Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-08-15
FOREIGN NEWS.
PARLIAMENT PROROGuED.
The Queens speech. = The Leading
Events of the Session Reviewed.

/ LoSnoN, Aug. IA,
| Parliament was prorogued to-day. The
following is the Queens speech, proroguing Z
1 the session.
| My lords and gentlemen Il am glad to be
able to relieve you from the lahors of a ses-
sion which has been protrscted aud eveniful.
When you assembled in October, informed
you that an expedition was advancing up the
valley of the Nile TO the relief of Khartaum.
Three months later with deep sorrow, which
was shared by all my people, | learned that
the expedition arriN ed too late. The heroic
Gordon and his companions had fallen.
The Queen then details tine movements in
the Soudsn, and speaks highly of the bravery
and endurance of those participating. The
colonies are then complimented for their 10y
atty. The address then saws THE death OF
FL Mshdi will probably enable me to perform
with less difficulty the duties toward the ruler
and people of Egypt, which events have i'm
posed upon me. | shall not relax my efforts
to place government and good order in that
country upon firm foundation.
my relations with other powers are of \
friendly nature. Difficulties which at one
time were of an anxious character arose be-
tween my government and Russia concern
ing the limits OF the territory of my ally the
Ameer of Afehanistan. Negotiations for
their adjustment still continue, and will
trust lead at an early period to satisfactory
settlement. The progress of events in South
Africa has compelled me in the interest OF
the native races to take under my protection
Bechuanaland and certain adjacent territories
| am taking the necessary steps to place the
north west frontier of my Indian empire in a
condition of adequate defence, in the absence
of which the prosperity and tranquility of my
Indian subjects are liable from time to time
TO be interrupted and disturbed.
81 have had the pleasure of giving nv as
sent To a measure enabling Federal action in
certain matters TO be taken by colonies in
Australasia, to much needed amendment to
the criminal law, and to the bill establishing
a new department in the government for the
management of Scottish affairs. | have also
been glad to know that their are increasing
number of tree-holders in Ireland.
Il notice with sincere qualification that an
effort has been made by the bill whereto |
assented TO diminish the evils of over-crowd-
ed and insanitary dwellings, which hinder SO
seriously the moral and mental well-being of
the laboring classes. regret the depression
which has SO prevailed in many of the i'm
portant trades, agricultural and manufactur-
ing industries of the country. and which still
continues. | have directed the issue of a
commission to inquire into the causes of this
depression, and to ascertain whether it can
be alleviated BY legislation.
during the past session your time has
been principally occupied by the enlarge
ment of electorates and the extensive changes
which you have in consequence made in the
constitution of the House of Commons.
earnestly trust that these comprehensive
measures may increase the efficiency of Par
Lament, and may add to contentment among
my people. 1t is my purpose before long to
seek their counsel BY the dissolution of Par
Lament. pray the blessing of God may
rest upon their extended liberties. and that
the numbers who are called upon to exercise
these new powers will use them with sobriety
and discernment which have for so long a
period marked the history of this nation
In the House Commons, to day, before
prorogation. Lord Randolph Churchill, sec
retary of state for India, replying to ques-
ton said the duties of the Afghan boundary
commission had not yet been completed and
the government did not intend to withdraw
the commission.
Parliament was prorogued until Oct. 3lst