New-York tribune., 1878-01-18
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT OPENED.


THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT OPENED.
TEXT OF THE QUEENS sPEECH-THE TONE PACIFIC
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES RECOMMENDED.
LONDON. Thursday, Jan. II, 1873.
Parliament met to-day. As the Queen did not
open the session in person, there was no State cere-
monia and the proceedings were confined to what
usually takes place when the opening is by Royal
Commission. The weather was very fine, being
clear and exceptionally mild The following Is Her
Majesty's speech:
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: I have thought Mt TO as
sembe you before the usual period of your meeting In
order that you might become acquainted with the efforts
have made TO minate the devastating East
Europe and Armenia, and that might have the ad-
vice and assistance OF my Parliament in the present
state OF public affairs You are aware that, after having
unsuccessfuy sriven TO avert that war; declared my
intention to observe neutrality, in contest
which lamened, but mad failed to prevent, so long
the interests OF my Empire, as defined
by my government, were not threatened. expressed
at the time my earnest desire To avail myself
OF any opportunity which might present ltsef for
promoting apeacein selleinent Oh the Questions a az
obtained by the Russian arms IN Europe and Asia CON
yinced Porte that it should endeavor TO bring to
close h0siitles which causing immense suferings
to its subjects The Government OF the sultan accord
ingly addressed the neutral Powers parties 10 the
treaties relating TO the Turkish Empire, an appeal for
their good Offices It did not however, apPeaff pear
they could usefny comply with the, request,
and they communicated this opinion TO the Porte.
The Porte then determined making separate appeal
to my Government and [ at agreed to make an in
qury OF the Emperor Of Russia whether his Imperial Maj
csty would entertain 0vertures for peace The Emperor
expressed in reply his earnest desire for peace, and
stated. at the time his opinion as to the course
which should be pursued for its attainment. Upon this
subject, communications have taken place between the
Governments of Russia and Turkey. through my good
offices ana earnestly trust that they NAV lead 10 pa
Cihc solution Of The points at issue, and 10 the tcrina-
on of The No efforts on my part will be wanting
Hhorto, so far as the war has proceeded neither Of
the bcigerents nringed The conditions on which
IN neutrality is founded and Willingly Del'eve Doth
parte- desrous to respect them 40 far as 1t be IN
thcir power 30 long as these conditions are not In
rot conceal myself that should hOstities be unior
tunatey prolonged, some unexpected occurrence may
render 1t incumbent on me to adopt measures OF pre-
caution Such measures could not be eli ctuaiy taken
without adequate pret,ratlo ana trust 10 tae noers
y 0f 10Y ParlHnen to supply the means when may @ De
required FOR that purpose Fdpeis on thcse aHaio VIII
Ny relations Win all foregnPowers continue niendiy
am thaukfhl that the terrible famine which rayaSed
cesofGl exeiions have been maze ~ my ioca govern
ntHs 10 relieve the suferingS or the population ana In
that duty tnsy have been powerfully seconded by the
liberal ud OF ny Ycopea al nome ana IN my co1hts nav
directed that an inquiry shan be made mo me measures
IL proper to diminish the danger Of such calanites
i,r The fua Tho condition OF naive Affairs IA ooa,h
Africa has o' Late cd> d me some HfXt ~, ana mas u-
nand-d the watchiui attention OF my Government.
have thought 1t eApedent to reinforce my troops Ia t
part Of NY Empire. trust that l~accabe and satis'
actorY sciemcnt OF all differences may be shortly Oo
Gentlemen of the House of Commons: have directed
the cBtimtcs OF tho year 10 Dc prepared and presented
TO yOu without delay.
Lords and Gentlemen: bill will be laid before
you upon the subject Ui comfy gOvoInent, and your
attention viii br again called % the consideration or the
factory law ani 10 tEr summary jurisdiction or maSis-
trates You Will be- asked at an early period OF the ses-
sion take into your consideration bill on the subject
Oi the cattle disease IN this country Your attention will
be invited to the subject OF Intermediate education IN
Ireland. bill Will be laid before you 10 simplify and
express the whole law and procedure relating
10 ndlctaDle offences. ] commend these subjects to
your most careful consideration, and pray that the
blessing OF the Almighty may attend and guide yourde