised the enem,
at daybreak of the Cd. when the Seven1y-secon,
: Highland Afghans from several positions. The
: afterwards endeavored to reach Piewar Kha
tole, but the assault could not be delivered o.
. that side. We then threatened the enemy il
!. the rear and attacked and carried Piewar Kha
= = tole about 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Tn
;, enemy had on the previous evening received
reinforcement of four regiments. They tough
. desperately. Their artillery was we'll served
: Their defeat, however, complete. We CAP
s tured eighteen guns and large quantity Q
= ammunition.
v A BRITISH VICTORY.
Q LAHORE, Dec. General Roberts has game
n a complete victory over the Ameer's forces CAP
9 turing Peiwar Khatole and all the Afgha
cannon. The enemy's loss was heavy. Til
British loss is 80 killed and wounded. Capital
Kelso, of the artillery and Captain Anderson
y Of the pioneers, are among the killed.
u HARD FIGHTING.
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