The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-02-10
PARLIAMENT IN SESSION.
TEXT OF THE SPEECH FROM THE
THRONE.

Ireland Reconsideration Warmly
Greeted on Entering the House of
Commons.
LONDON. Feb, 9.-Parliament reassembled
to-day. The queens speech opening the
session was read by the royal commissioner
Her majesty said:
My LORDS AND GENTLEMEN-I am persuaded
that you have deeply participated in the terri
pie sorrow which has afflicted me and my fam
~ by the loss, at a moment VIXEN his prospects
in life appeared happest, OF my dear beloved
grandson, Prince Albert. Duke OF Clarence and
Avondale- II has been a solace to us in our
grief to have from all classes and conditions OF
our subjecss in all parts of the empire as well
as in all foreign countries most touching assur-
ances OF deep sympathy under the grevous
aftiction, and expression Of their affectonate
regard and appreciation for the dear young
prince whom they have lost by this great ca
lamity.
Ny relations with foreign powers continue
friendly.
have lost in the viceroy of Egypt a loyal ally
whose wise government had in the space of
lew years largely contributed TO restore pros
perity and peace 60 that country. have entire
confidence that the same slgacious policy will
be followed by his SOD.
An agreement has been concluded with the
United States defining the mode by which the
disputes regarding the seal fisheries In Boring
sea will be referred TO arbitration.
Zanzibar has besn established a free port with
my concurrence. | trust that the measure will
conduct both the Development of the sultan's
domlnions and the promotion of British com
merce
Gentlemen of the House of Commons, the esti-
mates for the ensuing year will b. laid before
you. They have been prepared with due regard
to economy.
My lords and gentlemen. proposals will be
laid before you applying to Ireland the general
principle or local government which has already
been adopted in Great Britain. trust it will be
possible Tor you To consider the provisions 10
English local government. which for want of
Tune 1t was necessary to omit from the former
bill.
A measure for increasing the number OF
small holdings IN the agricultural districts of
Great Britain will be submitted to you.
You will be asked to consider bill extending
the advantages of assisted education to Ireland
and for other purposes connected with ele-
mentary education In that country
A scheme modifying the system of procedure
in regard TO private bills far as It affects
Scotland and Ireland will be submitted.
A bill will be submitted relieving the public
elementary schools In England from the present
pressure Of local sights.
Proposals will also be submitted for i'm
proving the discipline of the established church
in regard TO moral Offenses; enabling accused
persons to be examined on their trial; revising
the existing agreements between the govern
ment and the Bank of England, and amending
the law with respect to the liabilities of 'em.
ployers for injuries sustained by employees.
pray God TO guide you in the performance Of
your weighty functions.
MEETINGS OF THE IRISH MEMBERS.
Prior to the opening of the House of Com
mons this morning. both sections Of the
Irish nationalist met, but it does not ap-
pear that they took any action in their
session OF ali hours duration. Justin
Mccarthy presided over one section and
John Redmond over the other A large
number of ladies filled the three back
benches in the House OF Lords, and the
afrar f,,e
crowded with ladies. All the ladies were
attired in mourning out Of respect to the
late Duke OF Clarence and Avondale. Lord
Halsbury the lord high chancellor, keeper
OF the great SEAL and,s by pre- ,cription,
speaker Of the House of Lords the Duke of
Portland, the Earl of Coventry. the Earl Of
Mount Edgecombe and Viscount Cross,
wearing peerI robes, entered the house from
the prince and princess chamber. and as
the royal chamberlains bearing the queens
speech took seats, Lord Halsbury ordered
that the House Of Commons be summoned
to listen to the reading Of the speech. None
Of the opposition leaders were present. After
the speech had been read the House of Lords
and the House of Commons adjourned until
4 o'clock.
BALFoUR WARMLY GREETED.
The chief interest after reassembling was
conferred in the House Of Commons, where
when popular members entered they we're
welcomed with hearty cheers Mr.. Balfour
successor to the late William Henry Smith
as government leader in the House, received
prolonged ovation, in which the
galleries Joined with the members on
the floor. Mr. Balfour gave notice
that he would introduce an Irish
local government bill and that he would
move on Thursday next that Edward de
Cobain, member for East Belfast, who is a
fAOi fva FRI Nha 10, 81 -.
attend the house Tuesday, Feb. 90. The
notice Of Mfr. Balfour leads to the inference
that steps are to be taken shortly to expel
DE Cobain unless he returns, to England.
THE DISPUTE WITH FRANCE.
When the House OF lords met subsequent
TO the adjournment, the Earl of Kimberly
QiberaD, formerly secretary of state for the
colonies, expressed surprise that the queens
speech made no reference TO the dispute be-
tween Great Britain and Frence
with regard to the claims of
land. Parliament, be declared, ought
to obtain an explicit and early statement
as to the state OF affairs. The earl said he
ooncurred IA the tone Of the speech in its
references TO the loss sustained by her
majesty and the nation in tho death Of the
Duke Of Clarence and Avondale.
SALISBURY ON IRELAND.
Lord Salisbury said that the absence of a
special reference in the queens speech to
the order and prosperity prevailing in Ire
land showed the confidence Of the govern
ment in the country's fitness for local self
government, The fact that an Irish local
government bill was proposed implied that
conditions now prevailed in Ireland which
justified the government in giving that coun-
try extended powers of local control.
Speaking Of the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale, Lord Salisbury said that in his
personal intercourse with him he was most
struck by his retiring character and mod
esty of demeauor. His lordship declared
that he had seldom seen any one of so ex-
allied rank, with such perfect absence Of
selfishness and pride OF any kind.
EGYPT's OCCUPATION.
With regard to Egypt, Lord Salisbury
said that after the sacrifices that Great
Britain had made in connection with that
country he believed that England would
never surrender her supremacy there to
another power.
Replying TO tine criticism Of the Earl of
Kimberly regarding the absence OF any
reference to Newfoundland In the queens
speech, Lord Salisbury said that the present
status Of the question was not due to the
action of the government, but TO the peo-
pie of Newfoundland themselves
The address IN reply to the speech from
the throne, which had been moved by the
Earl Of Dudley, was then passed by the
House Of Lords.
In the House of Commons, Mr.. Hodge
moved the adoption Of the address in reply
to the queens speech