The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-08-19
PARLIAMENT ADJOURNS.
THxT OF THE QUEENS SPEECH
FROM THE THRONE.

Great Britain at Peace With All the
World - Brief References to the
Behring Sea and Newfoundland Con-
troversies-The African Agreements
The Anti-Slavery Conference.
LONDON, Aug. 1s.-Parliament has been
prorogued. The queens speech to the two
houses were as follows:
MY LORDS AND GENTIKMEN-My relations with
al Foreign powers continue pacific.
Friendly attention has been called to the in
convenlences which might arise from possible
conflict over territorial claims in the newly oc-
cupled regions in Africa, and l have therefore
entered into negotiations with the
pS,vndsa powers principally concerned for the
within which the action OF the respective gov
ernments shall be confined. An arrangement
with Germany which closes the most difficult
OF these questions has been completed and laid
before you, and. in order to give effect to it, you
nave sanctioned a special statute for the cesson
OF Heligoland. An arrangement has also been
entered into with France, separating the terri
tory adjacent to the southern frontier Of Algeria
from the territory under the influence OF the
Niger company. An agreement delimitng
other territories in Africa is under discussion
with Portugal.
RECOGNITION OF PRoTECToRATEs.
have agreed with France that the British
proteotorate over Zanzibar and the French pro-
tectorate over Madagascar shall be mutually
recognized
have offered the President OF the United
States to submit to arbitration the difference
over the Behring sea fisheries.
The conference on the slave trade, which was
assembled at my suggestion by King Leopold
has brought it's deliberations to q close, and the
final act has received the adhesion of all the
powers represented except Holland. earnestly
hope that the resolutions of the conference
may lead to results worthy Of the high and
benevolent purposes that inspired them.
THE NEWFOUNDLAND MIDDLE
Controversies have arisen between my sub.
jects in Newfoundland and French fishermen
respecting the true Interpretation of the rights
of Franceby the treaty OF Utrecht and subse-
quent engagements. The adjustment of these
is occupying the anxious attention of my gov
ernment.
have gladly assented to an act for comforting
upon Western Australia institutions similar to
those which have worked with remarkable sue
cess in the other Australian colonies.
have learned with satisfaction that the CON
vention has been ratified by Volksroad which
will, trust terminate the difficulties that have
existed respecting Swaziland.
REQUIREMENTS OF THE STATE.
Gentlemen of the House of Commons thank
you for the provision you have made for the
requirements of the state. 1t is a matter of
much satisfaction to me that you have been
able TO make substantial progress in the task Of
reducing the public burdens.
SCHOOLS, SOLDIERS AND POLICE
My lords and gentlemen, am rejoiced to
observe the effective steps taken by you TO pro-
mote primary and intermediate technical edu
cation.
trust the measures passed for extensive re-
construction of the army will secure the health
and increase the efficiency of my soldiers.
am glai that you have been able to ma
terially improve the position OF the police force
on whose valuable services increasing demands
are being made.
The policy you have adopted of giving uni
formity and increased vigor to the precautions
against contagious diseases among cattle will
have a salutary influence upon a very Important
interest
The amendments you have made in the sys-
tenn of winding up companies under the law of
limited liability will be Of advantage TO com
merce, and your acts regarding allotments Of
largely to the welbeing of the laboring portion
of my people.