The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-08-16

London. Aug 15.-After the house OF
commons reassembled today the members
were summoned 70 the house of lords with
tho usual formalities. and the queens
speech was read by the lord chancellor,
Baron Halsbury. as follows:
My Lords and Gentlemen. Communica-
tions which l have received from the for
eign powers assure me of continuance
OF their good Will. and l am happy to say
that no international complication has
arisen in any quarter calculated to endan-
ger the peace of Europe. The war between
China and Japan, which was in progress
at the opening of the last session. has been
brought to conclusion by peace, which
I trust will endure. observed strict neu-
trality during the war. and have taken no
action in respect thereto. except as ap-
pears to me likely 10 be favorable to the
termination of hostillties.
Il deeply regret TO say that most afro
cious outrages on body of English mis-
of Fokien, in China. In reply 10 earnest
representations addressed to the Chinese
government by my direction. active meas
ures, which I trust will prove effective.
are being taken for the punishment of the
murderers and all persons in any degree
responsible for these crimes.
THE international troubles which have
broken out in the Armenian districts Of
Asiatic Turkey have bean attended with
horrors which have moved to indignation
the Christian nations of Europe generally
and my people especially. Ny ambassador
and the ambassadors of the emperor OF
Russia and the president e,s.he French re-
public. acting together. haze suggested TO
the government of the sultan reforms
which. in their opinion. are necessary to
prevent a recurrence of the constant dis
order. These proposals are now being CON
sidered by the sultan, and | am anxiously
awaiting his decision.
The speech concludes with reference
to the Incorporation of Bechuanaland into
Cape Colony. The speech to the commons
merely says that the estimates for the SER
vice of the year not voted al the last ses-
sion will be laid before them. and the sec
ond portion of the speech SAYS:
My Lords and Gentlemen: At this sea
son Of the year ii will probably be found
more convenient to defer TO a later ses-
sion consideration of any important legis-
lative measures except those which are
necessary TO provide for the admlnistra-
tive charges OF the year"
The Election of Convict Daley.
After adjournment the house of com
mons met again al o'clock. and the for
NAL business in connection with the
queens speech was disposed Of. Then Sir
Richard Webster. Conservative member
for the Isle of Wight, division of Hamp
shire. and formerly attorney general,
moved that certified copy of the trial
and conviction of Michael Daily, the dyna-
inter. who was recently elected to pariia-
ment representing Limerick although he
was convicted in 1884 of having been en-
gagged In dynamite conspiracies. he fur
nished the house. and that the governor
Of Portland prison present certificate TO
the effect that DAILY is still prisoner in
that prison.
Iobu padpoond member for Waterford
city, Parneliite. said that he recognized in
the motion the first step in the proceed
ings aiming at overriding the unanimous
selection of the electors Of Limerick, and
he protested against il and insisted upon
a division
At the conclusion of Mr.. Redmond's re-
marks Dr. Charles Tanner, anti-Parnell-
ite and one of the whips of the Irish Ma
tonalist party. protested that II was un-
becoming behavior on the part of the gen.
tleman sitting near the rail, A. J. Balfour,
first lord of the treasury and Conserva-
tive leader IN the house Of commons. to be
"snlggering'' at Mr. Redmonds remarks.
Sir Richard Websters motion was final
Is carried, 3ii to II.
Or Tanner created quite a scene. He
was Intensely excited. and said that oe-
fore decision In the Daly matter was
arrived at he would call the attention of
tho house to the undecorous behavior Of
the gentleman who was the leader Of tho
house and the gentleman who sits beside
him Continuing. Dr. Tanner remarked
that when men stand IN and do their best
for A poor man in prison, there is no rea-
son why the gentlemen sitting on the
I treasury benches should singer and
sneer in a way unhecomng Of a gentle
man or OF members Of the house
DR.. Tanners remarks were interrupted
by loud cries OF order" The DAILY mat
ter was made the order of the day for
Monday.
The Reply 10 the Queens speech.
Thomas wodehouse Leigh. member for
the southwest division OF Lancashire,
Conservative moved a reply 10 the
queens speech, saying there vas not
much TO criticise in II.
Sir William Harcourt leader OF the or
position. congratulated Mr. Leigh for
touching upon Armenia. and said he trust
cd the question would not be allowed 70
sleep: and that government would he firm
| In insisting upon reforms which were re-
commended 20 be carried out
The opposition leader then said he wish
ed 70 know whether the government in
tended to permanently occupy Chitrai.
and challenged the government 10 say
whether II WIS prepared 10 extend the
/ boundaries Ct the empire without inform
ing parliament.
In regard 70 ireland. Sir William Har-
court remarked that the late government
unfortunately was unable 20 settle the
/ great question in connection with that
! country. ireland, ne added. was never
/ more peaceful than now. and vas the gov
/ arnr1rn. wise in adtourning for six months
without expressing its intentions in this
natter
NTr Ralfour. the Conservative leader.
agreed with the opposition leaders re-
r,nrl,s IN regard TO Armenia. and said the
gover-rurnt was doing its best 10 carry
ont the roiiey OF the Earl % Kimberly.
the late secretary Of state for foreign af-
fairs The government he continued. was
alive 20 the seriousness OF events IN that
( country and 20 the danger 70 the Turk
/ ish empire.
/ As 10 ChitraI zir- BaifOur remarked
that the right honorable gentleman's
criticisms Of the course Of the govern
rneut IN this connection were not well
I founded The government had not *
tended the boundaries 81 he empir@. tIt
Fhffrsi being within ITS boundary En-
Gland would not permit any i0agFnent -
= foreign power in that quarter. The pop
,slsffou az Chitrai must look 20 England
/ alone as the great suzerain power
The irish Question.
In regard - ireland. Balfour said there
ais rct appear 10 - any pressing anxiety
~ nrgng forward land legislation fefnrn
the next session. II must be dealt with
Their.
Nr. Redmond moved an amendment 20
ire address. inviting the government 70
! declare that there would be no delay IN