Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-08-16
PARLIAMENT pRoRoaUEp.

AoNDONs aug Ao'-IAIuuInenG was pro-
rogued to-day at fifteen minutes past two.
The speech from the throne as delivered by the
royal commissioner is as follows:
N.Y. Lords and Gentlemen-I am happy to be
able to relieve you from your laborious duties.
My relations with other powers continue cor.
dial and my influence with them will be en-
ployed in maintaining the obligations imposed
by treaties promoting and consolidating gem
eral peace. The territorial arrangements stip-
ulated in the treaty of Berlin have
of new frontiers is nearly complete.
The Balkan peninsula has been evacuated by
the Russian army in accordance with the
treaty. Under the unanimous sanction of sig
natory powers suitable provision has been
made for the government Of Eastern Rou ~ ella.
have with great satisfaction aiven my sane
ton to the election of 6 prince of Bulgaria,
The calamities of the late war have hitherto
precluded the adoption of those reforms by the
Ottoman government, of which it has acknowl-
edged the necessity, but I have urged and shall
continue to urge the Importance of timely
compliance with its engagements in this re-
spect.
At the suggestion of my Government, in con-
junction with that Of France, change has
taken place in the vice royalty of Egypt which
the past misgovernment of that country rem
dered necessary.
The treaty concluded with the ameer of AZ
ghanistan, which has been laid before you, has
happily terminated the war which his prede-
oessor compelled me to undertake. BY it my
friendly relations with Afghanistan are re-
established, guarantees for it's peace and safety
given. The ability displayed by those in COM
mand of my troops and the gall
lantry and endurance of the troops
themselye', is well deserving of the thanks
bestowed upon them by both houses. My
Acknowledgements are especially due to the
many native princes who offered their assist
ance we'll as to those whose forces were
actually brought into the field recognize in
such cordial cooperation their attachment and
good will to my India empire.
;. Since Last addressed you my forces have
been engaged in serions conflict with the most
powerful native ru er of South Africa.
While I havethe pleasure in thanking
them for vindicating the honor Of
British arms I must mourn over
the sacrifice of many precious lives. trust
that the decisive success which has recently
attained their operations will lead to the ear "
establishment of peace on an enduring basis
and that my subjects IN that part of the world
being thus relieved from the danger to which
they have hitherto been exposed, may readily
Join in such arrangements as may best secure
their safety and prosperity in the future.
Here follows the usual paragraph thanking
the house of commons for voting supplies.
Ny Lords and Gentlemen-By the army dis
cipline act you have for the first time placed
upon the statute book clear and compreheu-
sive code of laws relating to the military Ser
vice. The acts providing for the appoint
ment of public prosecution and amending the
law relating to banking and joint stock COM
panies are we'll calculated to conduce
to the prosperity of the CONNER
cial system. have had much pleasure in
complying with your request to appoint a COM
mission IT, inquire into the cause of the depres-
500 in agriculture observe with satisfaction
that you have agreed to measures relative to
education IN Ireland, which form a fitting
supplement to the intermediate education act.
In bidding you farewell, pray that the
blessing of providence may rest on your Ia
bors.
A very small assemblage listened to her ma
jesty's speech.
CONSULAR CONVENTION.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-In the house of commons
the under secretary for foreign affairs stated
the government bad not yet been able to con.
olude a consular convention with the United
States, but bill empowering the executive Of
such convention, is being prepared. so rs to be
in readiness against the time when the conve n.
ton is concluded.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
LONDON, Aug. ia Durham dispatch says
the Zulus generally acquiesce in the deposition
of Cetewayo.
King Cetewayo has prepared an army and
intends to fight again, according to reports of
Zulu prisoners.
ONLY SPIES.
Sir Garnet Wolseley telegraphs from PETER.
maretzburg that he has reason to believe mes
sengers from Cetewayo, who are making in.
quiries concerning the terms that will be Of
fered the king it he surrenders, are only spies
sent to ascertain the movements of the British
GERMAN CROPS.
LONDON, Aug. ia correspondent at Der
lin hears from reliable authority, that rye
which is the principal bread material of Ger
many, will yield, at the highest estimate, only
three-quarters of the calculated average, where
as wheat, If the weather continues fair, as
seems probable will yield full harvest. Bar.
ley promises about the same yield as rye; oats
better, and potatoes good, though some diseas,
has appeared.
NEW AUSTRIAN MINISTRY.
VIENNA, Aug. 15.-The new Austrian ninistr,
is coalition in which every party is repre-
sented except the once powerful Germany con
stitutionalists. Baron Julius Won Horst, min
lister OF Justice and minister of public worship
is protectionist, Herr Folkenhayn, minister
Of agriculture. The clerical presence of tn,
latter in the ministry is considered an indica
ton that Count Andrassy, the Austro-Hunga.
rian premier will leave his Office forever. no
even occupying the Hungarian premiership.
TICKLE BISMARCK.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-Correspondence of tn
Generate Russe, supposed to be directly con
nected with the Russian ministry of foreign
affairs, publishes an article stating that Ger
| many has abandoned the friendship of Russi,
| for that of Austria and England.
MISCELLANEOUS FOREIGN.
PARIS, Aug. I'm. Saugeon, president o
the council general of Bordeaux, has become
candidate against Blanqui for member of tn
chamber of deputies.
CAIRO, Aug. 15.-The frman of investure of
Prince Tewfk was read to-day. The cere-
monies were very impressive.
LONDON, Aug. 15.(The miners at Manches
ter yesterday resolved to establish national
emigration fund association.
Greece and Turkey are strengthening theil
forces on the frontiers of Epirus and Thessaly
600!
The Porte has appointed plenipotentiaries t.
arrange the Greek frontier.
American eagles valued at 100000 will b.
shipped to-day from London to New York.
Bullion withdrawn from the Bank of Eng
land on balance yesterday, E2l 900.
LONDON, Aug. 15.-In consequence of tn
attempt by natives on the Searches to destro
the British custom house at Kinkonkeh, tn
corvette Tenedos, with 200 men, homewar
bound from Cape Colony, was ordered to Sierr
Leone from Ascension on the 9th July. TIL
Dide has arrived off the west coast of Africs
including three gun vessels. The British fore
on the coast will amount to 600 men. Their
has been several deaths from sunstroke a
Tifis.
CoNsTANT1NopLE, Aug. 15.-The porte has r.
iected tho demand of Servia for indemniflcs
tion Of losses caused by the recent invasion Q
tho Servian frontier
T.Aa An "a tote
of King Alfonso with the Austrian archduchet
will be solemnizcd November %, the king
birthday.