The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-02-10
Her Majesty Pleased With the
Peaceful Condition of Europe.
The Success OF the Irish Coercion
Law Seems to Delight Her.
Gladstone Is Loudly Cheered When
He Enters tho House.
Some Notices Given OF Motions To Be
Made-Parnoll on Hand and Hard
Mt Work - Lord Salisbury
Addresses the peors.


today The Queens speech opening the
session was read by royal commission. II
is as follows
"My Lords and Gentlcmcn--I con,inne
to receive from all the powers cordial as.
surances Of friendly sentiments as well us
of an earnest desire TO maintain the peace
of the world.
"My officers. m conjunction with those
OF the Emperor OF Russia, have completed
the demarcaiion Of the Aighanlsian boun-
dairy In conformity with the terms Of the
convention OF 1887, trust the work thus
concluded may tend 10 remove the posi-.
biliiy Of misunderstanding between the
two powers regarding their Asian posses
sions
Animated by desire 10 prevent an
eilusion Of blood, dispatched mission
TO the King Of Abyssinia with the hope Of
dissuading him from engaging in war
with Italy. | deeply regret that my
| efforts were not successful.
"Thc deliberations Of the conference at
Washington to adjust questions which
have arisen between Canada and America
are still progressing,
"The negotiations commenced In 1885
In respect to the regulation Of the Suez
canal have been brought 90 a conclusion so
far as the points OF difference between
myself and the French republic are con.
Ccrncd.
81 have also entered into an agreement
with Franco for the protection Of life and
property in the New llcbridcs by joint
naval commission.
"Ihc conference Of delegates from the
powers interested in the sugir industry,
summoned 10 meet IN London In the M.
tumn Ia consider the possibility OF ending
the injurious system Of bountics, has made
considerable progrcss toward the conclu-
sion Of satisfactory arrangement
The estimates Tor services for 1883
which will be laid before you, have been
framed with due regard for economy.
You will be asked 10 provide iof the i'm
proycmont Of the defense of the ports and
coalilg sialionh .rendcpd urgently ncces
sary by the advance of military science
and also 10 sanction an arrangement pro
yiding a special squadron 10 protect Aus.
tralian commerce, the cost of which will
b. partially bomo by the colonies.
"The measures which, at great labor,
you passed last session for the benefit oi
Ireland have been carefully carried into
effect during the period since elapsed.
The result Of this legislation M far NJ tested
by this short experience IL satisfactory.
Agrarian crime has diminished and the
power OF COcrcive COnspiricies have sonsi-
bly abatcd.
"Mcasurrs tending 10 develop the ~.
sources Of Ireland and 10 facilitate an IN.
crease In the number Of proprietors OF the
soil will bc laid before YOU.
'lour attention will be invited 10 the
subject Of local government in England.
Measures viii he submitted for dealing
with Il In combination with proposals for
adjusting the relations between local aud
imperial finance and Tor mitigating the
burdens Imposed upon rate payers.
'Tho prospects oi commerce are more
hopeful than any which have been able
10 point 10 in many years.
IL deeply regret that there has been no
corresponding improvement observable in
the condition Of agriculture. ! commend
the interest OF that great industry 10 your
attentive care, hoping that means may bo
discovered 10 enable Il 10 meet more ci-
fcctiycly the difficulties under which II
lnbOrs.
"You will be- invited 10 consider legisla.
tive proposals for choapcning the imnsicr
Of land, for modifying the procedure by
which the tithc rent charge IL collected
for promoting technical education, for pre-
venting undue preferences in rates charged
by rlilway companies On foreign and do
nestle produce, for remcdying abuses In
IL
| itod Inability act, for amending the law Of
| liability Of employers In cases of accident,
| for improving the position of Scottish uni
yersities, for educating the borough police
/ OF Scotland, and for diminishing the cost
Of private bill lcgisation. In these and al
other efforts you may make to promote the
well being of my people, Ipray YOU may bo
guided by the hand Of Almighty GOd.o
Tho speech was read with the usual for
mality. The Houses then adjourned until
/ 4 O'Clock y. m.
Mr.. Parncll has given notice that be will
introduce a bill 10 amend the Irish land
Law amendment act
NOTICES or MOTIONS OivEN.
Mr.. Gladstone, onlonicring the House Of
| Commons, was loudly chccrcd. Lord
Harrington at once left his scat aud went
| and shook hnnds WIN MN, Whcn thcy sat
down and entered into an animated con.
ycrsation, which lasted Tor some time.
Mr. Richie, Conservative, gave notice
Of the introduction Of local government
| bill.
Sir Charles Russell, Liberal, gave notice
that lac would move for an inquiry regard.
ing the Trafalgar square meetings and the
limits Of interference by the government
with public meetings generally.
Mr.. Matthcws, Home Secretary, IN reply
\ 90 question, said that the convict liar.
kins had gained admission 10 the speakers
gallery Ia August last under the name Of
Mclinn. lie was accompanied by Mel
lille, alias MoroncY. Both were admitted
on an order obtained irop an Irish mem.
bcr Of Parliament. Melville not only en-.
tered the gallery, but also spent aome time
on the river terrace aud the House In com.
panv with his inlroducer. This csse, hc
said. proved the ncoC -sity Of an increase In
the safeguards attending admission 20 the
House OF Commons, "liear, hear. "
Mr.. whnion, Conservative, moved the
address in reply 10 tue Queens speech.
Tho motion was seconded by Col. duncan.
In the House Of Lords, Lord Crawford
| ,,oxo1 ti,o address In reply 10 the Ouoeti'a