Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-02-17
FOREIGN NEWS.
The Queens speech Upon Opening Par
lament.

Inc queens speech Upon opening Far
lament.
LONDON, February 16.h.-The following is
the Queen speech:
My Lords and Gentlemen 1 have sum-
m0ned you earlier than uaual because of the
lateness of the last session. I am satisfied to
maintain friendship with all foreign powers.
At the close Of the last session Of Parliament
had a pleasure in recording my gratitude to
my sea and land forces for the suppression,
rapidly and completely, of the formidable re-.
bellion in Egypt. Tranquility since then hos
been restored there, and clsmency has been
shown by it's ruler to the leaders of the rebel.
hon. The withdrawal of the British troops
Is proposed as expsditiously ss prudent cir
cumstances will permit. A constituted Gov
ernnent for Egypt and the reorganization of
its affairs for the Khedive have partly been
accomplished, and will continue to receive
my earnest attention. 1t shall be my en-
deavor to secure full provision for the exi.
gencies Of order, for just representation, and
for the wants and wishes of the population,
and for the observance of International obli-
cations. 1 have already been able to
fulfill my premise to the Sultan and the
Powers that would submit to their friends
for consideration arrangements which ap-
peared to me best fitted TO insure the stability
of the Khedive's Government, the prosperity
and happiness of ths Egyptians the security
of the canal and the peace of eastern Europe.
My policy has been and will be directed to
those objects. | rely confidently or its just
appreciation by other countrieF. A confer.
ence has hled st London to consider
measures for better securing the free nsv;ga-
tion Of the Danube, which is placed under the
guarantee of tie Powers ard forms part of
the public law of Europe. The condition of
Zuiuland and the possibility of renewed dis.
orders there has engaged my most serious at
tention. With the view of the preservation
of peace and order. 1 have ordered the former
ruler Co be placed in possession of The greater
part Of the territory he held before the war.
| earnestly hope this will lead 60 the estat-
lishment of mere stable government and
the maintenance cf good relations between
the Zulu nation and adjoining Cape Colony.
The papers on these subjects viii be presented
to you.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons, the
estimates for services for the coming year are
in forward state of preparation, and will
shortly be submitted to you.
My Lords and gentlemen, l am happy that
the Improvement in the social conditions of
ireland, to which I referred you in Deem
Der, continues. Agrarian crime has dimin.
ished, and the Law is everywhere upheld.
Measures will be promptly submitted for the
peal for preventing corrupt practices and per
petuating and amending the ballot Act. You
will also be invited TO consider o proposal
which will more effec.ually secure to the
tenants of Epgland and Scotland compensa-
tion for agricultural improvements. You
have provided, in recent years, by the liberal
devotion of your time, for the most urgent
needs of Ireland. The claims of general
legislation for other parts of the Kingdom
now demand your just regard. l trust, how
ever, you will be able to deal with some of the
legislative wants of Ireland for which provis-
ion has not yet been made. l rely upon your
energy and prudence, and beseech the Al
mighty now, as heretofore, to bless your
labors.
Collision Of Trains.
HAMILTON (Ont.) February l6sh.-The Pa
oific express came in collision near Dundas
to night with the east-bound express on the
great western division of the Grand Trunk
Railway. Two are reported killed and sew
eral injured.
SECOND DIsPATCA.I
HAMILTON, February 16th.-A heavy fog
prevailed. Engineer Mason aud two passen.
gers were killed, and seven passengers
wounded. The other engineer and train hands
escaped. Auxiliary trains, with surgeons
and wrecking apparatus, have gone to the
bCSHes
Ftre'damp Explosion.
DARTMUND, February 16th.-A fre-damp
explosion occurred in mine here, by which
four persons were killed.
Wagner's Remains.
VENICE. February 16th.-The body of the
late Richard Wagner has heen embalmed.
No religious ceremony will be held here, the
family having declined such services.
H0Hse of Commons.
! LONDON, February 16th.-In the House of
Commons to-day it was stated for the Gov
ernment that ths law must be vindicsted be.
fore common would BIS granted to inquire
into the grievance of the croiters. The
| Speaker, replying to Neudegate, said the
resolution of the last session against Brad
laugh was not voted this session, The Mar
| quis of Huntington said it was the business
of the House. not the Government, TO attend
to BTsdlaugh's voting.
Riot at Limerick.
LIMERICK February 165h.-A riot occurred
today among the dock lsborers, and several
persons were injured. A number of rioters
were arrested,
The Situation In France.
PARIS, February 16th.-In the Senate to.
day Deves, Minister If Justice, introduced
| the bill proposed by Senator Barley, render.
ing the Princes liable to expulsion by q decree
of the President of the Republic. A motion
| for urgency was granted, and the bill WAS at
once referred to the committee.