National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1880-02-06


by the Queen to-day The weather was fine,
and the procession took place according to the
programme. The Queen arrived at the House
Of Lords at ten minutes past o'clock. She
handed her speech to Lord Cairns, Iy whom it
was read to tho two houses.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
There was nothing TO give particular signifi-
cancc to the speech. Sho says her relations
with all the Powers continue friendly. Affairs
in Turkey are referred to and, nOtwithstand-
ing the treaty of Berlin, much still remains TO
bo done TO repair the disorders incident to the
late war in Turkey. Affairs IN Afghanistan
are referred to. While determined to make
the frontiers Of hor Indian empire strong, the
Queen desires TO be in friendly relations alike
with those who may rule in Afghanistan and
the people of that country. Congratulations
are expressed at the settlement of the troubles
in Africa. In relation TO the distress ia Ire.
land the message says;
The commission which at the close Of the session
miormed You | had issued TO inquire into the
cause. Of agricultural depression throughout the
United Kingdoin is pursuing its labors. Icantilne
the serious difficulty In the usual crops In some
parts of Ireland has rendered necessary special
precautions on the part OF my gHyernot i 70 SuaII
were threatened. With this view they have called
upon the authorities charged wi the duty of ad
mnistering relief to make ample preparations for
the distribution of food and fuel should such
step become necessary and they have also stinu-
lated the employment OF labor by advances on
terms more liberal than those preScrbodby existing
law. | feel assured that you Will give your sane
ton to the course which has been adopted where
IL may have exceeded the power intrusted by Par
lament 10 the Executive of the government.
proposal will be submitted 10 you tor providing
The funds required for these exceptional advances
on the security of property administered by the
church tempOralities commissioners.
Tho House OF Commons.
In the House of Commons to-day Sir
Stafford Northcote, Chancellor of the Ex-
chcquer, gave notice that he would move to.
morrow the adoption Of bill sanctioning tho
measures of relief for Ireland already taken
and for further relief.
Alexander NJ. Sullivan, Home Rule member
for Louth, gave notice that he would to-lnor-
row move for leave TO introduce bill for the
better protection of life and property In
Ireland by susponding the serving of writS Of
ejoctment for nonpayment of rent.
The Right Honorable John Robert Mowbray,
Conservative member for Oxford University,
moved tho address la answer TO the speech
from the throne.
Mr.. Cory in seconding the motion stated
that the distress in Ireland was not 40 general
as presented. lie contended that any inter
ference with the land question should be con-
dgcted with all due safeguards.
The Marquis of harrington said the Greek
question ought TO be taken up and settled as
speedily as possible. He criticized the recent
interference of the government in Turkish
matters rs likely 10 lead to future compica
tons, aud pointed that the reforms in Asiatic
Turkey were still in allegiance.
| king of tho Austro-German alliance he
said lo thought 1t would be we'll for Ireland
to look to her own security. He criticized
the annexation of the Transvaal, argued that
the population of Afghanistan were now in II
worse condition than before and asked for
Explanations regarding the military executions
Ia, .t,t,l II,. hnnnI Of "A an nttt
would ut tho earliest moment state definitely
what steps had been taken TO relieve the dis
trCss in Ireland, and Contended that the Gov.
erumeut had prolonged the opportunity for
obstruction by unnecessarily continuing the
existence of Parliament.
Sir Stafford Nortbcote, Chancellor Of the
Exchequer, replied to the last speaker. lie
regretted that the Marquis of Harrington had
not given any explanation touching the atti.
tude of tho Liberals in regard to the home
rule question, aud said that there was nothing
| in the state Of tho country rendering disSO'
luton necessary. The opposition must bear
| its share Of the blanc attached to the tolera
tion of obstruction, rs they had not supported
| the endeuvors of the Government to terminate
tho obstruction. The Greek question, he said
is still under consideration. The financial
difficulties of the Porte added 10 the difficulties
| in dealing with the question of AsiatiC
| reforms. rhe Austro-German alliance gave
great pleasure to the government, rs 10
| is likely to be conducive to the peace OF the
world. lior Majesty's government, he said,
! had no wish for tho annexation OF Afghanis.
tan. The government, he claimed, had not
boon rcmiss in taking what steps In Ireland
| they Thought necessary upon information re-
| CeivGd, and he added that the government
would ask for bill Of indemnity for the loans
granted. If tho object Of Mr.. Shaws amend
ment was TO register vote against tho gov
ernment it would bo right that he should
offer it whilo hG was ignorant of tho govern
marts proposals regarding Ireland.
Mr.. Shaw then moved an adjournment Of
tho debate, which WAS agreed to after a desul-
tory discussion, in which several Irish mem-
bers participated, as to whether Mr.. Shaw
should move his amendment before or after
the governments proposal had been made
known.
The House then adjourned.
The House Of Lords.
In tho House of Lords the Earl Of Onslow
Conservative moved anl the Earl of RJsso
Conservative seconded the address ia au-
swcr to the speech from tho throne. Both TO.
ferred to the distress in Ireland
Earl Granville deprecated the strong Ian.
gu9go of Mr.. P.rnoll. lie said ho was utterly
opposed TO Home Rule, but reform in the local
government, he thought, might do much to-
ward satisfying tho Irish.
Lord Beacoushcld then spoke. lie main
taiued that tho Balkans were an intoligiblo
frontier for Turkey, aud said that tho govern
ment had madO proposition which there was
every reason to hope would bring tho
Greek affair TO conclusion. lie an
nOunced that Telegram Just ro-
ceiy we'd from Sir BIrtle Frcre gave
promise of carrying out the scheme of con.
federation in South Africa. lie said the GOV.
orumsnt was opposed to annexation In Afghan.
i4tan, aud asserted that the charges of cruelty
agains, General Roberts were unsupported by
documentary testimony. Home Rule he dc.
Gncd to mean dismemberment of tho United
Kingdom,
The Duke of Argyll followed, aud attacked
General Roberts AMI tho Auslo'Turkish con'
yontion.
Lord CrauhroolS replied to the Duke of
Argyll, aud defended the Government.
The address was then sgreod to, aud tho
IIous adjourned.
The Spanish Cortes.
MADRID, Feb 5.--lu the Chamber of Dapu.