New-York tribune., 1886-01-22
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE READ.

N, III.
,pauspcious for the temperance OF the queen ~
npb,ic II was dull heavy day and the streets "ero
sovered with snow and slush. Promptly at l;3o p n
the ROYAL party left Buckingham Palace ior inc HOUSE,
lords The route of the pageant had Deen coNereu WI"
Gravel This prevented the horses from iaiIne anu
enabled more rapid progress to oe maoe' An0 VuU."
rode I'm an open carriage drawn by eight horses Inc
,ynso,oh cavalry acted as the escort to the Queen
rss crowds lined the streets through which the pro-
ce.son passed. and the Queen was greeted WIN nearly
cheers all along the way,
Tho .cen, in the House Lords brilliant Peers
md peeressss, judges. ministers and plshops were
nresent in large numbers In full court dress dasght
used in the chamber owing to the absence OF the
snp This enhanced the beauty OF the scene as howeo
more fully the brilancy Of the jewels ana the spenao
NJ tho dresses by those present The Queen looked
ms II sho were suffering from cold. The Princess OF
Wales was not preaent The speech from the throne
was as follows:
NV LORDS AND GENTLEMEN My relations with other
Powers continue to be OF friendly character The diff
ference which existed when last addressed you pe
tween my Government and Russia on the boundaries o
Afghanstan has been satisfactorily adjusted In pur-
suance OF a convention which will be laid before you
English and Russian commissioners with the full con-
currence OF my ally, the Ameer Of Afghanistan, have
been engaged in the frontier Of that coun
try trust that ;her work. already far advanced may
tend 10 secure the continuance OF peace IN Cehtral
Asia
10 a desire OF the inhabitants for change
in the political arrangements under which they
wero placed by the Treaty OF Berlin. MY
object In the negotatiations which have followed mas
been to bring them according to their wish under the
Prince Bugaras rule, while maintaining unimpalred
the essential rights of the Sultan
Under a convention concluded with the Porte, com
mssioners have been appointed behalf of England
and Turkey to confer with the Khedve and report upon
the measures that required for securing the defence
of Egypt and the stability and efficiency OF the Govern
ment in that country.
Greatly TO my regret, was compelled, in November
10 declare war against King Thebaw. of Burmah. Acts
of hostility his part against subjects and the ln-
teress of my Empire had since his accession been de-
nbcrate and continuous. These had necesstated the
withdrawal of my representative at his court MY de-
mapds for redress Systematically eyaded ana dsre
garied An attempt to confscate the property OF my
subiects trading under agreement and refusal to
settle the dispute by arbitration convinced me
that protection of British life ana property ana
the cessation Of dangerous anarchy in Upper Burmah
could only effected by force of arms. The galantry
OF my European and Indian forces under Genera Prem
dergf st rapidly brought tho country under my power
and have decided that the most certain method OF n
surng peace and order IS to be found in the permanent
incorporation OF the Kingdom OF Ava with my Empire
The time which has elapsed since assumed the dlreet
government OF India makes 1t desirable that the opera
ton of the Statutes by which that change was effected
should be carefully investigated. IColhHlCHu 'N'S IA"
portant mntter to your earnest attention.
The protcted negotiation respecting the rights OF the
French Republic tue coasts OF Newfoundland under
the Treaty Of has been brought 10 satisfactory
conclusion by agreement which VIII DC lad pelore
Won and before the Legislature OF Newfoundland
as soon it assemblies. An agreement
has also been made with Spain, securing to
this country all commercial rights granted to Germany
in the Caroline Islands
Your consent will be asked to legislative measures
rendered necessary tue convention on the subject OF
international copyright TO which have agreed.
Gentlemen OF the House OF COrufOns-ny Lords and
Gentlemen: / regret to say that no material i'm
provement can noted in the condition OF trade or
agriculture feel the deepest sympathy for the great
number OF persons In many vOeatols ollie who are sur
fering under pressure which, rust, viii prove tran
sient.
Ihave seen with deep sorrow the renewal since last
addressed you Of the attempt excite the people OF
Ireland to hostility against the Iegis-
latlye unioh between that county ana Groat
Britain | am resoutely opposed to any disturb
ance of that fundamental law, ana In resisting IL am
convinced that 1 shall be heartily sup
ported by my Parliament and my people. Tie
social no ess than the material condition OF that coun-
try engages my anxious attention Although there has
been during the last marked increase OF serious
crime is in many places concerted resistance 20
the enforcement of legal obligations, aud regret tnat
the practice organized intimidation continues to exist
have caused every excron 10 be used for the deLec
ton and punishment OF these crimes. and no ehort will
be spared on the part my Government to protect my
Irish subjects the exercise OF their legal rights and In
the enjoyment OF Individual liberty. II, as my informa-
tion leads apprehend, the existing provisions OF
the Jaw should prove be inadequate TO cope with these
growing evils shall look with confidence TO your will
ugness TO invest my Government with all the necessary
powers
Bills will be submitted for transferring TO representa-
tive councils counties Of Great Britain local bus
ness which is transacted by the courts OF quarter
sessions and other authorities. measure for the re-
form OF county government iu Ireland Is also prepara
tion. These will involve the consideration OF
the present incidence OF local burdens. bill for faci'
taDg the sale OF gebe lands In manner 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 land for mt
eating the distressed condition OF the classes In
the Western Highlands and the Islands OF Scotland; for
the more eectua prevention OF accidents in mines;
for extending the powers OF the Railway Commission In
respecto the regulation OF rates. and forthe codihcaon
tnat results beneficial to tho cause oeducation
may issue from a royal commission which have ap
pointed TO inquire into the working the Education
acts The prompt aud elective dispatch OF the impor
you to transact WILL doubt not occupy your atten
ton
10 these and in all other matters pertaining TO your
high functions earnestly commend you 10 the keeping
ana guidance Of Almighty God.
A REPLY MOVED IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS.
In the House OF Lords the Duke OF Abercorn moved
the reply TO the speech from the throne He
smoke OF the grave responsibilities OF those who directed
the affairs OF the Government, and said that one cloud
hung over the Empire and that the state OF Ireland
He mentioned nunber OF duties which the Goyer1-
ment must perform for that country which were
the OF the union the suppression Of porse-
cutions, OF which. he said, the National League was
guilty and the defence OF the loyal IRISH minority lie
said that statesman, whatever he might be, would
sacrifce the interests of the country.
The Earl OF Scarborough seconded the motion OF the
Duke of Abercorn.
Government, said that Germany had given assurances
that sbc did not samoa With regard TO
Rnrmah he sad IL would be better to await the arrival
papers Lord DuIerin before making any state
ment Tie Government using It's influence TO pre-
vent m important breach of international laws On
this point Lord Salisbury said, he felt strongly because