The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1890-11-26
POOR IRELAND'S WOES
Queen Victoria Thinks They Should Be
Mitisated Somewhat.
SHE LIKES BALFOUR'S LAWS
But Says There Should Be More
Legislation Of the Same Nature
The Speech from the
English Throne.

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Immediately after
the house of commons was called TO order
to-day, the queens speech was read. The
speech declares the relations of Her Ma
jesty's government with those OF various
foreign powers is unchanged, and contin-
ues:
THE condition Of Ireland has sensibly
improved under the saluiary legislation
which you have applied to il. But have
learned with deep regret that a serious de-
ficiency of the potato crops in certain
parts threatens a recurrence OF those pc
RODS Of severe distress TO which the pop
ulation of the westetn counties rs pecu-
liarly exposed by the industrial and econ
omical condition under which they live.
/ trust measures of my movement may
mitigate the immediate evil and diminish
the probability of its return. IL appears
TO me desirable for the increase Of con-
tentment and diminution of political dis
turbanee throughout Ireland, to take
measures for augmenting the number of
owners engaged in active cultivation
Of land. A measure having this OBJ
ject in view will be laid before you.
"Iour attention will be called 10 the ex-
pediency of allieviating the burden which
the law OF compulsory education has with
in recent years imposed upon the poorer
portion of the people. In case time for
further legislati ton should be found have
directed the preparation Of bills for the
enactment Of reform system OF county
government in Ireland analogous TO that
put in operation in Great Britain for the
establishment Of a district council for the
extension OF facilities for purchasing
small parcels Of land in Great Britain !;
for amending the law in respect TO that
compensation payable by employees in
case Of injury to persons In their employ
ment; for consolidating and amending
the laws relating TO public health; for the
appointment Of public trustees and for
increasing the security Of friendly So
cieties and savings banks"
Slaney moved resolution simply
thanking the queen for the address.
Gladstone referring TO Smiths an
nouncement Of the governments inten-
ton 10 take up the whole time OF the
house until the government bills were
read second time, said the government
had avoided reference 10 important mat
ters. Was the commons TO understand
there was nothing in the difference with
the United States regarding the Behrine
sea? Ought the recent prosecutions in
the Turkish empire be treated with ST.
lence? Had the relations Of the govern
ment toward the Emin relief expedition
! been such as to make il the duty of the
ministry 10 ascertain the truth Of the
statements that compromised the reputa-
| ton OF the English people for humanity
Referring to Ireland, he said that il was
unfortunate the government, not content
with stating the improved condition of the
country thought il necessarytoc compliment
themselves about the Improvement. The
members of the opposition we're bound TO
express dissent. The list Of measures in
the speech place the government in no
responsible position. Was the house to
wait indefinitely TO learn how they in
tended TO deal with the greatest ques.
! ton?
Smith. replying, declared the govern
ment had the strongest hopes the Behring
sea negotiations would be successful.
The government took what measures
were practicable TO abate the suiferings
of the prosecuted people Of Turkey. The
government had no right to institute an
inquiry into the African matter, as the ex-
pedition was purely voluntary. Ample
measures would be taken TO meet the dis
tress in ireland.
After few minor members had spoken
the address was agreed TO. This is the
first time in IS years the address has been
agreed to on the day of the opening oi
parliament. This sudden ending is ex.
planned by the fact that Gladstone init.
mated to-day that he would give no coun.
tenance to any amendment to the address
II Parnell was elected to the leadership.