The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-08-31
PARLIAMENT PRoRoGUED.
Speech of the Queen to Her Lords
and Gentlemen.

LONDON, Aug 50.-Parliament was pro-
rogued to-day until Nov. 1G. The queen in
her speech of prorogation said:
MY LoRDs-It is with much satisfaction 1
release you from the labors of proracted ses-
sion. Our relations with other powers continue
most cordial. Since the beginning Of the session
nothing has happened TO diminish our confident
expectation of unbroken European peace The
only exception to the tranquil course OF events
has been the very partial renewal of the
attempts formerly made by the followers of
the mahdi to invade the southern frontier of
Egypt The invading force was arrested and
dispersed with conspicuous ease and complete
effect by the khedive's trocps supported by
small British contingent under Gen. Grenfell.
THE SAMOAN CONFERENCE.
The conference upon the affairs of Samoa,
consisting of representatives of Great Britain,
Germany and America, which assembled at
Berlin in the spring, agreed upon a convention
regulating the government OF those islands.
This instrument has been accepted by me, and
by the Emperor of Germany, and now awaits
the assent of the American Senate.
At my suggestion the King Of the Belgians
has consented TO summon in ne autumn a CON
ference of European powers, to be held at Brus-
sells, to consider the present con iition of the
slave trade by land and sea, and TO deliberate
on measures for the arrest and mitigation Of
the evils which this traffic still inficts upon
mankind.
have come to an agreement with the French
republic 10y which various controversies respect
on the west coast of Africa have been ad-
justed.
A new postal telegraph convention has been
ARA ged with France and Germany.
1t has afforded me much pleasure to accept
the loyal offers of several native princes and
chiefs who have come forward TO share the
military burdens imposed upon my subjects in
British India | welcome their co-operation in
the common defense of the empire
Gentlemen of the House of Commons gladly
acknowledge the care and liberality with which
you have provided for the wants Of the public
service.
STRENGTHENING NAVAL DEFENsEs.
My Lords and Gentlemen, the measures you
have taken with no grudglng hand 20 strengthen
the naval detenses Will enable my subjects to
pursue industry and enterprise in a mora com
local government Of Scotland WILL | am con
vinced contribute largely to the welfare and
contentment of my people in Scotland. much
regret that pressure upon your time prevented
your passing the bill comforting responsible
government upon my subjects in Western
Australia, and trust this very desirable object
will be affected at an early period.
IMPROVEMENTS IN EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
note with satisfaction the improvements in
| troduced in the constitution Of the universities
of Scotland and the steps you have taken toward
| the establishment of technical education in Eng
| land and Wales.
The intermediate education act for Wales will
| supply deficiency in the educational system
| which has been acutely felt for many years l
| have assented with much pleasure to the bill
| for br <ing the less prosperous portions of
| Ireland into rapid communicate with the
| principal markets of the United Kingdom by
means of a systematic extension of railways.
| This provision will confirm the increasing agri-
| cultural and commercial well -being which has
accompanied the gradual suppression of dis
order l Ireland
| Islncerely hope the new board of agriculture
will be the means of still further developing the
| Oldest Of our national indus, IS, I am thank-
| ful to he able to recognize signs Of growing
| prosperity, the fruit OF returning confidence,
| everywhere discernihle
| In the hope that under the operation of your
| wise counselS 1t may be strengthened by the
| hearty concord of all my subjects, commend
you reverently to the merciful care Of Almighty
| God.