Saturday press. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1880-1885, 1880-10-02
Tn, Propagation Of Parliament.
TIKI QUEENS sprycu

Parliament was formally prorogued on the
It'll. The Queens speech, which was deliver
ed on the occasion, states that Her Majesty
continues TO receive friendly assurances from
the different foreign powers, and that the rcla-
tons maintained by the country are Of an
eminently satisfactory character.
Mention was next prominently made Of tho
state Of affairs in the East, with reference to
which the speech states that the failure Of tho
Ottoman Porte to carry out the stipulations Of
the European conference has seriously de-
layed the much to- be desired settlement Of
questions affecting Montenegro and other i'm
poriant points in the Treaty Of Berlin, such 40
the initiation Of reforms in Asia Minor, and
the rectifcation Of the Greek frontier. In con-
sequence of the neglect by the Porte to give
effect to the recommendations Of the Powers,
the latter have, by a joint letter, informed the
Sultan Of their judgment as to the means re-
quisite for due execution OF the stipulations Of
the treaty which still remain unfnilled, and
that they now confidently rely upon the speedy
attainment of the ends in view, the whole Of
Europe being concerned in the questions at
issue between Turkey and her neigbbors.
Her Majesty's Government therefore, in
conjunction with other powers, 10 pressing tho
Porte to adopt the measures which are re-
garded as essential for the solution of exist
ing difficulties. Her Majesty is convinced that
the policy adopted is calculated to ensure tho
maintenance Of peace in the East.
Referring to the progress Of events in Afg-
hanstan, the speech says that the recent bril-
liant victory by General Roberts has caused
the liveliest satisfaction, and Her Majesty
hopes that it will contribute toward bringing
about an honorable and speedy termination Of
the war in that country. The speech conveys
no further intimation respecting the policy
which it is intended to adopt with regard to
Afghanistan.
Regret is expressed that no advance has
been made toward confederation Of the South
African colonies, and n hope rs expressed that
at some future time the question may receive
favorable consideration by the colonies i'm
mediately concerned.
Abiding to the agitation prevailing in
Basuto-land against the decision of the British
authorities that all arms shall be delivered
before certain date, the speech says that
Her Majesty hopes THAT BY the adoption Of
moderate and conciliatory policy the excite
ment in that province will be- shortly allayed,
and perfect tranquility be re-established
throughout her South African dominioDs.
Her Majesty is thankful 70 learn that the
harvest in many parts Of 6reat Britain and
Ireland has proved reasonably abundant, and
states that there are grounds for anticipating
more remarked revival FROM the depression
in trade recently experienced. The revenue
returns steadily continue to show moro favor
able results than has been the case for some
time past. This, compiled with the extension
Of trade, may be expected 10 produce an i'm
provenent in the condition of the people in
Ireland. f4a2 Er
The various measures passed during the
session were then referred 10, aud tho speech
concluded in the usual manner