The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1886-01-28
THE QUEENS SPEECH.

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Victoria Attends the Session Of ,parlia-
ment as Per Programme, and Her
Customary Speech Is Read.
3 LONDON, Jan. 1.-The weather to-day was
anausPtcious for the temperance of the.
queen IN PUBLIC 1t was dull, heavy day.,
anu Tue streets were covered with snow and
slush Promptly at 1880 p. IN. the royal
Of lords, The route Of the royal pageant had
neen covered with gravel This prevented
Tue horees from falling, and enabled more
RAPID progress to be made Har majesty
roue IN an open carriage, drawn by eight
horses me household cavalry acted Us the
streets through which the royal procession
passed, and her majesty was cheered all
along the route. The scene In the house OF
lords was very brilliant Peers and peeresses,
Judges, ministers and bishops were present
IN large numbers, in full court dress Gas
light was used in the chamber owing to the
absence of the sun. This enhanced the
Deauby OF the scene, as it showed more fully
the brtlliancy of the jewels and splendor OF
the dresses worn by. those present The
queen looked as If she were suffering from a
cold. l n 81 y
THE QUEENS SPEECH. ~.
The Following is a summary of the leading
points In the queens speech: - IS =
y MY Lords and Gentlemen: My relations with
osher powers continue to be Of friendly chnr-
aster: The differences which existed when I last
addressed you, between my government and
Russia on the subject Of the boundaries Of AZ
ghanistan, have been satisfactorily adjusted. In
R Pefa.a q convention which will be laid
with the full conference of my ally. the aneer OF
Atohanistan,: have been engaged In demarcating
q shas that
the continuance Of peace in Asia. The rising in
10 Eastern Roumelia HIS given expression to q
desire of the Inhabitants for change In tho po-
placed by the treaty OF Berlin. My object in the
negotiations which havs followed has been
WISH Under mem aa nsnos d to n5 5her
ria's rule, while maintaining unimpaired Tho
essential rights of the sultan. Under convcn-
tsn1. onsluded with the porte, commissioners
Turkey to confer with the khedive and report
upon the measures that are required for secur-
Ing Ing the defense q Egypt, and stability and
Greatly to my regret, 1 was compelled in No
vember to declare war against King Theehau of
Burmah. Acts OF hostility on his part against
my subjects and the interest of my empire had
since his accession, been deliberate and oontin-
uous. These had necessitated the withdrawal
OF my representative at his court. Ny demands
for redress We're systematically evaded and DIS
REGARDED An attempt to confiscate the prop
erty or my subjects trading under agreement,
and refusal to settle the dispute by arbtra-
1sh life and property and The cessation OF dan
Rerous anaroay in upper Burmah could only be
efecied by force Of q ms The galantry Of my
European and Indian force under Gen. PEN
,dergast rapidly brought the country under
my powers, and have decided that the most
certain methods Of tnsuring peace and order
the Kingdom of Burmnh with my empire The
time which has lapsed since assumed the
direct government Of India makes 1t desirable
that the operation Of the statutes by which that
change was effected. should be carefully investi-
gated I commend this important matter to
your earnest attention. The negotiations re-
the coasts of Newfoundland. under the treaty Of
. Utrecht. have been brought to satisfactory con-
cluslon by an agreement which will be laid be-
land as soon as 1t assemblies. An agreement has
also been made with Spain, securing 10
this country all commercial rights granted to
will be asked to legislative measures rendered
necessary in the convention ON the subject Ct
international 1 copyright to which have agreed
! regret to say that no material Improvement
can be noted in the condition of trade or agri-
cultuie-S / feel The deepest sympathy with tie
life who are suffering under pressure which, I
trust, will prove transient. I have seen with
deep sorrow the renewal since I last addrcasl d
you OF the attempt to excite the people of Ire-
land to hostility against the legislative unien
between that country and Great Britain. I am
resolutely opposed to any disturbance OF that
W.
WINGED that I shall be heartily supported By my
parliament and my people. The social no less
than the material condition of that country en-
cages my anxious attention Although there
of serious crime, there Is In many places a con-
certed resistance to the enforcement of legal
obligations. and regret that the practice OF or
Fanfzed intimidation continues to exist. Ihave
caused every exerton to DO used for the detection
and punishment Of these crimes, and no effort
will be. spared by my government to protect
irish SUBJECTS IN the exercise Of their legal rights
and ~ the enjoyment Of individual liberty. If.
as my information leads me to apprchend, the
existing provisions of the law should prove to be
inadequate to cope with these growing evils,
shall look with confidence to your willingnessto
power. Bills will be submitted for TRANSFERRING,
to representative councils in the counties Of
Great Britain local business which Ia now trans-
acted by the courts Of quarter sessions and other
authorities; measure for the reform of county
government In Ireland Is also in preparation.
These measures will involve the consideration Of
the present local burdens. bill for facili-
Eating the sale Of glebe lands In man
ner adapted, to the wants of the rural
population will also be submitted to you, as
will also bills for removing the difficulties which
prevent the easy and cheap transfer Of laads:
for meliorating the distressed condition OF the
poor IN the western highlands and tho islands OF
SCOTLAND; Tor the more effectnal prevention OF
accidents In mines; for extending the powers Of,
me railway commission In respect to the regu-
lation Of rates, and for tho Qualification of the
criminal law. Il trust that results beneficial to
the cause Of edncatlon may issue from the royal
commission which have appointed to INQUIRE
into the working of the education acts. Tho
prompt and effective dispatch OF the important
business which in an ever growfng proportion
falls to you to transact viii. ! doubt not, oc-
cupy your attention. In these and in all other
matters pertaining to your high functions,
earnestly commend Won to the keeping and
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