Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-08-30
PARLIAMENT PROROGUED.
The Queen In Her Speech Reviews the
Work of the Session.

LONDON, Aug. 30.-Pariiament was prorogued
today until November 16. The queen in her
speech of propagation said: "My lords, it is
with much satisfaction release you from the
labors of protracted session. Our relations
with other powers continue most cordial. Since
the beginning of the session nothing has hap
pened TO diminish our confident expectations
oil unbroken European peace. The only eY-
ception to the tranquil course of events has
been the very partial renewal of 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 skill and complies effect by the
khedive's troops, supported by a small British
contingent under Gen. Grenfel.
The conference upon the affairs of Samoa
consisting OF representatives of Great Britain,
Germany and America, which assembled at
Berlin iii the spring. agreed upon 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 Beigians
has consented to summon in the autumn a con-
ference OF the European powers to be held at
Brussels to consider the present condition of
the slave trade, by land and sea, and to DELHI
crate on measures for the arrest and mitigation
of the evils which this traffic still inflicts upon
mankind.
Il have come to an agreement with Ii F"nnch
republic by which the various controy re-
specting the boundaries Of our Il, a
possessions on the west coast of Afro. g
been adjusted. A new postal telegraph con-
vention has been concluded with France and
Germany.
1T has afforded me much pleasure to accept
the royal 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 cooperation in
the common defense of the empire.
Gentlemen Of the house of commons I gladly
acknowledge the care and liberality with which
you have provided for the wants Of the public
service"
My Lords and Gentlemen: The measures
you have taken with no grudging hand to
strengthen the naval defenses will enable nv
subjects to pursue industry and enterprise in
more complete security Of peace.
The act reforming the local government Of
Scotland will, l am convinced, contribute
largely TO the welfare and contentment of my
people in Scotland
much regret that pressure upon your time
prevented your passing bill comforting o re-
sPonslble government on my subjects in west
ern Australia, and trust this very desirable
object viii be effected at an early period
l note with satisfaction the improvements
introduced into the constitution OF the uni
versities of Scotland and the steps you have
taken toward the establishment Of technical
education in England and Wales.
The intermediate education act for Wales will
supply deficiency in the educational system,
which has been aeutely felt for many years.
have assented with much pleasure to the bill
tons Of Ireland into rapid communication
with the principal markets of the United
Kingdom by means Of a systematic extension of
| railways THIS provision will confirm the in
ereasing agricultural and commercial well
being which has accompanied the gradual
suppression of disorder in Ireland.
sincerely hope the new board of agriculture
will be the means Of still further developing the
Oldest OF our national industries. am thank
full to be able to recognize signs Of growing
everywhere discernible.
In the hope that under the operation of your
wise counsels it may be strengthened by the
hearty concord of all my subjects, I commend
you reverently to the merciful care Of Almighty
God"