The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-11-26
PARLIAMENT ASSEMBLIES.
HER MAJeSTYS SPEECH READ
FROM THE THRONE.

what sho Says About Irish Afralrs-The
Parnellite Members Re-eiect Parneil
Their Leader-Fund for Famine suf-
ferers-Current Events Abroad.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-Immediately after the
House Of Commons had been called to order
today the Lord Chancellor arose and read
the Queens speech from the throne The
speech declares the relations Of Her
Majesty's Government with those Of the
various foreign powers to be unchanged,
and congratulates her subjects that the Sc
curities for the continued maintenance OF
peace appear to be undiminshed.
NEW FOUNDLAND FISHERIES.
The speech says that negotiations have
been opened with France on the subject OF
the New Foundland fisheries, and the hope
is expressed that solution Of this veXed
question satisfactory 10 all the parties at
interest may be speedily reached.
CONDITION OF IRELAND.
Her Majesty views with pleasure the gen
eral condition Of Ireland, which has seusi-
bly, improved under the operation OF recent
salutary legislation for the Government Ol
that country. Deep regret is expressed,
however, that the serious deficiency IN the
potato crop in certain sections of the cOun-
try threalhens recurrence OF periods OF
severe distress to which the people of
Western Ireland are peculiarly exposed by
reason of the industrial and economic con-
ditiOns under which they live. In this con-
nection the hope is expressed that
the measures taken and being taken
by Her Majesty's Government may
at once mitigate the immediate evil,
and diminish the probability of its recar-
renee. Itappears TO Her Majesty desirable
IN order 10 secure an increase OF content
ment and a diminutiOn of political dis
turbance i'm Ireland, that measures be taken
for augmenting the number of proprieiors
engaged i'm the actual cultivation oi the
land.
FULL ATTENDANCE PRESENT.
A full attendance was present at the
opening session Of the House Of Commons.
When Mr.. Parnell entered he took the seat
usually occupied by him, but soon retired
10 the lobby. As soon as the deputy
speaker commenced the reading of letters
announcing the conviction OF Messrs.
Dillon and O'Brien on the charge Of having
melted the tenants on the Smith-Barry es-
tate in Ireland 10 refuse to pay rent, Mr.
Parnell reappeared and pushed his way Tor
ward from below the gangway 10 a seat on
the third bench. There he remained IN con
yersaton with Mcssrs. Sexton and McCar-
thy. Soon after Mr.. Parnelfs reappearance
Mr. Gladstone entered the House and was
greeted with enthusiastic cheers by the Lib
erals.
BILLS FOR IRISH RELIEF
In the House Of Commons this evening
Mr.. Balfour, Chief Secretary for Ireland,
gave notice Of the intention OF the Govern
ment 10 introduce four bills dealing with
Irish affairs. Mr.. Gladstone also gave
notice that be proposed 10 present blll
providing for the removal Of those dlsaDil-
ties which made Catholics unavailable as
candidates for the Offices of Lord Chancel-
lor OF England or Lord Lieutenant Of Ire
land.
GLADSTONE AND PARNEIL.
The Dublin Express states that Mr.. Glad
stone has limited 10 Mr.. Parnell that n
would be better for the Irish cause
if he should not attend the present
session Of Parliament. Mr.. Parnells
friends saw, however, that they will not al
low him 10 absent himself. The Express
also says that if the Opposition persists IN
obstructug the work OF The session the
Government will dissolve Parliament be-
fore the holidays.
GLADSTONE MAY WITHDRAW
The Press Association states that if Mr..
Parnell persists i'm assuming the public
leadership of the Irish Nationalists, Mr..
Gladstone VIII decline to countenance any
amendments to the addresses in reply To
the Queens speech which may emanate
from that source. and will forthwith return
TO Harwarden. not To reappear in Parha-
meut until after the Christmas recess.