New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-02-10
PARLIAMENT REOPENED.
THE QUEENS SPEECH READ BEFORE THE
TWO HOUSES.
ITS REFERENCE TO THE DUKE OF cLARENCE's
IRELAND-PROJECTED BILLS-SPEECHES
MADE BY LORD SALISBURY
ANn MR. RkLFOUR.
AND MR.. BALFOUR. !

London, Feb 9.-Parllament was opened WIN
the usual ceremony at o'clock this afternoon
The members began assembling as early as
o'clock. with the object of securing the seats they
desired to hold. At about IL O'Clock detachment
Of Beef-eatcrs7 arrived on the scene from the
Tower of London Headed by a sergeant, they
made a search Of the vaults of Westminster Hall,
custom that has been followed at the opening of
every session since the discovery of the Guy
Fawkes Mot A LARGE number of women filled the
three back benches in the House of Lords and the
Strangers Gallery in that chamber was also
crowded with them. All the women were dressed
in mourning, ont of respect TO the memory OF
the Duke of Clarence and AvOndale
Lord Halsbury, Lord High Chancellor, Keeper
of the Great Seal, and by prescription Speaker of
the House of Lords: the Duke of Portland, the
Earl of Coventry. the Earl of Mounl-Edgcombe' ann
Viscount Gross, wearing peers robes, entered the
House from the Princess Chamber, and, a. the
Royal Commissioners bearing the Queens speech.
took their seats in front of the throne. Lord
Halsbury then ordered that the House of
Commons be summoned 10 listen to the
reading of the speech. None of the Opposition
leaders present. The speech follows:
MY Lords and Gentlemen | am persuaded
that you have deeply participated i'll the terrible
sorrow which has afflicted me and my family AT
the loss, at moment when his prospects III HE
appeared happiest. of my dearly beloved grandson.
Prince Albert Victor Duke of Clarence and Avon
dale. 1t has been a sOlace to us in our grief
10 have received from all classes and conditions
of subjects in all parts of the Empire, as well
as in all foreign countries, most touching
surances Of their deep sympathy under this sieyOus
affection, and expressions of their atectiOnatc re
gard and appreciation for the dear young Prince
whom they have lost by this great calamity.
My relations with foreign Powers continue
friendly | have lost in the NcerOy of Egypt
q loyal ally. whose wise government had in the
space of few years largely contributed TO restore
prosperity and peace TO that country. | have en-
tire confidence that the sasacous policy Will
be followed by his SON
An agreement has been concluded with the
United States. defining the mode by which the
disputes regarding the seal fisheries in Behring
Sea will be referred to arbitration.
Zanzibar has been established free port. with
nv concurrence | trust that this measure will
conduce both TO the development of the Sultans
domnons and the promotion Of British commerce
Gentlemen of the House Of Commons: The
estimates for the ensuing year will be lald 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
been sdopted in Great Britain. trust 1t VIII DE
nossible for you to consider provisions TO Eng
lsb local government which, for want OF tlme' IL
,,.s necessary TO omit from the former Dill.
a measure for increasing che numDer Oh shat'
holdings in the agricultural dlstrlcts oil Vlc"'
Britain will be submitted to you
"you will be asked 10 consider bill extending
the advantages of assisted education TO Ireland
and for other purposes connected with elementary
education in that country
=. scheme medifying the system of procedure
in regard to private bills. so far as IL aHec's
Scotland and Ireland, will be submitted to you
"A hiu will be submitted relieving public ee-
mentarv schools in England from the present
pressure of local rates.
.;.-ooosals will also bo submitted for improving
the discipline of the Establishel Church IN re-
gard TO moral offences; enabling accused PeiSoH'
"a be examined on their trial: revising uhe oN
listing agreements between the "oVerhilelV INV
the Rank of England and amending the la" "I'n
resDect TO the liability Of employers Tor Injuries
sustained by employees.
81 pray God 10 guide you in the performance oi
your weighty functions
After the speech had been read, the House OF
lords and the House of Commons adjourned until
4 o'clock When the House OF Lords haa ieao-
sembed at that hour Lord Salisbury, the Prime
Devonshire Lord harrington, who then took 'he
oath as member Of the House OF Lords
When the House Of Lords met after the ad-
iournraent the Earl of Kimberley Liberal, 1or-
merly Secretary Of State for the Colonies en-
pressed surprise that the Queens specch ilaac no
reference 10 the dispute between Great britain
and France in regard TO the claims Of the ld'te'
country In Newfoundland. Parliament ne de-
clared. ought TO obtain an explicit ana carry
statement as TO the position Of the AFFAIR
Lord Salisbury said that the absence OF speclai
reference in the Queens speech TO the ordcr anu
prosperity prevailing in Ireland showed the coh-
fidence of the Government in the country III
ness for local self f-government. The TACT lha' an
Irish Local Government bill was proposed inPn''
that conditions now prevailed in Ireland which
justified the Government IN giving 'hat cou'"iS
extended powers Of local control
Sneakino of the Duke of Clarence and Avondae'
Lord Salisbury said that in his personal inter
course with the Duke he was most snucK oy Vne
,.+tor,s retiring character and modesty oil a.
-,or The Premier declared that he had seldom
.oou arv one of so exalted rank with such per-
O.. ahsonce of selfshncss and pride OF any kind
Tn recard TO Egypt, Lord Salisbury said that'
81, +b. sacrifices Great Britain had made III
-o,o,;o, n that country he believed that Eng
ia ,vould never surrender its supremacy lheio
20 another Power ~.
Replying to the criticism of the Earl OIL h'.-
bcrlev regarding the absence OF any rtIc'e"co -
Newfoundland in the Queens Speech i-oru '''','
bury said that the present setuemehO VI ~
question was not due TO the action OIL .ne "o,0l
mon, hut 10 the people Of Newfoundahd Vhen'
selves. . ,bo
Tb. address in reply to the speech from tie
Throns which had been moved by the Tui u
n.,s.- ,,as then passed by the House Of LORDS
The chief interest after the reassemoiihe u
Parliament was centred in the housc
~ $3.50 .nd TOOK their seats, were welcomed with
h..r,r cboers Mr.. Balfour, the successor 10
William Henry Smith as Government leader III ,'e ie