The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-11-26
The QUEENS SPEECH.
Both Branches Of Parliament in
Session.
-Four Bills Relating to ireland to Be Intro
duCed In The Commons.
Parnell is Reelected Leader Of the Nation
aliStS-G Maidstone IntimateS That He
Will Abandon Home Rule.
Special to THE MORNING CALI.

LONDON, Nov. 25.-Immediately after the
:. Commons was called to order to-day the
Queens speech was read.
The speech declares that the relations of
: her Majesty's Government with the various
foreign Powers are unchanged, and con-
tinues; "The general condition of Ireland
has sensibly improved under the salutary
legislation which you have applied to it;
but have learned. with deep regret. that
serious deficiency in the potato crop in GER
tain parts threatens a recurrence Of those
periods of severe distress to which the pop
nlation of the western counties is peculiarly
exposed by the industrial and economic con-
ditions under which they live. l trust the
measures of my Government may mitigate
the immediate evil and diminish the proba-
bility of its returning. 1t appears TO be de-
sirable for the increase of contentment and
dininution of political disturbances
throughout Ireland to take measures for
Gugmenting the number of owners engaged
: in the actual cultivation of the land. A
measure having this object in view will be
laid before you.
g Y our attention will be invited to the ex-
pediency of alleviating the burden which
the law of compulsory education has, within
recent years, imposed upon the poorer por-
tions OF the people.
"a In case time for further legislation
should be found, l have directed the prepar-
alton Of bills for the enactment of a reform
in the system of county government of Ire
land, analogous TO that put in operation for
Great Britain; for the establishment Of dis
trict councils; for the extension of facili-
ties for purchasing small parcels Of land in
Great Britain; fer amending the law in re-
spect 10 the compensation payable by en-
ployers in case of injury to persons in their
employment; for consolidating and amend
ing the laws relating to public health; for
the appointment Of public trustees, and for
Increasing the security Of friendly societies
and savings banks"
There was full attendance at the OPEN
ing of the session. Parnell was present and
took the seat he usually occupies, but soon
retired to the lobby.
When the Deputy Speaker read letters an
nOuncing the conviction OF Dillon and
O'Brien. Parnell resppeared. and from the
extreme end of the benches pushed his way
forward to a seat on the third bench.
Shortly after Parnell reappeared Glad
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with loud cheers.
After the reading Of the Queens speech
Balfour gave notice that he would introduce
-four bills relating to Ireland.
Gladstone gave notice Of the introduction
of bill to remove the disability which pre-
venus Catholics from occupying the offices
of Lord Chancellor of England and Lord
Lieutenant of Ireland.
Slaney moved resolution simply thank
ing the Queen for her address.
laAr aF riprr tn Sn,itl ann
ment of the Governments intention to take
up the whole time of the House until the
Government bills are read a second time,
said the Government had avoided reference
to important matters. Was the Commons
to understand there was nothing in the diff
ferences with the United States regarding
Behring Sea? Ought tins recent persecu-
tions In the Turkish Empire to be treated
with silence? Had the relations OF the Gov
eminent toward the Emin relief expedition
been such as TO make it the duty OF the Min
listers to ascertain the truth OF the state
ments that has compromised the reputation
OF the English people for humanity? Refer
; ring to Ireland he said it was unfortunate the
Government was not content with stating
tile. improved condition of the country, but
thought it necessary 10 commitment them
selves about the Improvement. The MEN,
'bers of the opposition were bound to ex-
= press their dissent. The list OF measures in
: the speech placed the Government in no re-
sponSible position. Was the House to wait
indefinitely to learn how they intended to
- deal with the greatest question?
.. Smith, replying. declared the Government
had the strongest hopes that the Behring
. Sea negotiation wouid be successful. The
Government took what measures were prac-
ticable in regard to the sufferingS of perse-
cuted people OF Turkey. The Government
had no right to institute an inquiry into the
African matter, as the expedition was purely
voluntary. Ample measures would be
fal-p m to aaat ita dietr in Tr.1ap aph
After a 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 the opening of
Parliament. The sudden ending is ex-
planned by the fact that Gladstone intmated
that he would give no countenance to any
amendment to the address if Parnel was re-
elected to the leadership.