The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-08-16
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
lBY CABLE TO THE HERALD.

PROPAGATION OF PARLIAMENT-REVIEW OF
GREAT BR1rAIN's FOREIGN PoIIcY-HER
MILITARY, FINANCIAL LEGAL, AGRICUL-
TURAL AND EDUCATIONAL AFFAIRS.
[By CABLE TO THE HERALD.l
LONDON. August 10, 1879.
Parliament was prorogued to-day ut fifteen
minutes past two o'clock T.. nj. The Speech
from the Throne, rs delivered by royal com
mission, is as follows
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN--I am happy to
be able to relieve you from your laborious
Duties
NV relations with the other Powers continue
cordial, and my influence with them will be en-
ployed in main attaining the obligations imposed
by treaties, promoting and consolidating the
general peace.
The territorial arrangements stipulated in the
Treaty of Berlin have been faithfully executed.
and the dclimitation Of new frontiers is nearly
completed. The Balkan peninsula has been
evacuated by the Russian army, in accordance
with the treaty. Under the unanimous sanction
Of the signatory Powers suitable provision has
been made for the government of Eastern ROu-
mca. have with grea, satisfaction given my
sanction to the election of "a Prince of Bulgaria
The calamiries of the late war have hitherto
prccluded the adoption of those reforms by the
Ottoman government, of which il has acknowl
edged the necessity. but have urged and shall
continue to urge the importance of timely com
pliance with its engagements In this respect
ton with that of France a change has taken
place in the Niccroyaty of Egypt, which the
past misgovcrnment OF that country rendered
necessary.
ghamstan, which has been laid before you, has
happily terminated the war which his prcdeccs-
sor compelled me to undertake. by it my
friendly relations with Atghanistan are re-
established, guarantees for its peace and safety
given and the frontiers of India strengthened
The ability displayed by those in command of
my troops aud the galiantry and endurance of
the troops themselves well deserve the thanks
bestowed upon them by both houses. Ny
lcknow led gments are especially due to the many
native princes who offered their assistance, as
well as to those whose forces were actually
brought into the field. recognize ia such zeal
Gus cooperation their attachment and good viii
To my Indian Empire.
Since | last addressed You my forces have
been engaged IN serious conflict with the most
powerful native ruler in South Africa While ]
have pleasure in thanking them for vindicating
the honor of British arms | must mourn over
the sacrifice OF many precious life. trust
that the decisive success which has recently at
tended their operations will lead to nm early
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 ~ may best secure
their safety and prosperity in future Here
follows the usual paragraph thanking the House
of Commons for voting supplies.
My Lords and gentlemen, by The Army Disci-
pnc act You have Tor the first time placed upon
the statute book ~ clear, comprehensive code of
laws relating to the military service. The acts
providing for the appointment of public pros
ccutor and amending the law relating 10 sum
mary jurisdiction OF magistrates, will, trust,
greatly improve the administration of criminal
law The alterations in the law relating to
banking and Joint stock companies are well cal
culated to conduce to the prosperity of the com
mercial system.
I'll ,,,,,.l ,lc,sura In com ulviny v,;th v,,r
request to appoint 70 commissioner to inquire
into the causes OF the depression In agriculture
observe with satisfaction that YOU have
agreed 10 measures relative " education in Ire