Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-11-25
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
Parliament openei and the Affairs ef -
British. Empire Explained

Parliament OpencI ouo tns h"&sss - -
British. Empire Explained
LoxpoS. Nov. 25.-Parliamentr reassembledto To-
day. The queens speech opening the sessaos
WAS as follows:
Nv lords and gentlemen:
No change has taken place In the foregn 10
lations during the short reriod whieh mas
elapsed since the close OF the preceding session.
The securities Of European peace appear 70 De
undiminishei.
have commenced negotiations with the King
OF Italy 20 determine the boundary which sep@-
rates the territory under British innnence IN
the northeast Of Africa from that belonging 20
the protected empire Of Abyssinia.
A treaty was signed on the 10th OF August
having for its object the entertainment OF the
boundaries between the British territory IN
central Africa and the Portuguese provinces OF
Angola. GAIA and Mozambique. t has,
however, not received the ratification OF the
Ming of Portugal Pending further negotia-
nohs temporary arrangement has been MADE
IN regard 10 the most urgent questions con,
GUIDED between the two countries, which WIN
De laid before YOU.
THE SEwForSpLASD rrsHERrEs
Negotiations have been commenced in ~
spect Of the Newfoundland fisheries questions.
trust that a settlement NAV be arrived -
which viii be satisfactory 10 all parties.
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons The
estinates Cor the charges for the ensuing wear
N.i he submitted 90 you at the ordinary time.
strict economy will be observed in preparing
them.
THE CONDITION or IRELAND.
NV Lordsa and Gentlemen: The general condi-
non Of Ireland has sensibly improved under
the sanitary legislation which you have applied
TO 1t; but have learned with deep regret that
serious deficiency of the potato crop in GER
tam parts threatens a recurrence Of those
periods OF severe distress 90 which the popula-
toh toh 1i the western counties is peculiarly eS-
posed by the industrial and economic condi-
| uons under which they live. I trust the meas
| .tcs oi my government may mitigate the immc-
ula'e eNil and diminish the probability OF lite re-
! tufn. ~ appears 90 me desirable for the i'm
crease 81 conten;ment and the diminution of
pohtical disturbances throughout ireland to
Iahe measures for augmenting the number OF
owners engaged in the actual cultivation II
d; land; measure having this object in view
VIII be laid before you.
TTrHE RENT CHARGES.
| Proposals will again be submitted TO you for
remedylng the difficulties which have arisen
from the indirect incidence Of the 1.-THE rent
charge ON land in England and Wales.
| measure will DE submitted for facilitating
the transaction in Scotland and ireland of the
NOR, more important stages Of private legislation
/ lour attention will he invited 20 the expe-
| dleheE of nllevlating the burden which the law
OF compulsory education had within recent
years imposed upon the poorer portion Of my
There are several other matters upon which
| legislation Is desirable. but recent experience
mas rendered IL doubtful whether the time al
.o1F aisposal viii, I'm your Judgment. be suffi-
ciei' Tor the consideration OF many subjects
| oi an important character beyond those 10
which have referred.
In case time for further legislation should
I be found, have directed the preparation of
DLls Tor the enactment of a reform system of
county government in ireland analogous to
mat put into operation for Great Britain; for
The establishment of district councils: for
'he extension 81 facilities for purchasing small
parcels OF land in Great britain: for amending
the la" IN respect 10 the compensation PAYABLE
I 10y employers in case Of injury 20 persons in
their employment; for console Ia ting and amend
ing the laws relating 10 public health: for the
appointment of public trustees and for in
creasing the security of friendly societies and
savings banks. In discharge of the arduous
dutles assigned you / commend YOU TO the
guidance Of Almighty God.
OPENING OF PARLIAMENT.
There was full attendance at the opeuing
session of the house Of commons Mr.. Parnell
was present and took the seat he usually occu-
pies, but soon retired 10 the lobby When the
deputy speaker read letters announcing the
conviction Of Messrs. Dillon and O'Brien Of in
citing the tenants ot the Smith Barry estate i'm
ireland TO refuse - pay rent Mr.. Parnen re-
appeared and from the extreme end of the
benches, below the gang way, pushed his way
forward TO seat on the third bench. Mr..
sexton rat on his right and Mr.. Mccarthy on
bis left and the three conyersed. shortly after
Mr. Parnell reappeared Mr.. Gladstone entered
the house and was greeted with loud cheers.