The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-11-26
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
The Reference in the Queens Speech
TO Ireland.

w ~ OAGhNts
LONDON, Nov. 25-Parliament reassem-
bled to-day. The queen, in her speech open
ing the session, said that the security of
European peace appears to be undiminished.
"The general condition Of Ireland, p says the
speech, "has sensiby improved under the
salutary legislation which you have applied
to 1t, but have learned with doep regret
that u serious deficiency Of the potato @ Op
In certain parts threatens u recurrence of
those periods of distress to which the
population of the western counties is
peculiarly exposed by the industria
and economical conditions under which they
live. | trust the measures of my govern
ment NAV mitigate the immediate evil and
diminish the probability Of its return. 1t
appears to me desirable for an increase OF
contentm9nt aud diminutlon OF political
disturbances throughout Ireland, to take
measures for augmenting the number Of
owners engaged IN the actual cultivation of
land. A measure having this object in view
will be laid before you.
THE TITLE RENT CHARGE.
Proposals will again be submitted TO
you for remedying the difficulties which
have arisen from the indirect influence of
the Inherent charge on land in England
and Wales.
"a measure will be submitted for facll-
itating the transaction in Scotland and Ire
land Of the more important stages OF private
legislation affecting those countries.
"Your attention will be invited TO the
expediency Of allevating the burden which
the law OF compulsory education has,
within recent years, imposed upon the
poorer portion of my people.
''There are several other matters upon
which legislation is desirable but recent ex-
Tariapna a randarnd IL dOnhtfuI OgnatnaF
the time at your disposal will, In your iudg-
mont, be sufficient for the consideration of
many subjects of an important character
beyond those to which | have referred.
OTHER BILLS IN PREPARATION.
SIN case time for further legislation
should be found have directed the prepara-
tion of bills for the enactment OF a reform
system of county government in ireland
analogous to that put into operation for
Great Britain, for the establishment of dis
trict councils; for the extension Of the
facilities for purchasing small parcels of
land in Great Britain; for amending the law
in respect to the compensation payable by
employers in case Of injury to persons In
their employment for consolidating and
amending the laws relating to the public
health; for the appointment Of public
trustees, and for increasing the security of
friendly societies and savings banks.
''In the discharge OF the arduous duties
assigned you, commend you to the guild
ance of Almighty God"
After the reading Of the queens speech,
Secretary Balfour gave notice that he would
introduce four bills relating 10 Ireland.
Mr.. Gladstone gave notice Of the intro
duction Of bill to remove tho disability
which prevents Catholics from occupying
the Offices of lord chancellor Of England
and lord lieutenant Of Ireland.
After few minor members had spoken
the address was agreed to. This is the first
time in fifteen years that the address has
been agreed to on the day Of tho opening Of
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