Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-05
THE QUEENS SPEECH
Both Houses of the English Parlia-
ment Prorogued.
new LIBERAL HEAD IN THE COMMONS
Lord Rosebery Preparing for His
New Task.
WHAT WILL THE IRISH DOP

LONDON, March 5.-Queen Victoria.
frlncess Beatrice and Empress Frererick OF
Germany arrived in London at about noon
from WINDSOR, and proceeded TO Bucking-
ham Palace.
LORD Rosebery visited the queen this
afternoon and kissed her hand on his ap-
pointment as premier. The new prime min
iSter was cheered by large crowds of people
uron his arrival and departure from Buck
ingham palace
Sir William Vernon Harcourt. chancellor
OF the exchequer, today assumed the liberal
leadership of the house of commons amid
enthusiastic cheers from the liberal benches.
When the speaker, the Right Honorable
arthur Wellesley Peel, and the members
OF the house of commons were summoned
10 the house of lords in order to hear the
queens speech. Mr.. Henry Labouchere and
few radicals remained behind.
Later the queens. speech was also read
IN the house of commons, and that body
adjourned
The queens speech proroguing parliament
was purely formal only fifteen lines in
length, and began:
Upon this occasion, when your labors
have been unprecedented in amount and
duration, L regret that your release fre,n
them will be little more than nominal
Ihe queen then thanked the commons for
the supplies granted. and concluded with
the remark that she anticipates lasting
advantages from the laws enacted
The house of lords met at 30 n m
There were many ladies present in the
galleries
The royal assent was given to the local
government bill The queens speech was
then read and the house adjourned.
Comforting With Gladstone.
Mr.. Gladstone was busy with his secre-
| taries all the morning, and received many
callers in addition. Among those who con-
ferred with the great liberal leader this
morning were Sir Henry Ponsonby, the
queens private secretary. and Mr. Justin
Mccarthy. the leader of the Irish national
ist party.
a large number of visitors called upon Mr..
Gladstone this afternoon, and as the ex-
premier drove through the park he was
loudly cheered by all who recognized him.
Lord Rosebery throughout the morning
was comforting with the cabinet ministers,
and a result many political rumors OF an
interesting nature were in circulation
One OF these reports seemed 10 be found
GO on facts and was to the effect that the
Right Hon. John Morley would retain his
position as chief secretary for Ireland The
cabinet situation was complicated by the
death of Baron Tweedmouth. the father OF
the Right Hon. Edward Majoribanks the
liberal whip. who may be made a cabinet
minister. his name being prominently mem
TONED IN connection with the Office of sec
certary Of state for India. This would add
another peer to the cabinet and still fur
ther enrage the radicals, who have already
declared their intention TO upset the govern
ment IL peer is made premier One of the
sisters of the new Baron Tweedmouth is the
countess of Aberdeen, wife of the Earl OF
Aberdeen, governor general OF Canada
1t was said to be definitely settled that
the Earl of Kimberly. secretary of state for
India and lord president OF the council.
would become secretary OF state for foreign
affaids. in succession to Lord Rosebery.
Attitude OF the ParneIIi,e..
Interest now seems TO center in the at
titude of the Parnellite party, as the posi-
tion of the McCarthyites is said to be set
tied. they to rely upon the government to
give proper attention to Irish legislation In
due course of time.
The ST. James Gazette gives prominence
TO the report that a reunion is probable
between Lord Rosebery and the liberal
uSionist leaders, 1t Is understood that
come to some agreement with the new
premier in regard to Ireland.
Lord Rosebery is said TO have already
entered into communicat ton with the Duke
of Devonshire and with the Right Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain in regard to the new
understanding.
The followers of Mr.. Labouchere seem TO
have dwindled down to a very insignificant
number. In fact, IL is claimed that the dis
tinguished radical now has only two fol-
lowers. The Parneli;es, who, IL is said will
act with the radicals, are more numerous,
but Mr.. John Redmond their leader, adroit-
ly refuses to commit himself in any way
The McCarthyites IL is claimed. are not In
a position to enforce any demands.