The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-02-19

Britain with foreign powers are satis-
factory. recapitulntes the known facts Of
the TrnnsvaGl troubles; aludcs to the
necessity for an increase Of the naval
strength OF England, and refers to the dis
pute between Great Britain and Venezuela
aud the negotiations with the United States
in regard thereto rs pending and thnt the
government OF Grcnt Britain has under CON
siderntion proposals that offer a prospect OF
n more peaceful solution Of the dispute. The
speech also recites the facts of the massacre
and disturbances In Armenia. While II de-
plores the cXcesses which have been com
mitted II says that some degree OF satisfac-
tion IL TO be found In the Sultan's promises
to institute reforms, but avoids any Indication
of the future policy Of England In regard to
Turkey.
Her Majesty congratulatcs the country
upon the success Of the bloodlcss operations
OF the British expedition In Ashantee, and de-
plores the death Of Prince Henry, OF Batten-
berg, who was II member Of the expedition.
The speech announces that the measures to
he adopted by the government will include
an employers limited liability bill; measure
for the creation OF voluntary schools; an
Irish land bill; bill for the formation OF an
Irish board OF agriculture for the relief OF
agricultural distress; bill for the regulation
of alien pauper immigration, and measure
| for the construction Of light railways for the
| rural districts.
The house Of commons resumed business
| ness at 4 o'clock and was soon crowded. The
notice Of the first lord Of the admiralty,
George j, Goschen, about the proposed in
crease In the strength OF the navy was loudly
checred. Mr.. Goschen. In moving the nd
dress, said that he trusted that the negotia-
tions regarding the Venezuelan question
would result not only I'm n satisfactory settle
| ment, but In complete reconciliation and
firm friendship between Great Britain and
| her kindred across the Atlantic. He made n
glowing reference to the outburst Of patriotic
feeling In Canada and In the British colonies
during the recent political crisis.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt said he WIS
rejoiced ut the paragraph in the queens
speech with regard to Venezuela, AS 1t held
out the hope that the question could be set
| tied at an early date. He added that no
words that could impede such a settlement
would fall from him. This remark was greet
ed with loud cheers, as II disposes Of the re-
port that the Liberal leaders had determined
to make an attack upon the governments s
policy in regard to Venezuela.
| Continuing, Sir william Vernon Harcourt
said Monroeism was not II principal Of inter-
national law. but one OF national policy, to
which the Americans have u traditional and
| passionate attachment, and 1t was the same
| doctrine by virtue of which Great Britain
had nterfered In various states where her
interests were affected.
Sir William Harcourt then added: ~ am
In entire agreement with Lord Salisbury
when he says the United States has perfect
right to interposc in any controversy by
| which their own Interests are affected, and
they are entitled to Judge whether their in
terests are affected and in what measure
| they shall be sustained. Upon this doctrine
Is founded the balance OF power; upon that
ground Great Britain interposed In Belgium,
Greece, Turkey and many other places.
President Monroe limited 1t to the American
continent. The United States has declared
the controversies OF the American continent to
be OF special interest to themselves, and they
will judge when and how they are called upon
to interfere. That feeling Is not disputed in
the queens speech, and l rejoice to see that
1t states wish to cooperate with the gov
ernment OF the United States, and the only
practical question remaining Is, whether the
doctrine has been invaded in the case OF
Venezuela The United States has not made
any pronouncement upon this question, but
has appointed a commission to inform their
judgments upon the subject.
"ft has been stated that the appointment
OF this commission was an oifense to the
people and government of Great Britain.
Happily, the government does not take that
view. The commission Is to inform the gov
ernment Of the United States. with which
our government desires to cooperate. How
can the United States of America co operate
with US unless they have the information
which will enable them to cooperate In set
Ting the boundary
"What the country demands without dis
tinction OF party Is that the dispute should be
brought to an honorable solution promptly.
(Cheers.) II 1t is proved that the rights OF
Venezuela have not been invaded by Great
Britain the United States OF America will
have no cause for complaint. II we have oc-
cupied territory to which we have no title
We must not make any pretense to maintain
that occupation. The question must be set
tied on the evidence, and what objection can
be raised to arbitrament OF third partyl
The government does not reject arbitration,
and the only question left is the limitation OF
the boundary. There Is a general desire
that justice should be DONE"