National Republican., 1880-05-21
MESSAGE OF THE QUEEN.
ReassembIing of the British Houses
of Parliament.
Speech from the Throre Read by tho Lord
High Chancellor = British Affairs in
Turkey, Afehanistan and India
The Irish Peace-Preservation
Act--Its Renewal viii
Not be Requested.
British Parliament seassembIod.


peers was mcagre.
The following is the full text of the queens
speech:
"MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: I avail myself of
the earliest opportunity of meeting you after the
recent general election, and the arrangements re-
qured upon the change OF administration. The
cordial relations which hold with all the other
powers of Europe will, trust enable Inc TO pro-
mote in concert with them the carly and complete
mlfllment OF the treaty of Berlin with respect TO
ciIecuo reforms and equal laws in Turkey, as well
as such territorial questions as are not yet settled
In conformity with the provisions Of the treaty.
regard such fulflment essential for the avoidance
of further complications in the east. In accord
ance with this view have deemed II cxpedont
10 dispatch on ambassador extraordinary to the
court of the sultan.
ION the last occasion ofmy addressing you I OK
pressed my hope that the measures adopted in
Afghanistln would lead TO the speedy settlement
of that country Since that period the gallantry OF
my troops has continued to be conspicuous and the
labors Of my government In India unremittng
But have 10 lament that the end In view is not
yet attained. My efforts will, however, be unceas-
ingiy directed toward the pacifcGtion of Afghau-
isan and the establishment of such institutions as
may be found best fitted to secure the independ-
cnce of its people and to restore their friendly re.
lations with my Indian empire. The condition of
Indian finances as recently made known to me-
has required my special attention. have directed
ton upon this weighty subject
81 invite your careful notice 10 the important
questions of policy connected with the future of
south Africa. have continued to commend to
the favorable consideration of the authorities aud
people of the various settlements the project OF
confederation IN maintaining my supremacy
desire both to make provision for the security of
the indigenous races. and extend to the European
settlers institutions based on the large liberal prin
ciples sofselfgovernmcnt. Gentlemen of the house
of commons notice with satisfaction that the
imports and exports of the country, well as other
signs indicate some revival of trade, but the de-
preston lately perceived in the revenue continues
without abatement. The estimates of income laid
before the last parliament wore framed with mod
Grafton, but the time which has since elapsed ex-
hibits no promise that they will be exceeded. The
annual estimates OF the change NO far as they have
not been already noted, VIII be promptly laid be-
MY lords and gentlemen, the late season of the
year at which yon commence your labors fear
will seriously abridge the time available for useful
legislation, but have no doubt you will studi.
ouSly turn it to the best account The peace
preservation act for Ireland expires the lst of
June You will not be asked 10 renew it. My
desire to avoid the evils of exceptional legislation
in the abridgmcnt of liberty would not induce mo
to forego in any degree the performance OF the first
duty of every government in providing for the
security Of life and property. But while am de-
tcnnined to fulfill this sacred obligation, am per-
suaded that the loyalty and good sense of my Irish
subjects will justify me in relying the provis-
ions of the ordinary law firmly administered for
the maintenance of peace and order. The provs-
ions enacted before the dissolution of the late par
lament for the mitigation of the distress in Ireland
have been seryiccable to that important end The
question of the suliciency of the advances already
authorized by parliament Is under my consider,i-
ton.
"a measure at an early day will be submitted
putting an end to the controversies which have
arisen with respect TO burial i'll churchyards and
cemeteries II will be necessary to ask you TO re.
new .s SSt Ipr secret Eotmg Among the chief
as time may permit will be bills for giving more
ehectual protection to the occupiers ofland against
injury from ground game for determining on lust
principles the liabilities OF employers for accidents
sustained by workmen. and for the extension of
the borough franchise in Ireland, These aud all
of your labors heartily commend " the blessing
of God"
Sir Stafford Northcote, in tho debate OH the ad-
dress, dwelt upon the heavy responsibility of al
lowing the peace preservation act to lapse, and
earnestly hoped the result would justify the step
| He was at loss TO understand what was meant by
the appointment of an ambassador extraordinary
| to the porte He wished to know what were TO be
| the relations between Mr.. Gogchen and Sir Austen
| Layard. whether the appointment was made with
a view to concert with the other powers and If So
whether similar appointments were to be made by
other powers. He desired to know what would be
the powers of Mr.. GOschen; what was the nature Of
| the pressure contemplated He wished to know
what was meant by the reference to the establish
ment of institutions in Afghanstan. lie was glad
| that the government had the courage to see the
necessity Of maintaining British supremacy in the
! Transvaal. In conclusion, he said IL IL was found
that the governments action was likely TO be such
| as the opposition could conscientiously support
| they would render that support.
| Mr. OConor Power then moved an amendment
to the address, that the position of the occuplers of
| the land in Ireland deserves immediate attention
in order that their legitimate claims may be salts
| fed,
proposition that did not affect the principle raised
| by the address. Regarding Sir Stafford Northcotes
remarks, Mr.. Gladstone soid the government We're
fully MS true to the principles they had enunciGted
respecting the foreign policy when in opposition as
| the late government could be- Many held
that apart from one or two questions arising
| ant pf
ment had promulgated manyVauable provisions
Mr.. Goschen's appointment was by no means un-
course In the case of Sir Henry Elliott. Mr..
Goschens powers were the same as those of an
ordinary, embnssador. Respecting the object of
Mr.. Goschen's mission he might remind the house
that Earl Granville addressed circular note to
the powers urging Il prompt iuhlment of the
Berlin treaty. He could not produce that dispatch
until they had obtained in an authoritative form
notification of their views. Mr.. GOSchcn would
receive specific instructions, and If the effect ofhS
mission was 10 clear up the msapprchensions en-
tertuinod by Turkey regarding the govern
ment, the result would be worthy of attain
ment The government, Mr., Gladstone said viewed
the Greek and Monlenegrin questions as pressing
IL was desirable to disabuso the minds of the
Turkish people Of the notion that England had
such special separate interest In the mainte-
nance of Turkey. II was also desirable to remove
| from the mind of the porte the idea that England
was disposed to uessposs upon their rights in
Asia. All that the government desired he said,
was TO see the obligations OF Turkey faithfully full
filled. They had no desire TO reduce the limits Of
lufklSu tcIIltOIS nlly III
dian finance, he would not in the present state of
the question so into the details. The government
was Obliged 10 accept the annexation of the Trans
ynal as nm accomplished fact, The government
thought the circumstances did not justify the
| renewal of the coercion act IN Ireland.
Mr. Forster, chief secretary for Ireland pointed
out that 1t was impossible at this period Of the ses
sion to attempt to leglslate on SO large question
as was raised by MIR, Powers amendment The
| Irish members might, however, rely upon the gov
ernments considering the matter with the greatest
possible care. Regarding the coercion act he ap-
pesled to the priests and people of Ireland 10 re-
| fran from acts whether in the nature of party pro-
cessions or otherwise, which might result in evil
consequence and lead to resort to coorciye
measures.
MI Shaw urged that the condition of the poor
| was very pressing.
| Mr.. Parnell urged the necessity for the tempo.
rary suspension of the right of eviction,
MIR. Powers amendment was then rejected by
vote Of 300 NgainS47, and the motion for an adj
dress agreed To-.
An Irish Libel Suit.
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