Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-01-22
SALISBURY'S BOLD FRONT.
LIBERALS AND NATIONALISTS
FAIL TO CHALLENGE.

u
an a5tntstry-ParneIl DISAPPOINTED at
the Week Kneod stand of the EXPIRE
mier.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-The weather to-day
was unauspicioue for the temperance OF
the Queen in public. ltwas a GuIl, heaVy
dav. and the streets were covered with
snow and slush. Promptly at 80 o'clock
the roval party lett Buckingham Palace
for the House of Lords. The route of the
royal pageant had been covered with
gravel. This prevented the horses from
falling and enabled more rapid progress
10 be made. Her Majesty rode in an open
carriage drawn by eight horses. Inc
Household cavalry acted as escort TO the
Queen. Large crowds lined the streets
throughout which the royal procession
passed, and Her Majesty was greeted win
hearty cheers all along the route
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
The scene in the House OF Lords was
very brilliant. The peers and peeresses,
Judges, Ministers, and Bishops were pres
ent in large numbers in fuil court dress.
6aslight was used in the cnSIho ers'
owing TO the absence OF the sun. ms
enhanced tue beauty of the scene, as 1t
shaved more fully the brilliancy of the
Jewels and spendOr OF the dresses worn
by those present. The Queen looked as If
she was suffering from a cold. Her
MAJESTY in her speech said her relations
viii other powers continue friendly.
The differences with Russia regarding
the Afgbanistau boundary have been, she
SAID. satisfactorily adjusted. She trusts
that the work OF the Russo-English From
tier Demarcatou Commission, already
Tar advanced. may tend to secure con-
Linuauce # peace IN Central ASA.
THE ROUMELIAN RISING.
Referring to the rising in Eastern Rou-
melia, Her Majesty says her object in the
NEGOTIATIONS which folio wed the outbreak
had been TO bring the inhabitants of that
country, according to their wish, under
the Prince OF Bulgaria's rule, while main
tanning unimpaIred the essential rights OF
the Sultan.
The Queen regrets that she had been
Compelled to declare war a ainst King
Thebaw OF Burmah. owing to acts of nos
tiltv bv himself and his subjects. The
eallantry OF the forces under Gen. Prem
dergast had rapidly Overthrown the Bur
mese forces, and she had decided that the
most certain method of insuring peace
was to be found in the permanent incor-
poration Of Burmah with her empire.
NEW FOUNDLAND FISHERIES.
The negotiations respecting the rights
Df the French on the coast OF New Found
land had been salts actorlly concluded.
WIN Spain also an agre ment ha0 been
reached giving the British the same com
mCrcial rights as the Germans in the
Caroline Islands.
Parliament would he asked to adopt
certain measures rendered necessary in
the convention relative to International
copyright. TO which the Queen has agreed.
Turning to internal affairs the Queen
said:
..Gennefaen Of the Houeof Commons.
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that no material improvement can be
noted in the condition of trade or agri-
culture. | feel the deepest sympathy for
The great number OF persona in many
avOcatiOns OF life who are suffering under
q pressure which l trust will prove
transient.
THE IRISH QUESTION.
81 have seen with deep sorrow the re-
newal, since last addressed you of the
attempt to excite the people OF Ireland to
hostility against the legs ative union be-
tween that country and Great Britain. |
am resOlutely opposed to any disturbance
of that fundamental law, and in resisting
it am convinced that | snail be heartily
supported by my Parliament and my peO-
pie. The social, no less than the material
condition OF that country, engages my
anxious attention. Although there has
been during the last year no marked IN
crease of serious crime, there is IN many
places concerted resistance to the enforce
ment of legal obligations. and | regret
that the practice of organized lntlmIda-
tion continues to exist.
Furnishing THE AGITAToRs.
81 have caused every eXertion to be
used tor the detection and punishment of
these crimes, and no effort VIII be spared
on the part of my government to protect
my Irish subjects in the exercise of their
legal rights, and in the enjoyment of ndi-
Yidual liberty. If, as my information
leads me to apprehend, the existing pro-
visions of the law should prove to be in
adequate to cope with the growing evil.
shall look with confidence TO your will
IlngDess to invest my government with all
Unnecessary powers.
bills Will be submitted for transferring
10 representative councils in the counties
of Great Britain, local business which is
now transacted by courts Of quarter ses-
siOns and other authorities.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT IN IRELAND.
"A measure OF reform for the county gov
eminent in Ireland is also in preparation.
These measures will involve cOusidera-
tion Of present incidence Of local bur
dens.
"A bill for facilitating the sale of glebe
lands ina manner adapted TO the wants OF
the rural population Will also be sub
mitted to You, as VIII also bills for remov-
ing the difficulties which prevent easy
and cheap transfer OF land; for mitigating
the distressed condition OF the poorer
classes in the western highlands and
plains OF Scotland; the more etfectual
prevention OF accidents IN mines for eX-
tending the powers Of railway collision in
respect to the regulation of rates and for
the cOdifcatiOn OF the criminal law.
THE EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION.
81 trust that results beneficial to the
cause Of education may issue from the
royal commission which / have appointed
10 inquire into the working Of the educa-
tional acts.
Prompt and effective dispatch ofimpor-
tant business, which in ever growing pro-
portion falls to you 10 transact, viii. /
doubt not, occupy your attention. In
these and in all Orher matters pertaining
20 your high functions. | earnestly COM
mend YOU to the keeping and guidance OF
Almighty God.'
GUARDING AGAINST DYNAMITE.
The vaults OF the Parliament building
were carefully inspected before the ARR
val Of the Queen at the House OF Lords as
precautionary measure against the per-