Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-08-14
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ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES.
The Queens Speech.

LONDON, Aug. 14.-Iarllnment was pro-
rogued to-day. The following is the Queens
speechsproroguing the session.
"My Lords and Gentlemen am glad to
be able to relieve you from the labors of
session which has been protracted and
eventful When you assembled in October
informed you that an expedition was ad-
vancng up the Valley of the Nile to the re-
lief of Kbartoum. Three months later, with
deep sorrow, which was shared by all my
people, I learned that the expedition arriv-
ed too late. The heroic Gordon and his
companions had fallen. An endeavor, which
was Intellectual, was made TO reach khar.
toum by constructing railway from Sua-
kim to Berber. My troops were ultimately
withdrawn from the whole of Eastern Sou
dan, except Suakim, and from Western Sou
dan down 10 Alashyert. All the the ohiectsof
the expedition were unattaiued. I have
great reason to be proud OF the bravery and
endurance displayed by my soldiers and
sailors and Of the skill wherewith they have
been commanded. I received with great
pleasure the loyal offers of military assist.
ance for this campaign from my colonies,
from the native princes of India, and con-
tingent from the colony ofNew South Wales
served with distinction in the actions on the
coast of the Red Sea. The death of Ell
Mahdi will, probably, enable me to perform
with less difficulties the duties toward the
ruler and people of Egypt which events
have imposed upon me. I shall not relax
my efforts to place government and good
order in that country upon a firm founda
ton. My rotations with other powers are
of friendly nature. Difficulties which al
one time were ofan anxious character arose
between my government and Russia CON
corning the limits ofthe territory OF my ally,
the Ameer Of Afyhanistan Negotiations for
their adjustment still continue, and will,
| trust, lead ut an early period to
satisfactory settlement. The progress
of events ia South Africa has compelled
me, in the interest OF the native
races, to take under my protection Bech.
uanalaud and certain adjacent terri
tories. am taking the necessary steps
to place the northwest frontier of my
Iudian empire in condition of adequate
defence, in the absence Of which the pros.
perity and tranquility of my Indian subjects
rupted and disturbed.
Gentlemen Of the House OF Commons |
thank you for the libcraIty wherewith
during the past year you have provided for
the services of the country.
My Lords and gentlemen: l have
have had the pleasure of giving my assent
to measure enabling federal action in GER
tain matters to be taken by my colonies in
Australasia; TO much needed amendment
to the criminal law, and to bill establish
ing new department in the government
for the management of Scottish affairs. |
have alao been glad to concur in the measure |
increasing the number OF occupying free
holders in Ireland. l notice with sincere
qualification that an effort has been made
by bill, whereto / asseuted, t. diminish |
the evils of overcrowded and insauitary
dwellings, which hinder SO seriously the |
moral aud material we'll being of the labor.
ing classes. regret the depression which
so prevailed in many OF the important
trades and agricultural and manufacturing
industries. of the country, and which still
continues I have directed the issue of a
commission to inquire into the causes
of this depression and to ascertain
where it can be alleviated by legislation.
During the past session your time has been.
principally occupied by the enlargement Of
the electorate and the extensive change
which you have, in consequences, made in the
constitution of the House Of Commons. l |
earnestly trust that these comprehensive
measures may increase the efficiency of Par
lament, and may add contentment among
my people. 1t is my purpose before long to
seek their counsel by dissolution of Par
lament. pray the blessing of God may
rest upon their extended liberties, and that
the members who arc called upon will exer-
else their new powers with the sobriety and |
discernment which have for 80 long peri.
cd marked the history of this nation"