Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-01
THE QUEENS SPEECH
HER LORDS AND GENTLEMEN AO-
DRESSED IN THE USUAL STYLE.
Egypt and Uganda-Irelsnd md Home
Measures of Social and Poiiticai
Reform-Nothiug Hawaiian,
tByAnglo-Amerienn cable TO Tho DisOatch.i

tBy yAnglO-Ancrican cable 20 the Dlsoatch-l
LoyDox. January 31.-Parliament reas-
sembled to-day. The attendance at the
House included nearly all the members.
After the opening exercises the members
were summoned 10 the House OF Lords TO
hear tho Queens speech. They followed
the Speaker to the upper house, waere
Baron Herschell. Speaker of the House OF
Lords and Lord High Chancellor. read the
speech. There was brilliant thrOng OF
ladies to witness the opening ceremonies
in the House of Lords. Both houses ad-
journed until 4 o'clock this afternoon.
SPEECH FROM THE THRONE.
The following is the Queens speech:
MY Lords and Gentlemen. My TREND
ly and harmonious relations with al the
powers contiuae. Their declarations from
every quarter are favorable to the mainte-
nance Of European peace.
In connection with the approaching
evacuation Of Uganda by the British East
Africa Company have deemed 1t eXpe-
dent 10 authorize commissioner OF ex-
perlence and ability to examine on tue
spot, with adequate provision Tor ms
safety, into the best means OF dealing Win
the country aud to report 10 the govern
ment.
AS 70 ABBAs.
"In view Of recent occurrences in Egyp
/ have determined upon making sight
augmentation in the number OF British
troops stationed in that country. ms
measure does not indicate a change OF
policy or modification of the assuranc -
my government has given from time 10
time respecting the British occupation or
Egypt. The hhedive has declared IN
terms satisfactory 10 me his intention to
follow henceforward the established prac-
tice OF previous consultation with my
government IN political AFFAIRS and his dc-
sire 20 act IN cordial cooperation Win IL;
In relation with both Egypt and
Uganda papers in continuation OF those
heretofore presented Will at once be laid
before you
TIE MATTER or { s., d.
Gentlemen Of the House OF Commons. -
Estlnates ot the charges necessary for the9
public service during the coming hscal
year have been framed and Will be- LAID be-
tore you at an early day
AGRICULTURAL DEIEEssEoS.
"My Lords and Gentlemen,-l have OBJ
served with concern the wide prevalence
of agricultural distress IN many parts Ok
the country. IL * to be hoped that among
the causes Ot the present depression some
are OF temporary nature. but without
doubt you Will take this grave matter INTO
your consideration aud make II the sub
Ject OF careful inquiry.
TIE GREEN ISLE.
"The proclamatious recently in force
which placed Ireland under exceptional
provisions of law have been revoked. aui
| ] have satisfaction IN informing you that
the condition OF that country with respect
| 10 agrarian crime continues to improve.
A bill will be submitted 20 You on tho
| earliest available occasion to amend the
provisions tor the government OF Ireland
| THIS bill has been prepared with the deslrt
/ 10 afford contentmcnt to the lrl5h people,
| 10 AZ ord important relief TO Parliament
and TO furnish additional securities tor tht
| strength ana union OF the eApire.
MEASURES or Reform.
! BILLS will be promptly laid before you
/ for amendment of tne system OF registra-
/ ton IN Great Britain. for Shortening the
| duration of Earliamen;s. aud Tor e5tap
! lishing equality IN the franchise by tht
B Limitation 0f each electof to "A single vote
! There Will also be proposed - you various
/ bills bearing on the condition OF laOor
{ among which there will be measures IN re-
! lation to tho liability OF employers and
the hours Of labor OF railway servants
ani "A biii TO amend the law of conspiracy
Your attention will likewise be invited
b measures for he further improvement o.
local government, Inciudlng bills tor th'
cation of parish councils, Tor an enlarga
rgent Of the powers OF the LOndon-Count'
! Council, for the prevention OF the gro"t!
I OF vested interests IN ecclesiastical eStaD
lshments in Scotland aud Wales, and Il
establish direct local control OF the hguo
trafic. together with Otner measures U
public utility.
Il humby commend your labors OF
these and other subjects 10 the guidance
Of tho Almighty"
GLADSTONE yoCIFERoUsLY cHfERED.
When the House reassemDled Mr.. Glad
stoue upon entering was vOciterousi'
cherred He took the oath as Minister
and was followed by his colleagues. \, )
Balfonr. the Conservative lead r, was Ike
wise cheered loudly 10y the Conservative
and Liberal Unionists. William COddng
ton (ConseryatIye) raised an objection T.
the action of the government IN haVinl
granted the Chiitern hundreds t,
Jabez Spencer BalfOur, Liberal mcmbc
for Burnley, who Is accused or irau'
in connection with the Liberator huildinI
societies aud other institutions. Mr. toi
dington said hat Bgltour had commute
enough frauds and should not have ha,
such favor extended TO him. SIR Wi
Iam Vernon HarcOurt. Chancellor OF IN
Fxchequer. replied that the stewardship
the Chitcrn Hundred, was mere hctio
and the government had neither the righ
nor the means TO inquire into cases ot su'
uici0n before granting It. \ writ wa
issued for an election n Burnley OF SIC
cessor to j. ;. Baliour.
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