The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-25
PARLIAMENT PRoROGUED.
1t Will Reconvene jar. 31-The Speech
from the Throne.


LONDON, Dec. 24.-Parliament was pro-
rogued to-day until Jan. 81. The queens
speech was as follows:
\ have great satisfaction in being able to re-
lease you from your protracted labors. My re-
lations with all foreign powers continue
friendly.
regret that the convention concluded be-
tween myself and the President of the United
States, for the adjustment Of the questions
which have arisen with reference To the fish
cries in North American waters, has not com
mended itself to the Judgment of the United
states Senate, in whom, according to the con-
stitution Of the United States, the power Of
ratification is vested. Temporary arrange
ments, however. which have been adopted, viii,
] trust, prevent any immediate Inconvenience
arising from this decision.
The conference which has been held on the
subject of bounties upon sugar for export has
been brought to satisfactory issue by the con
clusion of a convention for their abolition,
which has been signed by the representatives of
most of the sugar-producing countries.
EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.
The restoration of Egypt to a condition of
political and financial security has been for a
time interrupted by an attempt of the Soudanese
TO possess themselves of the post of Suakim.
The disposition of the besieging forces has been
effected by brilliant military operation on the
part Of the Egyptian troops. supported by tho
British contingent. In other respects the adj
ministration and economical progress of Egypt
are satisfactory.
An insurrection has broken out upon the con-
tinental portion OF the dominons of the Sultan
of Zanzibar, which has brought with it consid-
cradle destruction Of life aud property in the
German settlements on that coast. 1t is evil
dent that the renewed vigor Of the slave trade,
OF which symptoms have unhappily shown
themselves in several parts Of Africa, has
largely contributed TO the production of these
disturbances. / have joined the Emperor of
Germany in establishing a naval blockade of
that part Of the coast which is in insurrection
in order to prevent not only the exportation of
slaves, but. the importation Of munitions Of
war.
IN INDIA.
My Indian dominions have enjoyed general
tranquility and prosperity during the past year
Disturbances, however, have occurred in the
neighboring region of the Black mountains and
on the extreme frontier of Sikkim, but have
been Terminated without difficulty. A rebellion
in Atghanstan, under Ishak Khan, which at one
time threatened to assume formidable proper
tions, has been entirely subdued by the military
A rising of some Zulu chiefs in South Africa,
which does not seem to have met with any
sympathy on the part OF the population, has
been suppressed by my troops and native
levies. The chiefs concerned are awaiting trial
before special commission.
GENTLEMEN OF THE House OF COMMONS, 1
thank you for the liberal provision you have
made for the service of the state | trust that
the financial measures you have sanctioned will
materially increase the public resources of the
country without adding to its fiscal burdens.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN ENGLAND.
My LORDS AND GESTLEmEN,-The measures
you have passed for extending the functions
and improving the machinery of local govern
ment in England are calculated to increase the
loyal attachment of my people to their institu-
tions. / trust you NAV he able now to promote
the successful working OF these changes in your
several localities and that in this and all other
fields of duty the blessings of Almighty God
may be with you.