The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1882-02-08
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THE Observation-Disclosures
Text of the Speech from the
Throne.

XnEOn6s
London. 7.-Parliament reassembled
to-day. The Queens speech Was as fol-
lows:
M Lords and Gentlemen:
It is with much satisfaction that 1
again invite your advice and assistance in
the conduct of public affairs. I have
given my approval to the marriage be-
tween Prince Leopold and Princess
helena, of Wsldrek. / have every rea-
son to believe that it will be q happy
union. l continue III relations OF cordial
harmony with all foreign powers. The
treaty for the cession of Thessaly to
Greece has now been executed in the
main. The transfer of the sovereignty
and the occupation were effected in a
manner honorable to all concerned. In
concert with the President of the French
republic, 1 have given careful attention
to the affairs Of Egypt, where the existing
arrangements imposed on me special OBJ
legations. l shall use my influence to
maintain the right already established,
whether By frmans Of the Sultan or by
various international engagements in
spirit favorable to the good government
Of the cOuntry and the prudent develop
ment Of its institutions. have pleasure
in informing you that the restoration of
peace beyond the northwestern
frontier, together with contih-
ued internal tranquility, plentiful
seasons and an increased revenue, has
enabled my government in India to re-
sumo the works of public utility which
had been suspended and devote its stten-
ton to measures for the further improve
ment of the condition of the people. The
convention with Transvasl las been rati-
fed by the representative assemb ly and
have seen no reason to qualify my En-
ticipAtions of its advantageous working.
l have, however, TO regret that alth ough
nostilities have not been renewed in
BasuGo-lsnd the country still remains
unsettled. The estimates for the service
of the year are In an advanced stage of
preparation an will be promptly sub
miIted. My communications with
France on the subject of the new COM
merciAl treaty have not been closed.
They will be prosecuted by me. TIE
trade Of the country, both domestic and
foreign, has for some time been improv-
ing and tde mildness of the winter has
been eminently suited to farming opera
tions. Better prospects are, / trust,
thus opened for the classes Immediately
concerned in agriculture. The public
revenue which is greatly though not al
ways Mt once affected by the state of
industry and commerce, has not yet ex-
hihited an upward movement in proper
ton to their increased activity. The
condition of Ireland at this time, as COM
pared with that which described at the
beginning of LAST year, shows signs Of
improvement, and encourages the hope
that perseverance, in the course you have
pursued will be rewarded with the happy
results which are so much to be desired.
Justice has been administered with great
efficacy, and the ingenuity which has
been employed to deter occupiers Of land
from fulfilling their obligations, and
from awaiting themselves of the act Of
last session shows, upon the whole,
diminished force. Ny efforts, through
the bounty Of Providence, have been
favored by an abundant harvest in that
portion of the kingdom. In addition to
the vigorous execution Of the provisions
OF ordinary law, haYe not hesitated
ploy the largely exceptional powers
ton of life and property by the two
be invited 10 deal with proposals for the
establishment in English and Welsh
counties, Of local sslf-govsrumsnt, which
has so long been enjoyed by towns, to-
gethsr with enlarged powers Of admins
trAtion, and financial charges, which
will give you an opportunity Of consider
ing both as to town and county, what
may be the proper extent and most
equitable and provident form of contribu-
ton from imperials taxes, in relief of local
charges. These proposals in so far as
they are financial will apply to the whole
of Great Britain. It will be necessary
to reserve the case Of Ireland for separate
jurisdiction in connection with the general
subject of local administration.
She says she will present again the
bankruptcy and election bribery bills,
and other measures.
BredlauRh advanced to be sworn, but
ct the request of the speaker withdrew,
asking to be heard before the question
wss decided.
In the Commons, Bradlaugh, address
ing the House from the bar, declared
most selemnly that the parliamentary
oath would be binding on his honor and
conscience.
Gladstone maintained that the House
could only see tie formAlities of admin
istering the oath observed and could not
inquire into Bradls1gh's opinions.
Northc ote's motion passed, 2S6 against
227.
The Speaker ordered Bradlaugh to
withdraw.
Bradlsugh at frat refused to withdraw
upon the motion being agreed to order
inc him to withdraw and which (Ilad-
stone said he would not oppose.
Sexton gave notice of q bill to repeal |
the coercion act.
In the House of Lords, in the debate
on the address in reply to the Q1een's
speech, Marquis Salisbury conservative
made q violent attack on government.
Earl Granville, foreign secretary, re-
piled.
New MeXIcO's Admission.