Madison times. (Tallulah, Madison Parish, La.) 1884-1???, 1886-02-06
P0MP AND POWER.
Parliament Opened by the Queen
in Person.
Affairs of State Treated in the
Speech from the Throne-Utter-
ances on the irish Situation That
VIII Provoke Indignation.


London, Jan. 21-EveryOue is commenting
tonight upon the spirit of defiance and dis
trust of ireland which runs through all
parts of the Queens speech. 1t is note,
that even the promises of local government
reforms are mainly confined TO England and
Scotland, the complaints and warnings being
reserved tor Ireland. 1t is conceded that
Mr.. Parnell, despite his remarkable achieve
mentS in the late campaign, has not yet quite
reached his goal, but with his compact fol-
lowing in the precariOus condition of the
grea. parties, he is regarded as having fair
chance of success BY combination and dipIo-
macy in his efforts TO compel a more liberal
policy toward Ireland. The peculiar word
ing OF the Queens reference 10 the depress-
ION IN trade, mere expression Of regret
and sympathy, created an impression that
no attempt will be made at the present ses-
sion to bring forward measures to mitigate
the evils admitted to exist. either by means
of tariff changes or by steps for local relief.
AGREAT DAY.
The day has been an exciting one. and the
various speeches and declarations of the DO.
litical leaders are not ct sufficiently dirested
by the public to enable their significance to
be fully estimated. The two facts that stand
out plainly are that Lord Salisbury has
chosen to boldly defy any opposition in alli.
ance with Parnell on home rule principles.
and that Mr.. Gladstone, while mildly advo-
eating fair treatment of Ireland, has not
yet made definition of his policy. The next
move of the political chieftains is eagerly
awaited as likely to precipitate the real test
Of their relative strength
The Queen Is not well, and the horrible
weather which prevailed all day was not
pleasant for even robust men, to say nothing
of lady who has been accustomed TO treat
herself as an invalid for many years. The
dark, damp atmosphere, the lowering sky
and the melted snow in the streets sent a
chill to the bones Of everyone who was not
well wrapped, but her majesty nevertheless
rode in an open carriage to the houses of
parliament through crowds of citizens, and
accompanied by the most elaborate display
of most antiquated paraphernalia that Lon
don has witnessed for many day. She sat
stolidly through the reading of the address
from the throne.
THE PROCESSION
entered the chamber with Lord Salisbury.
bearing the sword of state, the Marquis of
Winchester the cup, and the Duke of Port
land the regalia on cushion. The Prince of
Wales went to meet the Queen and sent to
kiss her hand. She ascended the steps of
the throne assisted by Princess Beatrice and
the Prince of Wales, then seated herself and
her ermine robe and crimson train were ar
ranged by the Deputy Lord Chamberlain.
Princess Beatrice took position at her
right, and Prince Albert Victor, the oldest
son of the Prince of Wales, took one at the
left. The lord chancellor stood next to
Princess Beatrice, and then came the Prince
of Wales. Lord Salisbury having laid the
sword down the Queen bowed three times in
front to the right and to the left. The house
Of commons was then formally summoned
and came rushing into the bar, headed by
the mace and speaker in his gOld-5raided
ROBE OF STATE.
The members with him were drawn by lot,
owing to the limited space. The lord chan
,ellor, salaaming to the Queen, then held
The speech toward her. She touched it as a
sign of acceptance, and then he read with
dry e,ecutiOn. When he had
finished it he salaamed again. The Queen
then rose, assisted by Prince Albert Victor.
from the throne and the procession re-
formed and retired.
FrOm the beginning everybody, save the
ord dchancellOr, was absolutely mute. The
ceremony lasted just quarter of an hour.
her majesty'S demeanOr was not calculated
10 cOnclliate the anti-mOnarchial element.
she made what show of gracious.
ness she could. Her presence was a mani
Test exhibition of friendship for the Marquis
II Salisbury, but stronger evidence of her
sympathy with the Conservative
party and its hereditary supPOrt of the pre-
'ogatives of the crown. The part of the
,peech which related to Ireland was in per-
ieet harmony with these appearances. 1t in
sisted on the preservation Cf the empire,
aging particular stress on the supremacy of
he British parliament, with no hint of
separate legislative body at Dublin. Fol-
owing this came a comparatively extended
irish National Land league. concluding with
IN appeal to parliament to invest the gov
.rnment with such additional powers be-
iides the usual laws as will enable them to
enforce these laws perenptOrily. This. of
,Ourse, meant the revival Of coercion and
he re-enactment of the crimes act 1t was
distinct triumph for the Irish LOyalists and
IN open defiance of Parnellites and Radi-
'als.
Judging from the effect which the speech
eemed to have on the more violent members
If the opposition, il is probable that Lord
will find himself at once on the
defensive in a bitter and uncOmprOmising
ight. Ii Mr.. Gladstone should take advan-
age Of this to push his claims to reinstate-
nent 10 the premiership he will likely be
LidPd to an accomplishment of his purpose
" the unity into which all the anti-TOry
actions will be forced by this definite posi-
ion Of the Salisbury cabinet.
London, Jan. 21-In the house of lords !
he Duke of AbercOrn moved the address in |
eply to the speech from the throne. He !