Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-10
THE BRITISH ISLES.
SCENES AND INCIDENTS ON THE re-
OPENING or PARLIAMENT.
The speech from tho Throne-Criticssm
Thereef--Govsrnment Propositions
The Late Duke OF Clarence.
tBy Anglo American cable to the Dispa,ch.l

LONDON, February 9.--Prior TO the open
ing Of the House Of Commons this MORN
ing both sections of the Irish Nationalist
met, but it does not appear that they took
any action in the session OF AN hours du-
ration. Justin Mccarthy presided over
one section and john Redmond over the
the other.
A large number of ladies filled the three
back benches in the House of Lords, and
the strangers gallery in that chamber was
also crowded with ladies'. All Of the ladies
were alfred in mourning out OF respect 10
the late Duke of Clarence and Ayondale.
Lord Salisbury. Lord High Chancellor,
Keeper of the Great Seal, and by pre-
scription Speaker OF the House of Lords
the Duke Of Portland, the Earl OF Coyen-
try. the Earl of Mount Edgcumb. and VS.
count Cross. wearing Peers robes. entered
the House from the Princess Chamber.
and a. the royal commissioners bearing
the Queens speech took their seats, Lord
Salisbury ordered that the House OF Com
mons be summoned 10 listen to the read
ing 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
o'clock.
OVATION TO BALFoUR.
The chief interest after the reassemb-
ling was centred IN the House OF Com
mons. where the popular members as
they entered were welcomed vita 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 thp members on the ftOOr.
Mr. BalfOur gave notice that he would
the Irish cal-goyernment bill,
and that he would move on Thursday next
that Mr.. Edward de Cobain, member tor
East Belfast. who is fugitive from the
be requested TO attend the House
Tuesday, February 23d. The notice of
Mr.. Balfour leads to the inference that
steps are 10 be taken shortly to expei De
Coban unless he returns 10 England.
When the House OF Lords met subse-
quent TO adjournment the Earl of Kim
berlv Liberal and formerly Secretary Of
State for the Colonies) expressed surprise
that the Queens speech made no reference
to the DISPUTE between Great Britain and
France in regard to the claims of the lat
ter countrv IN Newfoundland. Parlla-
ment. he declared. ought to obtain an ex-
plicit and early statement Is to the posi-
ton of affairs. The Earl said he concurred
in the tone Of the speech IN its references
10 the loss sustained by her Majesty and
the nation in tho death OF the Duke OF
Clarence and Avondale.
IRELAND.
Lord Salisbury said that the absence Of
special reference in the Queens speech TO
the order and prosperity prevailing in
Ireland showed the confidence of the gov
eminent in the country's fitness tor local
The fact that an Irish
local government bill was proposed I'M
piled that conditions now prevailed IN
ireland which justified the government IN
giving that country extended powers of
local control.
Speaking of the Duke of Clarence and
Avondale, Lord Salisbury said that Ill his
intercourse with him he was
most struck by his retiring character and
modesty of demeanor. His Lordshlp de-
clared that he had seldom seen any one of
so exalted rank with such perfect alb
sence of selfshness and pride OF any
kind.
With regard to Egypt. Lord Salisbury
said that after the sacrifices Great Britain
had made in connection with that coun-
try, he believed that England would never
surrender its supremacy there TO any
power.
Replying TO the criticism Of the Earl of
Kimberly regarding the absence of any
reference TO Newfoundland in the Queens
speech, Lord Salisbury said that the pres
ent settlement of the question was not due
TO the action of the government. but to
the people 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 ISrds.
THE QUEENS SPEECH.
LONDON, February 9.-Parliament reas-
sembled TODAY and the Queens speech
opening the session was read by the ROYAL
Her Majesty said: Ny
Lords and Gentlemen. am persuaded
that you have deeply participated IN the
terrible sorrow which has been inflicted
upon me and my family by the loss at q
moment when his prospects in life ap-
peared happiest of my dear, beloved grand
son, Prince Albert, Duke of Clarence and
Avondale. 1t has been O solace to US in
our grief to have from all classes and con-
ditions Of our subjects in all parts of the
empire, as well as in all foreign countries,
the most touching assurances OF deep SYM
pathy under this grievous affection. and
an expression of their affectlOnate regard
and appreciation for the dear young Prince
whom they haze lost by this great calam-
ity.
Ny relations with foreign powers con-
tinue friendly. | have lost in the Viceroy
Of Egypt an ally whose wise government
had in the space of a few years largely
contributed to restore prosperity and
peace 20 that country. / have entire con-
fidence that the same sagaciOus policy
will be followed by his son. An agree
ment has been concluded with the United
States defining the mode by which the
dispute regarding the seal fisheries IN
Bering Sea will be referred to arbitration.
ZanZ bar has been established as free
port with my concurrence. | trust that
this measure will, conduce both to
the development of the Sultan's domin-
ions and the promotion OF British COM
merce.
Gentlemen Of the House of Commons
The estimates for the ensuing year Will be
laid before you. They have been prepared
with due regard to economy.
NV Lords and Gentlemen, proposals will
be laid before you applying TO Ireland the
general principle of local government
which has already been adopted in Great
Britain. trust it will be possible for you
to consider the provisions as to local Eng
hsh Government, which for want OF time
il was necessary to omit from the former
bill. A measure for increasing the num-
Der of small holdings IN the agricultural
districts of Great Britain will be submit
ted TO Won. You will be asked to consider
the bill extending the advantages of as
sisted education to Ireland. and for other
purposes connected with elementary edu-
ton in that country. A scheme modify
ing the system of procedure in regard
to private bills, so far as 1t affects Scotland
and Ireland, will be submitted. A bill will
be submitted relieving public elementary
schools in England from the present pres
sure of local rights. Proposals. will also
be submitted for improving the discipline
of the Established Church in regard TO
moral offences, enabling accused persons
to be examined on their trial, revising ex-
istine agreements between the government
and the Bank of England. and amending
the law with respect to the liabilities of
employers for injuries sustained by en-
ployees.
/ pray God to guide you in the per.
Torrance OF your weighty functions.
In the House of Commons MIR. Hodge
moved the adoption OF the address in re.
ply TO the Queens speech.
THE OPPOSITION LEADER.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt said 1t was
his first duty to express the sympathy OF
the opposition for the royal family in the
loss sustained in the death OF the Duke OF
Clarence and Avondale.
Next he said the opposition recognized