The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-02-05
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Victoria Attends the Session Of ,Parlia-
ment rs Per Programme, and Her
Customary Speech Is Road.

Victoria Attends the Session Of Parlia-
mont As Per Programme, and Her
Customary Speech Is Road.
LONDON, Jan. 21.-The weather to-day was
unauspicious for the temperance Of the
queen in public. 1t was q dull, heavy day,
ana the streets We're covered with snow and
siush Promptly at 1870 p. m. the royal
Parry iett buckingham palace for the house
been covered with gravel. This prevented
1ne horses from falling. and enabled more
RAPID progress to be made. Her majesty
RODE In an open carriage. drawn bv eight
norses me household cavalry acted as the
escort to the queen. Large crowd lined the
streets through which the royal PROCESSION
passed. and her majesty was cheercd all
along the route. The scene in the house OF
!ords was very brilliant. Peers and peeresaes,
Judges, ministers and bishops were present
IN large numbers, in full court dress Gas
hgnt was used in the chamber owing to the
ABSENCE OF the sum-. This enhanced the
oeantF or the scene, as it showed more fully
the piiiliancy OF the jewels and splendor OF
queen looked as If she were suffering from q
cold.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Inc following Is a summary of the leading
points In the queens speech:
NY Lords and Gentlemen: My relations with
otner powers continue to be of u friendly char
actef. The differences which existed when I last
addressed you, between my government and
RUSSIA on the subject of the boundaries OF Az
ghanlstan. have been satisfactorily adjusted In
pursuance Of a convention which will be laid
before YOU, English and Russian commissioners,
With the full conference of my ally. the alneer Of
htchanistan. have been engaged in demarcating
the frontier of that country. l trust that their
WORK, already far advanced, may tend to secure
the continuance of peace in Asia. The rising in
In eastern Ronmelia has given expression 10 n
uesire OF the inhabitants for a change in the po-
placed by the treaty of Berlin. My object in the
associations which have followed has been
w Wish, 0rin Under them Fl. according nr9i,nding to their
ria's rule. while maintaining ~unimpaired the
essential rights of the sultan. Under a conyen-
ton concluded with the porte, commissioners
nave been appointed on behalf of England and
turkey to confer with the khedive and report
upon the measures that are required for secur-
ing the defense of sEgypt. and stability and
e,lclency OF the government in that country.
Greatly to my regret, l was compelled in No
yember to declare war against King Theebau of
Burlnah. Acts OF hostility on his part ayainst
my subjects and the interest of my empire had
since his accession, been deliberate and contfn-
uous. These had necessitated the withdrawal
OF my representative at his court. MY demands
Tor redress were Systematically evaded and dis
regarded. An attempt to confiscate the MON
erty OF my subjects trading under agreement.
and a refusal to settle the dispute by arbitra-
tlon, convinced me that the protection of Brit
ISM lie and property and the cessation of dan
eerous anarchy in upper Burmah could only be
effecGed by force of a ms. The eallantrv Of nv
European and Indian force under Gen, Pen,
dersast rapidly brought the country under
my powers. and l Lave decided that the most
certain methods of tnsuring peace and order
IL to be found In the permanent incorporation of
INC klngdom OF Burnah with my empire. The
Gihe WHICH has lapsed since l assumed the
direct government of India, makes it desiraDie
That the operation of the statutes by which that
cnanSe was effected. should be carefully lnvesti-
gated. l commend this important matter TO
your earnest attention. The negotiations r.
specfin2 the rights OF the French republic ON
the coasts of Newfoundland, under the treaty of
S.recht; have been brought to satisfactory con-
clus1on by an agreement which viii be laid be-
lore You and before the legislature of NewfOund-
land as soon as 1t assemblies. An agreement hfs
also been made with Spain, securing 10
this country all commercial rights granted TO
Gernany In the Caroline islands. Your consent
VIII De asked to legislative measures rendered
necessary in the convention on the subject ef
international copyright, to which l have agreed.
BRITAINs INTERNAL AFFAIRS.
J. regret TO say that no material Improvement
can De noted IN the condition of trade or agr;-
cnitufe. lfeel she deepest sympathy with the
great number of persons in MANY vocations Of
life who are suffering under a pressure which. I
trust, viii prove transient. l have seen with
deep sorrow the renewal since l last addressed
you OF the attempt to excite the people of Ire
land to hostility against the legislative union
between that country and Great Britain. / am
Fesointeiy opposed to any disturbance of that
lnndansntal law, and in resisting it l am con-
vlnCed that l shall be heartily supported BY nv
permanent and my people. The social no less
than the material condition of that country en-
cages my anxious attention. Although there
has been during the last year no marked Increase
OF serious crime, there is In lnauv places a con-
certed resistance to the enforcement OF legal
opigat1ons. and 1 regret that the practice of or
eahlzed intimidation continues to exist. / have
caused every excrtion to be used FOR the detection
and punishment of these crimes, and no effort
VIII De spared by my government to protect
IRISH SUBJECTS III the exercise of their legal rights
and III the enjoyment of individual liberty, II.
as my Information leads me to apprehend. the
existing provisions of the law should prove to be
inadequate to cope with these growing evils, I
invest nv government with all the necessary
bower. Bills Will be submitted for transferring
TO representative councils in the counties Of
Great Britain local business which is now trans
acted by the courts Of quarter sessions and other
authorities. A measure for the reform of county
government in Ireland is also in preparation.
Ihese measures will involve the consideration of
the present local burdens. A bill for faclli-
tatlng the sale of glebe lands in n man
ner adapted to the wants of the rural
population Will also be submitted to you, as
VIII also hilis for removing the difficulties which
prevent the easy and cheap transfer OF lacds:
for ameliorating the distressed condition of the
Scotland: for the more eiYectual prevention Of
accidents In mines: for extending the powers of
tne railway commission in respect to the reru-
iation OF rates, and for the codifcation of the
criminal law. / trust that results beneficial to
the cause OF education may issue from the royal
into the working Of the education acts. The
prompt and effective dispatch of the important
business which IN an cver-growing proportion
lalis to you to transact will, / doubt not. &C.
cupV your attention. In these and in all other
matters pertaining to your high functions,
earnestly commend YOU to the keeping and
guidance Of Almighty God.