The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-20
Which Makes No Recommendations Concern
ing New Legislation. and Simply Asks
Proper Provision for the Public Service.
Salisbury Declares that Social Order
Will Be Maintained in Ireland,
And Churchill States that Coercion Will Not
Be Resorted to, but Crime Will Not Be
Allowed to Become Chronic in Belfast.
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
The Queens Speech-Salisbury's Policy Out
lined in Both Houses.


The Queens Speech-Salisbury's Policy Out
lined in Both Houses.
LONDON. Aug. 19--At the hour Parliament
met a depressing and persistent rain was falling,
and the crowd gathered about the Westminster
buildings was small. Some enthusiasm was dis
played on the arrival of various prominent lead
ers, but it was generally faint The attendance
in the House of Commons was large Many
members arrived before they had had breakfast,
in order to secure good seats. The Queens
speech was as follows:
my Lords and Gentlemen-I have summoned
You to meet at this unusual season for the trans
action of Indispensable business The session
Of the last Parliament was interrupted before
the ordinary work of the year had been COM
pleted in order that the sense of my people
might be taken on certain important proposals
with regard TO the government of Ireland The
result of that appeal has been to confirm the
conclusion to which the late Parliament had
come.
''The provisional nature of the arrangement
made by the last Parliament for the public
charge of the year renders it inexpedient to
postpone any further the consideration of the
necessary financial legislation.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons-The
estimates which were su omitted to the last Par
lament. and only partially voted, will be laid be-
fore you.
"My Lords and Gentlemen-At a period of
the year usually assigned for the recess, and af-
ter the prolonged and exceptional labors to
which many Of you have been subjected, I alb
stain from recommending now for your consid-
Grafton any measures except those which are es-
sential to the conduct of the public service dur
Ing the remaining position of the financial year.
am confident they will receive your prompt
and careful attention"
In the House Of Lords. this afternoon, Gran
vile asked that the new government make
clear statement of its contemplated Irish policy.
The Duke of Argyl (Unionist) denied that
member of the late government was justified il
making such demand, and took occasion to
make long speech, "dissecting," as he called it,
Mr.. Gadstones Irish policy, which the Duke
described "a miserable fiasco of running up to
the masthead the flag of Parnell and the Irish
Nationalist party"
Lord Salisbury admitted that the situation in
Burmah was unsatisfactory, but thought there
was no reason for apprehension. The Afghan
boundary commission had not been withdrawn,
although differences had arisen in regard
to the boundaries. 1t could be settled as easily
in London or st. Petersburg as on the spot, and
there was reasonable prospect of accord be-
tween England and Russia with regard to the
Afghan boundary. The policy of the govern
ment toward Turkey would be to continue the
policy of late years. Referring to Ireland Sal
isbury said the government would take every
step to maintain social order and protect indi-
vidual rights. 1t was necessary to have time for
inquiry before ent&ing into details. Regarding
reform of government Offices and with respect
to education and social government for Ireland,
he was unable to furnish sketch of the govern
ments proposals. There would be special in
quiry as to the means for healthful developmsnt
Of the material resources of Ireland, and there
would also be an inquiry into the Belfast riot
ing There was no prima facie ground for i'm
pugnineDhe conduct of the police of Belfast
In the Commons, Mr.. Bradlaugh moved that
the seasonal order declaring the interference of
Peers in elections for members of the House of
Commons high infringement Of the liberties
and privileges Of the Commons, be not renewed
this year. He said the order was constantly
treated with contempt, was therefore practically
obsolete, and might as well be abandoned if it
was not to be enforced. He pointed out very
active interference in behalf of Tory and Union
ist candidates, and against Gladstonians, by
Earls Westminster, Leicester and Montague,
the Dukes of Norfolk and Argyll in Chester,
Norfolk, Bucks and Argyll during the recent
elections, and commended that if Peers were TO be
permitted thus to defy the ancient and much
hoasted rights Of the Commons, the latter might
as we'll expunge the sessional order and save
themselves from occupying ridiculous position.
lie contended that the Earls and Dukes he had
mentioned had violated the order wifully during
the past campaign.
Randolph Churchill, speaking for the govern
ment, asked il he was correct in stating that
Mr.. Bradlaugh had intimated an intention to
obstruct the business of the House every night
until his motion was disposed Of
Many members responded, mo-" mo" Mr.
Bradlaugh denied that he had in any way indi-
Gated such an intention.
Lord Churchill thereupon suggested that the
House allow the order complained of to be re-
newed, and that the House appoint committee
early next session, to inquire into the whole
matter.
Mr.. Gladstone spoke in apparent approval of
the Tory leaders suggestion. and intimated thar
he would support the government.
A division then taken, and the order was
sustained-294 to 120
Lord Churchill gave notice that at the conclu-
sion of the debates on the address in answer to
the Queens speech, he will move that supply
and appropriation have precedence.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Chief Secretary for
Ireland, replying for the government to Thomas
Sexton, said the government would require no
tice before stating whether or not they intended
to withdraw the extra police from Belfast. He
would say that the government intended to in
crease the number of commissioners appointed
to inquire into the Belfast riots. and, also, to
extend the scope of the inquiry to be made by
the commissioners. The government had no
present intention. however, OF appointing
royal commission to investigate disorders, al.