The morning call., 1892-02-06
THE QUEENS SPEECH
Cabinet Council on The English
Policy.
Measures 10 Be Proposed on th8 Opening
Of Parliament
Opposition Expected From GIadSlOIe-The
Irish leadership Gossip Concerning the
BetrO bal Of Prince George,
Copyrighted, 1882 by the New YORK Associated
Press

LONDON, Feb. 5.-The Cabinet sat for
nearly three hours yesterday shaping the
speech from the throne with which Parlia-
ment VIII be opened on Tuesday. The
unusual length of the time spent is attribu-
ted to the difference Of opinion as to whether
any reference should be made to the coming
session as bringing the present Parliament
toward the clcse Of its career. Il was finally
determined that nothing is to be said on that
subject The speech opens with a reference
to the sympathy Of the nation for the royal
family over its recent bereavement; alludes
to the death Of the Khediye as not severiug
British relations with Egypt; refers 10 the
continued prosperity Of the country, and says
there is no reason to believe England will be
ultimately affected by foreign tariff legisla-
ton, and congratulates the country upon
the prospects Of an early settlement Of the
Behring Sea dispute AMI the pacific aspect
of foreign affairs generally; mentions the
Irish local government and the education
bills as adding completeness to the series Of
measures for securing order in and the vel
fare Of Ireland. The other measures an
nouuced are the Small-holding Bill, the Dis
tricJ Councils Bill aud bills to reform ths
India Council and Scottish private legisla-
tlun. This last measure has an Importance
beyond its application to Scotland as affirm
ing and extending the principle Of local gov
eminent The Archbishop Of Canterbury
has a clergy discipline bill which the Gov
eminent will support. This constitutes the
business Of the session. The leaders Of the
opposition do not intend to make any
amendment'to the address.
GLADsToNE's OPPOSITION.
Gladstone will not appear in the House
during the FIRST week Of the session. He has
delegated to HarcOurt the task Of que tiOu-
ing the Government as TO its intentions in
regard to the diss0lut on Of Parliament. II
the reply is indefinite, Gladstone viii make
the question the subject of a great party
fight The prospect Of the extinction of the
DissidenIs Ia the coming election is iucreas-
iug.
Yesterdays report which is accepted as
probable, gave to Sexton the right Of sue
cessiOu to the craftsmanship Of the Irish
party. There is not, however anything
Ike unanimity a 10 who should follow Nc
CaTthy.
MRS. OSBORNES $ POSITION.
Mrs. Osborne is terribly prostrated, re-
curing constant med cal attendance. The
strain Of her position has told most on her
since her arrest No plea Of mental IL
trinity put forth in her defense is likely to
lessen her sentence Of two years. in view Of
her perjury aud the blackeniug OF the repu-
tatIon OF Intimate friends.
TIE QUEENS RHEUMATISM
The Queen Is suffering from a more acute
form Of rheumatism than usual, especially
in the knees The court report adds that
she is subject 10 long spells Of depression,
varied Dy attacks Of irTitabiliJy. Her ply
siCians deny that there is any cause Tor
alarm.
PRINCESS 8IARGARET's BETROTHAL.
Ex-Empress Frederick will come to Wind
sOT Castle In the spring with Princess Mar
garet, when lt is expected that the latteT's
marriage with Prince George Will be set
tied, although the public announcement Of
the betT0thal has been postponed. En-
per0T William looks with favor on the
match Princess Margaret has the reputa-
ton az court Of being the NEST English Of
the eX-Empress' daughters.
Az ENGAGEMENT N HIGH LIFE.
Viscount Chelsea, son Of Earl Of Cad0-
gan, who for some time was 4 suitOr for the
Eand Of Princess Maud of Wales, has be-
come engaged 10 Mildred, daughter Of Lord
Arlington The marriage will unite the
families Of the TWO greatest ground land
lords IN London, whose wealth is enormous.
The Prince Of Wales favored the Visc0unt's
suit, but Maud did not.
SURGEONS SUCCESSOR
The deacons Of the Tabernacle, who have
10 their power the choice Of a successor to
the late Mr. SpuTgeOn, are inclined TO select
Charles SpuTgeOH. The choice lies between
b N OF Dr. Purson and Archibald Brown Of
ShOTeditch.