Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-02-08
GREAT BRITAIN.


GREAT BRITAIN.
LONDON, Feb. 7.-Parliament reassembled
to-day. The queens speech was as follows:
My Lords and Gentlemen-It is with much
satisfaction again invite your advice and as.
sistance in the Conduct of public affairs.
have given my approval to The marriage be-
tween the Prince Leopold and Princess Helena
of Waldeck have every occasion to believe
this will be happy union.
Icontinue in relations Of cordisl harmony
with all foreign powers. Tue treaty for tn
cession of Thessaly to Greece has new been
executed in the main. The transfer OF the SOW
eleignity and occupation was AFFECTED In a
manner honorable to all concerned. In con-
cert with the president OF the French republic,
have given careful attention to the affairs of
Egypt where existing arrangements imposed
on me special obligation. shall use my
influence to maintain the rights already estab-
lshed. whe Their by flrmans Of the sultan, or
by various international engagements in
spirit favorable to good government
of the country and a prudent development of
its institutions. have pleasure in informing
you that the restoration Of peace beyond tue
Northwestern frontier, together with contin-
ued internal tranquility, plentiful seasons and
ment In India to resume the works OF public
utility which had been suspended, and devoted
attention to measures for further improvement
of the condition of the people. The conven-
ton with Transvaal has been ratified by the
represe 1tatiye assembly and have seen no
reason TO qualify my anticipations of It's work.
ing. I have, however, to regret that although
hostilltes have not been renewed in Basula-
Ia nd, the country still renains unsettled.
80 hn Of ho
estimates for the service the year are in an
advanced stage of pref aration and will be
promptly submitted 10 you.
My lords and gentlem-n, my communities
tons with France on the subject Of new
commercial treaty have not been closed. They
will be prosecuted by me as have already ac-
quainted you with desire TO conclude treaty
favorable to extended intercourse between the
two nations, to whose close amity attach so
great value.
The trade of the country, both domestic and
foreign, has for some time been improving
andAthe mildness of the winter has been emil
nently suited to farming operations. Better
prospects are, trust, thus opened for the
classes Immediately concerned in agriculture.
The public revenue which is greatly, though
not always at once effected by the state Of in
dustry and commerce, has not yet exhibited an
upward movement in proportion to their in
creased activity.
The condition of Irelsgd at this time, as
compared with that whieM I described at the
beginning Of last year, shows signs OF i'm.
provement, and encourages the hope that per-
severance In the course you have pursued, will
be rewarded with happy results, which are so
much to be desired. Justice has been admin
istered with better efficacy, and the intimida-
ton which has been employed to deter occu.
piers of land from fulfilling their obligations,
and from availing themselves of the act of
last session, shows, upon the whole, dimin-
ished force. My efforts. through the bounty
of providence, have been favored by an abun-
dant harvest in that portion of the kingdom.
In addition to vigorous execution OF the pro-
visions of ordinary law, have not hesitated,
under painful necessity, to employ the largely
exceptional powers entrusted to me, for the
protection of life and property, by two acts Of
the last session.
You will be invited to deal with proposals
for the establishment in English and Welsh
counties, of local self-government, which has
SO long been enjoyed by towns, together with
enlarged powers of administration, and with
financial charge, which will'give you an OPP
portunity of considering, both as to town and
county, what may be the proper extent, and
most equitable and provident form for con.
tribution from imperial taxes in relief of
local charges. These proposals, in SO far
as they are financial, will apply to the whole of
Great Britain. 1t will be necessary to reserve
the case of Ireland for separate consideration
In connection with the general subject OF local
administration.
have directed measure to be prepared and
submitted you for reform of the ancient and
distinguished corporation OF London, and for
the extension of municipal government to the
metropolis at large.
The bills will again be laid before you with
viii h during the last session, notwithstand-
ing its length and duration, 1t was found im.
possible to proceed. ] refer particularly to
those concerning bankruptcy, the reDresslon
of corrupt practices at elections, and the con.
servancy of rivers and the prevention of
e pods. Measures will also be proposed to you
with respect to the criminal csde and the con.
solidation and amendment Of laws affecting
patents.
The interests Of some portions Of the king
dom have suffered peeuniarily Of late years
from the extreme pressure Of public business
on your time and strength, but trust that
during this session you may be able to consider
the bills which will be presented in relation
to the law of entail and of educational endow.
ments in Scotland, and to improve the means
of education In Wales.
commend these and other subjects, with
confidence, to your care, and 1t is my earnest
prayer your wisdom and energy may, under
the blessing of God, prove equal to the varied
and increasing needs Of this extended empire.
The speech was read by Lord Colborne.
IN COMMONS.
In the commons after the new members had
been sworn in, Bradlaugh advanced to take the
oath. Sir Stafford Northcote moved that he
be not allowed TO speak.
Bradlaugh, addressing the house from the
bar, declared most solemnly the parliamen.
| tary oath to be binding upon his honor and
conscience. Gladstone maintained the house
could only see the formalities of administer.
ing the oath observed and could not in.
aufre into Bradlaugh's opinions. North
te'smotion was then adopted, 236 to 237.
The speaker ordered Bradlaugh to withdraw.
| Bradlauxh at first refused, but withdrew upon
| the motion being agreed to ordering him to
| withdraw, which Gladstone said he would
not oppose.
sexron gave notice of bill to repeal the
| coercion act.
The speaker read letter from Forster, CHIEF
secretary for Ireland, informing him of the ar.
rest of certain Irish members Of the house. E
| DwYer Gray, home ruler, moved the letter be
referred to a select committee, citing prece.
dents In support Of his motion. He contended
the coercion act had been isolated Gladstone
opposed the motion, which was finally reject
cd, ia to As.
| An analysis Of the voting on the Bradlaugh
| question shows the Tories secured maj,rlf5
| of two, without counting the Home Ruler.
and Liberals, who voted with them. Glad
| stone laid on the table of the house the new