Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1882-02-07
HY GABLE.

LoEDoY, February 7.-Parliament re-
assembled to-day. The Queens speech is
as follows;
"My Lords and Gentlemen-It is with
much satisfaction | again invite your adj
vice and assistance in the conduct of pub
lie affairs. have given my approval to
the marriage between Prince Leopold and
Princess Helena of Waldeck. j have
every reason to believe that this will be a
happy union. / continue in cordial rela-
tions and harmony with all foreign pow
ers. The treaty for the cession of Thes-
sally TO Greece has now been executed in
the mann provisions. The transfer of SOW
eregnty and occupation was effected in
manner honorable to all concerned In
concert with the President of the French
republic | have given careful attention to
the affairs Of Egypt, where existing ar
rangements imposed on me special obi
cations. / shall use my influence TO MAIN
tain the rights already established, wheth-
or by irmness of the Sultan or by various
international engagements in spirit
favorable to good government Of the coun-
try and the prudent development of its
institutions. | have pleasure in inform
ing you that the restoration of peace be-.
You'd the northwestern frontier, together
with continued internal tranquility, plen-
tiful seasons and an increase of revenue,
has enabled my government in India to
resume works of public utility which had
been suspended, and devote its attention
to measures for further improvement OF the
condition of the people. The convention
with the Transvaal has been ratified by
representative Assembly, and l have seen
no reason to qualify my anticipations as
TO its advantageous working. have,
however, to regret that, although HOSTILE
ties have not been renewed in the
Basutoland- country, it still remains un-
settled.
"Gentlemen of the House of Commons
The estimates for service Of the year are
in an advanced state Of preservation, and
will be promptly submitted to you.
"My Lords-My communications with
France on the subject Of a COM
mercal treaty have not been closed.
They will be prosecuted by me, as / have
already acquainted you with toe desire 10
conclude the treaty so favorable to the
extended intercourse between the two Ia
tions,to whose close amity attach so great
value to the country, both domestic and
foreign, which has for some time been i'm
proving, and the mildness Of the winters
have been eminently suited to farming
operations. Better prospects are, trust,
opened for all classes Immediately con-
cerned in agriculture The public reve-
nue., which is greatly though not always
at once affected by the state OF industry
and commerce. has not yet ex-
hibited an upward movement IN
proportion to their increased activity.
The condition Of Ireland at this time, as
compared with that which described Mt
the beginning Of last year, shows signs Of
Improvement, and encourages hope that
perseverance in the course you have pur-
sued will be rewarded with happy results,
which are so much to be desired, Justice
has been administered with greater eftica-
cv and intimidation, which has been en-
pl6ved to deter occupiers Of land from
| fulfilling their obligations and from avail
inc themselves of the act Of last session,
shows unon the whole, diminished force.
NV efforts. through the bounty Of Provi-
dence, has been favored by an abundant
of harvest in that portion Of the kingdom.
In addition TO the vigorous execution OF
| the provisions and ordinary law, l. have
not hesitated, under painful necessity, in
case to employ largely the exceptional
powers entrusted to me for protection Of
| life and property. By the two acts of the
last session you will be invited to deal
with the proposals for the establishment
in the English and Welsh counties Of
| local self-government, which has so long
been enjoyed by towns, together with
enlarged powers Of administration and