The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1888-12-25
THE QUEENS SPEECH TO PARLIAMENT.
Her Majesty Does Not Mention the
SackvIIle Episode.
Irish Affairs Also Noticeable by their
Absence.
suakIm's Troubles and the Rising In
Zanzibar.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Parliament was pro
rogued today. The Queens speech was as
follows:
have great satisfaction in being able to
release you from your protracted labors. My
relations with all foreign powers continue
friendly. regret that the convention con-
cluded between myself and the President of
the United States for the adjustment Of the
questions which have arisen with reference
to the fisheries in North American waters
has not commended itself to the judgment
of the Senate Of theUnited States, In whom,
according to the Constitution Of the United
States, the power Of ratification is vested.
The temporary arrangements, however, which
have been adopted will, trust, prevent any
immediate inconvenience arising from this
decision.
The conference which has been held on
the subject of the bounties upon sugar for
export has been brought to satisfactory
issue by the conclusion Of convention for
their abolition, which has been signed by
the representatives OF most OF the sugar
producing countries.
The restoration of Egypt to a condition OF
political and financial security has been for
the time interrupted by an attempt of the
Soudanese to possess themselves Of the port
Of Suakim. The dispersion of the besieging
tary operation on the part Of the Egyptian
troops, supported by the British contingent.
In other respects the administration and
economical progress Of Egypt are satisfac-
tory.
An insurrection has broken out upon the
continental portion Of the dominions Of the
Sultan of Zanzibar, which has brought with
1t considerable destruction OF life and prop
erty In the German settlements or that
coast. 1t Is evident that the renewed yigor
n fha claua tradn af vsyhfah hov
unhappily shown themselves In several
parts of Africa. has largely contributed to
the production Of these disturbances 1
have joined the Emperor of Germany in
establishing naval blockade Of that part of
the coast which Is. In insurrection, in order
to prevent not only the expectation of slaves,
but the importation Of munitions of war.
A rebellion in Afghanistan, under Ishak
Khan, which at one time threatened to as
sumo formidable proportions, has been en-
tirely subsidized by the military force of the
Ameer. 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 ma
tive levies. The chiefs concerned are await
ing trial before a special commission.
Gentlemen Of the House Of Commons: /
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.
My Lords and Gentlemen: The measures
you have passed for extending the functions
and improving the machinery of local gov
ernment in England are calculated to in
crease the loyal attachment of my people to
their institutions. / trust you may be 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
blessing of Almighty God be with you.
Parlsment was prorogued until January
31st, go