Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1881-08-29
GREAT BRITAIN
The Speech from the Throne.

LONDON, Aug. 27.-The following is the
and Gentlemen-The time has arrived when I
am at length enabled to release you from your
unusually severe and protracted labors. My
relations with all foreign powers continue to
be amicable and cordial. Progress has been
made since last addressed you in the terri
torial arrangements of the Levant. A treaty
has been concluded with the sanction of all
the great powers for the cession of Thessaly to
the Greek kingdom, and its peaceful execution
has begun. Recent events in Tunis led to
communications between my government and
the government of France. have received
satisfactory assurances from the republic as
to the rights secured to me by treaty with the
bey and as to relations between the regency
and the neighboring Ottoman territory of
Tripoli. convention has been signed which
secures to the Europeans in Transvaal, sub.
ject to the important conditions therein set
forth, complete internal self-gOvernment. It
waits ratification by the representative assem-
bly,. / trust, that when confirmed, it will
effectually contribute to the tranquility of
South Africa and the stability of its affairs.
The hopes in which indulged on the last oc-
caslon . Of my addressing you with
have been fulfilled and I have to notice
with much satisfaction the termination of
hostilities in that country. In April
the troops were withdrawn from Candahor
and this government of southern Afghanestan
was assumed by the ameer. I have no reason
to anticipate any disturbance of the peace on
the northwestern frontier of India from the
contest with the ameer into which Ayoob
Khan has since entered. 1t will be my object,
while respecting the independence of the Afg-
han people, to promote by friendly offices, as
ifvv fhn e
peace.
Gentlemen of tho House of Commons 1
thank you for the supplies which you have pro-
vided to meet the public charge, and for the
contributions you have literally made towards
the expense of the recent war in Afghanes-
stan.
My Lords and Gentlemen Commercial ne
gotiations with France have been suspended,
but I continue desirous on every ground to
use my best efforts for the conclusion of a
treaty on terms favorable to the extended in
tercourse between the two nations, to whose
closer unity attach so much value. The act
for regulation of the forces cannot fail to in
crease the efficiency of the military organiza-
ton. warmly appreciate the zeal and assid-
uty with which you have devoted your
selves to the task of maturing measure
for improving the relations between owners
and occupiers of land in Ireland, and for 9TH
erwise bettering the condition of the agricul-
tural population. 1t is my earnest hope
the new law may be productive of benefits
commensurate with the care you have be-
slowed upon it's enactment. 1 regret that it
has been found impossible to proceed with
many measures or subjects of Importance,
and that, notwithstanding exertions aim ost
unparalleled, you have been
unable adequately to provide the country
with legislation adapted to it's
growing wants. 1t has been my study to use
the exceptional powers confided to me in Ire
land with discretion and firmness, but with
discrimination-whileI earnestly desire that
the condition Of the country may so improve
as to enable me to dispense with or abate the
use OF temporary and exceptional provisions.
Finally, 1 ask you to join me in imploring
the blessing of the Almighty on your united
efforts for the peace, the greatness and hap
piness of the empire.
ELEVATED TO THE PEERAGE.
LONDON, Aug 2S.-sir DudJy Coutts,
Mayor Banks, NJ. P, fer Limrick, on the
Tweed, the Marquis of Tweeddale, Carl of
south, Lord Rea, Sir Harcourt Johnston and
Sir Henry Tuflin, will be raised to the peerage
with the title of baron.
GAMBETTA.
Gambetta presided at gathering in this
city to listen to lecture on educational mat
ters by Paul Bert. Gambetta was enthusiastic
cally welcomed.
GOLD FOR AMERICA.
Eighty thousand pounds of gold were ship
ped from Havre for New York Saturday.
IMPROVED HARVEST PROSPECTS.
Reports from various districts of the United
Kingdom show pretty general improvement
in the weather since Friday, and harvest pros
pects are more cheering
GERMANY.