New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1880-05-21
AFFAIRS IN FOREIGN LANDS.
PARLIAMENT MEETS.
THE QUEENS sPEECH-wRY PLIMsOLL RETfREe-
BEACONsFIELD's CONFESSION OF SURPRISE.

PARLIAMENT MEETS.
THE QUEENS sPEEcH-wRY PLIMsOLL RETfRKs-.
BEACONsFIELD's CONFESSION OF SURPRISE
LONDON, Thursday. May 20. 1880.
Parliament reassembled to-day. The Queens
Speech read by Lord Seborne, Lord High Chancel-
lor The House of Commons was crowded, bus the at'
tendance 10 the House Of Peers meare. Tue fol.
lowing is the full text of the Queens Speech;
Ny LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: l avail my myself e OF me
general escton and the sTraneems required upon
Tbe eos reatons Which hold with all the other
Powers Of Europe viii, trust enable me TO promote.
in with them the early and complete plnmens
and equal 10 Turkey we'll such territorial ques
tons as are not yet settled In conformity WITH tne pro-
for the avoidance OF further complications in the East
In accordance with this view have deemed II exped
Pnt 10 dispatch Ambassador Extrsordinary 10 the
Court OF tho sultan.
my hope that the measures adopted in Afghsnistan
would lead to the speedy settlement OF that country
@ sa nG e q o y
ment In India uuremttnR. But have to lament that
Sowevsr y Be enoeasiuSy dreessd toward the pscca
tOn Of Afghanissn and the establishment OF such iDst
peDdence people and 70 restore their friendly rela-
tions with my Indian Empire
70 me Sas s my xs 1ss
formation HS upon 1t this weiShty Subject
Invite your careful notice TO the important quesons
have continued to commend he favorable oonsidera.
on Of the authorities and people Of the settle
SUPREMACY over The Transvaa with its diversified popI-
aton, desire both to make provision for the security
settlers institutions based on large liberal principles
Of selfgovrrnment.
with sasiaetion that the imports sad exports OF the
a e in e St
continues without abatement. The estimates OF
With moderation but the time which has since elapsed
exhibits promise that they will be exceeded Tho an.
been already voted will be promptly laid before you.
MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN: The late season OF the
sercuy sdc a. s6dss sOI The %e avaaSe Tor
ton; but make no doubt yon will studiousy turn 10
land expires the LIST of June You will not be asked
TO IT, Nv desire 10 avoid the evils Of exceptional
legislation In the abrdgment OF liberty would not induce
fOregO in degree the per rormance OF the hrss
duty Of every IN providing for the security
I'll this sacred obgatiOn persuaded that the loyalty
1d sense s St %y Of ns sa
mnstered for the maintenance Of peace and order The
PsraSeSt for the mitigation Of the distress IN Ireland
have been servceabe to that end The ques
authorized by Parliament is under my consideration.
measure at an early day will be submitted putting
respect to burial in churchyards and cemeteries.
Ii win be necessary to ask you TO renew the act for
Among tine chief subjects which may be brought un.
der your noc as ne 10 @ Ss ss 1S
against injury from ground game, for determining on
PRINCIPLES the liabilities OF employers Tor accden
sustiined by workmen, and for the extension Of tho
borough franchise 10 Ireland These, and al OF your
labors. I heartily commend to the blessing OF God.
Sir Stafford Northcote spoke on the address. he ap-
proved the spirit OF the address, although lie criticised
some Oi its details
Mr. Parnell and his immediate followers sit the 0p
position benches, Mr. Shaw and Others on the Govern
ment side. Mr.. John OConor Power gave notice that
he would offer amendment TO the address In reply
to the Queens Speech the position Of the occupers
iaaar ar In
order that their legitimate claims may be satisfied.
Mr. Chamberlain tRadicaD, member for Birmingham,
gave notice that he would move for select committee
upon the losses Of merchant ships
The Right Hon. Z. Dwyer Gray (Home Rule), member
for Carlow gave notice that he viii ask leave TO intro
duce bill for the suspension OF ejectmeDts in Ireland
The retirement OF Mr. Pmsoll In favor OF Sir William
Harcourt Home secretary said % be due to feelog
G the 2 " Ut ne sUs
Oriai support to bis bill Tor the regulation Of grain
jects for which he entered Parliament have been
Il ~ said that Sir Garnet wolseley will receive the
Grand Cross Of the Order OF the Bath.
In his speech the meeting Of the Conservatives at
stated 70 have admitted the surprise he felt at the
result Of the recent election He t0Sk SpoS nimse
said the party whips were not bsmeless as the defeat
Of the Conservatives was greatly due to s%enta6s de-
remedied in future and with that view he suggested
he OF o committee Win Inc hlRnt Hon.
w Sith as chairman. He said the rumOrs OF his re-
tremeut from the leadership OF the party were uu-
founded. II the party considered bis retention OF the
leadership 10 be an advantage, whatever ability he pos
sesSed would be devoted 10 their service
Sir SlaJrd Northcote Wished. among other things, 70
know to be the relations between Sir Austen
LIyard and Mr.. GOschen, the Ambassador Extraordf'
nary TO tue Porte
Nj O'COnor Power moved amendment 10 the ad-
dress declaring that the position OF the Oceupers of the
land In Ireland deserves Immediate attention.
sti0n taat did not affect the principle raised by the
address. In answer to SIR stafford NOrtbcote MI.
Gadstoue SAID Mr.. Goschens powers are the same as
th0an OF any ordinary Ambassador After answers are
received in spOnse Earl Granvies circular note.
Mr. GoscheD VII. receive specific Instructions ana II MS
mission misappreheDsons entertained py
Turkey regarding the Government the result Will Do
worthy OF RItalnmen!. o.-.. H.. -.
think the justify the renewal Of the Coer-
cOu act .aoo
Mr. Powers amendment was defeated by vote of3OO
70 AZ and the motion for address was agreed 70.
In the House " Lords Lord Beac0nsheld eongratns
lated the Government Its resolve TO completely fun
the Berlin Treaty. He said he would Ike TO obtain
some information regarding the powers OF Mr. Goschen,
and wished know what meant by institutions IN
tnunx the Coercion aet and thanked the House for s
suupOrt hlle he was Premier.
i6rd Granville replied for the Government, as Mn
Gladstone had IN the House.
Ine address was then agreed TO.
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