Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-02-16
BRADLAUGH'S
Claim for Seat in the Commons Up
held by Great Public DemOnstra-
ton in ChariDg Cross.
Reassembling Of Parliament - The
Queens Speech-Phenix Park MUIR
derers-Affairs in France.

LONDON, February ia great popular
demonstration will be made IN Charing
Cross in favor OF the claim Of Charles Brad
laugh to the seat in the House Of Commons,
to which he was reelected from Northamp-
ton borough in March last. Delegates from
the London Workmen's Clubs and others,
representing 400 provincial towns, will be
present. The police authorities have made
arrangements to quell any disorders that
may arise.
2 O'Clock PM-Bradlaugh, in his speech
at the meeting at Charing Cross, announced
that if nothing was mentioned in the House
of Commons by 4 o'clock this afternoon
about a bill allowing members 10 make
affirmation who desire 10 do 30, instead OF
taking the usual parliamentary oath, he
should then take his seat in the House.
There is large crowd outside of Westmin-
ster Palace yard, the gates of which are we'll
guarded.
A crowd of about 1900 persons gathered
early in Trafalgar Square, about one-third
OF them being youths, and somewhat disor-
derby. One hundred policemen were pres
ent At the base of the Nelson column an
attempt TO erect a platform caused a rush Of
the mob and smashing Of the structure. After
ward there was slightly better order. The
whole square became packed. About forty
of the crowd wore Bradlaugh colors. Brad
laugh was accompanied by his daughter and
arrived Unexpectedly, and consequently was
not greeted with much enthusiasm. A sec-
ond platform having been procured, resolu-
tions protesting against the exclusion OF
Bradlaugh were carried unanimously and
amid great cheering. The proceedings occu-
| pied half an hour, and terminated In perfect
| order. Bradlsugh has entered Westminster
Hall. He was much cheered by supporter:
| there and outside by the crowd. Bradlaugh
ia present in his usual seat in the House oil
| Commons.
| REAssEMBLING OF PARLIAMENT.
Parliament reassembled to-day. The fol
lowing is the Queens speech:
| MY LORDS AND GENTLEMEN-1 have summoned
| you later than usual, because of the lateness o
with all foreign powers. At the close OF the las
| session of Parliament had the pleasure OF 70
eording my gratitude to my sea and land forces rec
midable rebellion in Egypt. Tranquility has since
been restored there and clemeney shown by ~
| ruler to the leaders of the rebellion. The with
drawal of the British troops is proceeding expe
| ditiously a prudent Consideration of the cir
| cumstances admit The reconstruction OF thu
government of Egypt and the reorganization o
its affairs under the Khedive has partly been &C
e9mPshed and continue 70 receive sss9sa mi
| provision for the exigencies OF order, ior Jus
| report the representations and wishes OF the popu
|
| obligations have already been able to fulfill m.
promise to the Sultan and the powers that
| would submit to their friendly consideration, al
rangements which appeared TO me best fitted u
| insure the stability OF the Khedives government
the prosperity aud happiness Of the Egyptians; IN
Europe. My policy has been and will be directe'
to those objects. rely confidently on its Just ap
| probation by other countries. conference ha
been held at London for better securing the FIRE
navigation of the Danube, which is place
S Sader form 1ne part sarAof the pubic
Europe. The condition of zululand. an
the probability of renewed disorders there has en-
gagged my most serious attention. with view :
the preservation OF peace and order. have cause
ruler Of the srester psrt 81 he territory he hei
before the war. earnestly hope this will lead
the establishment of a more stable government
the Zulu nation and adjoining Cape Colon,
Papers on these subjects Will be presented to yoJ
| Gentlemen of the House OF Commons, estimate
for the services of the coming year are in torwar
state OF preparation and will shortly be submitte
state that the Improvement in the social ccond
ton of Ireland. to which referred in Decembe
continues. Agrarian crime has sensibly d
Measures will be promptly submitted
you for the establishment of Court of Crimins
Appeal for preventing corrupt practices and fC
perpetuating and amending the ballot act. 70
will also be invited to consider proposal whic
will more effectually secure to tenants in Englan
and Scotland compensation for agricultural in
, provement You have provided in recent year
, by a liberal devotion of your time, for the mo
urRed needs OF Ireland Inc claims OF gener,
legislation and other parts of the kingdom no
demand your Just regard. l trust however, 20
will be able TO deal with some of the legislatiN
wants of Ireland, for which provision has not "
> been made. / rely upon your energy and prudenc
and beseech the Almighty TO now, as heretofor
bless your labors.
The Marquis of Harrington, the Secretar
, for War, said the government would intr
duce at once bill authorizing members
make affirmation.
/, Notice was given of The arrest of Heal
which gave rise to lengthy debate.
Justin Mccarthy gave notice that
T would introduce bill TO abolish the Iris
vice.roya atty.
' In the House OF Lords, Wolseley took IL
e oath and his seat amid cheers.
I The remainder of the day was devoted
debate on the Queens speech, which W
D received with favor.