The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1883-02-16
FOREIGN.
Opening of the British Parliament
Yesterday,
SALIENT POINTS OF THE sPFEnH
FROM THE THRONE.
Bradlaugh Kicking Up His Usual Row

LONDON, REQ. l0.-PaPllament reasSembled
today. The Queen in her speech opening the
session refers to the maintenance of good rela-
lions with foreign powers. Referring to the
restoration OF tranquility in Egypt, she saws
the withdrawal of British troops is proceeding
as expeditlously as prudent consideration of
circumstances admits. The reconstruction of
the government of Egypt under the Khedive
has been partly accomplished and continues to
receive her earnest attention. She has submit
ted to the powers for their friendly consid-
Grafton arrangements which appeared to her
best fitted to ensure stability Of the govern
ment, the prosperity and happiness of
the Egypi ians the securitya of the canal and
the peace of Europe. Her policy has been and
will be directed to those objects She relies
upon its just appreciation by other countries
Referring to Zululand she says the possibili-
ty OF renewal of disorder there has en-
gagged her attention. She hopes the restora-
tion OF Cetawayo will lead to the establishment
of more stable government and the mainte-
nance OF good relations between the Zulu ma
tion and Cape Colony.
The estimates for the coming year are in a
forward state of preparation and will soon be
submitted.
She is happy to state that the improvement
IN the social condition of Ireland continues
Agrarian crime has sensibly diminished and
the law has been everywhere upheld. Meas
ures will be submitted for the establishment of
court of criminal appeal, for preventing cor
rupt practices and for perpetuating and
amending the ballot: A proposal will also be
submitted to more effectually secure to tenants
in England and Scotland compensation for az.
ricultural improvements. She refers to the
time devoted in recent years by Parliament for
the more urgent needs of Ireland, and says
the claims of general legislation and of 9th
er parts of the kingdom now demand lust re-
gard. She trusts, however, that Parliament
will be able to deal with some legislative wants
of Ireland for which provision has not yet
been made.
In the Lords today Lord Wolsely took his
seat and oath amid cheers.
Sir Stafford Northcote was cheered on en-
tering the Cou mons.
The Speaker read letter from Mr. Brad
laugh, in which he declares the House having
refused to hear him or his constituents he
should present himself and do all the law re-
quired in an endeavor to sit and vote.
The MARQUIS of Harrington. Secretary of
War, replying to Labouchere, said the govern
ment would introduce at once a bill authoriz-
ing members to make affirma ton.
Sir Richard Cross stated that he would on
pose the bill as strongly as possible There is
prospect of-a lengthy debate on the subject
American Claims Against Turkey.
CoNsTANTNoPLE, Feb. 15.-Except the Ber-
dan question, United States Minister Wallace
has arranged for the settlement of all Ameri-
can claims, including the payment of the
claim of the Winchester Repeating Arms
Company.
of Commons.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-About 1000 people gath
cred in Trafalgar Square this afternoon. Rvso-
lutions protesting against the exclusion of
Bradlaugh we're carried unanimously amid
great cheering. The proceedings occupied
half an hour and terminated with perfect
order.
At 4.30 p M. Bradlaugh was present in his
usual seat in the Commons.
Prince Jerome has an Organ.
PARIS, Feb. 15.-The Appel au People,
Prince Jerome Napoleon's organ, made its ap-
pearance here yesterday. 1t contains pro-
test, signed by thirty Bonapartist members of
the Chambers of Deputies, against the arrest
of Prince Jerome. The same article advocates
a pebiscite.
Revolutionary Agitation in Germany.
altoona, Prussia, Feb. ia Socialist
pamphlet which has been published here
abuses sovereigns and challenges democrats to
liberate the countries oppressed by their rule.
Eleven Socialists have ueen arrested and a
number Of seditious works have been seized
The English Wheat Crop.
LONDON, Feb. 15.-The Daily News in an
editorial this morning says that, however the
crop will be short.
Foreign Notes.
The general opinion in Paris political circles
is that dissolution of the Chamber of Depu-
ties will soon occur.
A letter from Paris says that Don Francisco
Barco, the Spanish minister to Washington, is
to be recalled.
A Portuguese squadron is equipping to pro-
eeed to the west coast of Africa and take nos
session of Molembo and Cabinda, near the
Congo river.